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Commendable progress in implementing reforms - IMF

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said that Sri Lanka has made commendable progress in implementing some very difficult but much-needed reforms and effects of them ... Read More


President engages with German tourism sector representatives

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to Germany, met with representatives of the Tourism and Travel Industry Associations, along with Outbound Trave... Read More


Voluntary rehabilitation for drug addicts in four residential centers

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Steps will be taken to voluntarily rehabilitate drug addicts and establish women's rehabilitation centers. A discussion on the Rehabilitation Bureau District Rehabilitation Cent... Read More


Former Army Commander Gen. Hamilton Wanasinghe passes away

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Former Army Commander and Joint Operations Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe (91) passed away yesterday. Hailed as the one of the greatest military men, the country has ever ... Read More


SL committed to enhance cooperation with Russia - Minister

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said on Wednesday (11) that Sri Lanka is committed to enhance multifaceted cooperation with Russia at bilateral, regional and multilaterals ... Read More


FM explores avenues to strengthen German - SL trade, investment ties

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath met Germany's Economic Affairs and Energy State Secretary Dr. Thomas Steffen on Thursday (12). The meeting served ... Read More


SriLankan reroutes European flights due to Middle-East tensions

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- SriLankan Airlines announced adjustments to several European flight routes due to the closure of some Middle Eastern air spaces, due to escalating tension in the region. SriLank... Read More


Exercise restraint, pursue diplomatic initiatives - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Sri Lanka yesterday urged Israel and Iran to engage in diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tense situation. The Foreign Ministry in statement over the developments between Israel a... Read More


President Meets German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on an official visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, met yesterday (13) with the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperatio... Read More


Heavy Showers and Strong Winds Forecast for Multiple Provinces

Sri Lanka, June 14 -- Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces. Heavy falls about 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western and Sabara... Read More