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Schedule for first phase of IPL 2026 released
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL)...
$10M project launched to boost Thriposha maize supply
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched a five-year “Sow and Grow” project, supported by USD 10 million from the Korea International...
G7 countries hold off on releasing emergency Oil supplies
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has said the Group of Seven (G7) nations are not yet ready to release emergency oil reserves despite the...
Will Sri Lanka repatriate rescued Iranian sailors? FM replies
Sri Lanka will act in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and international law regarding the possible...
Sri Lanka tightens security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri Lanka following rising global tensions,...
Sri Lanka launches special measures to protect tourists, overseas workers amid...
The Sri Lankan government has launched a series of special measures to ensure the safety and welfare of foreign tourists in the country and...
Free Sri Lanka Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East...
The Sri Lankan government has announced a free seven-day visa extension for foreign visitors who are unable to leave the country due to flight...
Sri lanka welcomes over 500,000 tourists in first seven weeks of...
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone in the new year, with foreign arrivals surpassing the 500,000 mark within the first seven...
Seven-Member Committee Appointed to Review Coal Supply to Norochcholai Power Plant
The Ministry of Energy has announced the appointment of a seven-member committee to review the existing coal supply mechanism to the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power...
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026.
The article, cited a December report by International...