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Sri Lanka, UK to convene 2nd Strategic Dialogue in Colombo next week

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The second meeting of the strategic dialogue between Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom is scheduled to be held in Colombo on 07 May 2024, at the senior officials' level. The meetin... Read More


Ex-President Mahinda affirms SLPP will field 'winning candidate' for Presidential Election

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapakse says that Sri Lanka the Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will nominate a formidable candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election. Speaking to the me... Read More


Japanese FM Yoko Kamikawa arrives in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yoko Kamikawa has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit to discuss Sri Lanka's debt and economic restructuring process. During her tw... Read More


Department for Registration of Persons' opened for O/L students today

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Department for Registration of Persons' head office at Battaramulla and several other provincial offices will be open from 08.30 a.m. to 01.00 p.m. today (May 04) for G.C.E. Or... Read More


Sri Lanka win Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Sri Lanka won the Asian Rugby Division 1 Championship by defeating Kazakhstan 45-7 in the final at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo. The win allows Sri Lanka to ascend to the nex... Read More


Sri Lanka to conclude debt restructuring in time for next IMF tranche - Ali Sabry

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry conveyed Sri Lanka's deep appreciation for the solidarity and assistance Japan has extended in the past years when the country was going throu... Read More


Japan will continue to stand by Sri Lanka as it becomes hub of Indian Ocean - FM

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- The Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoko Kamikawa conveyed Japan's intension to further support Sri Lanka's development by swiftly resuming existing 'Yen loan projects' once t... Read More


One injured in police fire during attempt to harm his own wife

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- One person has been injured and hospitalised when police opened fire while attempting to bring a drug-addicted person under control during a dispute in the Molligoda area of Wadduw... Read More


Local pilgrims restricted from climbing Sri Pada during off-season

Sri Lanka, May 4 -- It has been decided to restrict local pilgrims from climbing Sri Pada (Adam's Peak) during the off-season. Consequently, all local pilgrims and travellers will be barred from acce... Read More


Damitha Abeyratne files complaint with HRCSL alleging unlawful arrest

Sri Lanka, May 3 -- Sri Lankan actress Damitha Abeyratne has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), alleging that her human rights were violated during an unlawful ar... Read More