The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday said it will consult the Attorney General on the next course of action after the owning company of a vessel failed to honour a court order directing it to pay USD 1 billion in compensation for a mishap, considered to be the worst marine disaster in the Indian Ocean. MORE..
23 Sep 2025 (8:32 PM)
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that "SRI LANKA MICE EXPO 2025" is a great opportunity to engage in business activities at the international level but also a valuable platform to bring the name of Sri Lanka onto the global stage. MORE..
23 Sep 2025 (5:46 PM)
Chief of the Naval Staff of India Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Monday laid a wreath at the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) Memorial in Colombo, "honouring the courage and supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers" who served during the IPKF operations, the Navy Spokesperson said. MORE..
23 Sep 2025 (5:22 PM)
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia on Tuesday that he is prepared to impose strong economic measures if it does not work toward ending the war in Ukraine, and rejected a global move toward recognition of a Palestinian state in a combative speech to the U.N. General Assembly. MORE..
23 Sep 2025 (11:26 PM)
Two individuals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to exit the airport with a large consignment of "Kush" cannabis worth over Rs.50 million, this morning (23). MORE..
23 Sep 2025 (1:27 PM)
Sri Lanka has no immediate plans to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from India, as the required infrastructure including storage facilities is yet to be built, the country s energy minister said on Tuesday. MORE..
23 Sep 2025 (2:20 PM)