New Army Chief assumes duties

New Army Commander Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage assumed duties as the 24th Commander of the Army on Wednesday (1) during a formal ceremony at the Army Headquarters.

Navy continues to assist flood victims

Sri Lanka Navy has deployed 13 relief teams in the flood-hit areas the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces this morning to provide relief to the affected. They assisted candidates sitting the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examinations.

Major General Vikum Liyanage new Army Commander

Major General Vikum Liyanage has been appointed as the 24th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Navy responds to flash floods

Sri Lanka Navy deployed six relief teams in several places in the Sabaragamuwa and Southern Provinces by today to respond to flash floods triggered by the adverse weather, a statement said.

SL seeks further bridge financing from India

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda again met with Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman today evening to evaluate the status of ongoing cooperation and to discuss the way forward.

PM sworn in as Finance Minister

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as Minister of Finance, Economic Stability and National Policies today by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Soldiers rescue OL candidates

A military contingent attached to 143 Brigade rescued 156 Ordinary Level candidates trapped on floods in Puttalam this morning.

Sri Lanka engages UN on crisis

Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. G. L. Peiris met the UN Resident Coordinator in Colombo, Hanaa Singer- Hamdy on May 23, 2022 to discuss multiple impacts arising out of the current economic situation in the country such as supply of essential items,

Urban Development, Housing Ministry brace food shortage

As part of measures to avert a possible food crisis, Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga instructed officials to cultivate every unused land belonging to the institutions coming under his purview.

JMSDF Training Squadron ships depart the island

The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) Training Squadron ships ‘KASHIMA’ and ‘SHIMAKAZE’ which recently arrived at the port of Colombo on a three day visit, departed the island (21st May 2022) concluding their official visit.

Sajith meets UN Resident Coordinator

UN Resident Coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy held talks with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today about the current status of the country.

SL registers protest with Canada

Foreign Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris registered the Government of Sri Lanka’s emphatic protest and deep concern over the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on May 18? 2022 on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Ranil appointed PM again

United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in as the prime minister of Sri Lanka today for the sixth time this evening.

Army stand guard in Colombo

Military personnel stand guard in the Colombo streets amidst curfew after eruption of political violence. They have been ordered to open fire in case of looting and damaging properties

Colombo torn in violence

Colombo, the capital of crisis -wracked Sri Lanka, remained deserted today only with the signs of previous day’s violence.

Govt’s IMF programme a day late and a dollar short- Dr. Harsha de Silva

Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva who is vocal about economic issues takes questions from Daily Mirror on the present crisis.

Sri Lanka seeks further ties with South Korea

South Korean Minister for Government Policy Coordination Koo Yun-cheol, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, called on the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris on April 1, 2022.

Public demonstration against Govt near Nelum Pokuna

A large number of citizens gathered opposite the Nelum Pokuna Theatre to protest against the government and the ongoing economic crisis. A notable feature was that the protest was attended by a large number of youth clad in black, calling for the President to step down.

Busy shopping after curfew announcement

In the wake of the announcement of the curfew, people rushed to buy essentials resulting in large crowds doing last minute shopping.

Sri Lanka, India in joint naval exercise

A bilateral naval exercise between Sri Lanka Navy and Indian Navy commenced in the seas off Colombo on March 26. It will be held until March 29.

Rising food prices batter consumers

With the rapid depreciation of the rupee value against the US dollar, the prices of imported food items such as rice have soared leaving consumers in the lurch ahead of the festive season. The prices of both imported and local rice varieties range between Rs.150 and Rs.200.

GL meets Core Group in Sri Lanka

Foreign Minister Professor G. L. Peiris had an informal discussion with the Core Group on Sri Lanka at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.

US $ 1 billion credit line agreement inked in New Delhi

The US $ 1 billion credit line for Sri Lanka to purchase essential commodities from India was signed today in New Delhi. Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, his Indian counterpart Nirmala Sitharaman, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Sri Lankan High Commissioner to New Delhi Milinda Moragoda witnessed the signing of the agreement.

Finance Minister in meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary

Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who is on official visit to India, on an invitation of the Indian Government , is in meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla in Delhi.

Basil arrives in New Delhi

Finance Basil Rajapaksa, along with Ministry Secretary S.R.Attigale, arrived in New Delhi today.

Indian Renewable Energy Minister seeks enhanced ties with SL

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda sought ways and means of further enhancing cooperation with India in the power and renewable energy sector, when he met the Indian Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy Raj Kumar Singh in New Delhi.

SJB supporters in protest rally

The supporters of the main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) assembled in Colombo for a protest rally urging the government to step down.

Sri Lanka seeks result -oriented ties with Saudi Arabia

Visiting Saudi Arabian Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdulla Al Saud paid a courtesy call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa followed by a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris, at the Ministry on March 14.

Indian Petroleum Minister briefed about fuel crisis here

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri at his ministry.

U. S. Ambassador holds bilateral talks with Minister

The newly appointed U.S. Ambassador, Julie Chung, called on Foreign Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris on March 9, 2022 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo.