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Sri Lanka is seeking a five-month hold on a lawsuit filed by a bondholder over the country’s historic debt default, telling a New York federal judge that it wants more time to negotiate with private creditors. The island nation was...

Esteemed veteran actress Geeta Kumarasinghe delivered a scathing address directed at JVP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya within the hallowed halls of Parliament just last week. "Even before your existence, I was well-versed in the quintessential teachings of the JVP," proclaimed...

New Delhi had objected to a Chinese energy project in the location and offered to give grant for the initiative instead of a loan; the Sri Lankan government and U-Solar Clean Energy Solutions sign contract for building hybrid renewable systems Three...

Mr. Chandima Weerakkodi, a former Deputy Speaker, stated that Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has dishonoured himself by working for both Presidents Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Ranil Wickremesinghe. Sri Lanka's Latest News He stated that he feels sorry for him as someone...

In a recent parliamentary session, Swiss MP Fabian Molina of the Social Democratic Party grilled the Swiss government over its engagement with Sri Lanka regarding human rights violations and the establishment of new mechanisms to address them. In response, the...

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights presents update on human rights situation in Sri Lanka  Two years ago, tens of thousands of Sri Lankans took to the streets demanding deep democratic reforms and accountability for economic mismanagement and...

He raised his voice in and out of Parliament for many years for the rights of micro, small and medium businessmen and enterprises, who contribute more than 50% to the gross domestic product and 52% to employment in the country...

Issuing a heat index advisory, the Department of Meteorology says that the temperature felt on the human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in North-western, Western, Southern, and Sabaragamuwa provinces and inMannar District, today. ...

Basil's Political Maneuvering Sparks Revival in Divided Pohottuwa Faction Namal strive to emerge as Presidential Candidate in an Intense Battle Pohottuwa Plans Formation of Antigovernment Force, Calls for General Elections Speaker Faces Public Outcry for Playing to President's Tune Democracy's...

Two persons have been sentenced for breaking into President Ranil Wickremesinghe's private residence and stealing items from the house. Sri Lanka Latest News On July 9, 2022, a model of a sailing ship in a bottle was stolen from the...