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Sri Lanka briefs EU on steps taken towards advancing reconciliation

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The European Union (EU) and Sri Lanka convened the 27th Session of the EU-Sri Lanka Joint Commission meeting in Colombo. The meeting has been held yesterday (12), the Ministry o... Read More


President Dissanayake congratulates Bangladesh on democratic elections

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his best wishes to the people of Bangladesh for reaffirming their faith in democracy following the country's elections. In a post... Read More


Former Minister Johnston and sons further remanded

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Five suspects including former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, who were arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded un... Read More


New Secretary appointed to Ministry of Digital Economy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Waruna Sri Dhanapala has been appointed as Secretary to the Ministry of Digital Economy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The letter of appointment was formally handed over... Read More


30kg of Kerala cannabis seized in Masar

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- A total of 30 kilograms of Kerala cannabis, with an estimated street value of approximately Rs. 10.5 million, has been seized during a joint operation conducted in the Masar area... Read More


Protesting fishermen to meet President for discussion today

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Fishermen engaged in a Satyagraha campaign in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding permission to carry out Madel (seine net) fishing activities using tract... Read More


Sajith claims all five coal shipments to Lakvijaya Plant were substandard

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged that all five shipments of coal imported for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant in Norochcholai contained substandard coal. The Opposition... Read More


First phase of first school term for 2026 ends

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The first phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. Accordingly, the Ministry stated that all government and government-... Read More


Second phase of first school term for 2026 ends

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The second phase of the first school term for 2026 concluded today (13), the Ministry of Education announced. Accordingly, the Ministry stated that all government and government... Read More


Case against ex-Minister Keheliya and family fixed for trial

Sri Lanka, Feb. 13 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his family members, over allegations of... Read More