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Eric Meyer sworn in as new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment in Colombo.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs congratulated Meyer…
Rise in intestinal disorders among Sri Lankan youth linked to changing diets, Specialist warns
An increase in intestinal-related disorders is being observed among adolescents and young people in Sri Lanka, according to Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Supun Kulathunga.
Speaking at a media briefing held…
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rises to Rs. 17,592
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line rose to Rs. 17,592 in June, marking an increase of Rs. 277 from the previous month, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
The official poverty line represents…
Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Sri Lanka as cases cross 91,000
The dengue death toll in Sri Lanka in 2026 has climbed to 68 with the number of infections surging past 91,000 as of yesterday (12), according to the latest figures from the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).
The latest…
Officials raise concern over growing lottery-based gambling racket
An illegal gambling racket based on the winning numbers of the National Lotteries Board and Development Lotteries Board is causing a serious social crisis, the Chairman of the National Lotteries Board, Cyril Anthony Perera stated…
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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…