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Their talks covered important topics like climate change, climate finance, democratic governance, women's political participation,…

The next morning, the Prime Minister visited the University of Sussex, where she was greeted by Professor Anu Joshi, the Director …

A Bill has been published aiming to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009, which could lead to the end of the Chief…

Sadly, KC’s death has brought renewed attention to my brother, Rajeewa Jayaweera, who died in June 2020. Some people on social m…

The expansion of cross-border payment services is anticipated to significantly aid Sri Lankan small businesses and startups in eng…

In other news, Sri Lanka's ability to access the next IMF tranche of USD 700 million depends on restoring cost-recovery pricing fo…

For centuries, Longjing has been well-known among tea enthusiasts, especially since the Qianlong Emperor visited Hangzhou in the 1…

The main opposition party, SJB, claimed yesterday that the government has allowed student activists to take control of the dispute…

When asked if the government's fuel subsidy program, which includes a Rs. 100 per liter diesel subsidy, aligns with the IMF's pric…

During his trip, Herath engaged in talks with Belarusian leaders, senior officials, business representatives, and tourism industry…

This framework aims to simplify the process for entrepreneurs to register their businesses, access modern technologies, and secure…

During the meeting, the President asked about the resettlement process and any issues at the divisional secretariat level. He also…

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is currently visiting Belarus from yesterday until Fr…

Dr. Amarasuriya also pointed out the necessity of implementing digital training programs at the 20 National Colleges of Education …

After a formal request for help was made through MRCC Colombo, the nearby Merchant Vessel ‘MT MAUI’ was alerted to assist in t…

A new recycling centre for construction and demolition (C&D) waste opened today (08) in the Ekala Industrial Zone as part of the C…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake began by extending a warm welcome to President Tô Lâm and the Vietnamese delegation on this s…

8 May 2026, Colombo – The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has wrapped up its marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters a…

Meetings with foreign investors have been a key strategy for promoting CPC, and identifying new markets is a priority for CHEC and…

The President requested officials to prepare a report detailing projects that can be started right away, including necessary fundi…

In a significant step for bilateral relations, the Sri Lanka–Vietnam Trade, Investment and Tourism Cooperation Forum took place …

Tô Lâm pointed out that ensuring farmers' livelihoods, enhancing rural infrastructure, modernizing farming practices, minimizing…

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would give the European Union until July 4 to meet its commitments under…

A federal court decided on Thursday that the new global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are not valid. This ruling came …

In an interview with The Island, Federation Vice President Prabath Wickramasinghe explained that the payment crisis arose because …