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  Sri Lanka President opens second session of Parliament

May 08, Colombo: President Maithripala Sirisena presided at the Ceremonial Sitting of Parliament for opening of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament of Sri Lanka today.

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and the Secretary-General of Parliament received the President and the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the main steps of the Parliament building when they arrived at the parliament for the ceremony.

 Special commodity levy on dhal increased:
May 09, Colombo: The Special commodity levy on imported split Dhal would be increased with effect from midnight today, the Finance Ministry said.

 Defeated SLFP MPs appointed by President through the national list asked to resign:
May 09, Colombo: The Sri Lanka Freedom Party parliamentarians who were appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena through the national list after they were defeated at the general election in 2023 and are sitting in the opposition, have been asked to resign from their MP posts.

 New Agriculture Minister to promote organic farming:
May 09, Colombo: The first cabinet paper to be submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture after the reassignment of ministers next week will put forward a proposal by the new Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera to promote organic farming.

 National Audit bill is consistent with Constitution, Speaker informs Supreme Court decision:
May 09, Colombo: Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed parliament on Wednesday (May 9th) that the National Audit Bill is in accordance with the constitution.

 Women lack nutritional care in Sri Lanka, 32 percent pregnant women are anemic - UNICEF:
May 09, Colombo: The progress on improving nutritional care of women in South Asia including Sri Lanka during and after pregnancy is slow, impacting on their children's survival, growth and development, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Sri Lanka says.

  EU will continue to support reforms process in Sri Lanka:
May 09, Colombo: The European Union (EU) says it will continue to support the reforms process in Sri Lanka as well as the reconciliation process.

 Sri Lanka CID summons BBC journalist over a tweet - report:
May 09, Colombo: The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of Sri Lanka police has summoned Sri Lankan correspondent at BBC news to record a statement over a tweet, a local media report said.

 Special Judicature Bill aims to establish a permanent high court passed in Parliament:
May 09, Colombo: Sri Lankan parliament today passed a bill that would set up special high courts paving the way to expedite trials of large-scale crimes and bribery and corruption cases.

 Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore celebrated in Sri Lanka:
May 09, Colombo: Nobel Laureate Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore has a special place in the heart of Sri Lankans, and his legacy continues to have a lasting influence on local art and culture. In this context, special events were organized in Colombo to commemorate the 157th Birth Anniversary of Gurudev.

 Top government officials arrested for bribery remanded until May 22:
May 09, Colombo: Two top Sri Lankan government officials arrested last week for accepting a bribe of Rs.20 million from an Indian businessman have been remanded until May 22nd by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

 Sri Lanka Embassy in Washington hosts open house for the public:
May 09, Washington, DC: The Embassy of Sri Lanka joined 52 other embassies on Saturday to open its doors to the public as part of the annual Passport D.C.: Around the World Embassy Tour.

 Resurgent Teejay Lanka's Q4 pre-tax profit up 27% to Rs 501.6 million:
May 09, Colombo: Teejay Lanka PLC has reported profit before tax of Rs 501.7 million at Group level for the final quarter of 2023-24, to end a challenging year with a noteworthy resurgence that augurs well for Sri Lanka's only multinational textile manufacturer.

 Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission inquiry into Kandy religious clashes to begin today:
May 09, Colombo: The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka will hold an inquiry from 9 - 12 May, 2025 in Kandy on violent incidents based on religious hatred that took place in Kandy District in March 2025.

 Two amended Bills to empower Bribery Commission in parliament today:
May 09, Colombo: The Government will present two amendment Bills in Parliament today, to empower the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and file cases based on facts revealed by Commissions of Inquiry.

  National Chamber Seminar on 'Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and France' tomorrow:
May 09, Colombo: The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will hold a session on "Bilateral Trade between Sri Lanka and France".

 Sri Lankan court allows former Central Bank Governor's bank accounts to be probed:
May 08, Colombo: A Sri Lankan court today allowed the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of police to investigate the bank accounts of the former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal.
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 Special Judicature Bill will be passed in Parliament tomorrow - Justice Minister:
May 08, Colombo: The Judicature (Amendment) Bill aimed for the establishment of a three-member High Court to hear large-scale crimes and bribery and corruption cases will be tabled in parliament on Wednesday (May 09) and get it passed, the Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Atukorala said.

 Sri Lanka, Serbia agree to explore avenues to enhance trade and business ties as well as people-to-people cooperation:
May 08, Colombo: First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Ivica Dačić, who concluded a two day official visit to Sri Lanka today met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs Tilak Marapana, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

 Annual Global Pulses Confederation conference opens in Colombo:
May 08, Colombo: The annual conference of Global Pulses Confederation (GPC), the not-for-profit peak body for the whole global pulses industry value chain, opened in Sri Lankan capital of Colombo yesterday with the participation of more than 500 high profile global pulses heavyweights.

  Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up by 12.6 percent in April 2018:
May 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals rose 12.6 percent in April this year compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) showed.

 Sri Lanka teams up with UNIDO to develop bamboo industry:
May 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Policy Development Office of the Prime Minister's Office along with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has launched a project to develop the bamboo industry in the country.

 Railway strike postponed until noon tomorrow:
May 08, Colombo: The island wide train strike that was scheduled to be launched from midnight today has been postponed until 12 noon Wednesday, the trade union said.

 Sri Lanka President opens second session of Parliament:
May 08, Colombo: President Maithripala Sirisena presided at the Ceremonial Sitting of Parliament for opening of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament of Sri Lanka today.

 Hotel worker arrested for attempting to sexually harass two American women in Trincomalee:
May 08, Colombo: The Police say an employee of a tourist hotel in Uppuveli, Trincomalee was arrested for attempting to sexually harass two American women who were having lunch at the hotel yesterday.

 Two Sri Lankan women arrested with gold worth Rs 10 million at airport:
May 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) Officers attached to the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake have arrested two Sri Lankan women passengers attempting to smuggle gold jewellery worth Rs.10 million.
 Sri Lankan born, Harvard-educated writer among women allegedly abused by New York State AG:
May 08, New York: Harvard-educated activist writer Tanya Selvaratnam was one of the four women who have come forward and accused New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman of sexual harassment and abuse.
 'Swashakthi' loan scheme provides Rs. 2.2 billion of loans in 2025 for SME startups:
May 08, Colombo: Under the 'Swashakthi' loan scheme launched by the Government with the objective of creating a new generation of small and medium-sized enterprises, the government in 2025, has provided Rs. 2.2 billion of loans to 9,700 entrepreneurs, the Central Bank said.
  Ceremonial opening of the 2nd Session of the 8th Parliament today:
May 08, Colombo: The Ceremonial Opening of the Second Session of the Eighth Parliament by the President Maithripala Sirisena will be held at 2.15 p.m. on Tuesday the 08th of August 2025.
 Sri Lanka, Serbia to strengthen bilateral cooperation in many fields:
May 08, Colombo: Sri Lanka and Serbia exchanged ideas on strengthening the bilateral cooperation between the two countries in many fields when Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic met with Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees on Monday.
  Transparency International Sri Lanka commends Bribery Commission for key step in tackling grand corruption:
May 07, Colombo: The anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) today commended the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) for the swift action to apprehend two top officials of the government for soliciting and accepting a bribe.
 Rubber cultivation should be developed as the world demand for rubber rises - Plantation Minister:
May 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Minister of Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake says that experts have projected the world's rubber demand to rise to 17 million tonnes per annum by 2025, and the Rubber Conference should focus on improving the rubber cultivation.
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 Health Minister takes measures to establish a 5-day work week for health workers:
May 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine D. Rajitha Senaratne says discussions have been initiated on setting up of five-day work week for health workers.
 Sri Lanka President will not retire from politics in 2025:
May 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena says he will not retire from politics in 2025 as there is more work to be done for the country.
 Suspects arrested for stealing late film maker's lifetime achievement award remanded until May 21:
May 07, Colombo: Six suspects arrested in connection with the robbery of a lifetime achievement award belonging to veteran film director late Dr. Lester James Peiris and a mobile phone were remanded until the 21st May by the Colombo Magistrate's Court.
 Sri Lankan ICT companies to exhibit their products and services at Japan IT Week - 2024:
May 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka Export Development has organized a Sri Lanka Country Pavilion at the renowned IT Fair - Japan IT Week. Accordingly, 10 Sri Lankan ICT companies will be exhibiting their software products and services at Japan IT Week 2024.
 Several political parties in Sri Lanka mark May Day today:
May 07, Colombo: Many political parties in Sri Lanka mark the international workers' day, May Day today as the government postponed the May Day celebrations to 7th May this year due to the Vesak festival coinciding with the May Day,
 Maithripala Sirisena is the candidate of the SLFP for 2025 presidential election - Minister Amaraweera:
May 07, Colombo: General Secretary of United people's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera states that the Sri Lanka Freedom party (SLFP) candidate for the next presidential election in 2025 will definitely be the current President Maithripala Sirisena.
 Sri Lanka Police arrest three with 69 kilograms of Kerala cannabis:
May 07, Colombo: Sri Lanka Police acting on information received had arrested three suspects with 69 kg of Kerala Ganja (Kerala Cannabis) in Vavuniya in the Northern Province.
 Three more arrested over Kandy violence:
May 06, Colombo: As a result of continued investigations by the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) of the Police, three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent incidents based on religious hatred in Kandy district earlier this year.
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 New leadership of UNP can take country forward for next 20 years- PM :
May 06, Colombo: Addressing the United National Party (UNP) May Day rally today, Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe said since 1947 United National Party is the only party with an innovative thinking and the new leadership group of the party can take the country forward for the next 20 years.
 Samurdhi Bank will be brought under Central Bank, PM says:
May 06, Colombo: Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that steps will be taken to bring the Samurdhi Bank under the Central Bank since the Samurdhi Bank is not under any state body's supervision and is not regulated.
 World Rubber Summit 2025 to open in Sri Lanka tomorrow:
May 06, Colombo: The World Rubber Summit 2025 organized by the International Rubber Study Group in collaboration with the Ministry of Plantation Industries will be held in Colombo on the 7th and 8th of May, with Minister of Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake participating as the Chief Guest.
 Most Sacred Buddha Relics from Taxila, Pakistan arrived in Matara:
May 06, Matara: Most Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha brought from Pakistan are being exhibited for general public in Getambaruwa Raja Maha Vihara, Matara District on 6th and 7th May 2025.
 Sri Lanka mission working with Malaysian authorities on detained illegal migrants:
May 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that investigations are still underway and the Sri Lankan mission in Malaysia is working with Malaysian authorities on 131 Sri Lankans detained for illegal migration.
  State Minister Ajith P. Perera says both old and new thieves will be punished to clean up the party:
May 06, Colombo: The Trade Union Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) State Minister Ajith P. Perera says that new high courts will be set up and new thieves in the government after January 8, 2025 as well as the old thieves will be punished.
 Sri Lanka Premier says government will develop country through rapid industrialization:
May 06, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the present government is dedicated to developing the country through rapid industrialization throughout the country without being restricted only to an industrial zone.
  Sri Lankan tourism sector on the cusp of accelerated growth phase in 2024/25 - JLL Report:
May 06, Colombo: Global real estate consultancy Jones Lang La Salle (JLL) anticipates a strong surge in tourist arrivals and earnings, which could be further enhanced by steps to ensure a transparent regulatory framework and improvements in soft infrastructure.
 The 'Engineering Nexus' - Galvanizing Sri Lankan tech:
May 06, Colombo: The inaugural Engineering Nexus meetup was hosted at the Sysco LABS engineering center recently, marking the launch of another initiative to help grow and develop the software engineering and technology development practice in Sri Lanka.
  Sri Lanka Premier to make a special statement at UNP May Day Rally:
May 05, Colombo: The May Day rally of the United National Party (UNP) will be held on Sunday in a simple and dignified ceremony under the leadership of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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  Sri Lankan President vows to eradicate bribery and corruption :
May 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka's President today vowed to completely eradicate bribery and corruption in state institutions as well as in other sectors and said that stern decisions will be taken by the Government without any hesitation to eliminate frauds in all sectors.
 Special police protection for the opening of parliament's new session :
May 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Police will provide special protection for the opening of the new session of parliament on next Tuesday, the Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundera has told the local media.
 Anuruddha Polgampola is appointed as the new Chairman of the State Timber Corporation:
May 05, Colombo: Former parliamentarian Anuruddha Polgampola has been appointed as the new Chairman of the State Timber Corporation. President's Media Division (PMD) said today.
 Malaysia Police busts international racket smuggling 131 Sri Lankans to Australia and New Zealand:
May 05, Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia police intercepted a modified tanker carrying 131 Sri Lankans on Tuesday (May 1) morning, busting a human-smuggling ring that has been transporting illegal immigrants to Australia and New Zealand.
 Sri Lanka takes a concerted effort to expand trade in Pakistan :
May 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) under the directive of the Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama has arranged a Pakistan delegation to visit Sri Lanka following the research done by the Board in 2025 on new opportunities in Pakistan.
 Sri Lanka tea traders welcome lifting glyphosate ban:
May 05, Colombo: The traders of the Sri Lankan tea, the industry most adversely affected by the complete ban on weedicide glyphosate by President Maithripala Sirisena in 2024, have welcomed the government's decision to lift the ban for tea and rubber cultivations.
 Indian High Commission presents yoga program for Sri Lankan youth ahead of International Yoga Day :
May 05, Colombo: High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka presents YOGA FOR YOUTH-YOGA FOR ALL, an innovative Yoga program that envisages reaching out to more than 20,000 students at different Universities all over Sri Lanka.
 Sri Lanka Navy intercepts suspicious dinghy with 14 persons onboard in northern seas :
May 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Navy personnel onboard a Fast Attack Craft attached to the Northern Naval Command, during routine patrol, intercepted a suspicious dinghy with 14 persons onboard in northern seas in the wee hours of Saturday (05 May 2025).
 Sri Lankan and two Indians nabbed attempting to smuggle gold worth over Rs. 50 million:
May 05, Colombo: Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake have arrested a Sri Lankan man who was attempting to smuggle out gold worth over Rs 50 million.
  Director General of Sports sacked with immediate effect:
May 05, Colombo: The Ministry of Sports, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced that it has decided to suspend the services of the Director General of Sports with immediate effect.
 Sri Lanka urges all stakeholders to work together to empower women and girls:
May 05, Colombo: Emphasizing that the myth of inferiority attributed to women over centuries must be dispelled, Sri Lanka at a United Nations expert forum on human rights urged all stakeholders to work together to empower women and girls and ensure a dignified life and a better future for them.
 Japanese delegation meets Sri Lanka President to discuss future development projects:
May 04, Colombo: A special delegation of Japanese officials headed by Dr. Hiroto Izumi, the Special Advisor to Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe met with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena at the President's House this morning (04).
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 Sri Lanka, India navies discuss maritime issues at 29th IMBL meeting in Northern seas:
May 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka and India have held the 29th International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) meeting in the mid seas on Thursday (03) to discuss maritime issues common to both countries.
 Government's action against top officials alleged of bribery is a positive sign - HR Commissioner:
May 04, Colombo: The prompt action taken by the government on the bribery case against two top officials is a positive sign Dr Prathibha Mahanamahewa, Commissioner of Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission said today.
 India, Sri Lanka agree to cooperate on information exchange for narcotics drug control:
May 04, New Delhi: India and Sri Lanka on Friday have agreed to cooperate on exchange of information, training and other areas to tackle smuggling of drugs in both countries, an official statement said.
  Suspects arrested for assaulting foreign tourists in Mirissa released on bail:
May 04, Colombo: A Sri Lankan court today released the nine suspects arrested for assaulting British and Dutch tourists and harassing a foreign woman in Mirissa of the southern coast last month.
 In Sri Lanka 1 in 5 children are acutely malnourished - WFP Report :
May 04, Colombo: The United Nations food agency, World Food Programme (WFP) says one in five children in Sri Lanka are acutely malnourished (wasting) as the human development, especially of women and children remains stagnant while the country is trying to emerge from a prolonged war and devastating natural disasters.
 Sri Lanka Cricket elections before May 31:
May 04, Colombo: Sports Minister Faiszer Mustapha says that necessary steps will be taken to hold election to appoint office bearers for the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the cricket governing body of the country before May 31.
 Sri Lanka asks UN migration agency to establish health assessment program for resident visa applicants :
May 04, Colombo: The UN migration agency International Organization of Migration (IOM), and the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a health assessment program for foreign nationals applying for Sri Lankan residence visas.
  ADB agrees to fast track ongoing projects in Sri Lanka worth USD 3.6 billion:
May 04, Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to accelerate ongoing bilateral projects in Sri Lanka valued at over USD 3.6 billion and further enhance the already existing robust bilateral cooperation.
 Most Sacred Relics from Taxila, Pakistan, exhibited in Kalutara District:
May 04, Colombo: Most Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha brought from Taxila Museum in Pakistan are being exhibited for general public in Purana Vajirakoth Viharaya, Kalutara District on 04th May 2024. The relics were received by Ven. Gonaduwe Gunananda Thero at the temple.
 ADB to significantly increase lending to Sri Lanka this year :
May 04, Colombo: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lending for Sri Lanka will see a significant increase up to USD 600-800 million this year, ADB Director General for South Asia Hun Kim said. The average annual ADB lending for Sri Lanka in the last three years had been USD 300 million.
 Cost of Living Committee approves Milk powder prices hike :
May 04, Colombo: The Cost of Living Committee had recommended the Consumer Affairs Authority to increase the price of a 400 gram packet of full cream milk powder by Rs. 20 and a kilogram packet by Rs. 50, the Industry and Commerce Ministry said today.
 Top Sri Lankan government officials arrested for bribery remanded until May 9:
May 04, Colombo: Two top Sri Lankan government officials arrested on Thursday for accepting a bribe of Rs.20 million from an Indian businessman have been remanded until May 9th by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.
 Investor-friendly reforms to take center stage in OBG's 2025 report on Sri Lanka :
May 04, Colombo: Sri Lanka's plans to enhance its investment climate by introducing mechanisms aimed at reducing red tape and speeding up key processes will be given wide-ranging coverage in a report by the global research and consultancy firm Oxford Business Group (OBG).
 Thajudeen Case: CID probes log books of naval officers who provided security to former President :
May 04, Colombo: The Criminal Investigations Department told the court on Thursday that they have been informed in writing that the log books of two cabs and two cars used by the navy officers and sailors at the time of the rugby player Wasim Thajudeen's murder are missing.
 Police seek public assistance to arrest absconding navy officer in abduction of youth:
May 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka Police have requested public assistance to locate former Navy Lieutenant Commander Hettiarachchi Mudiyanselage Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi aka 'Navy Sampath', who is a suspect in the case of disappearance of 11 youths in 2008 and 2009.
 Several SriLankan flights delayed due to unforeseen reasons:
May 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka's national carrier, SriLankan Airlines said several of the carrier's flights were delayed on Thursday (May 03) due to a variety of reasons.
  President orders immediate suspension of top officials arrested for bribery:
May 03, Colombo: President Maithripala Sirisena has paid attention to the arrests of a senior official of the Presidential Secretariat and a Chairman of a State Corporation on a bribery allegation, President's Media Division said in a statement.
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 Former NCP Chief Minister appointed as Chairman of National Gem and Jewellery Authority:
May 03, Colombo: Former Chief Minister of North Central Province Peshala Bandara Jayaratne has been appointed the Chairman and a member of the Director Board of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority.
 Two suspects arrested for abduction of 11 youths remanded till May 17:
May 03, Colombo: Two of the nine suspects arrested for the abduction and murder of 11 youths have been remanded until 17 May when the suspects were produced before the court.
 New agriculture minister assures to provide fertilizer to farmers without shortage :
May 03, Colombo: The new Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera who assumed duties today assured that farmers will be able to purchase fertilizer without shortage.
 Sri Lankan MPs join South Asia parliamentarians to discuss the need for stronger investment in children and adolescents:
May 03, Colombo: UNICEF is hosting parliamentarians from the entire South Asia region in an effort to increase investment in children and young adults, bringing about much needed change for millions of poor and improving the prospects for healthy economic growth in the region.
  New officers of Sri Lanka Foreign Service assume duties :
May 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka Foreign Affairs Ministry has welcomed 21 new officers to the foreign service on Wednesday.
 Sri Lanka increases import taxes of big onions and potatoes again as local prices drop:
May 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka Ministry of Finance today announced that the special commodity levy on imported big onions and potatoes had been increased with effect from midnight Wednesday, May 2nd.
 Sri Lanka Finance Minister leads Lankan delegation to ADB confab in Manila :
May 03, Colombo: Finance and Mass Media Minister Mangala Samaraweera will lead the Sri Lankan delegation at the 51st Asian Development Bank (ADB) Board of Governors' Annual Meeting 2025 from 3 to 6 May at the ADB Headquarters in Mandaluyong City in Manila.
 Debate on government's policy statement on May 9th :
May 03, Colombo: It has been decided to hold a one-day debate on the 9th of May on the government's policy statement that is to be presented to parliament during the opening session on the 8th.
 Presidential Commission summons for records of SriLankan, Mihin Lanka airlines:
May 03, Colombo: The legal division of the Presidential Commission of inquiry appointed to probe the alleged misconduct in the SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka has ordered the institutions to submit relevant information and written documents during the period from January 2006 to January 2025 to the commission.
 Importers plan to stop milk powder imports as prices rise in world market :
May 03, Colombo: Milk powder companies have stopped importing milk powder stocks since they have not been given permission to increase milk powder prices, a local media report said citing sources at the milk powder companies.
 Advantis Projects provides logistics expertise to CEB to ensure improved reliability of national grid:
May 03, Colombo: Continuing its leadership in logistics in Sri Lanka, Advantis Projects, the project logistics arm of Hayleys Advantis Limited, recently secured and completed the transportation of 12 transformers and their respective accessories
 IFC invests US$ 27 million in Sri Lanka's Melwa Hotels and Resorts:
May 03, Colombo: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing US$ 27 million in Melwa Hotels and Resorts Private Limited towards the development of 3 hotels across Sri Lanka.
 Sri Lanka bids farewell to legendary filmmaker Dr. Lester James Peiris:
May 02, Colombo: Final rites of the legendary Sri Lankan filmmaker late Dr. Lester James Peiris was conducted on Wednesday at the Independence Square in Colombo with full state honors under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.
 Japanese startup plans Sri Lanka's first electric vehicle plant:
May 02, Colombo: Opening a new chapter in Sri Lankan automotive industry, a Tokyo based high-tech research and development startup is planning Sri Lanka's first ever large, industry scale Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility, Ministry of Industry and Commerce said.
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  Sri Lankans urge employers to adopt family-friendly policies as country lags far behind in female employment :
May 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka lags far behind in women's participation in the workforce, especially compared to other middle-income countries and a recent survey by the World Bank has shown that challenges faced by women at work places and parenting and caregiving responsibilities are the main reasons for declining female labor force participation.
 Court warns witness in MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage's case:
May 02, Colombo: A Sri Lankan court today warned a witness of the case against Joint Opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who is charged for misusing Rs. 27 million of state funds to purchase a personal property.
 Sri Lanka removes glyphosate ban for tea and rubber:
May 02, Colombo: Minister of Plantation Industries Navin Dissanayake states that the ban on glyphosate use imposed on Tea and Rubber cultivation has been lifted from today.
 Sri Lanka sends two anacondas to Indian zoo:
May 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka has sent two anacondas to an Indian zoo in Mysuru in return for four blackbucks and four neelgais as part of an exchange program.
 Political stability is essential for Sri Lanka's sustained growth and development - Central Bank:
May 02, Colombo: Sri Lanka's Central Bank today said the international sentiment regarding the performance of the Sri Lankan economy is positive as money flows into the country but political stability is essential for the sustained growth and development.
 New State and Deputy Ministers sworn in :
May 02, Colombo: Several new State and Deputy Ministers took oath before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat this morning following the fourth Cabinet reshuffle of the unity government.
 Roadshow in New Delhi to promote Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2025:
May 02, Colombo: The Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi organized a Roadshow followed by a business interactive session for the members of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry under the theme "Sri Lanka Partnering with India for Prosperity", at the High Commission premises on 25 April 2025.
 Party leaders to meet today to discuss new parliament session:
May 02, Colombo: A special meeting of party leaders will be held today (02) at 2.00 p.m. to decide on the future affairs of the Parliament, the Deputy Secretary General of the Parliament Neil Iddawala has said.
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