(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Hossein Amir Abdollahian will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19-21 February 2024, on an invitation extended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry.
"Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abdollahian to visit Sri Lanka"Category: Top Story
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Foreign Minister M.U.M. Ali Sabry has been invited to the 60th edition of the prestigious Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on 16 February 2024.
"Foreign Minister Ali Sabry to attend Munich Security Conference 2024"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan has said that steps have been initiated to establish three international universities within Sri Lanka.
"SL to get 3 international universities"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – Mangrove forests play critical roles in Sri Lanka’s economy and climate resilience but are rapidly degrading due to climate change and pollution. A large-scale initiative to increase mangrove cover across Sri Lanka by more than 50 per cent was today named as one of seven UN World Restoration Flagships.
"SL mangrove restoration initiative recognized as an UN World Restoration Flagship"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the necessity of implementing a new education system to steer the country towards economic transformation, one that aligns with global standards and can cultivate professionals suited for the competitive world market.
"President Calls for Overhaul of Educational System to Drive Economic Transformation"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Panadura High Court sentenced a convict who pleaded guilty over the child murder in Atulugama in 2022, to 27 years of rigorous imprisonment.
"Atulugama murder : Convict gets 27-yr. sentence"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe and India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held bilateral discussions on Friday (Feb.09) on the sidelines of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth, Australia.
"President Ranil meets with India’s foreign minister while in Australia"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The jailed former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has claimed victory in Thursday’s general election and called on his supporters to celebrate.
"Pakistan election: Imran Khan and Nawaz Sharif each claim advantage"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is now in Australia on an official visit, met with Western Australia’s Premier Roger Cook this morning (Feb.09), on the sidelines of the 7th Indian Ocean Conference.
"President Ranil, Western Australia Premier discuss renewable energy, agri. development"
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) – The Chief of Defence Force of Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef, now in Sri Lanka on a goodwill visit called on Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army on Thursday (8) afternoon at the Army Headquarters.
"Chief of Defence Force of MNDF on Goodwill Tour Arrives at Army HQ"