Political and Social News
Postal Dept. celebrates World Postal Day with stamps of Harini, Vijitha
In a move seen more as hysterical as having any purpose, two new stamps were released as souvenirs by the Sri Lanka Postal Department today with the faces of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Minister Vijitha Herath.
President promotes over 1,400 Sri Lankan Army Personnel
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has approved the promotion of 139 Officers and 1,273 Other Ranks in a move to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army.
Sarath Ganegoda appointed new chairman of SriLankan Airlines
Sarath Ganegoda has been appointed as the new Chairman of SriLankan Airlines effective from today (09).Meanwhile, a new Board of Directors has also been appointed to Sri Lanka’s national carrier, under the chairmanship of Mr. Ganegoda.
US Pledges Support to Bolster Sri Lanka’s Economy
The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy.
Chinese warship ‘Po Lang’ docks in Colombo
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Sail Training Warship ‘Po Lang’ has arrived at the port of Colombo on a formal visit yesterday morning (08 October). The visiting ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Over 9,000 cybercrime complaints within two months
Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.
Over 9,000 cybercrime complaints within two months
Over 9,000 incidents related to cybercrime activities have been reported between August and September this year, the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) said.
Defence Chiefs pay traditional courtesy call on President Anura Kumara
Following the appointment as the new President, the Chiefs of Defence Forces paid a traditional courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (04) at the Presidential Secretariat, the President’s Media Division (PMD) stated.
High-Level IMF Team Meets Sri Lankan Government to Discuss Economic Reforms
A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to engage with the newly formed government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Indian foreign minister Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Oct 4 - reports
India’s external Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will be visiting Sri Lanka this week and call on newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who assumed office on September 23, Indian media reported today.