Sri Lanka withdrawn from Netball World Youth Cup over visa delays
2025-09-22
Sri Lanka has been withdrawn from the Netball World Youth Cup 2025 in Gibraltar after failing to secure visas inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to address UNHRC, rejects report recommendations
2025-09-08
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who will lead the Sri Lanka delegation to the 60th Session of the HumanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Italy conclude inaugural political consultations
2025-09-04
Sri Lanka and Italy held their inaugural Political Consultations on Sept. 4, 2025, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ForeignContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes China’s global initiatives at SCO Plus
2025-09-02
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed support for a series of global initiatives introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping atContinue Reading
India-Sri Lanka Navy maritime exercise to be held in August
2025-08-12
The 12th Edition of the annual Indian Navy (IN) – Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2025 is scheduledContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Belize
2025-08-12
The signing of a joint statement to establish diplomatic relations with the State of Belize, has received Cabinet approval. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka emerging as a knowledge-sharing & training hub for medical expertise : MSF President
2025-07-15
During his recent visit to Sri Lanka, Dr. Christos Christou, International President of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), spoke with NewswireContinue Reading
UK opens market to Sri Lankan goods with relaxed trade rules
2025-07-11
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries likeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Nepal discuss trade, FTA & Business Council
2025-07-10
Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, engaged in a special discussion with the Ambassador of Nepal to SriContinue Reading
India extends over $1 Bn relief to Sri Lanka under special swap arrangement: Sources
2025-07-09
India has extended over USD 1 billion in financial relief by renewing the remaining dues under a Special Swap ArrangementContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to enforce child labour ban, target trafficking
2025-06-25
Sri Lanka will begin strict enforcement of child labour laws starting July 1, 2025, and has approved a new standardizedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Qatar issues notice for Lankans
2025-06-24
Sri Lankan citizens in Qatar have been advised to stay indoors and remain vigilant due to the escalating regional tensions. Continue Reading
Repatriation of Lankans from Israel : Update from Sri Lankan Embassy
2025-06-23
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel says arrangements are being made for Sri Lankans to be evacuated from Israel dueContinue Reading
India dominates Sri Lanka’s May tourist arrivals
2025-05-31
Sri Lanka recorded 120,120 tourist arrivals from 01-28 May 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). IndiaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Emerging Team tour of West Indies 2025 schedule
2025-05-22
The Sri Lanka Emerging Team will tour the West Indies in June 2025 to engage in a bilateral tour. AccordingContinue Reading
Victims of Sri Lanka’s civil war seek justice – HRW
2025-05-20
Opportunity for New Government to Commit to Accountability By Meenakshi Ganguly Last weekend, Tamils in Sri Lanka gathered to commemorateContinue Reading
Over 10,000 SL Army non-commissioned officers promoted
2025-05-19
In line with the 16th Ranaviru Day commemorations, the Sri Lanka Army has promoted 10,093 non-commissioned officers (NCOs), effective MayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms non-aligned stance amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
2025-05-08
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s non-aligned position in the event of a potential escalation in tensions between IndiaContinue Reading