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• Japan’s Moon Lander Enters Orbit

  The H-IIA rocket lifted off in September from the southern island of Tanegashima carrying the lander, after three postponements linked to bad weather. Reuters... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2023

• China Launches Three Satellites from Sea

  China launched a Long March 11 carrier rocket on Tuesday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, sending three experimental satellites into... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2023

• Khawaja Accuses ICC of Double Standards Over Gaza Support

  Australia opener Usman Khawaja has again accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards after being refused permission to display a dove... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2023

• No Let-up in Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza – UN

  There is no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, a UN official has told the BBC, after visiting a hospital struggling to treat the injured. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2023

• Kieron Pollard Appointed England’s Assistant Coach for T20 World Cup

  Kieron Pollard has been appointed England’s assistant coach for the Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the United States of America. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2023

• Showery Weather to Enhance

  Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Northern, North-central, and Eastern provinces from today (26). Showers will occur at times in Eastern... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2023

• Risk of JN.1 Covid-19 Epidemic Minimal – Ministry

  * No new cases reported in last few days * Ministry constantly tracking evolution of virus The Health Ministry said yesterday that the risk of an epidemic in Sr... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2023

• KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 Departs Island

  The Indonesian Naval Ship KRI DIPONEGORO- 365 which made a port call in Colombo on 21st December 2023, departed the island today (23rd December) on successful... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2023

• Navy Provides Medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) Plant to Walasmulla Base...

  As part of the Naval Social Responsibility (NSR) initiatives, a medical-grade Reverse Osmosis (RO) plant was declared open at the Walasmulla Base Hospital on... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2023

• Navy Clears Blockage in Yakkalamulla

  The Sri Lanka Navy on 20th and 21st December 2023 sprang into action to clear a blockage under the Kanaperiya Bridge which is over Polathu Ganga in... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2023

• Government Replenishes Foreign Reserves to USD 3.6 Billion from Depletion

  The Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara, highlighted the significant improvement in the country’s foreign reserves under the leadershi... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2023

• CEB Told to No Power Interruptions During Holiday Season

  The Ministry of Power and Energy has issued directives to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to suspend all planned power interruptions for non-essential... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2023

• Transferring Ownership of Apartments to Citizens Should Be Expedited – Sagala

  Presidential Senior Advisor on National Security and Chief of Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake emphasized the need for swift policy decisions regarding the... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2023

• Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha Presents Credentials

  The newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha presented credentials to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, marking the official... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2023

• ’Yukthiya’ Mission Nets Over 10,000 Suspects

  Total of 10,456 suspects have been arrested as of today in the island-wide special operation ‘Yukthiya,’ launched last Sunday to curb drug-related and underworl... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2023

• Rs.11,250 Mn in Decentralised Budget After Three Years

  Bid to rejuvenate the rural economy, economic growth: District Secretaries to receive funds in January: President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2023

• Suspect Barred from Leaving Country

  The owner of Regal Sales Private company at the BMICH premises who had allegedly taken Rs 45 million from two persons, was barred from leaving the country... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2023

• BIA Has Generated Rs.26 Bn Income in 2023 – Minister

  Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala said the Bandaranaike International Airport has recorded Rs.26 billion in income in 2023 after suffering a... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2023

• Rs.51,967 Mn Paid to Aswasuma Beneficiaries – State Minister

  Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe yesterday (21) said that Rs.51,967 million has been paid to beneficiaries since the start of the ‘Aswasuma’ scheme.... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2023

• Minister Alles Gets Death Threats from Underworld

  Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has received death threats over the phone yesterday (21) after concluding a press conference on ‘Collective Path to a Stabl... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2023