India provides US$3.8 Bn worth credit to Sri Lanka
India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar representing his country at the opening of the 77th General Assembly made it…
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Hurricane Ian: Cuba suffers complete blackout after storm
Cuba is completely without power after Hurricane Ian pummelled the western end of the island, its government has announced. The…
The Story so Far: What Happened to Mahsa Amini at the Detention Center
Anguish and outrage are rippling across Iran at news of the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman who was…
Hair and beauty industry badly hit by import ban on wide range of cosmetic products
Hair and beauty industry stakeholders present their case to media at the press briefing held in Colombo recently. Pic by…
New UNHRC resolution provides for judicial action in member states against SL
The latest draft of the UNHRC, if adopted, will seek to support judicial proceedings in member states regarding human rights…
Sri Lankan study identifies new jellyfish, sparking interest in the species
by Malaka Rodrigo A jellyfish study initiated by the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has shed light on this ignored marine…
Details of President’s official visit to Japan and Philippines released
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave the island early tomorrow morning (26) on an official visit to Japan and…
Human rights situation in Sri Lanka is still concerning: Ambika Satkunanathan
By Marianne David The human rights situation in Sri Lanka has historically been concerning and systemic structural issues are…
Iconic elephant ‘Bandula’ dies at Dehiwala Zoo
‘Bandula’, the elephant found at the National Zoological Garden in Dehiwala is reported to have passed away today. According to…
Sathosa : Price of 5 essential items reduced
Lanka Sathosa has announced the reduction of the price of five essential items. The price drop comes into effect from…