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• Iran and Sri Lanka to Expand Development Cooperation, Trade and Investment

  Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and visiting Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held discussion on expanding close bilateral ties an... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024

• Speaker Announcement Supreme Court Determination on the Bill Titled...

  

  The Deputy Speaker of Parliament announced to Parliament that the Speaker has received the Determination of the Supreme Court in respect of the Bill titled... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024

• Suspects Nabbed for Attempting to Smuggle in Tendu Leaves

  A special search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy in the sea area of Baththalangunduwa, Kalpitiya on 19th February 2024 led to the apprehension of 02... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024

• Sri Lankan Ambassador to Jordan Meets Jordanian Agricultural Minister

  Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Jordan J.A.D.S. Priyangika Wijegunasekara met with the Minister of Agriculture of Jordan, Khaled Hnaifat on 15 February 2024, and... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024

• Education Digitization Pilot Project to Launch in March Dispatch of School...

  Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha announced the initiation of a pilot project for digitizing education scheduled to commence in March. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024

• Israel’s Economy Shrinks More Than Expected on Gaza War

  The Red Sea is one of the world’s most important routes for cargo – almost 15% of global seaborne trade usually passes through the area. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2024

• Former Commander of the Navy Admiral Basil Goonesekara Passed Away

  The seventh (07th) Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Admiral Basil Goonesekara passed away today (17th February 2024). He joined the Royal Ceylon Navy as Sub... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2024

• PM and Swiss Envoy Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Investments

  Swiss Ambassador Dr Siri Walt called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple Trees yesterday (February 16). The Prime Minister thanked Switzerland fo... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2024

• “State Banks Should Be Protected as National Assets”

  Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said that state  banks are national assets and they should be protected. He said this at a discussion with trade union... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2024

• Military Engineering and Technology Conference 2024

  The Military Engineering and Technology Conference 2024 was successfully held at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall, Welisara on 16th February 2024. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2024

• 16-hour Water Cut in Colombo Today

  The National Water Supply and Drainage Board stated that a 16-hour water cut will be imposed to several areas in Colombo today till 9am tomorrow Accordingly,... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2024

• Three Indian Fishermen Arrested in Sri Lanka Sentenced to Prison

  In a major relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 20 fishermen from Rameswaram were released, while two boatmen and a fisherman were directed to... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2024

• Three-pronged Debt Restructuring Package Proposed

  To repay US$ 36 billion foreign debt : Two renowned agencies to assist creditors: The government has formulated a three-pronged concessional debt restructuring... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2024

• Israeli Minister Meets President, Discusses Hostages, Gaza Conflict

  

  In a significant diplomatic encounter, Israel’s Transport and Road Safety Minister, Brig. Gen. Miri Regev met President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2024

• MT Global Crest Fined Rs. 15 Mn for Careless Oil Discharge

  A fine of Rs.15 million has been charged by the Maritime Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) due to the illegal careless discharge of oil from the ship MT... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2024

• Eleven Historical Shrines Designated as Sacred Sites

  The National Physical Planning Department has designated 11 temples of significant archaeological, historical, and sacred importance as Sacred Sites in the... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2024

• Don’t Wait for Decentralized Funds to Perform Simple Jobs

  Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena instructed officials not to wait for decentralized funds to perform simple jobs. He expressed these views at the Maharagama... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2024

• Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Cuba Admiral Presents Credentials

  Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Cuba, Admiral Nishantha Ulugetenne presented credentials to the President of the Republic of Cuba Miguel Mario... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2024

• ADB Financial Aid a Victory for Mahaweli Farming Community

  The Asian Development Bank has pledged to assist in developing Smart Agriculture in Mahaweli Zones in a positive move made over a request made by Minister of... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2024

• Phase 1 of Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project Declared Open

  The inauguration of the initial stage of the Anuradhapura North water supply project, aimed at delivering clean drinking water to the local population with... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2024