President Ranil Wickremesinghe today announced plans to transform Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector using modern technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), and to support private sector entrepreneurs
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Sri Lanka must ensure accountability for decades of enforced disappearances – UN report
GENEVA (17 May 2024) – Sri Lanka’s Government must take meaningful action to determine and disclose the fates and whereabouts of tens of
At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war
At least 16 Sri Lankan military veteran have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the State Minister of Defence said. Sri
Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes mayor of British town
A British town’s new mayor is a refugee from Sri Lanka who will be the first Hindu to hold the position. Labour councillor Elango
Alleged drug lord’s illegal seaside hotel in Dehiwala allegedly built on Govt. land
The hotel ‘Soul Beach,’ which was located in Dehiwala and later demolished, is suspected to have belonged to Shiran Basik, an alleged major drug smuggler
Maithripala resigns as SLFP Chairman, Wijeyadasa appointed as successor
Former President Maithripala Sirisena stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) paving the way for a new leadership.
Court allows Duminda to present facts in case against Wijedasa’s appointment
The Colombo District Court today granted permission to Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Parliamentarian Duminda Dissanayake to present facts regarding an injunction order challenging the
Resolution for Non-Academic Staff Salaries Delayed; Strike Continues
The adoption of the proposal aimed at resolving the salary issue for university non-academic employees has encountered further delays. The proposal, initially presented by Minister
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Sri Lanka’s opposition
United States’ Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is on an official visit to the island, has met
Japan urges Sri Lanka to restructure debt swiftly
Strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Saturday, urging Colombo to swiftly