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• Sri Lankan High Commission Hosts Grand Independence Day Celebration in Kenya

  The Sri Lankan High Commission in Kenya celebrated Sri Lanka’s 76th independence anniversary with a prestigious morning function yesterday  at the Kempinski... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2024

• President Hosts Cordial Meeting with Thai PM

  In a warm and friendly encounter, President Ranil Wickremesinghe welcomed the Prime Minister of Thailand Hon. Srettha Thavisin and his delegation to the... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2024

• Navy Seizes Two Poaching Trawlers

  The Sri Lanka Navy conducted a special operation to chase away Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters on the night of 03rd February 2024. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2024

• Over 200 Officers Promoted on 76th Independence Day

  Hon President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces on the recommendation of the Ministry of Defence and Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanag... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2024

• All Necessary Assistance Will Be Provided to Local Canned Fish Industry

  Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda engaged in an observation tour in the Mahawewa area and visited PRF Sea Food PVT. Ltd on 26-01-2024. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2024

• Three US Troops Killed, up to 34 Injured in Jordan Drone Strike Linked to Iran

  Three U.S. service members were killed and dozens may be wounded after an unmanned aerial drone attack on U.S. forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2024

• Yukthiya Operation: 836 Arrested

  During the special operation ‘Yukthiya’ conducted by the Sri Lanka Police and its Special Task Force (STF) in 24 hours, the following quantities of narcotics... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2024

• Will Abolish Online Safety Act If Elected – Sajith

  

  Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa says if he comes to power, the recently adopted Online Safety Act will be abolished. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2024

• “SL Debt Restructuring to Be Finalized Before Elections”

  

  Resolution to USD13 bn debt stand-off  Zambia and other countries still struggling Bondholders looking for more details to formulate their debt relief proposal... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2024

• IMF Recognises Sri Lanka as First in Asia to Publicize GDF

  Provides systematic analysis of economic constraints IMF reps reiterate commitment in implementing framework Sri Lanka has become the first Asian country to... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2024

• Houthis Target US Destroyer in Missile Attacks; Strike British Merchant Ship

  Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels launched a missile Friday at a U.S. warship patrolling the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to shoot down the projectile, and also... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2024

• Sinner Wins Australia Open with Epic Fight Back

  Jannik Sinner landed the Grand Slam title he has long promised with an extraordinary fightback to beat Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2024

• Australia Down Sri Lanka by Six Wickets

  The Australia Under 19 team successfully chased down 209 runs in their World Cup match against Sri Lanka yesterday. Openers Harry Dixon (49) and Sam Konstas (23... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2024

• Oil Tanker on Fire After Houthi Missile Attack

  An oil tanker is on fire in the Gulf of Aden, its operator says, after Houthis said they hit it with a missile. The Yemeni movement said it targeted the Marlin... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2024

• Controversial New French Immigration Law Promulgated by President Macron

  The administration of French President Emmanuel Macron published the formal text of a new immigration law in its Official Journal on Saturday, with the first... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2024

• Trump Must Pay $83.3m for Defaming Columnist

  Goodman department store dressing room in the 1990s. That jury also found him liable of defamation for calling her accusations a lie – and he was ordered to... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2024

• UN Fires Gaza Staff Over Claims They Joined Hamas Attack

  The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday it had opened an investigation into several employees suspected of involvement in the... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2024

• First Execution in US by Nitrogen Gas

  A witness to the first ever US prisoner to be executed by ‘painless’ nitrogen gas says Kenneth Eugene Smith writhed in agony as he suffered a ‘horrific’ death. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2024

• Chinese Vice FM Visits North Korea to Boost Ties

  North Korea said Friday it was hosting a visit by a Chinese Government delegation led by Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, as it continues its efforts to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2024

• ICJ to Rule on Urgent Measures in Gaza Genocide Case

  UN judges on Friday will rule on South Africa’s request for emergency measures against Israel, which is accused at the World Court of state-led genocide for... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2024