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Prime minister meets IMF Managing Director

Sri Lanka, Feb. 17 -- Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya met with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, at Temple Trees today (17). During the meeting, she commen... Read More


Ranil Wickremesinghe pays respects to late Professor Tissa Vitharana

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Final respects were paid to the late Professor Tissa Vitarana by United National Party Leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (15) evening. After visiting th... Read More


New Presidential Chief of Staff appointed

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Senior administrative officer Prabath Chandrakeerthi received an appointment as the Presidential Chief of Staff. Currently serving as the Commissioner of Essential Services, he ... Read More


Sri Lanka Navy detains 25 Indian fishermen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Twenty-five Indian fishermen and two of their vessels were detained by the Sri Lanka Navy for engaging in illegal fishing activities within the country's maritime boundaries. Th... Read More


Two fatalities following collision in A-09 road

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Two individuals aged 57 and 62 from the Kilinochchi area died following a severe road incident near the German Tech junction on the A-09 road, according to Mankulam Police. The ... Read More


Rainfall to increase in some areas

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A notable increase in rainy weather is anticipated across several provinces starting tomorrow (17) and continuing over the next few days, according to the Department of Meteorolo... Read More


IMF Managing Director arrives in the country

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- The International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva arrived in the country for a three-day official visit. Published by HT Digital Content Services with per... Read More


Nineteen-year-old youth dies following collision

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A 19-year-old resident of the Mirawatta area in Welimada died after a motorcycle and a three-wheeler collided on the New Kandy Road near Siyambalape junction, according to Biyaga... Read More


Pedestrian dies following collision in Balagolla

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A 79-year-old woman residing in Balagolla, Meegahakiula, died at the scene yesterday (15) after being struck by a lorry on the Badulla-Mahiyangana road, according to Kandaketiya ... Read More


GCE Ordinary Level candidates receive blessings at Sri Dalada Maligawa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- A special occasion was organized at the Sri Dalada Maligawa today (16) for students appearing for this year's GCE Ordinary Level examination to worship and receive blessings from... Read More