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Major fire breaks at during event at Rajagiriya entertainment venue

A major fire broke out during an event at an entertainment venue in Rajagiriya early Sunday morning. The fire broke out at the Taprobane when a pageant was taking place to mark the traditional Sinhala and Tamil New Year. Videos shared on social media showed the announcer requesting the guests to vacate the premises as soon as he was informed of the fire. The fire quickly spread across the venue and could been seen from a distance away. A number of fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the

06 Apr, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Modi concludes visit to Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi departed from the Air Force Base in Anuradhapura on Sunday, concluding his State visit to Sri Lanka. The Indian Premier embarked on a tour to Sri Lanka following an invitation from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. This visit underscores the enduring relationship encapsulated by the theme ?Friendship of Centuries, Commitment to a Prosperous Future,? further solidifying the bonds between India and Sri Lanka. This marks the Indian Prime Minister’s four

06 Apr, 2025

India and Sri Lanka sign multiple agreements covering several key sectors

India and Sri Lanka signed seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), covering several key sectors, at the Presidential Secretariat in the presence of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Marking a new chapter in Indo-Sri Lanka relations, these agreements focus on enhancing cooperation in the fields of energy, digitalization, defence, healthcare, and development assistance. Accordingly, the following MoUs were exchanged: 1. MoU between the Government

05 Apr, 2025