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Search operations under way for missing fishermen

Srilanka, June 29 -- Search and rescue operations were under way yesterday off the coasts of Galle and Kalutara as the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) and Air Force continued efforts to locate four missing fishe... Read More


Renewable energy developers irked again by recent tariff reduction

Srilanka, June 29 -- The Federation of Renewable Energy Developers (FRED) reiterated its call again for an unbiased and independent committee to be set up to make recommendations on behalf of the rene... Read More


Sri Lanka must step up efforts to mitigate Climate Change - World Bank

Srilanka, June 29 -- As Sri Lanka charts its growth path, prioritising investments in resilient, inclusive development is an urgent necessity and a strategic opportunity to boost economic activity, cr... Read More


Dream Destination project: 100 railway stations to be upgraded

Srilanka, June 29 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said there is an urgent need to elevate the country's public transport system to a new level to address a range of pressing issues, including ro... Read More


Shani returns to the helm at CID

Srilanka, June 29 -- Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya had earlier sought the NPC's approval for Abeysekera's appointment. SSP Abeysekara's return to the helm of the CID ... Read More


Universities must be at the heart of the country's innovation ecosystem - PM

Srilanka, June 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that innovation is not a luxury but "the catalyst for meaningful transformation in Sri Lanka" and essential for the country's survival i... Read More


International Yoga Day

Srilanka, June 22 -- The International Yoga Day (June 21) was marked at the Independence Square in Colombo yesterday, under the patronage of the High Commission of India. A large gathering led by Indi... Read More


UN Human Rights Chief here tomorrow

Srilanka, June 22 -- UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk will arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow (23) on an official visit. He will be here until Thursday. It will be the fourth such visit by ... Read More


Sri Lankan sapphire found in 700-year old Slovakian ring

Srilanka, June 22 -- A stunning gold ring lost at a medieval castle in Slovakia over 700 years ago has been found to contain a Sri Lankan reddish-purple sapphire set in a band flanked by lions. Noemi... Read More


World Bank provides US$ 150 million for SL Clean Energy drive

Srilanka, June 22 -- The World Bank Group yesterday approved a new US$ 150 million program to support Sri Lanka's move towards clean, reliable, and affordable energy. The program-Secure, Affordable, a... Read More