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Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Through the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, WTO members are coming together to invest in a sustainable future for our oceans. I am very grateful to Sri Lanka for its ratification, which paves the way for an imminent entry...

Sri Lanka records more than one hundred thousand of vehicle

(MENAFN) Sri Lanka recorded more than 130,000 vehicle registrations during the first seven months of 2025, according to the Department of Motor Traffic. Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe reported that by the end of July 2025, a total of...

UN Urges Sri Lanka to Address Historic Injustices

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the UN human rights office urged the Sri Lankan government to “seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity” by delivering justice for grave past violations, including those classified as international...

Extreme Bike Tours Launches Longer Epic Journeys: The Grand Tour of Sri Lanka & The Indian Odyssey

Two unforgettable 21-day motorcycle adventures unveiled — explore the full width and breadth of Sri Lanka or ride India in an epic odyssey. AUSTRALIA, July 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Extreme Bike Tours, a leading name in adventure...

Sri Lanka is to sue individuals making breeding grounds for mosquitos

(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s health authorities plan to take legal action against 982 individuals accused of allowing mosquito breeding on their properties, according to a statement from the National Dengue Control Unit on Tuesday. Preshila Samaraweera, a...

Exchange of Congratulatory Letters to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Singapore and Sri Lanka, 27 July 2025

The Republic of Singapore and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations on 27 July 1970. To commemorate the 55th anniversary of the occasion, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Sri Lanka...

Sri Lanka: The ICRC hosts the 2nd National Conference for Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka

The conference provided a neutral humanitarian space for families of missing persons to interact with families from other communities, exchange views and discuss common issues and challenges faced in the continuous search for their missing loved...

Sri Lanka Unveils Project to Refurbish One Hundred Railway Stations

(MENAFN) The Sri Lankan government has initiated the "Dream Destination" project, targeting the refurbishment of 100 railway stations nationwide, according to a statement released Saturday by the President’s Media Division (PMD). The initiative...

Sri Lankan Squads Set Their Sights on 2025 PUBG MOBILE National Championship South Asia Fall

SRI LANKA, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sri Lanka gears up once again as registrations open for the 2025 PUBG MOBILE National Championship (PMNC) South Asia Wildcard Fall. As part of the Wildcard region alongside Bhutan, Sri Lankan squads...

Starlink Rolls Out Internet Service in Sri Lanka

(MENAFN) Starlink has officially rolled out its internet service in Sri Lanka, as confirmed by the company's CEO, Elon Musk, on Wednesday. "Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!," Musk posted on X. With this launch, Sri Lanka becomes the second...

Sri Lanka Reports Over Ten Thousand Affected by Intense Weather

(MENAFN) The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Sri Lanka reported that more than 10,000 individuals across 14 districts have been affected by intense weather conditions as of Sunday morning. The situation has resulted in injuries to 19 people,...

Final Call: Extreme Bike Tours Opens Last Remaining Spots for 2025 Motorcycle Tours in Bhutan, Rajasthan & Sri Lanka

Ride in the magical destinations discover the freedom of touring on two wheels. AUSTRALIA, June 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Adventure travel company Extreme Bike Tours has issued a final call to riders around the world: last remaining spaces...

Founder of SLWCS, Ravi Corea, is saving the Elephants of Sri Lanka in new and unique ways based on research

Founder of SLWCS, Ravi Corea, is saving the Elephants of Sri Lanka in new and unique ways based on research. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ravi Corea, founder and president of the Sri Lanka Wildlife...

Travel Trends Point to Sri Lanka as a Preferred Summer Destination for Gulf Region Families

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As academic calendars conclude across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, the June school holidays signal the start of a peak travel period. With rising temperatures across the Middle...

From Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

AZERBAIJAN, May 29 - 29 May 2025, 11:02 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency, I have the immense pleasure in extending my warm greetings and sincere best wishes and those of the Government and the...

16th Anniversary of the Tamil Genocide by Sri Lankan State / Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day

May 18, 2025 marks the 16th year of the Tamil Genocide at Mullivaikkal in North-East Sri Lanka by the Sri Lankan state WASHINGTON , MD, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- May 18, 2025 marks the 16th year since Sri Lanka’s military...

Extreme Bike Tours Unveils 2026 Motorcycle Adventures in India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan with Exclusive Offers

Ride on the Edge of the World with Extreme Bike Tours GALLE, SRI LANKA, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ride a motorcycle Through India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan in 2026 with Limited-Time Discounts from Extreme Bike Tours Extreme Bike Tours, a...

NOXE Smart Schools to Launch in Sri Lanka, Merging AI and Emotional Intelligence to Strengthen the Future of Education

NOX Foundation partners with AidePersona and BotCalm to deliver the next evolution in education: emotionally aware, AI-powered, and built for modern learners. COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The NOX Foundation has announced...

Bus Crash Claims 15 Lives in Sri Lanka

(MENAFN) A devastating incident occurred on Sunday in Sri Lanka's Central province when a commuter bus veered off a cliff, resulting in the deaths of about 15 individuals. Local news outlets have confirmed the tragedy, emphasizing the severity of...

Tragic Bus Plunge in Sri Lanka Claims Lives

(MENAFN) A devastating bus accident in the Kotmale area of Sri Lanka's Central Province has claimed the lives of eleven people, with approximately 25 others sustaining injuries. Police officials confirmed the tragic incident, which occurred on...