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Iran's first comment on Trump's visit to China: Will not affect our relations with Beijing

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that US President Donald Trump's visit to China will not affect Tehran-Beijing relations. Iran described its ties with China as a "strong... Read More


Beach cleanup under 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- As part of the islandwide 'Clean Sri Lanka' programme, a beach cleanup project was carried out at the Wattala Preethipura beachfront. The event was held under the leadership of De... Read More


Foreign Minister calls on Belarus President

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- In a post on X, the Minister said that their discussion centered on constructive engagement to further strengthen the longstanding friendship between Sri Lanka and Belarus and to ... Read More


Parliament to convene from May 19 to 22

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Parliament Assistant Secretary-General Hansa Abeyrathne stated that Parliament is scheduled to meet from May 19 to 22. The parliamentary business for these dates was decided at t... Read More


Air Force choppers, troops on standby for weather emergencies

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Sri Lanka Air Force states that helicopters and troops are on standby to respond immediately to any emergency caused by the prevailing adverse weather conditions. Air Force M... Read More


SYU Youth Summit countrywide initiative begins from Meerigama

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Socialist Youth Union (SYU) has officially launched its countrywide youth initiative, the SYU Youth Summit, under the theme "Youth Energy to Build the Nation." As part of the ... Read More


Adverse weather continues for third day

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- More than 3,475 persons from 1,113 families in seven districts have been severely affected with 1,310 people from 489 families placed in eight temporary safety shelters and a tota... Read More


IUSF students occupy ownerless "Malwana estate house"

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- Members of the Inter-University Students' Federation (IUSF) entered and occupied the controversial house located on a 16-acre land in Malwana, said to belong to former Minister, B... Read More


Former NIE director gets six year jail term, fine

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- The Supreme Court has sentenced former National Institute of Education (NIE)Director I.G.S. Premathilaka to six years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of contempt... Read More


Heavy rains to continue today as low-pressure system persists near Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 15 -- According to the weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m. today (15), cloudy skies are expected over most parts of the country. Showers or thundershowers are forecast at times in the... Read More