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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,…
Suresh Sallay’s mother writes to President, appeals against further detention
The mother of former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging him not to extend her son’s detention.
In a letter sent to the…
Missing doctor attached to Badulla Hospital found dead
The body of the doctor attached to the Badulla Hospital who was reported missing has been found on a rock near the Mapakadawewa area in Mahiyanganaya. An anesthesiologist attached to the Badulla Teaching Hospital was reported…
El Niño impact affects over 81,000 people across seven districts – DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says seven districts across the country have been affected by dry weather conditions caused by the El Niño phenomenon.
According to the DMC, 23 Divisional Secretariat divisions across these seven…
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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…