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Sri Lanka honours Indian PM Modi with ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ Award
Sri Lanka honours Indian PM Modi with ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ Award
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was presented with the ‘Mithra Vibhushana’ award, the highest award to a foreign head of state, by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo today (05). MORE..
PM Modi’s visit: India and Sri Lanka sign several MoUs
PM Modi’s visit: India and Sri Lanka sign several MoUs
Several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged between India and Sri Lanka in the areas of power, energy, health, economics, IT, digital transformation, and defense cooperation, during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit. MORE..
PM Modi and President AKD virtually launch multiple Indo-Lanka projects
PM Modi and President AKD virtually launch multiple Indo-Lanka projects
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today virtually witnessed the commencement of several key Indo-Lanka joint projects. MORE..
President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi hold high-level bilateral talks
President Dissanayake and Indian PM Modi hold high-level bilateral talks
The high-level Indo-Lanka bilateral discussions, with the participation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake along with their respective delegations, were held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, a short while ago. MORE..
| April 5, 2025 12:16 pm
Court order issued against planned protest by FSP and IUSF
Court order issued against planned protest by FSP and IUSF
Sri Lanka Police have obtained a court order from the Fort Magistrate’s Court against the planned protest by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) today. MORE..
Updated traffic plan issued for today due to Indian PM Modi’s visit
Updated traffic plan issued for today due to Indian PM Modi’s visit
The Sri Lanka Police have issued an updated statement regarding road closures in and around Colombo today (April 5), in line with the special traffic plan implemented for the ongoing state visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MORE..
Grand ceremonial reception for Indian PM Narendra Modi commences
Grand ceremonial reception for Indian PM Narendra Modi commences
The official welcoming ceremony for the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka last night (April 4) for a three-day state visit, is currently underway at Independence Square in Colombo. MORE..
| April 5, 2025 9:04 am
Large narcotics haul seized off Western Coast
Large narcotics haul seized off Western Coast
A large consignment of narcotics was seized by the Sri Lanka Navy during a joint operation with the Narcotics Bureau in the seas off the western coast of the island, said Ada Derana reporter.
Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
Tsunami warning canceled for Papua New Guinea after strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake
A tsunami warning was canceled for Papua New Guinea after a strong magnitude 6.9 earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. MORE..
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
Heavy showers above 100mm expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says that showers or thundershowers will occur in most places on the island during the afternoon or night. MORE..
Sri Lanka ready to engage with US in strengthening trade relations - Finance Ministry
Sri Lanka ready to engage with US in strengthening trade relations - Finance Ministry
The Government of Sri Lanka says it stands ready to engage with the US administration at the earliest opportunity to explore ways to manage the trade balance in a fair manner and that it is committed to substantially reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers that hinder trade and investment. MORE..
One person injured in shooting at Elpitiya
One person injured in shooting at Elpitiya
One person has reportedly been injured in a shooting incident in the Beligaswella area of Uragasmanhandiya, Elpitiya. MORE..
Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian PM Narendra Modi arrives in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has arrived in the island this evening on a historical three-day state visit. MORE..
| April 4, 2025 8:38 pm
National Police Commission cancels transfer of Bingiriya OIC
National Police Commission cancels transfer of Bingiriya OIC
The National Police Commission has cancelled the transfer of the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Bingiriya Police Station by the Acting IGP, with immediate effect. MORE..
Oil tumbles 8% as China retaliates with tariffs on US
Oil tumbles 8% as China retaliates with tariffs on US
Oil prices plunged by 8% on Friday, heading for their lowest close since the midst of the coronavirus pandemic in 2021, as China hit back in an escalating global trade war with the U.S. after President Donald Trump’s barrage of levies this week. MORE..
President vows to ensure fair prices for farmers and consumers for agri produce
President vows to ensure fair prices for farmers and consumers for agri produce
The National New Paddy Harvest Festival (Aluth Sahal Mangalya), a traditional annual ceremony of offering the first portion of the freshly harvested Maha season paddy to the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi, was held this morning (04) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the historic Sri Maha Bodhi premises in Anuradhapura. MORE..
No changes to LG Polls date, Elections Chief insists
No changes to LG Polls date, Elections Chief insists
The 2025 Local Government Elections will be held as scheduled on May 6, according to the Chairman of the National Election Commission R.M.A.L. Rathnayake. MORE..
| April 4, 2025 4:47 pm
Govt incurred Rs. 2.4 billion loss due to permits issued to import electric vehicles, COPA uncovers
Govt incurred Rs. 2.4 billion loss due to permits issued to import electric vehicles, COPA uncovers
A significant misuse has occurred in issuing permits for the importation of fully electric vehicles to Sri Lankans employed abroad, based on foreign remittances, the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has revealed. MORE..
China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from US
China to impose 34% retaliatory tariff on all goods imported from US
China on Friday announced a slew of additional tariffs and restrictions against U.S. goods as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. MORE..
US stocks post biggest drop since 2020, dollar falls as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears
US stocks post biggest drop since 2020, dollar falls as Trump tariffs fuel recession fears
Major U.S. stock indexes registered their biggest daily percentage drops since 2020 on Thursday and the dollar weakened as U.S. President Donald Trump’s drastic trade tariffs stoked fears of a global recession and led investors to seek safe-haven assets like bonds and the yen. MORE..
LG Polls: 59 petitions against rejection of nomination papers dismissed
LG Polls: 59 petitions against rejection of nomination papers dismissed
The Supreme Court has rejected 53 writ petitions and six fundamental rights petitions filed by political parties challenging the rejection of their nomination papers submitted for the 2025 local government elections, without taking them into consideration. MORE..
Immigration Controller General’s bail application rejected
Immigration Controller General’s bail application rejected
The bail application filed on behalf of the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Illukpitiya who is currently in remand custody for contempt of court, has been rejected by the Supreme Court. MORE..
2012 Greek bonds case against ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal moved to June
2012 Greek bonds case against ex-CBSL Governor Cabraal moved to June
The Colombo High Court has fixed the pre-trial conference pertaining to the case filed by Bribery Commission against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and a group of defendants on June 26, 2025. MORE..
‘Relations between Sri Lanka and India have never been stronger’: envoy
‘Relations between Sri Lanka and India have never been stronger’: envoy
Relations between Sri Lanka and India have never been stronger, according to the Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha. MORE..
Inmate murdered inside Boossa High-Security Prison
Inmate murdered inside Boossa High-Security Prison
An inmate, who was under remand custody at the Boossa High-Security Prison, has reportedly been murdered inside the prison premises. MORE..
