(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Colombo District Court has extended the interim injunction issued preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), until June 12.
"Court extends injunction against Maithripala Sirisena"Category: HIGHLIGHTED
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate (SLFR) at their current levels of 8.50 per cent and 9.50 per cent, respectively.
"Central Bank of Sri Lanka maintains policy interest rates"
Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka expresses deepest condolences on the passing of Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives HE Jean- François Pactet
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs learns with deepest sorrow of the sudden demise of His Excellency Jean- François Pactet, Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
"Foreign Ministry of Sri Lanka expresses deepest condolences on the passing of Ambassador of France to Sri Lanka and the Maldives HE Jean- François Pactet"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the newly built Cardiology and Nephrology Units at the Vavuniya District General Hospital yesterday (26). These units, constructed with the support of the Netherlands (Dutch) government, represent an investment of Rs. 3,329 million. The project commenced in 2019 during President Wickremesinghe’s tenure as Prime Minister.
"Strongest Health Service Established in the North After Colombo"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Kolkata Knight Riders lifted their third trophy in the Indian Premier League with a crushing eight-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in a completely one-sided final here on Sunday.
"Kolkata Knight Riders wins third IPL title"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe made a visit to Puthukkudiyiruppu Madhya Maha Vidyalaya today (26) as part of the freehold deeds distributing ceremony in Mullaitivu district under the “Urumaya” program. However, the event took an unexpected turn when two local women protested in front of the college, expressing their desire to meet the President.
"President Steps In to Resolve Land Issue in Keppapilau Village"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe paid a visit to the Iranian Embassy in Colombo this morning (22) to extend his condolences on the untimely tragic passing of the late Iranian President, Ibrahim Raisi.
"President Wickremesinghe conveys condolences at Iranian Embassy on President Raisi’s passing"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Four ISIS terrorists were arrested in Ahmedabad yesterday, days after the city airport received a bomb threat. The terrorists – believed to be Sri Lankan nationals – were arrested by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad after a tip-off.
"4 Sri Lankan ISIS terrorists arrested in India were planning major attack – report"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a compelling speech at the 10th World Water Forum, held in Bali, Indonesia today (20), highlighting the stark contrast between global funding priorities, pointing out the willingness of the Global North to fund death and destruction in Ukraine while showing reluctance to finance measures to combat climate change.
"Global North’s failure in Climate Change Financing Highlighted"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister were killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain and icy weather, an Iranian official said on Monday, after search teams located the wreckage in East Azerbaijan province.
"Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi killed in helicopter crash, official says"