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US Pacific fleet Commander meets Sri Lanka president

Commander of the US Pacific Fleet Stephen Koehler handed over a King Air aircraft to the Sri Lanka Air Force earlier

October 10, 2024 1 min read

Top US admiral visits Sri Lanka to discuss rising security challenges

U.S. Admiral's visit comes two days after the arrival of Chinese war ship to Colombo

October 9, 2024 3 min read

Vatican lauds President's Easter Sunday probe pledge

Apostolic Nuncio Brian Udaigwe assured Vatican's support for transparent investigations into the Easter Sunday attacks.

October 9, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka President resurrects moribund Easter Sunday investigation

If hundreds of innocent lives were sacrificed for political purposes, it would be a profound tragedy

October 6, 2024 2 min read
Harassment in Sri Lanka public transport has been normalised: UNFPA

“It's a whole system that enables this to happen by trivialising and saying 'That's how it is'.”

Sri Lanka to strengthen police force by 5,000 cadre recruitment

Looking to recruit GCE O/L qualified sub-inspectors for 91,630 rupee salary

India diving support ship on Sri Lanka training mission

On a 10 - day mission

February 28, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka confident of no immediate withdrawal of EU's GSP+: Foreign Secretary

"We are confident that we will have the GSP plus for a while. But it does not mean that we should take it lightly."

February 25, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka assigns Ankara mission to ensure safe passage of locals in Ukraine

Foreign Ministry urges locals in Ukraine to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara

February 25, 2022 2 min read

Russia attacks Ukraine rattling markets, oil top $100

The darkest hour in Europe since World War II: Stoltenberg

February 24, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka Catholic church making plans with Vatican to find justice for Easter attack victims

The cardinal also accused the authorities of “abducting” those demanding justice for the victims.

February 15, 2022 3 min read

Sri Lanka foreign minister briefs diplomats ahead of tough UNHRC session

Sri Lanka likely to face strong criticism over its human rights situation, diplomats say

January 28, 2022 3 min read
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Grenade found in Sri Lanka church: Cardinal sceptical of police probe

He claimed there was no attempt by the police to uncover the truth

January 14, 2022 3 min read

Chinese envoy wants defence cooperation with Sri Lanka to keep region stable, prosperous

“I think we (China and Sri Lanka) should and could do more in this field.”

Shihar Aneez
January 10, 2022 3 min read

Sacked Sri Lanka minister wants probe on state spying claim

It is a serious claim

January 6, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka President expects to overcome challenges in 2022

I am confident that the New Year will provide an opportunity to further the steps

January 1, 2022 3 min read
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Sri Lanka cabinet nod for signing nuclear weapons prohibition treaty

"I think this will earn Sri Lankans some reputation internationally," Alahapperuma said.

Aathmika Mahasenan and Dulya de Silva
December 21, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka President is not mastermind of Easter attack: Secretary

He has not read the Koran, only the “Sally” part of his name is Muslim

December 15, 2021 3 min read
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Sri Lanka call by German warship under Indo-Pacific strategy

Germany is among top three importing and exporting nations of the world

November 26, 2021 2 min read

Fishing in troubled waters: Sri Lanka’s war-hit fishermen frustrated over Indian bottom trawling

“We have lost around 40 percent of our daily fish catch due to bottom trawling by Indian fishermen,” he said.

Mahadiya Hamza
November 2, 2021 7 min read

Sri Lanka Catholic church head doubtful Easter victims will find justice under present admin

Power gained through blood of innocents will not endure, the archbishop said.

October 21, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka Easter attack probe: Prez said he couldn't implement some recommendations, claims cardinal

"The report has been a waste of time and a waste of hope to all of us,” he said

October 18, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka police defuse hand grenade found near popular Buddhist temple

A similar incident occurred in September when police found a hand grenade inside a private hospital.

October 14, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka to draft new cyber security legislation; two separate bills proposed

A cybersecurity bill has been on the cards for several years.

October 12, 2021 2 min read

Security tightened at Sri Lanka's main airport following suspicious email

Some media reports speculated that the email might be a Trojan horse.

Mahadiya Hamza
September 16, 2021 1 min read

"IS inspired" Sri Lankan who stabbed six in Auckland supermarket shot dead

The man was allegedly inspired by the Islamic State terrorist group.

September 3, 2021 2 min read