UNICEF condemns violence against children during protests in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: In a direct indictment of the deteriorating situation in Sri Lanka, UNICEF has condemned the violence against children during ongoing protests. UNICEF said in…
Drop all charges against peaceful protesters, says Amnesty International
BANGKOK: Responding to the news that at least 12 peaceful protesters were unlawfully arrested today by police officers for demonstrating outside the Parliament of Sri…
Sri Lanka baila star Sunil Perera is dead at 68
COLOMBO: In the end, it was only appropriate that Sunil Perera, who had entertained generations of Sri Lankans on the radio and on the dance…
Consul General of Sri Lanka visits Direct Relief
SANTA BARABARA: The Honorable Dr. Lalith Priyalal Chandradasa, Consul General of Sri Lanka, visited Direct Relief’s Santa Barbara headquarters to discuss the ongoing emergency response…
Sri Lanka donates Ceylon Tea to the Royal Hospital Chelsea
LONDON: As a gesture of goodwill to appreciate the service rendered by the iconic veterans of the British Army, a donation of Ceylon tea was…
Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman initiates first ever export of Sri Lankan poultry products to Oman
MUSCAT: Sri Lanka Embassy in Oman has initiated the first ever export of Sri Lankan poultry products to the Sultanate of Oman under the Economic…
Singapore’s Temasek Foundation donates test kits to fight COVID-19
SINGAPORE, March 2020: In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation, Temasek Foundation, Singapore has donated 5000 units of Fortitude Kit 2.0 (COVID-19 test kits)…
‘Contact Sri Lanka’, online portal for overseas Sri Lankans launched
COLOMBO, March 2020: Contact Sri Lanka, an online portal jointly developed by the Ministry of Foreign Relations and Information & Communication Technology Agency of Sri…
Sri Lankan Embassy in Moscow celebrates International Women’s Day
MOSCOW, March 2020: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow organized an event in order to celebrate the International Women’s Day on 9 March. The…
Sri Lankans overseas celebrate Independence Day with great fervour
DUBAI, February 2020: In a show of solidarity and unity, Sri Lankans across the world participated with great fervour at celebrations organised by foreign missions…