Colombo to be without water for 24 hours

Armed men rob bank in Kudawella, one person injured

Armed men robbed a bank in Kudawella in Tangalle today injuring one person. The Police said that the armed men had arrived on a motorcycle and stole?between Rs 5 to 6 million in cash. One gunman had opened fire during the robbery injuring a customer at the bank. The customer was admitted to hospital for treatment.

05 Dec, 2017

Sri Lanka wants practical steps taken to face chemical terrorism

Sri Lanka has called for an urgent review of the composition of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), to better reflect the geographical distribution, the importance of chemical industry, and the political and security interests of Member States in the contemporary world. Addressing the 22nd Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention in The Hague, the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to The Netherlands and Perman

05 Dec, 2017

US and Sri Lanka to amend Open Skies Agreement

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Atul Keshap and?Secretary of Civil Aviation GS Withanage?signed an agreement to amend the US-Sri Lanka Open Skies Agreement of 2002 to facilitate the movement of cargo goods more efficiently and profitably. The amendment strengthens global express delivery cargo networks, enhances bilateral connectivity and competitiveness, and facilitates economic growth and job creation. ?This amendment to our bilateral Open Skies Agreement further strengthens

05 Dec, 2017