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Inaugural Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations emphasise strengthening bilateral relations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The inaugural round of Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations was successfully held in Brussels, marking an important milestone in the longstanding relationship between the tw... Read More


Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns citing friction with provincial politicians

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd, Sandamali Chandrasekera, has resigned from her post with immediate effect citing pressure from certain local politicians. In a ... Read More


Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been appointed as a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers without proper physical ... Read More


Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main "guiding principles" to resolve their dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. Speaking after indirect talk... Read More


Five arrested for posting video insulting the President on social media

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Five individuals have been arrested by Katana Police for allegedly directing verbal abuse towards President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the Southern Expressway entry point in M... Read More


Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The government has decided to obtain the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) fund equal to US$ 50 million from the World Bank Group to implement the Sri Lanka Digital Transformation Pro... Read More


Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Christians across the world are preparing for Lent through prayer, fasting and community service as the 40-day period of reflection approaches. Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks... Read More


Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A woman has been killed while a child sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya- Diyatalawa road, police stated. According ... Read More


GMOA raises alarm over public and professional safety after lawyer's murder

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The brutal shooting and killing of a lawyer and his wife has once again raised serious concerns regarding the safety of citizens and professionals in the country, the Government ... Read More


Peru's Congress removes President Jose Jeri after 4 months in office

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Peru's Congress voted on Tuesday to censure the country's interim president, effectively ending the brief tenure of Jose Jeri after just over four months in office. The extraord... Read More