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Five New Envoys present credentials to President

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Three Ambassadors and two High Commissioners presented their Letters of Credence to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. The env... Read More


Severe lightning warning issued for several districts

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a severe lightning advisory valid from 12.00 noon to 11.00 p.m. on 13 November 2025 for the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-W... Read More


Diabetes affects one in five adults in Sri Lanka - Health Officials

Sri Lanka, Nov. 13 -- Health authorities have revealed that one in five adults in Sri Lanka is currently living with diabetes, underscoring a growing public health concern in the country. Speaking at... Read More


SL, Saudi Arabia ink agreement for Hajj pilgrimage

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The agreement was inked by Sri Lankan Hajj delegation leader and Religious and Cultural Affairs Deputy Minister Muneer Mulaffer and Saudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Deputy Minister ... Read More


Mission Reboot Sri Lanka to re-position retiring, retired Tri-Forces personnel as entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retd) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament yesterday (11) that a special pilot project named "Mission Reboot Sri Lanka" has been initiated by t... Read More


India's PM vows not to spare those behind Delhi car blast

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Indian Police are investigating a deadly car blast in the capital under a law used to fight "terrorism", an officer said on Tuesday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vowed to brin... Read More


Don't post locations on social media while on holiday, cautions Police

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Police request the public to avoid posting pictures or selfies taken from their mobiles or on social media that would reveal their current location during their holiday trips or ... Read More


Widespread showers expected across the country

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Showers or thundershowers will occur at most parts of the island after 1.00 p.m. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and ... Read More


Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia launch first-ever Joint Business Council to boost trade ties

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- The historic Sri Lanka-Saudi Arabia Joint Business Council was launched yesterday (11) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Federation of Saudi Chambers... Read More


Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrives at the Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Nov. 12 -- Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrived at the Bribery Commission (CIABOC) today (12) to give statements. He was summoned to record statements regarding an ongoing investigat... Read More