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Ex-President Mahinda vacates residence at Wijerama Road
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has vacated his official residence located at Wijerama Road in Colombo 07.
The former President and his wife Shiranthi Rajapaksa, left the Wijerama Road residence at around 1:15 p.m.
A large crowd…
Tusker ‘Mahasilu’ found dead in Okkampitiya
The carcass of an elephant named Mahasilu, which had been seen roaming in Buttala and Okkampitiya, has been discovered this morning (11) in a paddy field in Ilukpitiya, Okkampitiya.
The exact cause of the death of the elephant has not…
109 Sri Lankans currently in Nepal are safe, Foreign Ministry confirms
A total of 109 Sri Lankans currently in Nepal are accounted for and safe, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
Issuing an update, the Foreign Ministry said it is in constant contact with the Sri Lankan Embassy and several…
Former Presidents lose official residences under new law – Mahinda set to return to Carlton House
Under the provisions of the newly enacted “Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Act,” former presidents are now required to return the official residences previously allocated to them.
Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa, Maithripala…
SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Nepal
SriLankan Airlines announced that all flights to Nepal have been temporarily suspended until further notice.
Most airlines, including Indian carriers, have suspended flights after Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu was…
Sri Lanka expresses concern over recent strikes in Qatar
Sri Lanka today expressed deep concern over the recent strikes reported in Qatar, which it says might further escalate volatility and undermine regional security.
“Sri Lanka emphasizes the need for restraint and to be committed to…
Burning down the parliament and court a ‘great disrespect’ to Nepal’s democracy – Ranil
Former President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe today expressed deep concern over the situation in Kathmandu, Nepal, condemning the recent violence and calling for the restoration of peace and stability in the country.
“First of all, I…
India extends Rs. 600M grant for new A&E Unit at Mannar Hospital
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for the construction of an Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit at the District General Hospital, Mannar, and the supply of medical equipment to the unit, with grant assistance of LKR 600…
Sri Lankans in Nepal reported safe – Foreign Ministry
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed today that all Sri Lankans residing in Nepal are safe, with no incidents reported involving them.
According to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kathmandu, a total of 102 Sri Lankans are currently living…
Sri Lanka secures USD 100 million funding from World Bank to enhance rural economy
More than 380,000 people across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new US$100 million partnership between the Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group aimed at strengthening rural livelihoods, creating jobs, and building climate…