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Discussions on direct air and shipping links between Italy and Sri Lanka
New Italian Ambassador Mr. Damiano Francovigh has expressed his consent to Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena’s request to look into matters urgently to introduce Colombo as a direct air and shipping destination with the aim of developing…
Former MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan arrives in Sri Lanka
World-famous Australian chef Gary Mehigan, popularly known for his role as a judge on ‘MasterChef Australia’, has arrived in Sri Lanka.
56-year-old Mehigan had arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake aboard…
Four Sri Lankans stranded in Gaza safely return to island
A four-member Sri Lankan family, who were stranded in the Gaza Strip, have safely arrived in Sri Lanka, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs facilitated the…
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia prioritize economic ties in garment and tourism sectors
The Minister of Economy and Planning for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Faisal F. Alibrahim, met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe Yesterday afternoon (27) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.
During the discussions, Minister…
Cardinal expresses dismay over the Online Safety Bill
The proposed Online Safety Act by the Sri Lanka Government will limit the people's right to expression, and search for the truth, said His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith, the Archbishop of Colombo.
He called for such efforts that…
Sports Minister claims his life is at risk, says President will be held responsible
Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has claimed that his life at risk, and that in the event anything should happen to him, the President and his Chief of Presidential Staff will have to be held responsible.
Speaking in Parliament this…
Stolen artefacts return to Sri Lanka after more than 200 years
During a high level state visit in August, Dutch State Secretary Hon. Gunay Uslu formally
signed an ownership transfer of six Sri Lankan artefacts that were stolen by the Dutch. Now,
after more than 200 years abroad, six Sri Lankan…
President outlines plans to modernize agriculture industry
In a historic move to empower the agricultural sector and strengthen the export economy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe unveiled the “Urumaya” Freehold Deed Program during the first phase of the public awareness campaign for the 2024 budget…
Four cops arrested over custodial death of Jaffna Prison inmate
Four police officers have been arrested in connection with the death of a person who was in remand custody at the Jaffna Prison.
On Friday (Nov.24), Jaffna Magistrate’s Court had given orders to arrest 5 policemen over the incident.…
Only 31 out of 179 foreign investment projects efficacious: Parliamentary Committee
The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) on National Economic and Physical Plans has instructed the Department of Project Management and Monitoring to submit a progress report without delay as it was disclosed that only 31 out of 179 foreign…