Sri Lanka’s Envoy to the Kingdom of Sweden presents credentials
The Credentials of Ambassador Dharshana M. Perera accrediting him as Sri Lanka’s Envoy to the Kingdom of Sweden has been submitted to His Majesty...
Inland Revenue Department received 6,878 dishonored checks worth Rs. 240 million as at 31 December 2020
It was revealed at the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) held in Parliament recently that the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) had received 6,878 dishonoredchecks...
Suicide bomber targets Indonesia church on Palm Sunday, several hurt
A suicide bomber blew himself up outside a packed Roman Catholic cathedral in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province on Sunday, police said.
The explosion, in the city...
China, Iran sign 25-year strategic agreement
Iran and China on Saturday signed a 25-year strategic co-operation agreement addressing economic issues amid crippling U.S. sanctions on Iran, state TV reported.
The agreement...
Sri Lanka has no intention of intervening in the power struggles of the giants in the Indian Ocean region – President
Sri Lanka has no intention of intervening in the power struggles of the giants in the Indian Ocean region, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
“We have...
Sri Lankan authorities have released all 54 Indian fishermen in custody
Sri Lankan authorities have released all 54 fishermen arrested this week on charges of allegedly poaching in the island nation’s territorial waters, foreign media...
Four people killed in Bangladesh during protests against visit of Indian Prime Minister Modi
At least four people were killed in the Bangladeshi city of Chittagong on Friday after police fired at protesters during a demonstration against a...
US President Biden invites 40 world leaders to virtual Leaders’ Summit on Climate Change
US President Joe Biden has invited 40 world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Leaders’ Summit on Climate to underscore the...
Sachin Tendulkar tests positive for Covid 19, goes into home isolation
Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar announced on Saturday that he has tested positive for Covid.
The 47-year-old legendary batsman and former Indian cricket team captain announced...
New mobile service with modern technology will be introduced for surveying lands – Minister Chandrasena
A new mobile service using modern technology will be launched throughout Sri Lanka to expedite and streamline land surveying, Minister of Lands S.M Chandrasena...
