COLOMBO ; It was decided at the committee appointed to oversee the distribution of essential goods to appoint five officials from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation to cover all ministries in order to examine fuel-related issues and undertake the necessary interventions. It was further discussed that the responsibility of these officials would be to examine fuel-related...

COLOMBO – The declaration of the National Namal Uyana as a “National Heritage of Sri Lanka” for the first time, with the aim of identifying, conserving and bequeathing the country’s national heritage to future generations under the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and the commemoration of the 35th anniversary of its establishment was...

COLOMBO (News 1st);The Lanka Coal Company, which was awarded the tender for the emergency purchase of coal, has announced that its coal shipments will begin arriving in the country from April 20. According to General Manager Namal Hewage, the ships are scheduled to arrive by May 10, with a total of five vessels bringing coal...

COLOMBO :Pakistan will host Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks from Sunday on the Iran war as Islamabad positions itself as a potential venue for U.S.-Iran negotiations on the month-old conflict. The four countries’ foreign ministers will hold “in-depth discussions on a range of issues, including efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region” during...

COLOMBO : The heads of mission designate to Sri Lanka paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on 26th of March at the Prime Minister’s office. The delegation comprised Mr. Dharshana M. Perera, High Commissioner – designate of Sri Lanka to Malaysia, Ms. Dayani Mendis, Ambassador and PRUN – designate of Sri...