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Sri Lanka facilitates humanitarian assistance & evacuation of 40 Iranian seafarers from…
In response to distress calls concerning their medical conditions, Sri Lanka coordinated a humanitarian mission through Galle to evacuate 40 Iranian seafarers from stranded merchant vessels located approximately 24 nautical miles offshore,…
Vegetable prices surge as egg and chicken purchases decline by 20%
Prices of several upcountry and low-country vegetables have increased amid the prevailing rainy weather.
Accordingly, the wholesale price of a kilogram of tomatoes, which was between Rs. 350 and Rs. 400 last week, has…
No major flooding reported despite heavy rainfall across Sri Lanka – Irrigation Dept.
The Irrigation Department says the rainfall recorded across Sri Lanka has not yet resulted in major flooding, although water levels in several reservoirs and rivers have risen.
Director of the Hydrology and Disaster Management Division of…
Sinopec also increases Octane 95 petrol price
Sinopec has also increased the price of a liter of Octane 95 petrol by Rs. 20.
The move follows a similar price hike by Lanka IOC, which came into effect from midnight yesterday (25), with Sinopec making a corresponding revision.…
Sri Lanka–Pakistan Bilateral Trade Deficit and Obstacles Faced by Exporters: What Is the Truth the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has refused to provide information requested under the Right to Information (RTI) Act regarding the challenges faced by local exporters in the international market and the…
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Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…