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President holds talks with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met US President Donald Trump's Special Representative for South and Central Asia and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Delhi this morni... और पढ़ें


Low pressure system persists in Bay of Bengal; 128 mm rainfall in Batticaloa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The highest rainfall of 128.9 mm was recorded from Batticaloa yesterday (17), the Department of Meteorology stated. Meanwhile, the lowest temperature of 13.4degC was reported fr... और पढ़ें


Inaugural Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations emphasise strengthening bilateral relations

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The inaugural round of Sri Lanka-Belgium Political Consultations was successfully held in Brussels, marking an important milestone in the longstanding relationship between the tw... और पढ़ें


Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company resigns citing friction with provincial politicians

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Chairperson of Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd, Sandamali Chandrasekera, has resigned from her post with immediate effect citing pressure from certain local politicians. In a ... और पढ़ें


Upali Pannilage named in committee probing controversial release of 323 containers

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Minister Dr. Upali Pannilage has been appointed as a member of the Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with investigating the release of 323 containers without proper physical ... और पढ़ें


Iran says 'guiding principles' agreed with US at nuclear talks

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Iran has said it has reached an understanding with the US on the main "guiding principles" to resolve their dispute over Tehran's nuclear programme. Speaking after indirect talk... और पढ़ें


Five arrested for posting video insulting the President on social media

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Five individuals have been arrested by Katana Police for allegedly directing verbal abuse towards President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the Southern Expressway entry point in M... और पढ़ें


Govt. to obtain US$50 million from World Bank for Digital Transformation Project

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The government has decided to obtain the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) fund equal to US$ 50 million from the World Bank Group to implement the Sri Lanka Digital Transformation Pro... और पढ़ें


Christians to observe Ash Wednesday as Lent begins

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Christians across the world are preparing for Lent through prayer, fasting and community service as the 40-day period of reflection approaches. Today is Ash Wednesday. It marks... और पढ़ें


Woman killed, child injured in Mahiyanganaya bus accident

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A woman has been killed while a child sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred near the 48th milepost on the Mahiyanganaya- Diyatalawa road, police stated. According ... और पढ़ें