Chinese “spy ship” enters Hambantota Port
The Chinese “spy ship” Yuan Wang 5 entered the Hambantota Port this morning (Tuesday).
The ship was greeted by officials of the Chinese Embassy in...
S&P marks Sri Lankan bonds as ‘default’,...
Global ratings agency S&P Global has slashed its rating on Sri Lankan bonds to 'D', representing default, following missed interest and principal payments.
The South...
Sri Lanka Cricket demands Rs. 2 billion...
The Sri Lanka Cricket board has demanded Rs. 2 billion from the newly appointed Chairman of the National Sports Council, Arjuna Ranatunga.
The Executive Committee...
Jayanath Colombage picked as new Ambassador to...
Former Foreign Secretary Admiral (Prof) Jayanath Colombage has been picked as the new Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Indonesia.
The Parliament Committee on High Posts approved...
India hands over Dornier 228 aircraft to...
India today handed over a Dornier 228 aircraft to Sri Lanka, the first such aircraft to be handed over to Sri Lanka.
The Indian High...
Power cuts to be extended following breakdown
The daily power cuts are to be extended following the breakdown at the Norochcholai coal power plant.
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL)...
Galle Face protester Dhaniz Ali granted bail
Gota Go Gama protester Dhaniz Ali was granted bail today.
Dhaniz Ali was arrested inside a plane at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on 26th...
Another breakdown at Norochcholai coal power plant
Another breakdown has been reported at the Norochcholai coal power plant.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that there has been a breakdown in...
Underworld leader’s accomplice arrested
An accomplice of notorious underworld leader Nandun Chintaka alias ‘Harak Kata’ was arrested in Boralesgamuwa.
The Police Special Task Force (STF) arrested the criminal identified...
Sri Lankan refugee in video paying tribute...
A Sri Lankan refugee is appearing in a video by Grammy award winner Ricky Kej paying tribute to India to celebrate 75 years of...
Four Sri Lankans arrive in Tamil Nadu...
Four more people from Sri Lanka landed in Indian waters on an illegal vessel in the wee hours of Saturday, owing to the economic...
Madras court rules in support of Indian...
Bringing relief to a woman who was born to Sri Lankan Tamil parents at the Mandapam refugee camp in the Ramanathapuram District in 1986,...
Two Sri Lankans arrested in Chennai on...
The Police at the Chennai airport have arrested two Sri Lankan nationals who allegedly robbed gold jewellery from a Sri Lankan passenger after posing...
Chinese “spy ship” cleared to enter Hambantota...
The Chinese "spy ship" YUAN WANG 5 has been cleared to enter the Hambantota Port.
India had earlier raised concerns with Sri Lanka on moves...
Ban on key Tamil diaspora groups lifted
The Government has de-listed some Tamil diaspora groups and individuals.
Among those de-listed are the Global Tamil Forum (GTF), an influential diaspora group based in...
Gotabaya Rajapaksa lands in Thailand
Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Thursday (Aug 11) arrived in Bangkok after his visa ran out following a month-long stint in Singapore...
GR to stay in Thailand and look...
Deposed Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa will temporarily stay in Thailand to look for permanent asylum in another country, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha...
EU tells President to focus on GSP,...
The European Union (EU) has told President Ranil Wickremesinghe to focus on GSP plus, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and human rights.
The EU tweeted...
Visa of foreigner who promoted GGG protests...
The visa of a foreigner who promoted the Gota Go Gama (GGG) protests, has been cancelled.
The Immigration and Emigration Department has cancelled the visa...
Kitchen & Bedroom Group CEO conferred with Doctorate in...
In recognition of his expert knowledge and significant contribution...
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