Sri Lanka News
FM Herath holds talks with US Envoy for South Asia on maritime security cooperation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has met U.S. Ambassador to India and Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between the two…
Chinese Ambassador reaffirms commitment to strengthen China-Sri Lanka defence ties
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong has reaffirmed China’s commitment to further strengthening defence cooperation with Sri Lanka while highlighting the role of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in maintaining national…
Nine Indian fishermen apprehended for fishing in Sri Lankan waters
A total of nine Indian fishermen have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for fishing in Sri Lankan waters north of Talaimannar last evening (22).
The Sri Lanka Navy also seized an Indian boat along with the fishermen for crossing the…
President calls for urgent action on coastal protection and human-elephant conflict
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to take the strongest possible measures to protect the rapidly developing Northern and Eastern coastlines and ordered strict legal action against unauthorized constructions that…
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to attend ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting and the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
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…