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China stands up for Sri Lanka on all occasions – Chinese Ambassador
China has come forward for Sri Lanka whenever Sri Lanka needs assistance. Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, QI Zhenhong, said that the long-standing friendly relationship between China and Sri Lanka is further confirmed by the reorganization…
Gazette issued on water tariffs
The Extraordinary Gazette notification pertaining to the revision of water tariffs has been published, thereby increasing the water tariffs with effect from August 01.
The notice was issued by the Minister of Water Supply and State…
President instructs to formulate new Medical Act within six months
A new Medical Act is planned to be formulated in Sri Lanka with the aim of addressing the shortcomings in the present Medical Ordinance, the President’s Media Division (PMD) says.
To this end, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given…
Umara Sinhawansa summoned for inquiry over national anthem controversy
Popular Sri Lankan singer Umara Sinhawansa has been summoned to the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government in order to obtain a statement about singing the national anthem in an alleged…
Indian police seize 300kg of cannabis bound for Sri Lanka
Indian police have impounded a large consignment of 300kg of cannabis bound for Sri Lanka while arresting six individuals who are suspected to be part of an international gang.
According to The Hindu, Nagapattinam Police on Monday (July…
Sri Lanka to receive second Sinopec fuel cargo today
The second fuel cargo of Sinopec, China’s leading international petroleum company, is scheduled to reach Sri Lanka today (Aug 02).
Meanwhile, the discharging process of the first fuel cargo is in progress, according to Minister of Power…
Indian grant will be used for education, health sectors in estate areas – Jeevan
13th Amendment that India unfailingly flags in talks with the Sri Lankan side, Mr. Thondaman said: “It is really the failure of our leadership to pitch the 13th Amendment as something that devolves powers to all provinces, and not as…
Japanese delegation and President discuss resuming stalled development projects
Japan’s Minister of State in the Cabinet Office, Mr. Satoshi Fujimaru and former Minister of State for Regional Revitalization and Regulatory Reform, Mr. Kozo Yamamoto called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat…
2024 the year of elections – Ruwan Wijewardene
The year 2024 will be the year of elections as three elections will be held, Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ruwan Wijewardene said.
Wijewardene said that the Presidential Elections, General Elections, and Provincial…
Norwegian Embassy in Sri Lanka to close permanently from today
The Norwegian Embassy in Colombo will be permanently closed from today (July 31).
From 01 August, the Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi will be responsible for Norway’s bilateral relationship with Sri Lanka and the Maldives, the Embassy…