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Hambantota Port handles over 167,000 vehicles between March 2025 and Sep. 2026
The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) states that 167,569 vehicles were transshipped and handled through the Hambantota International Port between March 2025 and September 2026.
Accordingly, 86,389 vehicles were handled between…
Buddhist monks continue protest near Presidential Secretariat
Buddhist monks and supporters participating in the “Justice for the Robe – National Pledge Offering and Freedom March,” organized under the leadership of the Maha Sangha to demand the release of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero,…
MP Namal Rajapaksa produced before court
Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody in connection with investigations into the controversial ‘Krrish’ deal, has been brought before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
The case is scheduled to be taken up…
Court order issued prohibiting protests in front of Presidential Secretariat
Police have obtained a court order from the Fort Magistrate’s Court prohibiting protests in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, citing its designation as a high-security zone, according to Sri Lanka Police.
Buddhist monks and…
China’s Sapphire Rush: Is Sri Lanka Giving Away Its Gem Wealth While Foreign Traders Reap the…
Sri Lanka has long been known as Ratna-Dweepa, the "Island of Gems." From the legendary blue sapphires of Ratnapura to prized rubies, spinels, garnets, cat's-eye chrysoberyl, and dozens of other precious and semi-precious stones, the island…
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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…