India set to sign FTA with Oman in first 100 days of Modi’s third term
2024-06-17
India is set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Oman in the first 100 days of the thirdContinue Reading
“Looking at linking defence industries of two countries”: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Italy
2024-06-17
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy for the G7 Summit, Indian Ambassador Vani Rao said, “we areContinue Reading
Call to criminalise forced conversion
2024-06-17
A report on the plight of religious minority women, launched on Wednesday, called on the government to criminalise forced conversions.Continue Reading
Special public transportation arrangements for Poson Poya
2024-06-17
Several special public transportation services have been introduced for the convenience of pilgrims visiting the Mihintale Temple in view ofContinue Reading
Train collision kills at least eight in eastern India
2024-06-17
At least eight people were killed and dozens of others injured after a cargo train collided with a passenger trainContinue Reading
New jobs through Govt’s upcoming economic program – President
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured that the government’s upcoming economic program would create new job opportunities for those previously unableContinue Reading
Govt hopeful to release group of Lankans held captive in Myanmar soon
2024-06-17
The government is hopeful of releasing soon another group of Sri Lankans who were trafficked for forced criminal activities inContinue Reading
Traffic violations : Over 4,500 motorists fined under Police CCTV system
2024-06-17
Fines have been imposed on over 4,500 motorists who were identified through the CCTV system in Colombo city for havingContinue Reading
President says unfair to arrest & fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sites
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that it is unfair to arrest and fine pilgrims on their way to sacred sitesContinue Reading
King coconut exports report a 36% drop due to damage by white flies
2024-06-17
A 36% drop in King coconut (Thambili) exports has been reported due to the damages caused by white flies toContinue Reading
“Hajj celebration delivers a profound message for world peace” : President’s Hajj message
2024-06-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his wishes to the entire Muslim community in Sri Lanka and around the world forContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested for attempted murder of fellow Lankan in Italy
2024-06-17
A 41-year-old homeless Sri Lankan, who was already known to the authorities and was illegally residing in Naples, Italy, hasContinue Reading
Kalatuwawa pipeline damaged in accident : Water supply interrupted
2024-06-17
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) has announced an interruption in the water supply for the Godagama, Homagama,Continue Reading
Education Reforms : Classroom work to count for 30% of Grade 5 scholarship exam marks
2024-06-17
Announcing several reforms in the local school curriculum, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that 30% of the marks of theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates for Monday
2024-06-17
Weather forecast for Monday : Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and Galle,Continue Reading
Foreign Ministry urged to address war crimes report by Geneva external mechanism
2024-06-14
A recent report by the external mechanism established in Geneva to collect evidence against soldiers and political leaders accused ofContinue Reading
Traffic to be restricted at the Kohuwala Junction for two months
2024-06-14
Traffic will be restricted at the Kohuwala Junction for a period of two months due to the construction of theContinue Reading
“There is sufficient progress for Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring to progress” – IMF
2024-06-14
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned Sri Lanka’s economy is still vulnerable and the path to debt sustainability remainsContinue Reading
