President Ranil Wickremesinghe speaking at the closing ceremony of the inaugural WLI Asia Oceania Conference 2024 at Water’s Edge Hotel, Battaramulla on Thursday (20), emphasized on Sri Lanka’s commitment to advancing eco-tourism through the conservation of wetlands. He also underscored the futility of waiting for external funding to combat climate change and environmental challenges, urging [R...

In a stellar display of dominance, the Sri Lanka women s cricket team completed a clean sweep of the ODI series against the West Indies, clinching a decisive 3-0 victory as they won the third and the final match by 160 runs.

No one should forget past hardships due to shortages of medicines, fuel, and fertilizers.- Says the President at the annualContinue ReadingThe post “No one should forget past hardships due to shortages of medicines, fuel & fertilizers” appeared first on Newswire.

The Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious, and Cultural Affairs has called for an investigation into an alleged distortion of the KaraniyaContinue ReadingThe post Ministry demands probe into AI distortion of Buddhist sutra appeared first on Newswire.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that people should not forget the hardships endured in the past due to shortages of essential resources such as medicines, fuel and fertilizers and called upon all citizens to unite behind the government’s initiative aimed at fostering a new economic transformation in Sri Lanka to ensure that future generations do not […]

Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka with a significant meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President House in Colombo

In a surprising turn of events, dynamic batsman Kusal Janith Perera has secured a spot in the Dambulla Sixers squadContinue ReadingThe post LPL 2024 : Kusal Janith Perera gets an opportunity appeared first on Newswire.

The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs has apprehended an officer of the airport security division while attempting to smuggle 18 gold biscuits worth around Rs. 48 million out of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake.

On the request of the Sri Lanka Police, the High Commission of India has been facilitating tailor made capacity buildingContinue ReadingThe post India offers a series of capacity building training to Sri Lanka Police appeared first on Newswire.

The Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) continues its steadfast commitment to enhancing disaster response capabilities with the upcomingContinue ReadingThe post A-PAD International Search & Rescue – Level Two Swift Water Training in SL appeared first on Newswire.

Bodyline (Pvt.) Ltd., a subsidiary of MAS Holdings, will serve as the official clothing partner for the Sri Lanka AthleticsContinue ReadingThe post MAS announced as official clothing partner for Sri Lanka Athletics appeared first on Newswire.

The Minister of External Affairs of India Dr. S. Jaishankar while concluding his official visit to Sri Lanka on Thursday (20) said that India will always be a reliable friend and a dependable partner for Sri Lanka.

A Muslim entrepreneur of Sri Lankan descent has donated hundreds of thousands of pounds to Reform UK, a right-wing populistContinue ReadingThe post Entrepreneur of Sri Lankan descent gives biggest donation to Reform UK appeared first on Newswire.

The eagerly-anticipated DMASL Digital Summit 2024 is ready to set Sri Lanka’s digital marketing space abuzz on the 3rd andContinue ReadingThe post DMASL Digital Summit Sri Lanka 2024 Returns, Platform Expanded to 2-Day Event at Waters Edge appeared first on Newswire.

China will keep supporting Sri Lanka to achieve debt sustainability as it has always been doing to help the country s socioeconomic development, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman in Beijing.

The Core Group on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has urged Sri Lanka to ensure that transitional justice mechanisms are independent, inclusive, impartial, transparent, and that they meet the expectations of affected communities. The Sri Lanka Core Group statement at the UNHRC in Geneva was delivered by the UK’s Human Rights […]

The Philippine Ambassador to Sri Lanka Leo Tito L. Ausan has assured comprehensive support for Sri Lanka’s future naval and aviation activities.The ambassador gave this assurance during a meeting with Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation – Nimal Siripala de Silva, yesterday (20) at the latter’s office. During the discussion, the ambassador said that a […]

by Reemus Fernando The 102nd National Athletics Championship starting on June 25 and the National Stage II competition on June 30 will provide final qualifying opportunities for the top-notch athletes vying to book Paris Olympic berths. With no Sri Lankan athlete achieving direct qualifying standards, the top two local competitions will provide the top athletes […]

Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) recently evaluated its ongoing volunteers’ deployment programme. The two day evaluation was conducted in Colombo with the participation of Country Director of KOICA Sri Lanka office Ms. Kim Myungjin, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Sri Lanka office Kim Doyun and thirteen (13) volunteers who are currently serving in partner organisations […...

by Rohana R. Wasala Dr Yuval Noah Harari, who lectures in World History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, thinks that to understand the role of traditional religions such as Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism in the 21st century world we need to distinguish between three types of problems: 1) Technical: e.g., how should farmers in arid […]

A Bon Voyage Ceremony was held recently at the National Scout Headquarters to officially handover the National flag to the two contingents visiting Malaysia and Bangladesh.The Contingent to Malaysia is led by Chief Commissioner of Sri Lanka Scout Association Attorney at Law Janaprith Fernando along with District and Headquarters Commissioners totaling 54. The District Commissioners’ […]

By Shamindra Ferdinando ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ political alliance consisting of former SLPP constituents has declared the grouping as the only viable alternative to President Ranil Wickremesinghe as SJB leader Sajith Premadasa as well as JJB/JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake were pursuing the same agenda inimical to national interests. The grouping pointed out the position taken by […]

Australia’s quest to unite ICC trophies across all three formats will now face an Asian challenge. First up it will be Bangladesh, a side they have never lost to in a global event which includes five meetings in the T20 World Cup. Australia’s progression to the Super Eight was expected and very smooth. For Bangladesh, […]

In a significant diplomatic exchange, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar led bilateral discussions at the President s House today (20). The joint energy projects between India and Sri Lanka took centre stage during these discussions.

Visiting Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar met with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today.  During the meeting,Continue ReadingThe post Opposition Leader meets Indian FM Jaishankar appeared first on Newswire.

SAMIDARE (DD – 106) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (20th June 2024). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions. The 150.5m long ship serves in JMSDF and she is manned by 202 as […]

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns regarding the proposed imputed rent tax under Sri Lanka’s agreement withContinue ReadingThe post Imputed Rent Tax : Harsha raises concerns appeared first on Newswire.