Sri Lanka’s Foreign Ministry rejects Canadian PM’s ‘Genocide’ message
2024-05-22
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected a message by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on May 18, referring toContinue Reading
Ireland, Norway and Spain recognise Palestine as an independent state
2024-05-22
Ireland, Norway and Spain have officially recognised Palestine as a separate state, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors from twoContinue Reading
SJB proposals will result in significant revenue loss, warns State Finance Minister
2024-05-22
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe addressing Parliament during the adjournment debate, criticised the economic policies proposed by the mainContinue Reading
Donation of over Rs. 40 Mn made to ‘Children of Gaza’ Fund
2024-05-22
A donation of over Rs 40 million has been handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe in support of the ‘ChildrenContinue Reading
10 yr old schoolgirl run over by bus in Gampola
2024-05-22
A ten-year-old schoolgirl was killed when she was run over by a bus in Gampola this morning. The accident tookContinue Reading
Factum Special Perspective: Deconstructing Iran after Raisi
2024-05-22
By Uditha Devapriya At the time of his death on May 19, in a helicopter crash that has yet toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance in April 2024
2024-05-22
Sri Lanka’s total exports (Merchandise & Services) for the month of April 2024 were recorded as US$ 1,114.22 Million, increasingContinue Reading
Opposition Leader extends condolences to Iran in Parliament
2024-05-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, addressing Parliament, extended his condolences to the government and people of Iran on the passing ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka keen to join BRICS, Seeks India’s support
2024-05-22
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed his country’s keenness to join the BRICS grouping on Monday and conveyed thatContinue Reading
Red Alert issued to 7 districts for heavy rains & strong winds
2024-05-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued a Red Alert for 07 districts warning of heavy rain and strong wind effectiveContinue Reading
56th Osusala outlet opens in Wellawatte
2024-05-22
The Wellawatta branch of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation was declared open on Tuesday, May 21 by Minister of Health andContinue Reading
‘We will not allow anyone to harm India’s security’: Sri Lankan Foreign Minister
2024-05-22
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry affirmed his country’s commitment to safeguarding India’s national security interests on Monday, stating thatContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-05-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 22) comparedContinue Reading
CSE shortens Settlement Cycle for Equity Trades
2024-05-22
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and industry participants,Continue Reading
First group of Hajj pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia
2024-05-22
The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka for this year, consisting of 68 pilgrims, departed from the BandaranaikeContinue Reading
SLCB conducts MICE tourism training for Hoteliers in the South
2024-05-22
The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), an entity under the Ministry of Tourism, concluded the Southern Hoteliers Training Program onContinue Reading
Philippine woman arrested with Rs. 200 Mn worth cocaine at Katunayake Airport
2024-05-22
A woman from the Philippines has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport with a stock of cocaine worth Rs. 200Continue Reading
Russel Arnold appointed as Cricket Australia’s Multicultural Ambassador
2024-05-22
Former Sri Lanka cricketer & international commentator Russel Arnold is among the inaugural Ambassadors appointed by Cricket Australia in itsContinue Reading
