COLOMBO : Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) chaired a meeting with explosive licensees 28 July at the Ministry of Defence premises to discuss key issues affecting the explosives sector and identify practical solutions to address existing challenges and improve regulatory and operational efficiency. During the discussion, explosive licensees presented the challenges they...

COLOMBO : Sri Lanka must be prepared to face possible severe consequences from the El Niño climate phenomenon, which can lead to extreme weather conditions around the world, University of Peradeniya Senior Professor Buddhi Marambe has warned. Professor Marambe said the current El Niño event, which has developed in the Pacific Ocean region, is currently...

RIYADH : Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ameer Ajwad, held preparatory discussions with Mr. Abdul Hadi Al-Qarni, Chairman of the Saudi–Sri Lanka Business Council, on organizing a high-level Saudi business delegation to visit Sri Lanka to participate in the forthcoming premier international trade exhibition, Sri Lanka Expo 2027, scheduled to...

MANILA :Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visited the PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate in MisamisOriental on 25 July 2026 during his visit to Mindanao region in the Philippines. The visitwas undertaken to reaffirm Sri Lanka’s commitment to strengthening economic cooperationwith the Philippines and to witness firsthand the progress of Sri Lankan investments in thecountry made by Haycarb. He...

COLOMBO :The sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar and from Hambantota to Pottuvil will be very rough at times with strong gusty winds up to (60-70) kmph.Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into these sea areas, until further notice. The sea areas off the coasts extending...