Full Story: Misinformation Spread About Debt Restructuring and Related Matters

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted today in Parliament that false propaganda regarding debt restructuring and related matters are being spread by various individuals both inside and outside the parliament. He emphasized that while the government pursues policies beneficial for the country, critics continue to fabricate different narratives solely for political gain. The President underscored that Sri Lanka has achieved a significant …

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President commends Sampanhan’s Unwavering Commitment to Sri Lanka’s Territorial Integrity

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the late leader of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), MP R. Sampanthan, consistently advocated for Sri Lanka’s territorial integrity and held his distinct perspective on power-sharing. President Wickremesinghe noted that as show of appreciation for Mr. Sampanthan’s significant contributions in this regard; completing the tasks he started would be the best tribute to his legacy. …

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Nautical Institute – United Kingdom recognizes SLN officers excelled in academic studies

The Sri Lanka Branch of the Nautical Institute honoured the academic excellence of Sri Lanka Navy officers and officers from merchant marine field in a ceremony held at Wave n’ Lake Navy Hall, Welisara on 29th June. The certificate and award presentation took place, with Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera, the Commander of the Navy, presiding over the ceremony. In 2017, …

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WEATHER FORECAST FOR 02 JULY

Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 02 July 2024 Several spells of showers will occur in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in Uva province and in Ampara and Batticaloa districts in the evening or night. Strong winds of about (40-50) kmph can be expected at times over …

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Navy undertakes dive to WW II shipwreck of HMS Hermes

In a remarkable dive that highlighted historical reverence, the Diving Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy on 30th June 2024 explored the sunken remains of HMS Hermes, a fascinating and historic World War II shipwreck off Batticaloa. The event, which took place in the eastern seas, was joined by the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera and former …

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SLNS Vijayabahu brings ashore critical fisherman of “Devon 5”

SLNS Vijayabahu brought the critical fisherman of “Devon 5” to the Hambantota harbour this morning (01st July). Upon arrival, he was rushed to the General Hospital, Hambantota for medical attention. The Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre (MRCC) Colombo coordinated the retrieval of 02 critically ill fishermen on the multi-day fishing trawler “Devon 5”, through the merchant ship ‘MV KOTA CAMIL’ on …

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Doubling Rice Yield Achievable within Next Six harvest Seasons

Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture and Plantation, Janaka Dharmakeerthi, announced that necessary measures are in place to achieve President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s goal of doubling the rice harvest within the next six harvest seasons. He highlighted the introduction of a technical package aimed at this objective and emphasized that the Ministry of Agriculture is effectively handling the increasing demand for …

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