Sri Lanka to host global ISO review meeting for tea in July
Sri Lanka is set to host the 34th plenary meeting of the International Standards Organization Technical Committee for tea on July 24.
US Supreme Court to decide if Trump has immunity in election interference case
A historic case, one that could affect both Donald Trump's legal and political fates and define the scope of presidential power, lands before the nine justices of the US Supreme Court on Thursday.
Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv
Ukraine has begun using long-range ballistic missiles secretly provided by the US against invading Russian forces, American officials have confirmed.
National Digital Economy reforms Sri Lanka’s administration procedures; Ravi K
The Government has unveiled a comprehensive national digital economy strategy for Sri Lanka titled “Digital Sri Lanka 2030” along with an implementation plan with a view of transforming the land nations outdated and archaic public administration, and financial management procedures.
Sri Lanka exceeds tax revenue target by 6 percent in first quarter: State Finance Minister
Sri Lanka’s revenue collecting bodies have outperformed and exceeded tax revenue target by 6 percent for the first quarter ended on March 31, State Revenue Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.
Australia and Sri Lanka launch new joint maritime security operation
Australia and Sri Lanka’s commitment to countering maritime security threats has been on display with the launch of a new joint maritime security operation in Colombo today.
Tourism Minister assures re-implementation of single-entry, 30-day visa
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando yesterday revealed plans to amend the recently implemented visa procedures, allowing tourists to apply for a single-entry 30-day visa starting from 1 May.
Uncertainty over Presidential election to risk Lanka’s economic recovery
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UN rights chief 'horrified' by mass grave reports at Gaza hospitals
The UN's human rights chief has said he is "horrified" by the destruction of Gaza's Nasser and al-Shifa hospitals and the reports of "mass graves" being found at the sites after Israeli raids.
Congress clears $95bn aid package for Ukraine and Israel
The US Senate has approved a $95bn (£76bn) foreign aid package that includes military support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
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Australian PM calls Elon Musk an 'arrogant billionaire' in row over attack footage
Australia's leader has called Elon Musk an "arrogant billionaire" in an escalating feud over X's reluctance to remove footage of a church stabbing.
Congress, AAP and others: India's battered opposition takes on Modi
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Sri Lanka’s inflation eases to 2.5% in March 2024
The overall rate of inflation as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) on Year-on-Year basis has been decreased to 2.5% in March 2024, compared to 5.1% in February 2024, the Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) revealed in its latest report.
Air Seychelles and SriLankan Airlines announce codeshare partnership
Air Seychelles, the Republic of Seychelles’ national airline and Sri Lankan Airlines, the flag carrier of Sri Lanka, have announced a new code-sharing partnership, expanding the number of destinations accessible to customers from the paradise islands flying between Mahe and Colombo.