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Sri Lanka’s review by UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva today
The United Nations (UN) Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED), during its 29th session, will review Sri Lanka’s first periodic report today (September 26) in Geneva, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and…
Co-ops take spotlight in India-Sri Lanka Dialogue in New Delhi
India and Sri Lanka have taken a fresh step towards strengthening their cooperative ties with a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
Wasantha Samarasinghe, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative…
Tree falls on bus in Colombo, causing traffic congestion
An accident occurred this morning (26), when a tree fell onto a private passenger bus on Olcott Mawatha in Colombo, near the railway headquarters.
The incident resulted in significant traffic congestion in the area.
President Dissanayake meets UN Secretary-General António Gutierrez
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New York to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with UN Secretary-General António Gutierrez at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 25th afternoon.…
Sri Lanka and EU sign €8 million grant agreement to support economic recovery
The government signed a grant agreement with the European Union (EU) today (23) to launch a new initiative aimed at fostering sustainable economic recovery through improved biodiversity conservation and solid waste management.
The EUR 8…
Indian Navy Chief pushes for stronger defence ties with Sri Lanka
Chief of the Naval Staff in India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Colombo, “honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers” who served during the IPKF…
Sri Lanka positioned as a unique hub for international business events – PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that “SRI LANKA MICE EXPO 2025” is a great opportunity to engage in business activities at the international level but also a valuable platform to bring the name of Sri Lanka onto the global…
Sri Lanka’s export earnings hit USD 11.6B in first 8 months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s export sector has continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the first eight months of 2025, recording total earnings of US$ 11,554.32 million.
This reflects a strong 6.61% increase compared to the…
Justice Minister to attend first review of Committee on Enforced Disappearances in Geneva
Minister of Justice and National Integration Harsha Nanayakkara is scheduled to depart for Geneva, Switzerland, on Wednesday (24), to participate in the first periodic review of Sri Lanka by the Committee on Enforced Disappearances.
Immigration Controller Harsha Ilukpitiya sentenced to two years in prison for contempt of court
The Supreme Court today (23) sentenced Harsha Ilukpitiya, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, to two years of imprisonment after being found guilty of contempt of court, Ada Derana reporter said.
The verdict was…