(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has recalled the multitude of ways the US and Sri Lanka have come together in 2022 to make a difference.
"U.S. announced more than $240M in new assistance to Sri Lanka in 2022 – Ambassador"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his condolences over the demise of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
"Sri Lankan President condoles Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI death" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former Pope Benedict XVI has died at his Vatican residence, aged 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ailing health.
"Former Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A court in military-ruled Myanmar on Friday convicted deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi on five counts of corruption and jailed her for a combined seven years, a source familiar with her trial said, wrapping up the last remaining cases against her. In a court session held behind closed doors, Suu Kyi, who was arrested during a coup in February 2021, was found guilty of offences relating to her lease and…
"Myanmar court jails Suu Kyi for 7 more years as secretive trials end"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –The Department of Government Information has announced that from January 1, 2023, facilities have been provided to complete the arrival cards by foreigners entering Sri Lanka and departure cards by Sri Lankans leaving the country online.
"Facilities to complete Arrival and Departure cards online from 1st January"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Brazil football legend Pele, one of the greatest players of all time, has died at the age of 82. The former striker, who is the only player in history to win three World Cups, passed away at the Albert Einstein hospital in Sao Paulo following a battle with cancer. Pele, who is Brazil’s joint all-time top scorer with 77 goals in 92 matches, became an icon of the game after winning…
"Football legend Pele has died"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Red Wings Airlines, one of the leading private airlines of the Russian Federation commenced scheduled charter flight operations to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) from Moscow, Russia today with a group of tourists.
"Russian airline Red Wings starts charter services to Sri Lanka"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Sri Lanka has been ranked 79th in the Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2022, and was deemed a ‘moderate performer in terms of its knowledge infrastructure’.
"Sri Lanka ranks 79th in Global Knowledge Index"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested a member of terrorist organisation Islamic State (IS), who was in touch with the ringleader of 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, for his alleged links with suspects in the October 23 blast in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore.
"IS member linked to Zahran Hashim arrested in India"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs conducted an orientation programme from 16 – 23 December, for fourteen (14) newly designated Heads of Sri Lanka Missions abroad and two (02) Heads of Post who were recently appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Those appointed are due to assume duties shortly.
"Orientation programme for newly appointed Sri Lanka Heads of Mission"