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War in ME should never have happened - China's top diplomat

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- China's top diplomat yesterday (8) condemned the war in the Middle East, saying it "should never have happened" and calling once again for an immediate end to hostilities. At a ... Read More


Navy brings ashore JMSDF ONAMI crew member for medical help

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- With the coordination of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, the Sri Lanka Navy rendered assistance to bring ashore a crew member, in need of medical attentio... Read More


Foreign Minister and Indian External Affairs Minister discuss Sri Lanka-India co-operation

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar reviewed the progress of Sri Lanka-India co-operation during a meeting on the sidel... Read More


Govt seeks to nurture Bhikkus who stand for social justice - PM

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that improving Bhikkhu education is not merely about producing graduates, and that the Government's objective is to nurture a generat... Read More


Rescued Iranian sailors given free one month visa before departure

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala stated that Iranian nationals rescued from Iranian vessels have been granted a one-month free visa to facilitate their temporary stay in ... Read More


Official reserves top US$ 7 Bn after 2020

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka's official reserves have exceeded US$ 7 billion after five and a half years.Beaches & Islands In a positive sign for Sri Lanka's economic stability, the country's offi... Read More


US says no issue with Iran ship crew rescue handling

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The United States has reiterated its respect for and recognition of Sri Lanka's sovereignty regarding the handling of Iranian Naval personnel rescued off Galle waters.South Asian... Read More


Mainly dry weather expected in most parts of the island today

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- The Department of Meteorology says mainly dry weather will prevail across the island today (March 9), with only a few areas likely to experience showers. In its latest forecast ... Read More


Police arrest 19-year-old after reckless riding video goes viral

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 19-year-old motorcyclist was arrested by the Navagattegama Police yesterday (08), following a video that went viral on social media showing him and another youth riding reckles... Read More


Indian National arrested at BIA with Rs. 27.6 Mn worth of 'Kush'

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- A 27-year-old Indian national was arrested this morning (09) by officers of the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) while attempting to leave the Bandaranaike International Air... Read More