Foreign Minister condoles over the Fire at Grenfell Tower, London
Responding to media queries, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Ravi Karunanayake, expressed shock and grief at the tragic loss of life and injury as a result of the devastating fire ..
Govt. media should take lead in creating ethical qualitative media culture – President
President Maithripala Sirisena says the Government media institutions should take the lead in creating an ethical as well as qualitative media culture in the country.
Pakistan’s Navy chief calls on Sri Lankan President and Premier
The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Zakaullah, who is currently in Sri Lanka on an official visit, called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presi..
Statement by Cabinet of Ministers on recent attacks on religious places
The Cabinet of Ministers issuing a statement said that it directed law enforcement authorities and the Attorney General to take immediate action against instigators and perpetrator..
The Korean Community (KRA) Donates Rice Cookers to the Victims of the Meethotamulla Disaster
The Korean Residents Association of Lanka (KRA) donated 100 rice cookers to Sri Lankans affected by the Meethotamulla disaster this year. According to the Disaster Management Cente..
Sugar price not increased: No effect on tea and bakery products
The price of sugar in the retail market will not be increased due to the recent tax increase of Rs. 10. 00, DG of Department of Development and Finance, Ministry of Finance said.
Minister Mangala Samaraweera responds to MR’s statement on GSP+ concession
Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa and his advisors, instead of working to take our country to the heights that our country could have achieved soon after the conclusion of the conflict in 2009..
Army troops continue post- disaster relief work
Sri Lanka Army troops in flood-affected areas in Matara, Galle, Colombo, Kegalle and Ratnapura are at present involved in cleaning polluted drinking water wells and clearance work ..
The French Embassy and the Alliance Française de Kotte launch French Spring Festival 2017 in Sri Lanka
• The 6th edition of the French Spring Festival will be held between the 14th of June and the 14th of July
Norway contributes USD 1.2 million for flood and landslide relief
The Norwegian Foreign Minister, Børge Brende, has announced that “Norway will contribute with NOK 10 million (LKR 180 million/USD 1.2 million) to the humanitarian relief effort” du..