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Rubio says Iran ready to discuss nuclear deal as Tehran declares peace talks over

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that Iran has agreed to discuss aspects of its nuclear programme that it had previously refused to negotiate, raising hopes for pro... Read More


Australian airlines are expected to commence direct flights to Sri Lanka from August

Sri Lanka, June 3 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says Australian airlines are expected to commence direct flights to Sri Lanka from August, marking a significant development in air connectivity be... Read More


Higher ordination ceremonies

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The higher ordination of novice monks Venerable Pallegama Vajira Thera and Venerable Padalangala Amitha Thera will take place on June 3 at Mangala Uposathagaraya of the Malwatte c... Read More


Promoting fair working conditions, social justice and sustainable economic development at the 114th ILC

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The 114th Annual International Labour Conference (ILC) of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) started in Geneva yesterday (1). This year's conference will be on the theme... Read More


Four fishermen from Point Pedro remain missing as search efforts continue

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Four fishermen from Point Pedro, Jaffna remain missing at sea for almost a week despite ongoing search and rescue operations involving local fishermen and State authorities, amid ... Read More


Yasas Hewage assumes duties as IDB Chairman

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Yasas Hewage assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) yesterday (1), taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka's longest-standing enterprise development in... Read More


Sariputta and Moggallana relics on display in Mongolia

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The sacred relics of the Buddha's Chief Disciples Sariputta and Moggallana, were taken to Mongolia recently. They were officially received by former President of Mongolia, Nambary... Read More


Authorities report thousands of child abuse cases islandwide

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The number of child abuse cases reported in the country over the past ten years has exceeded 100,000. According to the President of the Doctors' Trade Union Alliance for Medical ... Read More


Five percent rise in container transport charges

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- Container transport charges will be increased by five percent. President of the Container Transport Vehicle Owners' Association Sanath Manjula told a press conference yesterday t... Read More


Aloka Pooja at Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya

Sri Lanka, June 2 -- The Aloka Pooja to mark Vesak at the historic Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya was conducted by the Solex Group of Companies. A large gathering, including Managing Director Deshabandu ... Read More