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Another dispute has emerged within the New Democratic Front (NDF) concerning the nomination of Faiszer Musthapha for a National List MP position with the coalition partners alleging that this decision has been made without consulting them.…

The Government of Sri Lanka has submitted a request to the OPEC Fund for International Development to secure funds to finance Sri Lanka’s Comprehensive Reform Agenda, in line with the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) implemented with the…

South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by 109 runs in the second Test at St George’s Park on Monday (09) to complete a sweep of the two-match series. Left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj picked up 5-76 as South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out well short…

Several proposals related to the production of all food items that can be produced in the country, have received the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that these measures are…

Sri Lanka’s candidate, Dr. B. D. Nandadeva was elected as an expert to the prestigious Evaluation Body of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) at the 19th Session of the ICH Committee…

Sri Lanka’s Export Development Board (EDB) forecasts that the country’s total export earnings for 2025 would be USD18.7 billion, EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe said yesterday (08). He added that this forecast comprises USD14.54 billion…

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…

Hundreds of fishermen went on a strike in Rameshwaram on Saturday condemning the arrests of 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy and the seizure of their boats. More than 500 boats have been docked at the Rameshwaram harbour.…

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…

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…