Major General Nilantha Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Artillery has been appointed as the 69th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army. Announcement reported by AdaDerana, dated May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123109
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya’s Vesak message urges society to use the season to illuminate hearts with compassion, kindness, and wisdom, while dispelling greed, hatred, and delusion. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123108
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Vesak message urges peace, reconciliation, and compassion guided by Buddhist teachings. He advocates non-violence, loving-kindness, and coexistence to foster harmonious, peaceful society in modern times. Image and source: AdaDerana. May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123107
Showers are expected in parts of Sri Lanka this afternoon. The Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-Western provinces, plus the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara-Eliya districts, may experience rainfall at times, according to the Department of Meteorology. More details at AdaDerana. May 30, 2026, 10:48 AM. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123106
A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from establishing a nearly $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate victims of what Trump terms government weaponization. The ruling halts setup of the fund for now. Date: May 30, 2026. Source: AdaDerana. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123103
Former Sri Lankan Foreign Secretary and Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam was elected by acclamation as Chair of the UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) during the 42nd session opening in Geneva. May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123102
Sri Lanka welcomed over 1 million tourist arrivals from January to May 2026, per the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The milestone indicates strong early-year tourism performance. Source: AdaDerana, May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123101
Trump planned a Situation Room meeting to decide on Iran agreement. He signaled he isn’t ready to sign despite a tentative deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin nuclear negotiations. The report notes ongoing negotiations and a final determination pending. Source: AdaDerana, May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123100
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and UN Resident Coordinator Marc-André Franche met at Temple Trees to discuss post-Cyclone Ditwah recovery and ongoing humanitarian cooperation between Sri Lanka and the United Nations. The meeting focused on recovery efforts and strengthening UN-Sri Lanka collaboration. May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123099
Sri Lanka president Anura Kumara Dissanayake urges attracting more FDI and diversifying exports to bolster the economy and resist external shocks. The call emphasizes strengthening economic resilience through increased foreign investment and broader export markets. Source: AdaDerana article, May 30, 2026. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=123098