Sri Lanka News
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka on Sept. 9
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka on September 9 and 10 for talks focused on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation, with maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region expected to figure prominently during…
Another petition filed challenging 22nd Amendment Bill
The Bill related to the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which has been gazetted and presented to the Parliament, has been challenged before the Supreme Court in another petition.
The petition has been filed by social media activists…
Parents urged to take extra precautions to protect children amid hot weather in Sri Lanka
Specialist Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital has urged parents to pay close attention to the health and safety of their children amid the prevailing hot weather conditions and the ongoing school holidays.
He…
US Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer arrives in Sri Lanka
U.S. Ambassador-designate Eric Meyer has arrived in Colombo to assume duties as the 29th United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka. The US Embassy in Colombo said following his arrival Ambassador-designate Meyer has noted that he was honoured…
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 94,000
A total of 94,037 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, according to health authorities.
The highest number of cases was recorded in July, with 29,962 cases. Meanwhile, 21,533 cases were reported in June,…
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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…