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Pope remains in 'critical' condition after 'respiratory crisis'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Pope Francis's condition continues to be "critical" after suffering a "prolonged asthma-like respiratory crisis" earlier on Saturday, the Vatican has said. The pontiff is "more ... Read More


Beautician nabbed at BIA with illegal stock of cigarettes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested by Police Narcotics Bureau officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while trying to smuggle in a consignment of foreign-made ... Read More


Navy seizes 05 Indian fishing boats with 32 fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Navy seized 05 Indian fishing boats and arrested 32 Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, during a special operation conducted in the sea ... Read More


Probe launched to ascertain hidden hand behind escalating underworld activities: President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- The government has launched an investigation to ascertain whether there is a certain hand behind the escalating underworld crimes or whether they are mere clashes among underworl... Read More


Special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic after April: President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- A special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic will be held for the public after the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today. He said tha... Read More


PBBM: Collaboration with US, int'l partners vital in attaining peace

Manila, Feb. 22 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday reaffirmed the Philippines' commitment to fostering strong relations with the United States and other international allies to promote p... Read More


Government aims global competitiveness with digital innovation: President

Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reaffirmed the government's commitment to positioning Sri Lanka as a globally competitive nation through advancements in digitalisatio... Read More


The small-scale gem industrialists in Monaragala expressed their concerns,

Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- The small-scale gem industrialists in Monaragala expressed their concerns, highlighting the hardships they face when running this cottage industry and urged the authorities to pro... Read More


Sri Lanka to sign debt restructuring with Hungary

Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- The government will soon enter into an agreement on debt restructuring with Hungarian Export Credit Insurance Private Limited (HECIPL), which will include the loan concessions, un... Read More


Less activity in Iran continues to impact tea prices

Srilanka, Feb. 22 -- At the Colombo Tea Auction this week, less activity from Iran continued to impact the tea prices, in general. The auction offerings were barely maintained and totalled 5.8 M/Kgs. ... Read More