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Netherlands, Sri Lanka hold discussions to strengthening bilateral ties

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- A high-level discussion has been held to explore avenues to further strengthen the long-standing bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. The matter was delibe... Read More


Cabinet Spokesman explains reason behind Parliament Deputy Secretary General's suspension

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today (27) detailed the reasons behind the suspension of the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament and Chief of Staff, Chaminda ... Read More


Individual staging hunger strike opposite Presidential Secretariat hospitalized

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- An individual engaged in a hunger strike staged by a group of Development Officers in front of the Presidential Secretariat, demanding permanent employment, has been hospitalized... Read More


FCID records statement from ex-Minister P Harrison

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Former Minister P. Harrison has recorded a statement with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). Former Minister Harrison arrived at the FCID at around 8:45 this mo... Read More


Court informed 'Keselwatte Dinusha' is being held under detention orders

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court was informed today that organized criminal 'Keselwatte Dinusha' is currently being held under detention orders for questioning. The Keselwatta Pol... Read More


SLBFE aims to send 310,000 workers for foreign employment in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), operating under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, has announced a target to deploy 310,000 Sri... Read More


China cancels flights on 49 routes to Japan amid renewed travel warnings

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- China has cancelled all scheduled flights on 49 air routes with Japan as the Chinese foreign ministry reiterated travel warnings, urging citizens to avoid visiting Japan, especia... Read More


Probe on release of 323 containers from Colombo Port without inspection to conclude within three months

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The Select Committee of Parliament appointed to look into and report to Parliament on the controversial release of 323 containers from the Colombo Harbour without undergoing mand... Read More


Chief Prelates urge appointment of permanent Auditor General

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters as well as the Amarapura and Ramanna Chapters have expressed concerns over the prolonged delay in appointing a permanent Audi... Read More


Aswesuma Jan. allowance to be credited to beneficiaries' accounts tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Jan. 27 -- The January allowance for beneficiaries who qualified for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program, as well as the January elderly allowance applicable under both phas... Read More