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PDEXCIL to strengthen trade ties between India and Sri Lanka
The Powerloom Development Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) will strengthen trade linkages between Indian and Sri Lankan textile industries for a sustainable and long-term cooperation, said K. Sakthivel, its chairman, in a recent press…
Doctors call off strike after talks with Health Minister
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to call off their island-wide strike action which was slated to commence today (11).
The GMOA had threatened to launch the trade union action from 8.00 a.m. this morning…
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, following similar moves by the UK, France and Canada, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said.
Albanese said Australia received commitments from the…
Should India’s Courage Against Trump’s Trade Tariffs Be Mocked?
While the Trump administration's tax reduction appears to be a diplomatic victory for the Sri Lankan government, its conditions and regional political pressures have put Sri Lanka in a complicated situation. This deal could create…
Australia’s Governor-General discusses education, gender equality with PM Harini
The Governor General of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn, has paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at Temple Trees in Colombo.
The meeting on Thursday (7) provided a meaningful opportunity to reaffirm…
Truth about satellite launch and funding clear after 13 years – SupremeSAT chairman
Sri Lankan satellite operator SupremeSAT (Pvt.) Ltd. has welcomed the long-awaited public acknowledgment, after 13 years, confirming that the SupremeSAT satellite was successfully launched and that no government funds were used for the…
Kush worth Rs. 1 bln seized in Gothatuwa & Kaduwela; 2 arrested
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has seized 10 kilograms of Kush cannabis valued at around Rs. 1 billion during operations carried out in the Gothatuwa and Kaduwela areas.
Two suspects were also taken into custody in connection with…
Final Randoli Perahera of Kandy Esala Festival to parade the streets tonight
The Grand Randoli Perahera is scheduled to commence at the auspicious time of 6:51 p.m. today from the Sri Dalada Maligawa.
Today’s procession will commence from the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic heading northwards and continue along…
Australia pledges continued support for Sri Lanka’s economic development
Australia’s Governor-General, Samantha Joy Mostyn, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this afternoon (08) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, where the two countries held bilateral discussions.
During the meeting,…
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrested
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
Former State Minister Rajapaksa was arrested by officers of the Bribery Commission at his…