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Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran.

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does n... Read More


Women MPs call for reforms to stop verbal abuse in Parliament

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- The Women Parliamentarians' Caucus has submitted a request to the Speaker seeking amendments to the Parliamentary Standing Orders to prevent verbal harassment and insulting remarks... Read More


Tilvin Silva meets Indian FM Jaishankar to discuss bilateral cooperation

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held discussions with a delegation from Sri Lanka's Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, f... Read More


All Trade Unions agree to digitalisation and modernisation programme

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- All trade unions have expressed their agreement to the digitalisation and modernisation programme aimed at increasing excise revenue collection. This consensus was reached at a di... Read More


Government to upgrade and modernize technical colleges in all 25 districts

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- The Government has decided to modernize and develop 25 technical colleges across all districts in Sri Lanka in line with contemporary global standards, marking a major transformati... Read More


Cuba adopts measures to confront energy crisis

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- The Cuban government on Friday announced a series of emergency measures as the island prepares for severe fuel shortages due to increased pressure from the United States. In a tel... Read More


India leads tourist arrivals as Sri Lanka crosses 317,000 visitors in 2026

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- Sri Lanka has welcomed more than 317,000 foreign tourists so far this year, according to figures released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The authority repo... Read More


Trump threatens tariffs for countries trading with Iran

SriLanka, Feb. 7 -- US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order threatening to impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran. The order, issued on Friday, does n... Read More


PM Modi appreciates Devnimori Relics exposition in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has extended his gratitude to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the Exposition of the Holy Devnimori Relics at the sacred G... Read More


Ministry calls for probe into attack on SL fishermen

Sri Lanka, Feb. 6 -- The Fisheries Ministry has called for an impartial and transparent investigation into a brutal attack on Sri Lankan fishermen in international waters, Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean... Read More