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Outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung pays farewell call on President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12). The US ... Read More


Court order issued preventing SLMC from removing CMC councillor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The Colombo District Court has issued an enjoining order preventing the implementation of a letter issued by the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) seeking to terminate the party m... Read More


Oil prices gain on Iran supply disruption concerns

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, as heightened concerns surrounding Iran and potential supply disruptions outweighed the prospect of increased crude supply from Venezuela. Br... Read More


Paddy prices to be increased from upcoming season - Dy Agriculture Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Steps have been taken to increase the price of paddy starting from the upcoming season, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne stated. The Deputy Minister noted that a... Read More


10 Tamil Nadu fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). The vessel carrying the fishermen was also taken into custody by the S... Read More


Senior Russian official says Greenland could vote to join Russia if Trump does not hurry

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Greenlanders could vote to join Russia if US President Donald Trump did not move quickly to secure the Arctic island... Read More


Two Russian nationals rescued after being swept away by strong currents at Ahungalla Beach

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Two Russian nationals who went sea bathing at Ahungalla Beach were rescued after being swept away by strong water currents. The incident occurred yesterday (12), police stated. ... Read More


Suspect linked to criminal incident arrested with firearm in Thalahena

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An individual linked to a criminal incident has been arrested with a firearm in Thalahena yesterday (12), police stated. A woman was attacked with a sword and sustained serious ... Read More


Govt ready to debate no-confidence motion against PM - Cabinet Spokesman

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The government has expressed its readiness to debate the no-confidence motion to be brought forth by opposition MPs against Minister of Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Am... Read More


Sri Lanka should seek to revise IMF targets: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- Sri Lanka should seek to change the targets agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, the Governor of the Central... Read More