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.

Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka by meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President House in Colombo this morning (20). This visit marks the first diplomatic exchange between India and Sri Lanka following the inauguration of the new government. Upon arrival, Minister Jaishankar was warmly […]

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Kamorta arrived at the port of Trincomalee 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 INS Kamorta, measuring 109.2 meters in length and crewed by 390 personnel, is under the command of Captain […]

Visiting Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has engaged in discussions with high-level Sri Lankan Government officials, reviewing the progress ofContinue ReadingThe post Visiting Indian FM inaugurates India- funded projects appeared first on Newswire.

The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says that 5,000 Leptospirosis cases have been reported within the first six months of the year.

Indian Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at Temple Trees in Colombo today (June 20).