The Sri Lanka Army in a media release has announced that 15667 Army personnel who have been absent without leave (AWOL)  since 31 December 2023 have been temporally discharged from their Regimental Centers during the one month General Amnesty which was effective from 20th April to 20th May 2024 In reply to an inquiry made […]

The player auction of the Lanka Premier League 2024 commenced at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo, a short while ago.

A total of 15,667 personnel of the Sri Lanka Army who had been absent without leave (AWOL), including 373 currently overseas, have been legally discharged from service under the common amnesty, the Sri Lanka Army announced.

Amnesty International s Secretary General, Agnès Callamard, concluded a five-day visit to Sri Lanka on Monday, in which she met with officials and a diverse cross-section of society, stakeholders to discuss a range of pressing human rights issues.

In a significant bilateral meeting during the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday expressed condolences following the demise of Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. He said that Sri Lanka is deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian and other senior Iranian officials. “I express my deepest sympathies and sincere ...

The Russian Embassy in Colombo in a statement yesterday observed double standards of international personalities and organisations in respect to human rights matters in Sri Lanka. The Embassy said that it had taken note of the increased external pressures on Sri Lanka by numerous Western political figures, diplomats and foreign human rights organisations criticizing it, the statement […]

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested four suspected ISIS terrorists at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, said a report by the Hindustan Times yesterday. The ATS, in a brief note, said the four accused, who were arrested from the airport, were Sri Lankan citizens and terrorists of the Islamic State, reported PTI. […]

Marking 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka’s three-decade-long conflict, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has said the United States will remain a steadfast partner to the Sri Lankan people, including those who continue seeking justice, equal rights, and access to opportunities. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) Chung said her country stands […]

United Republic Front leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka on Sunday said that President Ranil Wickremesinghe was not in a position to dissolve Parliament even if a resolution was passed with 113 votes of MPs in Parliament to that effect. Addressing a ceremony held to open a URF office in Matara, Ranawaka said that the incumbent […]

The Risen Lord Community, popularly known as the “CRL”, is a Catholic lay community under the auspices of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Sri Lanka and is a member of the Catholic National Commission for Laity. The CRL is known for its Four Step retreats and prayer meetings that have led people to have powerful […]

By Ifham Nizam Rockwell Automation, said to be a foremost company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has appointed Azzurro as a strategic partner to spearhead business growth in Sri Lanka. Rockwell had had a partnership with Sri Lankan companies for nearly four decades. With a focus on delivering industry-leading automation and digitization solutions, […]

Nairobi, Kenya – In a momentous celebration that brought together various dignitaries and distinguished guests, the High Commission of Sri Lanka and the Royal Thai Embassy in Kenya jointly hosted the International Vesak Day 2024 at the United Nations Office in Nairobi. This significant event commemorated the Birth, Enlightenment, and Passing Away of Lord Buddha, […]

ITF 12 and Under Team Competition, South Asia 2024 is now on in Kathmandu. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and hosts nepal are competing in the tournament which concludes on May 24. Teams Boys team from left: Buvindu Jayawardhana, Jathya Thalammehara, Chehan Fernando (Coach), Avin Dias and Revaan Amarasinghe. Girls team from left: […]

Siyapatha Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader distinguished in Sri Lanka’s non-bank financial sector, announced its decision to raise Rs. 4 billion through its debenture issue. The Board of Directors of Siyapatha Finance PLC approved the decision to raise funds through the issuance of listed, rated, senior, unsecured, redeemable […]

The Sri Lankan embassy in Viet Nam had a meeting with the top-most management of the iconic automobile manufacturer, Vinfast, at the latter’s corporate head office in Ha Noi to discuss and explore commercial and investment opportunities, thus benefiting both Sri Lanka and Vinfast. Vinfast is under parent company, Vingroup, one of the largest listed […]

Donates shoes and school bags to students of four schools in Ratnapura and Elpitiya Students of four schools in the Ratnapura and Elpitiya areas have received essential requirements such the shoes and school bags they need from CEAT Kelani Holdings under a community project to support the education of children in rubber cultivating regions. The […]

Softlogic Life recorded another quarter of robust financial performance in a challenging business environment, posting Gross Written Premium (GWP) of Rs. 7.2 billion during the first three months ending 31st March (1QFY24). The top-line growth is an increase of 20% compared to 3% during the corresponding period of last year. The burdens heaped on customers […]

At a  bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of  the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indonesian President Joko Widodo reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the longstanding relationship between their nations. The discussions, which covered a wide range of regional and international issues, underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing global challeng...

President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressing the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia today (20), highlighting the stark contrast between global funding priorities, pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change. Accordingly, President Wickremesinghe proposed a 10% levy […...