Mahinda holds talks with former Japanese Prime Minister

Vietnam pledges to facilitate operation of Sri Lankan firms

Vietnam has pledged to facilitate the operation of foreign businesses, including those from Sri Lanka. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee in Vietnam Nguyen Thien Nhan made the pledge during a reception yesterday (10) for the new Sri Lankan Ambassador, Sampath Prasanna Walpita Gamage. Nhan expressed his belief that the ambassador will work as a bridge helping enterprises from Sri Lanka invest in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City (HCM) in particular. He also urged the ambassador to work to f

11 Mar, 2020

Suspect arrested with 3,228 kg of cannabis in Monaragala

A suspect was arrested with 3,228 kg of cannabis in Monaragala, the Police media unit said. The Police said that the suspect was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF).

10 Mar, 2020

Two Sri Lankans confirmed as having COVID-19 in UAE

Two Sri Lankans have been confirmed as having COVID-19 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) in the UAE announced 15 new cases of coronavirus, taking to 74 the total number of infections in the country. The new cases include three Italians, two Emiratis, two Sri Lankan, two Brits, two Indians, and one from Germany, one from South Africa, one from Tanzania, and one from Iran. They have already been under quarantine and were detected through the effect

10 Mar, 2020