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Nagapattinam – Kankesanthurai ferry fares reduced
The one-way ferry fare between India’s Nagapattinam and Kankesanthurai has been reduced by INR. 500, while passengers will now be allowed to carry up to 30 kg of luggage free of charge.
The announcement was made by the Chief Commercial…
Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka rise by 50% since 2010, experts warn
Lung cancer cases in Sri Lanka have increased by approximately 50% since 2010, with health experts warning of a growing trend among both men and women.
Consultant Thoracic Surgeon at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases Dr. Saman…
Sri Lanka and Kenya discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has met with Kenya's Deputy President, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, to discuss ways of further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the…
Liquidation process underway for 33 state-owned enterprises – Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has stated that the liquidation process for 33 selected State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) is currently underway.
The Ministry noted that, in accordance with Cabinet approval, a…
Smoke scare on Melbourne–Colombo flight traced to dry ice, official says
A SriLankan Airlines flight arriving from Melbourne, Australia, made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night (01) after smoke was detected in its cargo hold.
However, the aircraft subsequently landed…
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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…