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September 24, 2026
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Chinese Ambassador Calls on Defence Secretary
COLOMBO : The newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, H.E. Wei Huaziang, paid a courtesy call on the Defence Secretary, Air Vice Marshal SampathThuyacontha (Retd), at the Ministry of Defence today (22 September). During the cordial meeting, the Defence Secretary and the Chinese Ambassador exchanged views on matters of mutual interest, with particular...
Local
September 24, 2026
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US will honor defense commitments to Saudi Arabia, Rubio says
NEW YORK: The US will honor its defense commitments to Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday amid escalating regional tensions and Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. “We have a very strong defense agreement with Saudi Arabia, and we will live up to our commitments in that agreement,” Rubio told reporters when...
International
September 24, 2026
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appoints three High Court Judges
COLOMBO : Three new High Court Judges have been appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Accordingly, Mr Perumal Sivakumar, a Special Grade officer of the Judicial Service serving as District Judge of Jaffna; Ms Anandi Kanagaratnam, a Special Grade officer of the Judicial Service serving as Senior Assistant Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission; and...
Local
September 23, 2026
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UK digital expertise and Sri Lankan business leaders unite to explore growth through technology
COLOMBO : British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick hosted UK digital product consultancy Apadmi at Westminster House, his official residence in Colombo, for an invite-only forum bringing together senior business leaders from across Sri Lanka’s retail, banking, telecommunications, hospitality and public sectors. The event, “Turning Digital Assets into Growth Engines”, marked Apadmi’s first official event in...
Local
September 23, 2026
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Amãna Bank continues support to visually impaired athlete Khalid Oshman as he takes on the world stage for IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in France.
COLOMBO : Amãna Bank is honoured to continue its support towards visually impaired Sri Lankan athlete KhalidOshman as he prepares to compete at the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship in Nice, France,marking a significant milestone in his remarkable sporting journey.Held on 12 and 13 September 2026, the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship brought togetherleading triathletes from...
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