Sri Lanka News
Heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbance persisting in the Bay of Bengal near Sri Lanka, cloud skies and increased rainfall are expected to continue over the island, the Department of Meteorology said.
Showers or thundershowers will…
March demanding Gnanasara Thero’s release enters fifth day
The fifth day of the “Justice for the Robe – National Pledge Offering and Freedom March,” organised under the leadership of the Maha Sangha to demand the release of imprisoned Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, is being held today…
Sri Lankan Consulate in Jeddah warns of possible flight disruptions for Umrah pilgrims
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Jeddah has advised Sri Lankan nationals planning to undertake Umrah to exercise caution when making travel arrangements amid the current situation in the region.
In an official notice, the Consulate…
At least fifteen houses in Grandpass gutted in fire
Fifteen unauthorised shanty houses were reportedly completely destroyed in a sudden fire that broke out near the Mahawatta Railway Lane in the Grandpass police area, Colombo.
The fire erupted at around yesterday afternoon (13), and…
Sri Lanka ITEC Alumni Association formally launched
Sri Lankan professionals trained in India under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) programme have formed a national alumni association. The Sri Lanka ITEC Alumni Association was formally launched at its inaugural meeting…
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President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
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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
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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…