(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The collapse of a bridge in the US city of Baltimore will result in the largest single marine insurance loss ever, a British insurance marketplace said.
"Baltimore bridge collapse: Insurance loss could hit $3 billion"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – In anticipation of the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Galle Face Hotel and The Good Market have announced a ground-breaking collaboration, introducing the “Avurudu Pola” night market.
"Galle Face Hotel and The Good Market Present “Avurudu Pola” Night Market"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thero has been sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for the defamatory comments made against Islam in late 2016.
"Gnanasara Thero sentenced to 4 years RI"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the victorious Sri Lankan National Football Team on Tuesday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat. He commended the team’s efforts in their recent triumph over Bhutan, marking the first win in a decade.
"President Commends Victorious National Football Team, Pledges Support for Future Success"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – India’s Tamil Nadu government informed Madras High Court on Tuesday that Sri Lankan deputy high commission has issued temporary travel documents to three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case – Sriharan alias Murugan, Robert Payas and Jayakumar.
"Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Three convicts to be deported to Sri Lanka in a week"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Windy Goonatillake has won the award for the Best Sensational Song of the Year – 2023 at the 16th Edison Awards held in Chennai, South India.
"Windy Goonatillake wins award for ’Ayyo Sami’"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, during an inspection tour yesterday (26), visited the John de Silva Memorial Theatre and the long-delayed National Art Gallery. Despite construction commencing in 2011, both projects remain incomplete.
"President issues instructions to reopen the National Art Gallery before year’s end"
Sri Lanka is the only country in Asia that has completely protected democracy – Says the President addressing Inaugural Session of Sri Lanka’s First National Student Parliament
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that Sri Lanka stands out as the sole nation in Asia where democracy is fully safeguarded, ensuring that governmental actions do not impede the operations of the opposition.
"Sri Lanka is the only country in Asia that has completely protected democracy – Says the President addressing Inaugural Session of Sri Lanka’s First National Student Parliament"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of holistic education, advocating for a curriculum that includes both academic subjects and nutritional support for children across the country. He also underscored the necessity of integrating modern technologies like artificial intelligence into the educational framework, highlighting the government’s commitment to reforming the school education and examination systems.
"Launching the School Meal Program: Nurturing a Vibrant Generation of Healthy Children"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena arrived in Beijing on Monday for a six-day official visit to China at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
"Sri Lankan PM arrives in China for official visit"