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• Bilateral Discussions Between Sri Lanka and Italy Aim to Strengthen Labour...

  

  Hon. Minister Manusha Nanayakkara of the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment welcomed His Excellency Damiano Francovigh, the Italian Ambassador to Sri... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• Second Term of Schools to End on Friday

  The second term of all government and government-approved private schools will end on Friday (27 Oct.), the Ministry of Education said today. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• Eight Sri Lankan Fishermen Arrested by Indian Coast Guard

  A group of eight Sri Lankan fishermen from the Kalpitiya and Kandakuliya areas have been arrested by the Indian authorities for trespassing into Indian sea... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• Former Army Commander Gen. Lionel Balagalle Passes Away

  Former Army Commander General (Rtd) L.P Balagalla passed away while being treated at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita for a brief illness. His remains are... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• Sri Lanka to Resume ETCA Talks with India – President’s Media Division

  Sri Lanka is set to enter its 12th round of negotiations on the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India, the President’s Media... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• “Israel is Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Gaza” – PM Netanyahu

  The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said it carried out a “targeted raid” overnight in northern Gaza using tanks. The IDF added that it was doing this as part o... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• Light Show at World Cup ‘dumbest Idea’, Says Maxwell

  

  Australia’s record-breaking batsman Glenn Maxwell blasted mid-match, nightclub-style light shows at the World Cup as “the dumbest idea” on Wednesday, claiming... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• UK-SL Making Progress on Mutual Driving Licence Exchange Agreement: UK Minister

  In an effort to facilitate mutual driving licence exchanges, the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in negotiations to establish an agreement,... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2023

• Veteran Beautician Premasiri Hevawasam Passes Away

  Family relatives said that he passed away after being admitted to Homagama Hospital due to a sudden illness. He was 64 years old when he died. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2023

• Showers Expected in Several Provinces

  The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Showers or thundershowers may occur in... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2023

• Ukraine War: Six Postal Workers Killed in Kharkiv Missile Strike

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Telegram the Nova Poshta sorting office was struck in Kharkiv. Pictures from the scene posted on President... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2023

• South Africa Inflict Record ODI Defeat on England

  

  South Africa demolished England by 229 runs in the Cricket World Cup to leave the beleaguered defending champions facing an early exit from the tournament... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2023

• Israel Issues Fresh Gaza Warning and Strikes West Bank

  The Israeli military has vowed to ramp up its strikes on the Gaza Strip – warning people still in the north of the territory to flee south. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2023

• South Africa Through to Finals by Beating England

  

  The Springboks finally broke the English scrum, and once again their hearts, to reach the Rugby World Cup final and have a chance at back-to-back titles. Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2023

• Sri Lankan Neurologists Crowned World Champions in ’Tournament of Minds’

  A team of Sri Lankan Neurologists became the world champions in the “Tournament of the Minds,” Neurology Quiz organized by the World Federation of Neurology at... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2023

• Trucks Carry Aid and Coffins into Gaza – but UN Calls It ‘drop in the Ocean’

  

  Trucks carrying aid, and one loaded with coffins, have entered Gaza for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war erupted. The BBC counted 20 vehicles with whit... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2023

• Sri Lanka Records First Win in the World Cup Against Netherlands

  Composed half-centuries from top-order batter Sadeera Samarawickrama and opener Pathum Nissanka helped Sri Lanka cruise to a five-wicket victory against the... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2023

• Vetaran Traditional Dancer Kalasuri Rajini Selvanayagam Passed Away Aged 71

  Famed dancer and dance teacher Kalasuri Rajini Selvanayagam has passed away, aged 71. Rajini Selvanayagam, who was dubbed the Queen of Dance, was also honored... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2023

• Parliamentarian Ajith Mannaperuma Suspended from Parliament for Four Weeks

  Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena informed the Parliament that Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) parliamentarian Ajith Mannaperuma will be ejected from House today... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2023

• A Fund for State School Nutrition Assistance

  In Sri Lanka, there are 10,135 public schools and about 300 international schools and 110 private schools. In all the 10,135 schools we have a 4. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2023