Category: General
President Extends Official Invitation to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Visit Sri Lanka
Vatican city: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended an invitation to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka.
According to News.LK, the official letter of invitation was handed over yesterday at the Vatican by…
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Escalates Tensions in Middle East
Colombo: Iran has officially announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and warned that naval vessels attempting to pass through the strait will be targeted.
According to News.LK, the Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the world’s most critica…
Sri Lanka Prepares for Potential Global Economic Impact Amid Middle East Conflict
Colombo: Sri Lanka is taking significant steps to address potential economic and social impacts resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, as outlined by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in a recent parliamentary address.
According t…
Emergency Response Unit Established to Address Middle East Situation
Colombo: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has established an Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters arising from the ongoing tensions in the Middle East region. Issuing a statement, the Ministry said the new Divis…
No Fuel Shortage in Country – CPC Chairman Urges Public Not to Panic
Colombo: There is no need to create unnecessary fear as the country maintains sufficient fuel stocks, said D.J. Rajakaruna, Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. Speaking at a media briefing held at the Government Information Department today …
Funds Allocated for Provincial School Infrastructure Development – PM
Wellawaya: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the necessary financial allocations for the development of infrastructure in provincial schools have been provided to all provinces. She emphasized that these funds must be utilized effectively …
Funds Allocated for Provincial School Infrastructure Development – PM
Wellawaya: Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that the necessary financial allocations for the development of infrastructure in provincial schools have been provided to all provinces. She emphasized that these funds must be utilized effectively …
Flights to Middle East Suspended: Government Moves to Repatriate Stranded Sri Lankans
Colombo: Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Anura Karunathilaka stated that immediate steps are being taken to bring back Sri Lankan passengers stranded at foreign airports due to the escalating situation in the Middle East.
According to News.LK, …