Russia not isolated on international stage Ex-President Ranil Despite a prolonged fallout with Europe the United States and Western nations due to the Ukraine conflict former President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserts that Russia is not isolated on the international stage and is continuing to work with nations in the Asian region. 19-06-2025 [More]
Special notice to Sri Lankan nationals in Iran The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foreign Employment and Tourism today officially announced that the Sri Lanka Embassy in Tehran has been temporarily relocated to a new address due to the prevailing situation in that country. 19-06-2025 [More]
Mosquito control week to be implemented across 16 districts A mosquito control week will be implemented in 16 districts from June 30 to July 5 the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) announced. 19-06-2025 [More]
Air India to cut international flights on widebody aircraft due to safety inspections Air India on Wednesday said it has decided to reduce its international services on wide-body aircraft by 15 per cent for the next few weeks. 19-06-2025 [More]
European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran on Friday in Geneva source says The foreign ministers of Germany France and Britain plan to hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday in Geneva a German diplomatic source told Reuters. 19-06-2025 [More]
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island The Meteorology Department says several spells of showers will occur in the Western Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya Kandy Galle and Matara districts. 19-06-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka seeks Bangladeshi investment in pharma sector Sri Lanka has urged Bangladeshi entrepreneurs to invest in its growing pharmaceutical sector and explore new opportunities in export-oriented industries as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral trade ties. 19-06-2025 [More]
SJB suspends party membership of two more local councillors The party membership of Navaratne Mudiyanselage Wijepala who was elected to the Kandaketiya Pradeshiya Sabha from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been suspended with immediate effect. 19-06-2025 [More]
President commends service of outgoing Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (18) lauded Mahinda Siriwardana the outgoing Secretary to the Treasury for his exemplary service stating that it is the responsibility of public officials to strive to prevent adverse outcomes and contribute to positive change. 19-06-2025 [More]
Govt unveils digital reform plan to streamline Foreign Ministry services The government has taken steps to expedite the digitisation of the internal operations and diplomatic services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 19-06-2025 [More]
