Sinopec keen to invest in oil refinery in Sri Lanka: Ali Sabry
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who recently visited China said he held talks with Sinopec and it expressed keen interest in setting up an oil refinery in Sri Lanka.
No more free food for celebrities, politicians or anyone: Canteen Owners
The All Island Canteen Owners' Association (AICOA) urged its members to hit anyone with hot water, waste water or with their fried rice mixture pan if they refuse to pay their bills.
Students get spot admissions to foreign universities in two hours
A special programme organized by the International Centre for Foreign Studies (ICFS), was held at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel to issue spot admissions to students seeking higher education in foreign countries.
Air China resumes services to Colombo
Air China resumed services between the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) Colombo and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport with three flights a week from Chengdu-Colombo-Chengdu yesterday (3), Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) said.
No IGP as crime rate continues to soar
- President Wickremesinghe is yet to recommend a suitable name to the Constitutional Council to appoint the 36th IGP
- The post of IGP remains vacant since June 26, 2023
Paris riots: Suburban mayor's wife hurt as rioters attack their home
Attackers in France tried to set fire to the home of a suburban Paris mayor's home overnight and fired rockets at the official's fleeing wife and children.
Baltimore shooting: Two dead and 28 injured in mass casualty event, police say
Two people have been killed and another 28 injured in a shooting in the US city of Baltimore, Maryland, police say.
Breakthrough in restructuring debts with China: Finance Secretary to visit Beijing soon
In what appeared to be a breakthrough in the restructuring of external debts, China has pledged to fully cooperate in the process, and Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardane will travel to Beijing soon to work out nitty-gritties, Daily Mirror learns.
Israel’s Arkia airline set to begin operations to Colombo from October
A special discussion regarding commencement of direct passenger flights from Tel Aviv in Israel to Katunayake was held between the civil aviation authorities of the two countries recently, which was chaired by Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.
Reserves surge to USD 3.5 Bn in May
Strengthening Sri Lanka’s reserves position, reserves surged to USD 3.5 billion in May 2023 from USD 2.8 billion in April 23 and USD 2.7 billion in March 2023.
More...
Russian flight arrives at BIA to pick up Muthu Raja
A Russian cargo plane arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) last night to take back the elephant Muthu Raja which was donated by Thailand to Sri Lanka, the Airport Duty Officer said.
25 dead as bus catches fire on Maharashtra expressway
At least 25 people, including three children, were killed and eight others injured when the bus they were travelling in caught fire on an expressway in Maharashtra early this morning.
100-metres of Rajagiriya Road closed till Tuesday for pipe laying: NWSDB
A 100-metre distance of the Rajagiriya Road will be closed till July 04 due to a pipe-laying activity for the Ambatale water supply project, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.
100-metres of Rajagiriya Road closed till Tuesday for pipe laying: NWSDB
A 100-metre distance of the Rajagiriya Road will be closed till July 04 due to a pipe-laying activity for the Ambatale water supply project, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.