Sri Lanka News
USS Tulsa Returns to Colombo for Scheduled Port Visit
USS Tulsa (LCS 16), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship, arrived at the Port of Colombo on October 7, receiving a warm welcome from Sri Lanka as the ship returns for its second visit in two years. The port call underscores the…
2027 Appropriation Bill to be presented to parliament today
The 2027 Appropriation Bill is scheduled to be presented to Parliament today (07), marking the beginning of the parliamentary process for next year’s Budget.
The Committee on Parliamentary Business decided that the…
Defence Secretary, UNODC discuss Sri Lanka’s security priorities and further assistance
Sri Lanka’s current requirements and priority areas where further assistance from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) could provide the greatest benefit were the main focus of discussions between the Secretary to…
Government, IOM discuss growing threat of cyber scam-linked trafficking
The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen its response to emerging cyber scam operations and the trafficking of persons for forced criminality, with the National Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force (NAHTTF) and the…
Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion digital economy with focus on fintech and innovation
The government has identified financial technology (fintech) and innovative entrepreneurship as key pillars in its drive to build a US$5 billion digital economy, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Engineer Eranga Weeraratne said.…
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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…