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No politicians invited to War Heroes Commemoration ceremony - Minister

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- No members of the political authority, apart from officially designated representatives, were invited to attend the National War Heroes Commemoration ceremony held yesterday (19),... Read More


IMF's EFF tranche of US$ 700 Mn expected next week

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando yesterday said that Sri Lanka is expected to receive the combined fifth and sixth tranches of its Extended Fund Fac... Read More


Several Areas to Receive Fairly Heavy Falls Above 50mm Today

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Department of Meteorology says the South-West monsoon is gradually establishing over the island, bringing showers and strong winds to several areas. Showers or thundershowers... Read More


Three Chinese nationals arrested at BIA with concealed mobile phones worth Rs. 5.14mn

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- Three Chinese nationals were arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while allegedly attempting to smuggle a stock of... Read More


Imported milk powder price hike comes into effect today

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The Milk Powder Importers' Association has announced a revision in the prices of imported milk powder, with increases effective in the coming period. Accordingly, the price of a ... Read More


KDU's 19th International Research Conference on August 20, 21

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) presents its 19th consecutive International Research Conference at the university premises on August 20 and 21. This colloquiu... Read More


SL launches digital systems to support communities affected by cyclone

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- The National Disaster Relief Services Centre (NDRSC) under the Defence Ministry launched its new digital Compensation Management System and the Community Inquiry Mechanism, funded... Read More


Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom-Ho Chi Minh

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- Ho Chi Minh was born on May 19, 1890, in Kim Lien village in the Nathi area of the Nam Dan district, located about 300 kilometres south of Hanoi, Vietnam. His father was Nguyen Si... Read More


High-level meeting to safeguard Sri Lanka's maritime heritage

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- A high-level discussion was held yesterday (18) at the Environment Ministry to take a decisive step to safeguard Sri Lanka's maritime heritage, The meeting focused on the urgent ... Read More


State officials can work without fear - NPP Lawyers Association

Sri Lanka, May 19 -- This Government has created an environment where State officials can work without fear or favour and the rule of law and independence of the judiciary too have been assured, the N... Read More