60 migrants die in dinghy in Mediterranean, survivors say
At least 60 migrants have died after a rubber dinghy ran into trouble in the Mediterranean Sea, according to survivors.
“Serin River Park” unveiled in Galle signelling tourism revival in South
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stressed the need to expand the tourism industry beyond coastal areas to strengthen the country’s economy.
Bill to amend Parate Act gazetted
The Bill to amend the Parate Act to give effect to the temporary suspension of recoveries till 15 December 2024 has been gazetted.
SLSI to sign MoU with China’s Standardisation Administration to boost trade
The Sri Lanka Standards Institute (SLSI) is set to collaborate with the Standardisation Administration of China to alleviate technical barriers hindering non-tariff trade between Sri Lanka and China.
Sri Lanka refutes US claims of Chinese military base
Sri Lanka has refuted recent claims from US intelligence that there are potential plans for a Chinese military base to be established on its soil.
Sri Lanka failed to 'meet’ 33% of IMF commitments due by end-Feb
Sri Lanka verifiably failed to meet 33% of the commitments due by end-February 2024 in its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, according to the February update of Verité Research’s ‘IMF Tracker’.
Paris Club requests US court to grant SL’s plea on bond holder’s case
France together with Canada, Japan, Netherlands, Spain and United Kingdom as long-standing and active members of the Paris Club recently requested the Southern District Court of New York to consider extending the five-month stay in support of the Government of Sri Lanka to safeguard the ongoing debt restructuring process.
SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air Announce New Codeshare Partnership
SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have officially activated a new codeshare partnership effective 15 March 2024, presenting enhanced travel options and connections for customers of both airlines travelling between Colombo and Seoul.
: Medical Supplies Division’s Deputy Director arrested at BIA
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Dr. Thusitha Sudarshana, the Deputy Director of the Health Ministry’s Medical Supplies Division on arrival in Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake.
IMF technical assistance reports will be submitted to Parliament: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that he will submit the IMF technical assistance reports to Parliament soon.
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Railway ticket, seat reservations only through online system
The Railways Department has launched the process of train tickets and seat reservations only through the online system from today.
Paul Alexander: 'Man in the iron lung' dies at the age of 78
The polio survivor known as "the man in the iron lung" has died at the age of 78.
US House passes bill that could ban TikTok nationwide
The US House of Representatives has passed a landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America.
NPP warns foreign countries against purchasing state property
While urging the government to stop selling state property with a national election within sight, the National People’s Power (NPP) yesterday warned any interested parties to reconsider before purchasing state property as a future NPP government would have to take decisions against such deals.