South Korea pledges support for President Ranil’s economic recovery plan
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol pledged his support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s economic recovery plan for Sri Lanka and praised his counterpart’s program aimed at alleviating the severe economic crisis in the country and commended his dedication.
31 Sri Lankans deport to BIA for staying in Kuwait without visa
A total of 31 Sri Lankans who had been staying in Kuwait without visas for a long time and unable to return to Sri Lanka, were sent back to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning under temporary flight permits arranged with the intervention of the Sri Lankan Embassy.
Trudeau links India to Sikh leader's killing near Vancouver
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has accused the Indian government of a role in the death of a Canadian Sikh leader.
Sri Lanka’s overall money laundering risk rated as “medium
Sri Lanka’s overall money laundering and terrorism financing risk has been rated as “medium” as per the national assessment done by the Financial Intelligence Unit of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
CID to investigate. massive cyber attack on gov.lk domain
Acting Technology Minister Kanaka Herath has called for a comprehensive inquiry into the major cyber attack and data breach that affected numerous Government entities operating under the ‘gov.lk’ domain.
Less than 30% Sri Lankans in favour of IMF program: Verité Research
Approximately 28% of the population believes Sri Lanka’s ongoing program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make things better for Sri Lanka’s economy in the future, according to a new survey released yesterday by Verité Research.
Less than 30% Sri Lankans in favour of IMF program: Verité Research
Approximately 28% of the population believes Sri Lanka’s ongoing program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will make things better for Sri Lanka’s economy in the future, according to a new survey released yesterday by Verité Research.
SLTDA introduces Minimum Room Rates for Colombo hotels
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Priantha Fernando on Friday formally notified the General Managers of Colombo City hotels about the introduction of Minimum Room Rates (MRR) from 1 October 2023 ending speculation about a possible deferment due to protest by tour operators.
Sudan conflict: Landmark skyscraper in Khartoum engulfed in flames
Buildings have caught fire in Sudan's capital after heavy fighting between the army and rival forces.
Libya floods: The bodies left unrecognisable by disaster
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Some SOEs to be liquidated under restructuring programme
The government mulls the liquidation of certain institutions under its programme for restructuring state-owned enterprises (SOEs), a top source said.
Shooting at MP Uddika Premarathne’s vehicle, police investigations launched
Police launched investigations into the shooting incident targeting the vehicle of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Uddika Premarathne last night, police said.
First grain ships arrive in Ukraine using new route
Two cargo ships have arrived at a Ukrainian port after travelling through the Black Sea using a new route, Ukrainian port authorities said.
Brazil: 14 killed after plane crashes in Amazon
Fourteen people have been killed in a plane crash during bad weather in the Brazilian Amazon on Saturday.