European Commission Chief commends SL on efforts taken to overcome crisis
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, congratulating Ranil Wickremesinghe on his election as the President has assured its support…
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President steps in to put an end to ‘period poverty’
The Government yesterday announced measures to waive duties imposed on five imported raw materials for locally produced sanitary napkins. The…
Sri Lanka among 48 countries designated as ‘hunger hotspots’
Sri Lanka has been named a ‘hunger hotspot’ among 48 countries designated by the World Food Programme (WFP). Issuing a…
Indonesia football crush: How the disaster unfolded
Indonesians are demanding answers after a football match between two rival clubs turned into one of the worst disasters in…
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan
North Korea has fired a suspected intermediate range ballistic missile over part of northern Japan. It prompted a warning from…
Liquor and cigarettes prices increased
The prices of several brands of liquor and cigarettes have been increased with effect from midnight yesterday (October 1). The…
Unemployment rate in 2Q increases as economy continues to contract
Sri Lanka’s official unemployment rate increased in the second quarter ended in June as the unprecedented economic crisis pushed many…
Education free from burden of exams for children in future: Edu. Minister
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that he is working hard to free the children from years of continuous memorization of…
Charles to meet British- based Lankans
King Charles is to meet the British-based Sri Lankan community in his first public engagement. Among King Charles’ inaugural events,…
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington DC facilitates over $ 12 m in medical aid
The Embassy of Sri Lanka to the US, working in collaboration with renowned American humanitarian donor organisations, has achieved a…