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Donald Trump hosts Saudi crown prince Salman for pomp-filled, deal-making visit

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- President Donald Trump hosted Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday, with the Saudi de facto ruler seeking to further rehabilitate his global image after... Read More


Foreign Ministry responds to Harsha's comments, clarifies plans to overhaul outdated govt websites

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Responding to concerns raised by SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva in Parliament yesterday regarding the government's outdated and non-functional official websites, Sri Lanka's Ministry... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda to attend Nov. 21 Nugegoda rally

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is expected to participate in the rally organized by opposition parties led by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), on 21 November. The ral... Read More


Married couple swept away by flash floods in Boralanda; one body recovered

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A married couple has reportedly been swept away by flash floods in the Kandepuhulpola area of Boralanda in Welimada. The incident had occurred last evening (17) following heavy ... Read More


Police recover suspected narcotics parcel washed ashore in Bentota

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A parcel containing an estimated 20 to 25 kilograms of suspected narcotics substance has washed ashore and was recovered by police on Bentota Beach this morning, police said. Pu... Read More


US keen to expand defence cooperation with Sri Lanka - US Envoy Julie Chung

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The State Partnership Program (SPP) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Montana National Guard and the Ministry of Defence-signed on November 14 reinforces the shared c... Read More


Train services on main line delayed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- A signal failure at Orugodawatte has resulted in delays to train services on the main line, according to Sri Lanka Railways. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permis... Read More


GMOA to continue trade union action

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) stated that the ongoing trade union action will continue today (18), citing the absence of a satisfactory solution to the conc... Read More


Namal accuses Govt. of ignoring professionals when preparing 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) held a meeting today (18) with Namal Rajapaksa, the National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). During the ... Read More


Expenditure heads of Defence and Public Security ministries passed by majority vote

Sri Lanka, Nov. 18 -- The expenditure heads of the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs were passed by a majority vote in Parliament this evening. The bud... Read More