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Sri Lanka's opposition to propose 'PSOP' initiative to promote global peace and prosperity

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the opposition is hoping to propose a new initiative titled ''PSOP'' (Peace, Stability, Order and Prosperity) aimed at... Read More


Middle East conflict could have major impact on Sri Lanka's future - Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have a significant impact on the future of Sri Lanka. He made these remarks while s... Read More


Air New Zealand cuts 1,100 flights over fuel price fears

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- New Zealand's national airline said Thursday (Mar 12) it would cancel 1,100 flights over the next two months, pointing to the impact of the war in the Middle East. Air New Zeal... Read More


Sri Lanka joins 'Open Government Partnership Regional Roundtable' in Bangkok

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Minister of Science and Technology Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena and Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam participated in the Open Government Partnership Regional Learning ... Read More


Narcotics worth Rs. 10 bln and assault rifles seized from intercepted trawlers

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- The value of the stock of narcotics seized from the two intercepted trawlers in seas off the Southern coast is estimated to be Rs. 10 billion, the Deputy Minister of Defence, Ma... Read More


Student killed, another injured in accident at international school in Kandy

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- A seven-year-old student has died after being run over by a vehicle belonging to a member of the board of directors of an international school in Mahaiyawa, Kandy, police stated... Read More


PM Harini returns after concluding visit to Manila

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya who was on an official visit to Manila, Philippines following the invitation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has returned to Sri Lanka... Read More


Two fishing trawlers with suspected drugs and weapons brought to Dikkowita Harbour

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Two multi-day fishing trawlers suspected of transporting narcotics and weapons were brought to Dikkowita Harbour today (12) after being seized by the Sri Lanka Navy in internati... Read More


Iraq shuts down oil port operations after tanker attacks

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Iraq's oil ports have completely stopped operations following Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in its waters. Operations at Iraq's oil terminals have been totally suspended b... Read More


Three crew members 'believed trapped' aboard Thai ship attacked in Gulf: Shipping firm

Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Three crew members were "believed to be trapped" aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by two projectiles on Wednesday (Mar 10) while travelling through the crucial Strait of ... Read More