President to visit Russia
President Maithripala Sirisena is scheduled to pay an official visit to Russia from 22nd to 25th March. Several agreements between Sri Lanka and Russia on Cooperation in Fisheries..
Statement regarding alleged hijacking of Vessel by Somali pirates
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is aware of media reports regarding the alleged hijacking of a reportedly “Sri Lankan-flagged fuel freighter” by pirates. The Ministry is taking ac..
Control price on white sugar and chicken removed; No shortage during festive season
Steps have been taken to issue the gazette notification removing the control price for white sugar and broiler chicken, Minister Rishard Bathiudeen said. This decision was taken a..
Protest march around Maradana; Use alternative roads – Police
A protest march conducted by a group of students of University of the Visual and Performing Arts is coming towards Colombo Fort from Punchi Borella. The Police request the public ..
Foreign Ministry clarifies a newspaper report on UN Resolution
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has drawn its attention to a misleading report carried in a national newspaper of 9th March, titled ‘UN resolutions not binding on Sovereign Nations – G..
Navy Commander visits Northern Naval Command, several facilities declared open
Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne made a visit to the Northern Naval Command yesterday (11th March) and declared open several facilities in the Northern Na..
Committed to build young generation – President
President Maithripala Sirisena says he would be committed to build an intelligent young generation which can win the market of scholars, also which consists of self-respect and sel..
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Gulf food Exhibition 2017 in Dubai – Over 55 Sri Lankan companies successfully participated in the world leading annual food and beverage exhibition GalleryGulf food Exhibition 2017 in Dubai – Over 55 Sri Lankan companies successfully participated in the world leading annual food and beverage exhibition
Gulf food Exhibition 2017 in Dubai – Over 55 Sri Lankan companies successfully participated in the world leading annual food and beverage exhibition
The largest ever contingent of Food & Beverage exporting companies from Sri Lanka successfully participated in the 22nd edition of Gulfood 2017 trade exhibition which is considered as the world’s biggest Food & Drink event held annually. It was held at Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE from 26th February to 2nd March 2017 [...]
Two Pakistan Naval Ships on a goodwill visit in Sri Lanka
Pakistan Naval Ships NASR and SAIF will arrive at Colombo Port for a four-day goodwill visit on 12th March. Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) SAIF is a SWORD class F22P Frigates of Chinese..
Katchatheevu feast on March 12
The annual feast of St. Anthony’s church in Katchatheevu is set to get underway on a grand scale on 12th March 2017. The new St. Anthony’s Church in Katchatheevu built Sri Lanka N..