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Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Attorney-at-law Sandamali Chandrasekara, the second Chairperson appointed to Lanka Sugar Private Company by the current government, resigned from her position. Previously, Ruksh... Read More


Swiss Ambassador meets Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- An official meeting between the Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Siri Walt, and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took place yesterday (17) at Temple Trees. The Prime Mini... Read More


AG to indict Saman Ekanayake by April 29

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Colombo Fort Chief Magistrate Isuru Netthikumara today (18) directed the Attorney General to file indictments against former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake before April 2... Read More


Teenager killed in motorcycle collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A tragic road collision in Midellamullahena, along the Horana-Thalgahavila road, claimed the life of 17-year-old R.M. Dilupa Prasan. The victim, a resident of Munagama, Dikhenap... Read More


Five remanded for obstructing police and insulting the President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Hambantota Court ordered the remand of five individuals until the 20th of this month following an incident involving the obstruction of police duties and the use of abusive l... Read More


Holy month of Ramadan begins tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin their month of Ramadan fasting at dawn tomorrow, Thursday (19). The Colombo Grand Mosque confirmed the commencement following the sighting of the... Read More


Russian investments in Sri Lanka face barriers, says Ambassador

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Russian investors are ready to put money into Sri Lanka, but what to invest in-and where-remains a challenge. This was highlighted by Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan Dzhag... Read More


Sri Lanka must reform laws to protect GSP+, says Diplomat at Indian Ocean Security Conference

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka faces critical choices in safeguarding its trade privileges and strengthening its role in regional connectivity, according to leading diplomats at the 4th Pathfinder In... Read More


UK visit boosts confidence in recovery, says President

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the visit of the United Kingdom's Deputy Prime Minister, David Lammy, as timely and significant, noting that it helps reinforce inte... Read More


President departs for 2026 AI Impact Summit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the island a short while ago to attend the 2026 AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi, India. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is schedul... Read More