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• President Meets Brazilian President at COP28

  President Ranil Wickremesinghe engaged in a significant meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the side-lines of the United Nations... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Warning for Strong Winds and Rough Seas Issued

  The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre today issued a warning for Rough Sea and Strong Winds. According to the advisory, “The Deep Depression over Southwest... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Three Italy Bound on Fake Visa Arrested at BIA

  Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have arrested three individuals who attempted to leave for Ital... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2023

• Pope Francis Cancels Trip to Dubai for UN Climate Conference

  Pope Francis has canceled plans to travel to Dubai this weekend for a U.N. Climate conference at the advice of his doctors following ongoing health issues, the... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Rs.1,500Mn. Allocated for “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program”

  State Minister for Provincial Council and Local Government Mr. Janaka Wakkambura announced that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allocated Rs. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Sri Lanka Secures Rs. 20 Billion from ADB for Rural Road Renovations

  In a significant move towards infrastructural development, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, announced today that... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Dialog Axiata Surpasses 200,000 Users on Sri Lanka’s Largest 5G Trial Network

  

  Dialog Axiata PLC, the first telecommunications service provider in the South Asian region to demonstrate 5G capabilities in 2018, has enabled over 200K Sri... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• 485 AIDS Patients Reported Till October 31

  HIV/AIDS cases in Sri Lanka has increased comparing to 2022, said the National STD/AIDS Control Programme. National AIDS Control Programme Director, Community... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Train Operations on Upcountry Line Disrupted

  Train operations on the Upcountry Line have been disrupted by an earthslip on to the tracks between Diyatalawa and Haputale railway stations this morning. Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Fishing and Naval Communities Warned to Be Alert

  The Marine Forecasting Division of National Meteorological Centre has issued an advisory of rough sea and strong winds. According to the advisory,... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2023

• Two Held with Kerala Cannabis in Jaffna

  A coordinated search operation mounted by the Navy and Police in Naranthane area of the Kayts Island, Jaffna led to the apprehension of two suspects for... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Malaysia to Allow Visa-free Entry to Chinese, Indian Nationals from Dec. 1

  Malaysia will grant visa-free entry to citizens of China and India for stays of up to 30 days starting on Dec. 1, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Shakib Al Hasan to Contest Parliamentary Elections

  Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will contest the country’s 12th parliamentary elections after he received confirmation of his nomination from the ruling Awam... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Police Arrest More Than 100 Climate Protesters at Australian Coal Port

  A two-day blockade of the world’s largest coal port has triggered 109 arrests. Hundreds of activists swam or used kayaks to occupy the Newcastle port’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Nationwide Curfew Declared in Sierra Leone After Attack on Army Barracks

  Sierra Leone’s president declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military’s main and largest barracks in the West African nation’s... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Hamas Releases 3rd Group of Hostages During Truce with Israel

  The Red Cross received 17 hostages on Sunday, (26 Nov.) including 13 Israelis and 4 foreign nationals, Israel’s military confirmed. Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Prevailing Showery Weather Condition to Enhance

  Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over most places of the island for the next few days starting from today (27), stated the Meteorology... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2023

• Country Free from Bankruptcy Next Month – President

  * Rs.two billion allocated in 2024 Budget * A tribute to Sri Lankan farmers in land freehold President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said when he took over... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2023

• MOP Fertilizer Bundle Reduced to Rs.9,000

  Agriculture and Plantation Industries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said that the MOP fertilizer, commonly known as ‘Bandi Pohora’, will be reduced to Rs.9,000 fo... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2023

• Benefits from CEB’s Potential December Profit in April

  Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera stated that in the event of the Electricity Board realizing any operating profit by December, attributed to the... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2023