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President joins world leaders for 'AI IMPACT 2026' Summit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Addressing a distinguished gathering of world leaders and tech pioneers today (19), Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that "no nation can build an AI-ready... Read More


NYC Mayor Mamdani wins Lankan hearts with 'Doosra' remark in viral street chat

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- New York City's 112th Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has become an overnight sensation across Sri Lankan social media following a light-hearted street-side encounter with New York-based ... Read More


Sajith cautions against 'draconian' applications under PSTA, Online Safety Act with UK's DPM

Sri Lanka, Feb. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa referring to the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA) and the Online Safety Act, cautioned against "draconian" applicatio... Read More


Pre-Ramadan charity fair held to raise funds for Gaza refugees

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Rotaract and Interact Clubs of District 3220 Sri Lanka and Maldives organised a pre-Ramadan charity fair 'Souq of Hope' at Hyde Park Grounds, Colombo, on Saturday (14) to rai... Read More


Aquaculturists attend capacity-building programme at ICAR-CIFA in India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- A capacity-building programme for ten aquaculturists from the National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) under the Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ministry was hel... Read More


IMF MD visits cyclone Ditwah affected communities during visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah, in... Read More


SL set to become first South Asian country to enter Global Charter on Children's Care Reform

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Sri Lanka yesterday (17) officially expressed its Intent to Enter into the Global Charter on Children's Care Reform at the United Nations compound in Colombo 07.Sri Lanka travel ... Read More


Some social media activists spreading untruths on tourism - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said that a group of social media activists are trying to create a public opinion that most of the tourists coming to Sri Lanka are... Read More


Tarique Rahman sworn-in as Bangladesh Prime Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Tarique Rahman has been sworn-in as the new Prime Minister, days after his party swept the first vote since the 2024 student-led uprising that expelled the then-leader, Sheikh Ha... Read More


Sri Lanka-Japan export-industrial corridor mooted

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Talks during a meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and a high-level Japanese delegation centered on strengthening economic cooperation and advancing plans for a Sr... Read More