(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chinese Navy’s hospital ship “Peace Ark” has arrived at Colombo Port in Sri Lanka as part of its “Harmony Mission-2024.” This is the ship’s first visit to Sri Lanka in seven years, following its previous visit during the “Harmony Mission” in 2017. The ship will remain in Sri Lanka for seven days, during which it will focus on providing medical services, fostering military collaboration, and promoting cultural exchanges between the…
"Chinese Navy’s “Peace Ark” Hospital Ship Arrives in Colombo"Category: LOCAL
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka will soon formulate a national policy on allowing visits by foreign research vessels, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said here on Friday, amidst frequent docking requests from Chinese surveillance ships which raised concerns in India.
"Sri Lanka to soon formulate national policy on visits by foreign research vessels"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), citing the completion of the international sovereign bond restructuring and an improved outlook for macroeconomic indicators.
"Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka to ‘CCC+’"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) –President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the Local Government Elections will be held next year before the Sinhala and Tamil New Year.
"LG Election before Sinhala and Tamil New Year – President"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A killer has been jailed for 37 years for murdering his wife with an axe in front of their teenage children, in what a judge has described as a brutal and horrific attack.
"Sri Lankan jailed for 37 years for killing wife with axe in front of teenage children"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Examinations Department announced that the 2024 (2025) G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination will be held from the 17th of March to the 26th of March, 2025.
"2024 O/L exam dates announced"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government for its support during debt restructuring as well as in the face of the economic crisis.
"President expresses gratitude to China for debt restructuring support and economic assistance"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, has provided an update on the country’s strategic efforts to revitalize its tourism sector, which has faced unprecedented challenges in recent years due to the Easter Sunday attacks, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic crisis.
"Sri Lanka to give free visas to 39 countries – Foreign Minister"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – A group of 27 Sri Lankans, including eight women, who were victims of human traffickers in Myanmar, returned to the country yesterday (Dec.16).
"27 Lankans rescued from Myanmar cybercrime camps, return home"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – National People’s Power (NPP) Member of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament.
"Jagath Wickremaratne appointed new Speaker"