Colombo Security Conclave to gain International Organization Status
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Colombo Security Conclave will be granted the status of an international organisation, with an Indian national serving...
Watch : Humanoid robot breaks half-marathon world record in Beijing
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners has broken the world record at a Beijing half-marathon, showcasing the rapid technological advancements achieved by Chinese...
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri...
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (20), according to the Department of Meteorology.
Fairly heavy falls...
Sri Lanka agrees to join India-led International Big Cat Alliance
Sri Lanka has agreed to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance, according to a list of outcomes released following the visit of Indian...
India calls Colombo Dockyard takeover a significant strategic investment
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has described Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited’s acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC as a “significant...
Presidential Commission appointed to probe Coal imports and power generation irregularities
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation in Sri Lanka.
According...
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Thursday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the...
Fuel QR concession ends tomorrow
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says that the temporary concession allowing vehicle owners to obtain fuel without a QR code will expire at midnight...
Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka
The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearly 900 visitors to Sri...
Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presented Letters of Credence to...