(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – As a significant step in strengthening the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and India, the annual joint military exercise ‘Mithrashakti’ is set to take place from 12 to 25 August 2024 at Maduruoya.
"Indian Contingent Arrives in Sri Lanka for ‘Mithrashakthi’ Exercise"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai passenger ferry service to be relaunched on Aug 16; bookings to open at midnight
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The much-delayed passenger ferry service connecting Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with the Kankesanthurai (KKS) suburb of Jaffna district in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka is set to commence on August 16, as reported by Thanthi TV.
"Nagapattinam-Kankesanthurai passenger ferry service to be relaunched on Aug 16; bookings to open at midnight"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The remittances from Sri Lankan overseas workers has surged to USD 566.8 million in July 2024, bringing the total for the first seven months of the year to USD 3.71 billion.
"Sri Lankan worker remittances in first 7 months up by 10.3%"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The United States topped the medals table at the Paris Olympics with 40 golds after the final title was decided on Sunday, finishing above China only by virtue of their 44 silvers.
"United States top medals table at end of Paris Olympics"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has taken oath as the new Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, before the President, a short while ago.
"Ali Sabry takes oath as new Justice Minister"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), according to MP J.C. Alawathuwala.
"Fonseka resigns from SJB chairman post"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Supreme Court has ruled that the decision taken by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to suspend the party membership of Ministers Manush Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando was lawful.
"SC rules Manusha & Harin’s expulsion from SJB is lawful"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will pay an official visit to Egypt from 07 – 09 August 2024 on the invitation of Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty.
"Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to visit Egypt"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation – Pavithra Wanniarachchi, has announced her support for Ranil Wickramasinghe at the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
"Pavithra also backs RW"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A Gazette notification has been issued bringing the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms under the purview of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
"Justice Ministry brought under purview of President"