Gold and silver prices increase once again
Gold and silver prices saw an increase on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar and Treasury bond yields dropped. This change followed reports showing that ret...
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It would have been a nuclear war - Trump again claims he stopped India-Pakistan conflict
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his assertion that he prevented a war between India and Pakistan last year, which he believes could have turn...
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French President Macron urges Europe to start acting like world power
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to take a stronger stance on the global stage, stating that it should start acting like a “pow...
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PM-EU delegation discuss ways to expand economic cooperation, trade and investment
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation from the European External Action Service to discuss ways to enhance the long-standing rel...
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Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated
Parliament will meet from February 17 to February 20, 2026, as decided in a recent Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting led by Speaker Dr. Jaga...
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Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU s GSP facility after current cycle ends
Sri Lanka has expressed its desire to reapply for the European Union’s (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trade program after the current ...
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New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved new rules to re-register the subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards that were issued befo...
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Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre
A significant meeting took place today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo to discuss connecting key government institutions to the Nationa...
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Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to hold the 27th Session of their Joint Commission in Colombo on Thursday, the 12th. This important meet...
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Education Council clears another hurdle
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee responsible for forming the Education Council has approved the report from the expert committee assigned by the Minist...
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CEB trade unions warn of action over unaddressed demands
Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have issued a warning that they will take action without notice if the date for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CE...
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King Charles backs UK police in any probe into brother Andrew amid Epstein fallout
King Charles has publicly expressed his support for any police investigation regarding his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in light of the Epstei...
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Domestic postal charges revised with effect from today
The Department of Posts in Sri Lanka has announced a change in domestic postal rates, effective today, September 9. The cost of sending a standard let...
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India s Modi visits Malaysia to boost trade, security ties
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday. The two leaders aim to strengthen trade rel...
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Consumers spending over Rs. 10,000 at Co-operatives to receive free life insurance
Consumers in Sri Lanka who spend more than Rs. 10,000 at cooperative sales outlets within a month will soon receive free life insurance coverage, as a...
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Minister Anil Jayantha joins Independence Day celebrations in Dubai
Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, the Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, participated in the 78th National Independence Day cel...
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Ginger prices soar amid supply shortage
Ginger prices in Sri Lanka have risen sharply, as reported by vegetable sellers in Hatton. Wholesale traders indicate that fresh ginger used to cost b...
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India allocates INR 4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget
India's government has announced it will provide 4 billion Indian Rupees in grants and loans to Sri Lanka as part of its 2026/27 Budget. In her budget...
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India budget tactical , not breakthrough , Moody s Ratings says
Moody’s Ratings described India’s federal budget as “tactical” but not a “breakthrough” in their response to the government’s plan for t...
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PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers from Arab countries on Saturday in New Delhi during the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' M...
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WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
The World Health Organization reported on Friday that the chance of the Nipah virus spreading from India is low. They stated that there are no recomme...
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American Airlines plans to resume US flights to Venezuela after Trump moves to open airspace
American Airlines announced on Thursday that it plans to restart flights to Venezuela after over six years, pending government approval and security c...
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China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM s trip to Beijing
China has decided to ease its visa regulations for British citizens during Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Beijing on Thursday. This move is pa...
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