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When European countries including the US refused to sell weapons to Sri Lanka during the civil war, Russia was one of the main countries that sold weapons to Sri Lanka. Russia never stood for the LTTE or the LTTE diaspora....

The High Commissioner held a meeting with Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Members of Parliament Gayantha Karunathilaka, Ajith Perera, S.M. Marikkar, Kabir Hashim, and J.C. Alawathuwala. During the discussion, current developments in India and Sri Lanka, as well as matters concerning...

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has urged the public to use water sparingly, citing a limited supply of drinking water due to the ongoing dry weather conditions affecting the country. According to the Board, water levels in key...

Shah Rukh Khan Bets Big on Sri Lanka’s Casino Controversy Trump’s 33% Tariff Threatens to Cripple Sri Lanka’s Export Economy Government Deceives President and Public over Crushing US Tariffs Sajith Slams Regime's Failure in Tax Talks, Cites National Risk Ranil’s...

At a time when global trade faces significant challenges, the United Kingdom has extended vital support to developing nations—support that deserves appreciation. Under the UK's Developing Countries Trading Scheme, the rules-of-origin requirements have been relaxed. This policy shift opens up...

The Ministry of Health reports that approximately 103 new cancer patients are being diagnosed in Sri Lanka each day, highlighting a deeply concerning public health issue. Describing the situation as extremely unfortunate, the Ministry emphasized that public attention must urgently...

Pakistan Army Chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka and Indonesia later this month, according to media reports.

The United Kingdom has announced a series of new trade measures that will grant duty-free access to goods from several countries, including Sri Lanka. According to the British High Commission, the most notable and beneficial change for Sri Lanka is...

Prisons Spokesperson Jagath Weerasinghe has disclosed that Sri Lanka’s prison system is currently accommodating over 33,000 inmates, nearly three times its intended capacity of 12,000. Addressing a press conference held in Colombo yesterday, Weerasinghe stated that the total capacity of...

Sri Lanka’s foreign exchange revenue from tourism reached $169.5 million in June 2025, marking a 12.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year, according to data released by the Central Bank, citing figures from tourism promotion authorities. In...