The distribution of fortified rice, supplied by the World Food Program (WFP) on behalf of the program initiated under the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, to provide a nutritious meal for schoolchildren, commenced today, (19) at the Veyangoda warehouse complex. MORE..

20 Apr 2024 (12:59 AM)

Sri Lanka has participated in the Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) in Washington DC, which brings together debtor countries and creditors, in a bid to build greater common understanding among key stakeholders on debt sustainability, debt restructuring challenges and ways to address them. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (3:19 PM)

Kenya s defence chief and nine other top brass died on Thursday in a military helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, President William Ruto said. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (3:47 PM)

Japan s benchmark Nikkei Stock Average on Friday morning fell as much as 1,346.7 yen, or 3.5%, from the previous day s close as market players reacted to reports of Israel striking Iran with missiles. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (7:26 PM)

The 19-year-old Sri Lankan national charged in the mass killing of a newcomer family in Ottawa has no plan to seek bail, his lawyer says. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (5:08 PM)

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says that if the United National Party (UNP) supports Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in the upcoming presidential election, consideration may be given to offering a position to current President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..

19 Apr 2024 (2:47 PM)