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Singapore PM Wong congratulates Sri Lankan counterpart Harini
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has written to his Sri Lankan counterpart Harini Amarasuriya to congratulate her on her appointment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said on Thursday (Nov 28).
The 54-year-old, who is an…
Heavy showers above 150 mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says the low pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a depression over the central-southwest Bay of Bengal by today morning.
The system is located about 500 km southeast of…
Three-day workshop for MPs of 10th Parliament begins today
The three-day special workshop for members of the Tenth Parliament is set to commence today (25).
The workshop will be conducted on November 25, 26, and 27, focusing on various topics, including parliamentary traditions, culture, and…
Public urged to avoid disturbances to students during A/L exams
The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara has requested the public to refrain from engaging in activities that may disturb students during the G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination period.
Speaking to the media today…
Unable to provide immediate solution to ‘E-8 visa’ issue – SLBFE chairman
A group of individuals holding South Korean E-8 visas is engaged in a continuous protest in front of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau (SLFEB) in Battaramulla, demanding solutions to their issues.
The E-8 visa, issued for…
First phase of third school term ends tomorrow
The first phase of the third term for the year 2024 of Sinhala and Tamil medium government and government-approved schools will end tomorrow (22), according to the Ministry of Education.
Accordingly, the school term holidays will…
President Dissanayake delivers govt’s policy statement
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who arrived in the Parliament a short while ago, commenced delivering the government’s policy statement to the House after the first session of the Tenth Parliament was inaugurated this morning (21).…
Large consignment of illegally imported painkiller drugs seized at Colombo Port
Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Task Force (RTF) has seized a large quantity of illegally imported medicines from a warehouse in the Colombo Port.
The stock of smuggled medicine is identified as ‘PREGAB 150mg’ which is subject to National…
Jaishankar congratulates Vijitha Herath on re-appointment as foreign minister
Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar congratulated Vijitha Herath on his re-appointment as the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Felicitations to Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Vijitha Herath on…
President Dissanayake to visit India in December – report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on Monday.
He will call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. External Affairs…