(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Food Policy and Security Committee, appointed to address policy decisions related to ensuring food security, chaired by Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha, along with Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe, convened a meeting for the first time yesterday (22) at the Presidential Secretariat.
"Govt to prioritize comprehensive data system to guarantee food security"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Forty-one Indian fishermen detained by the Sri Lanka Navy have been repatriated by authorities, the Indian mission in Colombo said on Wednesday.
"Sri Lanka repatriates 41 Indian fishermen"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –Kandy Divisional Crimes Unit has arrested a 37-year-old suspect involved in an alleged major racket involving ‘e-Tickets’ sold for up-country trains including to Ella.
"Suspect arrested over alleged online train tickets racket"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and his wife have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over allegations of misusing funds amounting to over Rs. 6.1 million in 2014.
"Former Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa arrested"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –St. Benedict’s College, Colombo, proudly celebrated 160 years of excellence in human and Christian education, reaffirming its legacy. This is a unique feat, as it is one of the very few schools to boast a rich history spanning 160 years of existence.
"St. Benedict’s College launches 160 celebrations"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Computer Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today that an investigation has been launched into an online train ticket scalping operation.
"CID cracks down on online train ticket scalping"
Four Lankan criminals who have been wanted by the Sri Lanka Police for committing several crimes in the country have been arrested by Interpol.
"Four Lankan criminals arrested by Interpol"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year festival, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism jointly hosted a cultural celebration last night (Jan. 19) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel.
"Cultural celebration held to mark Chinese New Year"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Disanayaka successfully concluded a State Visit to the People’s Republic of China from 14 – 17 January 2025 marking a significant milestone in the long-standing traditional friendship between the two countries and further strengthening bilateral cooperation and partnership. President Disanayaka undertook the State Visit at the invitation of President Xi Jinping.
"President Anura Kumara Disanayaka concludes State Visit to the People’s Republic of China"
Saudi Arabia to Host Al Quran Memorization Competition in Sri Lanka for the second time at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, on January 20, 2025
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – ”High-ranking officials from the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Islamic Affairs, alongside the Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs, are set to grace the ceremony as special guests, presided over by Hon. Khalid Hamud Al Qahtani, the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia”.
"Saudi Arabia to Host Al Quran Memorization Competition in Sri Lanka for the second time at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, on January 20, 2025"