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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…
Sri Lankan woman stuck on Cook Islands for 3 years, unable to fly home due to visa troubles
A Sri Lankan woman has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years and is desperate to go back home, but neither New Zealand nor Australia is approving her transit visa. Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has spent three years on the tiny…
‘Red’ advisory issued for strong winds & rough seas as Cyclone ‘Murasu’ intensifies
The cyclonic storm “Murasu” has intensified into a Severe Cyclonic storm over the West central and adjoining Southwest Bay of Bengal, according to the Department of Meteorology.
The system was located near latitude 13.9°N and longitude…
International Media Training Programme in Kolkata for Delegates from 11 Countries
A special international media training programme featuring media representatives from 11 nations, including Sri Lanka, is currently underway in Kolkata, India, running from October 26 to November 13.
Organized under the Indian Technical…
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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…