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Ella to Badulla Trains Suspended for Movie Filming
The Department of Railways has announced that train services on the Upcountry line will be limited from today until the 15th of this month. During this period, trains will only operate between Colombo Fort and Ella during daytime hours,…
Sri Lanka’s new government pledges review of Adani Wind Project
Sri Lanka’s new government said it will review a wind power deal with the Adani Group, throwing a fresh hurdle for the Indian conglomerate as it seeks to expand abroad.
The previous administration’s approval of electricity prices for…
Amnesty period for unregistered Sri Lankan migrant workers in Lebanon
Sri Lankans who have traveled to Lebanon for employment without registering with the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have been granted an amnesty until January 8, 2025.
Accordingly, this initiative allows unregistered…
US pledges continued support to bolster Sri Lanka’s economy
The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy.
In a meeting held today (Oct 8) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, Julie J. Chung, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, announced that…
Vasu’s DLF decides to back NPP in general election
The Democratic Left Front (Prajathanthravadi Vamanshika Peramuna) has officially announced its support for the National People’s Power (NPP) in the forthcoming parliamentary elections.
The party’s leader, former Member of Parliament…
Minister Vijitha Herath clarifies new govt’s foreign relations policy
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath emphasized that Sri Lanka maintains balanced diplomatic relations with all countries, reaffirming that no nation is given special treatment.
Speaking at the Cabinet press briefing this morning…
Govt launches probe into missing sections of Easter attacks investigation report – Minister
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath assured that legal action will be taken against those involved in orchestrating and leading the Easter Sunday terror attacks.
In response to a question raised by a journalist during today’s (08)…
World Bank signs additional $200M to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms
The World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka today signed the Second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) for $200 million. This is the second operation in a two-part series that began…
Colombo receives highest rainfall in last 24hrs
The Department of Meteorology announces that the Colombo District has received the highest rainfall within the period from 08.30 a.m. on Sunday (06) to 07.00 a.m. today (07). The amount of rainfall received by Colombo within this period is…
Easter Attacks: Former Intelligence Chief Completes Rs. 75 Million Payment
Former Chief of the State Intelligence Service Nilantha Jayawardena has informed the Supreme Court that he has completed the payment of the remaining compensation amounting to Rs. 65 million related to the Easter Sunday terror attacks.…