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Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence with 2,138 promotions
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9).
Under the able leadership of Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, a series of…
US pledges unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption drive
The U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Mr. Donald Lu has expressed the United States government’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s on-going anti-corruption initiatives as needed during a meeting with…
President sets maximum retail and wholesale prices for rice
Following a discussion with rice traders, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed new maximum retail and wholesale price limits for various rice types, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD).
President Dissanayake has…
Sri Lanka to develop new nation branding tourism strategy
Sri Lankan authorities are bringing together all stakeholders in tourism at a conference in January to finalise a nation branding strategy to propel the industry which is enjoying a period of growth, officials said.
The campaign tagline…
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu calls on Sri Lanka’s foreign minister
A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA), Donald Lu, met with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister, Vijitha Herath today (06).
The delegation included representatives of key…
U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka Marks 20 Years of Empowering Youth Through the English Access Scholarship…
This year, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka proudly marks the 20th anniversary of the English Access Scholarship Program (Access), a free, transformative initiative that has empowered over 1,300 Sri Lankan youth with English language skills,…
14 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy has led to the seizure of two Indian fishing boats and the apprehension of 14 Indian fishermen, poaching in Sri Lankan waters.
This special operation was conducted in the sea area north…
President Dissanayake engages in discussion with ITAK MPs
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met with Parliamentarians from the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colomboyesterday (04).
During the discussion, the ITAK MPs brought to the President’s…
Revised terms of IMF agreement to be included in upcoming Budget
The Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayake stated that the revised terms of the agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be included in the upcoming Budget.
Rathnayake made these comments during the debate…
Special audit on electric vehicle imports for expat workers
A special audit has been carried out on the scheme introduced to import fully electric vehicles for expatriate workers.
The Speaker of Parliament Ashoka Ranwala stated that the relevant audit report would be presented to the Parliament…