High Court trial begins - Abduction case against Hirunika
A key prosecution witness in the case filed against former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra for her alleged involvement in the abduction of a youth using a Defender today testified before Colombo High Court.
Armed forces, police instructed to fully support dengue control program
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the armed forces and police to extend their fullest cooperation to the Chief Secretaries in accordance with the requirements of the Dengue Control Program, the President’s Media Division said.
Ukraine war: Russia launches 'biggest' kamikaze drone attack
Air raid sirens have sounded across Ukraine after Russia launched a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes.
Egypt proposes Arab -S L Business Council to promote trade, investments
Arab Republic of Egypt Ambassador Maged Mosleh last week paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena and discussed matters of mutual interest.
India steps up internationalisation of INR for SL’s economic recovery
India and Sri Lanka stepped up their talks to proceed with trade in Indian Rupee as New Delhi and Colombo look set to expand their bilateral cooperation in “power and energy sector as well as aspects relating to Rupee trade”.
Sri Lanka expects to attract 2 million visitors from India this year
Sri Lanka, which is emerging from an economic crisis, is expecting to attract 20 lakh visitors from India this year, Sri Lanka Tourism Minister said on Friday.
Manipur violence: Dozens dead as ethnic clashes grip Indian state
At least 30 people have been killed in ethnic clashes in the north-eastern Indian state of Manipur, officials say.
Yevgeny Prigozhin: Wagner boss 'promised ammunition' after retreat threat
Russia's Wagner Group boss says Moscow has agreed to his demands for more ammunition, days after he threatened to withdraw his men from Bakhmut.
Japan supports coordinated debt restructuring program for Sri Lanka.
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki acknowledged the higher risks faced by low- and middle-income nations concerning debt vulnerabilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sri Lanka to earn US$8.4 million from tourism in 2023
Sri Lanka expects to host 1.55 million visitors and earn 2.7 billion Sri Lankan rupees ($8.4 million) in much-needed tourism revenue this year, as it maps a road to the recovery of its tourism sector amid its worst economic crisis in decades.
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Govt. to amend CAA Act to bridge gaps in existing law
Nestle Lanka goes private after 40 years as public listed company
Nestle Lanka yesterday announced its decision to go private ending its 40 year stature as Public Listed Company (PLC) the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE). The move was resolved by Nestle Lanka Board recently and is subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
The coronation of Britain’s King Charles III
After waiting nearly 74 years to become king, the coronation of Charles III is here. The ceremony comes nearly eight months after the death of the country’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
A terrorist involved in the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team has died
In 2019, the terrorist named Iqbal alias Bali, who was involved in the attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, Pakistan, has been killed.