Successful Rescue of Sri Lankan Fishermen Coordinated by MRCC Colombo and Chennai
The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo, based at Navy Headquarters, in partnership with MRCC Chennai, successfully coordinated the rescue
Gazette Notification: Water and Sewerage Charges Reduced
A gazette notification has been issued by Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, Jeevan Thondaman, announcing a reduction
UN Human Rights Report Highlights Renewed Threats to Fundamental Freedoms in Sri Lanka Amid Upcoming Elections
A report issued today (22nd) by the UN Human Rights Office identifies renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka,
Sri Lanka’s Dollar Bonds Decline Amid Election-Related Debt Restructuring Concerns
Sri Lanka’s dollar bonds are drifting lower as investor concerns grow that the completion of a debt restructuring agreement with
Distribution of Polling Cards for 2024 Presidential Election to Begin on September 3
The distribution of official polling cards for the 2024 Presidential Election will begin on September 3, according to the Deputy
SLTB Assures Uninterrupted Bus Services Amid Election Campaigns
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has announced that despite its buses being used for various presidential election campaign rallies,
Government to Waive Tourist Visa Fees for Visitors from 25 Countries
In an effort to boost the tourism industry, the government has decided to waive tourist visa fees for visitors from
President Wickremesinghe Welcomes New High Commissioners and Ambassadors to Sri Lanka
President Ranil Wickremesinghe formally received the credentials of two newly appointed High Commissioners and three Ambassadors at the President’s House
Dengue Cases in 2024 Surpass 35,000, With Colombo District Hardest Hit
The total number of dengue cases reported in 2024 has exceeded 35,000, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. As
USS Okane Arrives in Colombo for Replenishment Visit
The USS Okane, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer measuring 154 meters in length and staffed by a crew of 328, has