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Chinese FM Wang Yi arrives in India to meet key leaders

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in New Delhi today for a two-day official visit, during which he will hold the next round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the ... Read More


Strike will continue until demands are met - Postal Trade Unions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Postal trade unions have declared that they will continue their strike until all their demands are fulfilled. The unions began the strike last afternoon (17), citing 19 unresolv... Read More


First phase of third school term to begin today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The first phase of the third term for the year 2025 for government and government-approved private schools will commence today (18), according to the Ministry of Education. Howe... Read More


Complaint filed with Bribery Commission against Energy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A complaint has been filed with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody, alleging involvement in co... Read More


Warrant issued for the arrest of ex-MP Athuraliye Rathana Thero

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thero. The warrant was issued by the Colombo Magistrate's Court today, according ... Read More


Sri Lanka's food insecurity drops from 24% to 16% - World Food Programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Sri Lanka has reduced its food insecurity rate from 24% to 16%, according to Philip Ward, the newly appointed representative and the Country Director of the United Nations World ... Read More


Trump tariffs won't significantly reduce U.S. debts: U.S. economists

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- U.S. economists deem that hiking tariffs may slow the growth of U.S. debts but not achieve any significant reduction, said a report released by the Fortune magazine on its websit... Read More


Two more petitions filed challenging bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Two more petitions have been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the bill presented in Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former Presidents, accordin... Read More


ASPI closes at new all-time high today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 252.16 points today. Accordingly, the ASPI rose by 252.16 poin... Read More


Entry to BIA Departure Lobby restricted at peak hours on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Visitor entry tickets to the Departure Lobby of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will not be issued during peak hours of Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the Airport... Read More