Repatriation of remains of deceased three Sri Lankan students from Azerbaijan at government’s expense
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Relations Ministry said the post-mortem in regard to the deaths of the three Sri Lankan students has…
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No final decision so far on reinstating Dr. Shafi – Public Service Commission
No final decision has been made so far regarding the request made to the Health Service Committee of the Public…
Ex-Pope Benedict undercuts Francis on priests and celibacy
Retired Pope Benedict has issued a passionate defense of priestly celibacy, saying he “cannot remain silent” as his successor Pope Francis considers…
Sri Lanka must get out of its own way and architect a service hub, states Omar Khan
Global consultant dispenses management mantra for Sri Lanka’s managers Sri Lanka should follow the Singapore route of becoming a real…
Niger declares three days of mourning after 89 soldiers killed in attack on military base
The Niger government has declared three days of national mourning after 89 soldiers were killed in an attack on a…
Queen agrees ‘transition’ to new role for Harry and Meghan
The Queen has agreed a “period of transition” in which the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will spend time in…
Australia fires: Smoke to make ‘full circuit’ around globe, Nasa says
Smoke from the massive bushfires in Australia will soon circle the Earth back to the nation, says Nasa. Massive infernos…
EU extends ban on LTTE
The European Council renewed the so-called European Union terrorist list, which sets out persons, groups and entities subject to restrictive…
Vigneshwaran meets with Rajinikanth; requests for dual citizenship
Former Northern Province chief Minister CV Vigneshwaran currently on a tour in India has met Kollywood super star Rajinikanth in…
Top officials from United States, China and Russia arrives in Sri Lanka
2 top officials from United States and China arrived in Sri Lanka. Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South…