(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"Category: Top Story
(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) – Finance State Minister Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated that the gazette to provide property information of citizens is not an imposition of a new law.
"New gazette on property info to ensure proper tax collection" (LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejects the false allegation of a so-called “genocide” in Sri Lanka in a message by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on 18 May 2024.
"Sri Lanka rejects the alleged genocide claims by the Canadian Prime Minister"
(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) – Young Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive player ever in a Lanka Premier League (LPL) auction Tuesday when he was grabbed by Colombo Strikers for a record $120,000.
"Matheesha Pathirana becomes most expensive player in LPL history"
(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"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan star Dinara Punchihewa has ben included in Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 list for Asia.
"Sri Lankan star Dinara Punchihewa in Forbes’ 2024 30 Under 30 Asia list"