Sri Lanka News
Speaker delivers SC determination on Chartered Institute of Media Professionals Bill
The Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament that he had received the Supreme Court’s determination regarding the Bill titled the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka, which had been challenged…
Significant decline in human-elephant conflicts this year – Wildlife Dept.
The Department of Wildlife Conservation says that human-elephant conflicts have decreased significantly this year compared to the previous year.
Director General of the Department of Wildlife Conservation, Ranjan Marasinghe, said that…
SriLankan Airlines cancels Jakarta flights due to volcanic ash clouds
SriLankan Airlines has cancelled today’s scheduled services between Colombo and Jakarta, UL364 (Colombo-Jakarta) and UL365 (Jakarta-Colombo), due to volcanic ash clouds from Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau.
Indonesian aviation…
El Niño conditions raise concerns over coral reefs and marine habitats
The Department of Wildlife Conservation states that rising ocean water temperatures due to El Niño conditions could affect the feeding grounds of marine mammals.
Speaking on TV programme today (07), Director General of the Department of…
Namal Rajapaksa granted permission to receive meals from home
The Department of Prisons states that Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently being held in remand custody, has been granted permission to receive cooked meals from home.
Prisons Media Spokesperson Senaka…
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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…