Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to Undertake First State Visit to China
At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a state visit
Sri Lanka’s South Coast: A Winter Paradise for Travelers
Sri Lanka’s South Coast has claimed its spot as a top winter travel destination, offering an irresistible mix of natural
Police Seize 20 T-56 Firearms from Organized Criminals in 2024
The police confiscated 20 T-56 firearms linked to organized criminals in 2024, according to Police Spokesperson SSP Buddhika Manatunga. These
Colombo Magistrate Rejects Bail Application for BBS General Secretary
Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today rejected a bail application filed on behalf of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, the
Hambantota International Port Achieves 22% Growth in 2024, Eyes Further Expansion in 2025
Hambantota International Port (HIP) reported a 22% growth rate in 2024, maintaining the momentum from the previous year. The port
Deadline for Private-Sector Rice Imports Ends Tomorrow
The government-granted deadline for private-sector rice imports is set to conclude tomorrow (January 10, 2025). Initially, the government permitted rice
Grid interconnection with India: An opportunity in waiting for Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake undertook a successful visit to India recently. The joint statement, which mentioned almost all aspects of bilateral cooperation
CPSL Criticizes Government for Suppressing Debate on IMF Austerity Programme
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka (CPSL) has strongly condemned the Government for allegedly suppressing discussions that challenge its adherence
Parliament to Debate Key Regulations, Including Colombo Port City Act Provisions
A parliamentary debate on several regulations, including those under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, is scheduled to take
AWC Calls for Coordinated National Policy to Address Dog Population Control and Human-Animal Conflict
Despite significant progress in controlling the community dog population in Sri Lanka, over 60% of community dogs have been sterilised