Disillusioned farmers in Polonnaruwa district ask why they must vote when their suffering persists amid unkept electoral promises …
India, Sri Lanka defence ties fortified
Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India, Navy Captain Vikas Sood has called on Sri Lanka’s Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne on July 28, Acting Chief of Defence Staff and Army …
The changing isle: Poll-bound Sri Lanka
The victimization of minorities in the island nation is somewhat similar to what their counterparts are facing in India …
International Flights: Kuwait Resumes Services But Won’t Allow Flights From India, Other Countries | Here’s Why
Some of the banned countries include India, Iran, China, Brazil, Lebanon, Spain, Singapore, Egypt and Sri Lanka.
After two years in hiding, Sri Lankan underworld kingpin Angoda Lokka dies in Coimbatore
Coimbatore police on Sunday confirmed the death, in the city, of Sri Lanka’s underworld kingpin Angoda Lokka. One man and two women, including a Sri Lankan national, were arrested for allegedly …
India, Sri lanka express commitment to enhance bilateral defence ties
India and Sri Lanka have expressed their commitment to further strengthen the bilateral defence ties and jointly face the security challenges and concerns to ensure stability in the region.
Sri Lankan financial hub may give competition to India’s GIFT City: Report
Sri Lanka is working on a financial hub, with help from China, that could give India’s GIFT City some competition. Sri Lanka has recently given tax incentives for the Colombo International Finance …
Swiss Business Circle Sri Lanka calls on outgoing Ambassador
President of the Swiss Business Circle Sri Lanka, Cubby Wijetunge, with founding members Anselm Perera and Thomas Daetwyler, visited the outgoing Ambassador of Switzerland, Hanspeter Mock, and …
Sri Lanka’s parliamentary elections: Five things to know
BANGKOK — Sri Lanka’s general elections on Aug. 5 are set to end the uncertainty that has gripped the nation since early March, when President Gotabaya Rajapaksa dissolved the 225-member …
Sri Lanka gears up for delayed polls amid pandemic
Leader of Sri Lanka People’s Front party and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, wearing a protective mask, waves at his supporters during a campaign rally ahead of country’s parliamentary elections …