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The four-year collaboration includes the University of Birmingham and 11 other institutions, with funding from the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research, aimed at strengthening prevention and response efforts in Sri Lanka. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the University of Jaffna’s participation in a global research project on violence against women and children.

The policy will guide the use of space technology in areas such as disaster management, communication, security and environmental monitoring, while strengthening international cooperation and ensuring compliance with global standards. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of an expert committee to draft Sri Lanka’s first National Space Policy.

The measure, effective from May 16, will remain for three months and applies only to Letters of Credit (LCs) opened after that date. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

The Government said the surcharge was introduced due to rising import costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its potential impact on the economy.

The Cabinet has approved the submission to Parliament of orders imposing a temporary 50% surcharge on Customs Import Duty for imported motor vehicles.

The delegation led by Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne discussed cooperation on AI and digital governance, with agreement to review Sri Lanka’s draft AI policy and continue technical talks. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

A discussion was held in Singapore alongside “Asia Tech 2026” focusing on Sri Lanka’s digital transformation with the Gates Foundation.

He said organisers can register their dansals through the nearest health office, allowing authorities to issue guidelines for safe food preparation. The registration programme for Vesak dansals commenced on May 4. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

Registration of dansals organised for the upcoming Vesak festival has been made mandatory, according to the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Asela Gunawardena.

Health authorities have also identified 39 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions requiring urgent attention. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

Community Health Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweera stated that 29,589 infections were recorded by May 18, 2026, with 15 dengue-related deaths reported during the same period.

Nearly 30,000 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

A total of 951,742 tourists arrived between January 1 and May 17, with India recording the highest number of arrivals at 221,953. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) states that tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka have crossed 950,000 so far in 2026.

The price of a 400g packet has been increased by LKR 50, while a 1kg packet has gone up by LKR 125. The new prices apply from today (20) onwards. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

The Milk Powder Importers’ Association has increased prices of imported powdered milk due to market conditions and exchange rate fluctuations.

The statement was made in response to a question raised by MP Ravi Karunanayake. #PulseToday #lka #SriLanka #SLNews

The Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, told Parliament today (20) that the annual maintenance cost of Sri Lanka’s 312.57 km expressway network is LKR 5,180.90 million.