Leading Washington research institute to assist Sri Lanka to formulate a national food policy
President Maithripala Sirisena, who is in New York attending the UN General Assembly, has sought the assistance of a leading…
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Kate Spade: Tributes pour in for ‘great talent’ after apparent suicide
The Council of Fashion Designers of America has paid tribute to Kate Spade, who died on Tuesday, calling her “a…
Sri Lankan born, Harvard-educated writer among women allegedly abused by New York State AG
Harvard-educated activist writer Tanya Selvaratnam was one of the four women who have come forward and accused New York Attorney…
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman quits amid abuse reports
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman has resigned following allegations of assault by four women. The resignation came after the New…
Australia and East Timor sign historic maritime border deal
Australia and East Timor have signed a historic treaty on a permanent maritime border in the Timor Sea. The deal…
Sri Lanka’s UN mission in New York celebrates 70 Years of Independence with “Facets of Sri Lanka”
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York hosted “Facets of Sri Lanka”, a concert…
State Minister Eran Wickramaratne attends global tax conference in New York
State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne, is representing Sri Lanka at the First Global Conference of the Platform for Collaboration…
Sri Lanka UN Mission co-hosts event on ‘STEAM Education for Global Citizenship to Achieve the SDGs’
The Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in New York along with the Permanent Missions of the…
Sri Lanka welcomed as a State Party to the Anti – Personnel Mine Ban Convention
The 16th Meeting of States Parties to the Anti – Personnel Mines Ban Convention welcomed Sri Lanka on Monday 18th…
Sri Lanka becomes the 163rd state party to the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty
Sri Lanka on Wednesday became the 163rd country to accede to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention, or Ottawa Convention fulfilling…