The Ministry of External Affairs says that in the current situation in Ukraine, Sri Lankan students studying in Belarus have been facilitated to come to the island through Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that it is continuing to… Read More
The strike by health professionals has been suspended for 10 days from 8.00 am today (04). Ravi Kumudesh, the convener of the Federation of Health Professionals, said the decision was based on responses from an emergency meeting with the Health… Read More
Another ship carrying 28,300 metric tons of diesel will arrive in Sri Lanka this afternoon (04), the Ministry of Energy said. Its additional spokesman, Chaminda Hettiarachchi, said the ship also carried 9,000 metric tons of jet fuel. The letter of… Read More
A seven and a half-hour power cut will be imposed today (04) for the third consecutive day. Accordingly, there will be a five-hour power cut between 8 am and 6 pm today (04). The Public Utilities Commission has also permitted… Read More
The Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka is begin today (04). The first match of the two-match series will be played in Mohali. This is the 300th Test match in which the Sri Lankan cricket team will take… Read More
Ukraine and Russia have agreed to create a humanitarian corridor to evacuate civilians. According to foreign media reports, the agreement was reached during the second round of talks between the two sides yesterday (03) afternoon. The talks between the Russian… Read More
Sri Lanka has requested a loan of US $ 300 million from Russia. The loan facility is for the purchase of crude oil, gas and coal. Russia, one of Sri Lanka’s leading tea buyers, is currently at war with Ukraine.
Lecturer Ven. Dhambara Amila Thero has faced strong opposition in a fuel queue. The protest had taken place last night while attempting to obtain gallons of fuel from a petrol station in Rajagiriya. The protest came as the owner arrived… Read More
The President of Ukraine has stated that it is difficult to enter the path of peace with a country that continues to attack its country. He made the remarks to CNN from a secure bunker. He says the first bombings… Read More
The strike launched by 17 health unions is still active today. Ravi Kumudesh, convener of the Health Professionals’ Federation, said the strike was active in all but 10 hospitals islandwide. The strike, which began at 8 am yesterday, disrupted the… Read More
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