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PM Harini and US Ambassador discuss bilateral educational cooperation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has met with the Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. During the meeting, Ambassador Julie Chung note... Read More


Man arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Thanamalwila

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A person who was involved in illegal excavation of artifacts has been arrested in the Batuwewa area of Thanamalwila. Several excavation tools used in the illegal operations were... Read More


Zelensky warns against giving away territory as latest Ukraine talks end

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Talks in Geneva between the US and Ukraine aimed at ending the war with Russia have concluded, with officials from both sides reporting "progress" and an intention to continue wo... Read More


Suspect arrested for providing lodging to gunmen plotting to kill businessman and 6 others in Midigama

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A suspect allegedly involved in a attempt to kill seven people, including a businessman, in the Midigama area has been arrested. Weligama Police had apprehended the suspect yest... Read More


Agrarian Insurance Board unveils pension scheme offering multiple benefits to fishermen

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new Fishermen's Pension Scheme aimed at providing enhanced social security and financial benefits to members of the... Read More


FM tells Canada Govt. to prevent activities that promote separatist ideologies in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath today (24) held discussions with the High Commissioner of Canada in Colombo, Isabelle Catherine Martin. During the meeting, Foreign Mi... Read More


President Dissanayake celebrates 57th birthday today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka, celebrates his 57th birthday today, November 24. Born in 1968, President Dissanayake has made signi... Read More


Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards starting today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issued credit and debit cards on buses equipped with ticket-issuing machines with effect from today (25), the Ministry of Trans... Read More


Landslide in Haldummulla disrupts traffic on Badulla-Colombo Road

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- A landslide has occurred between Beragala and Haldummulla within the Haldummulla Police Division. Accordingly, vehicular movement along the Badulla-Colombo main road has been di... Read More


Record US Black Friday crowds to find fewer bargains amid high prices

Sri Lanka, Nov. 24 -- Unprecedented numbers of Americans are expected to hit stores this Black Friday, but they are likely to curtail their spending as they find fewer bargains from tariff-hit retaile... Read More