Sirasa Pahe Hapannu

The Ministry of Health of Sri Lanka says it has decided to implement a five-point preparedness plan in line with recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) following its declaration of the Ebola virus outbreak in DR Congo as a public health emergency. MORE..

20 May 2026 (9:29 PM)

Last two bodies of Italian divers killed in scuba diving accident recovered, Maldives says

The last two bodies of Italian divers killed in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives have been recovered, the media office of the Maldives president said on Wednesday, completing recovery efforts after the island nation s deadliest diving tragedy. MORE..

20 May 2026 (3:29 PM)

President urges reduced consumption of fuel and imported goods amidst soaring US dollar

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that Sri Lanka is currently facing a severe crisis concerning the US Dollar, noting that the strengthening of the US Dollar against other foreign currencies has directly affected the value of the Sri Lankan Rupee. MORE..

20 May 2026 (6:41 PM)

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