High blood pressure, heart attacks linked to common preservatives in food   Common preservatives used in many store-bought foods to kill bacteria and mold were linked to a 29% greater risk of elevated blood pressure and a 16% higher risk of heart attacks and stroke, according to a new study from France. Even so-called “natural”…

New SLC Selection Committee approved; Kapila Wijegunawardena to chair panel   Sri Lanka Cricket is set to get a new Selection Committee, replacing the panel appointed during the tenure of former chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe, according to a recommendation approved by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. A letter dated May 21, 2026, issued by…

SLC irregularities “far greater than feared” : Forensic audit ordered   Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee President Eran Wickramaratne says financial irregularities within the country’s cricket board are far more serious than initially feared, while promising a forensic audit and sweeping reforms. Speaking at his first media briefing since assuming the role, Wickramaratne said the…

Health Ministry urges Vesak Dansals to serve tea, coffee over soft drinks The Health Ministry has urged organisers of Vesak Dansals to prioritise hot beverages such as tea and coffee instead of soft drink stalls, citing increased health risks linked to waterborne diseases. Director General of Health Services, Specialist Dr. Asela Gunawardena, made the request…

SL Dollar crisis: IMF gives key assurance ahead of review   Sri Lanka’s reform programme continues to move forward, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board set to consider the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) next week, according to IMF Asia-Pacific Department Director Krishna Srinivasan. In a statement…

Opposition unites, seeks urgent All Party Conference over worsening economic signals   Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says opposition parties have united amid growing concerns over Sri Lanka’s economic situation, warning that the country is once again facing dangerous warning signs linked to the rapid depreciation of the Rupee. In a statement issued today, Premadasa said…

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Govt. to lift energy restrictions for Vesak Week     The final coordination meeting on the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone” was held yesterday (May 20) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri. The discussions mainly focused on the arrangements of the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and the…

New SLC Selection Committee approved; Kapila Wijegunawardena to chair panel   Sri Lanka Cricket is set to get a new Selection Committee, replacing the panel appointed during the tenure of former chairman Pramodya Wickramasinghe, according to a recommendation approved by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. A letter dated May 21, 2026, issued by…

SLC irregularities “far greater than feared” : Forensic audit ordered   Sri Lanka Cricket’s Transformation Committee President Eran Wickramaratne says financial irregularities within the country’s cricket board are far more serious than initially feared, while promising a forensic audit and sweeping reforms. Speaking at his first media briefing since assuming the role, Wickramaratne said the…

Health Ministry urges Vesak Dansals to serve tea, coffee over soft drinks The Health Ministry has urged organisers of Vesak Dansals to prioritise hot beverages such as tea and coffee instead of soft drink stalls, citing increased health risks linked to waterborne diseases. Director General of Health Services, Specialist Dr. Asela Gunawardena, made the request…

Govt. to lift energy restrictions for Vesak Week     The final coordination meeting on the “Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone” was held yesterday (May 20) at Temple Trees under the patronage of Secretary to the Prime Minister, Mr. Pradeep Saputhanthri. The discussions mainly focused on the arrangements of the Buddha Rashmi Vesak Zone and the…