Boris and Carrie Johnson announce birth of a girl
Boris and Carrie Johnson have announced the birth of a daughter, their second child since he became prime minister.
Mrs Johnson gave birth to the...
Fumio Kishida: Japan’s new prime minister takes office
BBC News : Fumio Kishida has formally taken office as Japan's new prime minister, succeeding Yoshihide Suga who resigned after just one year in...
BBC- John Geddert: Ex-US Olympics coach found dead after sex assault charges
BBC News-A former US Olympics gymnastics coach has killed himself hours after he was charged with sexual assault and human trafficking, officials say.
The office...
Annual Report 2020: 123 million rural people reached as IFAD steps up fight against...
Rome, 29 July 2021:
As the COVID-19 pandemic raged around the world pushing millions more people into hunger and poverty, the UN’s International Fund for...
Power shift in Afghanistan
By: Air Chief Marshal Gagan Bulathsinghala
Let me share some of my thoughts with my own experiences and unfolding events in Kabul. Afghanistan has been...
How a simple tummy-rub can change babies’ lives
BBC Report: Baby massage has been practiced in South Asia for centuries. Now scientists are discovering its life-saving potential.
On a cool October evening, Renu...
Kumar Sangakkara opens new Compton and Edrich stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground
MCC President and Sri Lankan cricket great, Kumar Sangakkara, officially opened the new £53 million Compton and Edrich stands at Lord’s Cricket Ground on Thursday,...
What is Sharia law? What does it mean for women in Afghanistan?
The Taliban say they will rule Afghanistan according to a strict interpretation of Islam's legal system called Sharia law.
In the first press briefing after...
Australia equals hottest day on record at 50.7C
BBC News- Australia has equalled its hottest day on record after a remote coastal town reported temperatures of 50.7C (123.26F).
The temperature in Onslow, Western...
Australian border to reopen for first time in pandemic
BBC News Report: Australia will reopen its international border from November, giving long-awaited freedoms to vaccinated citizens and their relatives.
Since March 2020, Australia has...
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Top Defence officials Join Meeting on Jaffna Land Release
A high-level meeting was held yesterday (11 Nov) at the Parliament Complex to evaluate the progress of releasing privately owned lands in...
Digital Transformation and Smart Facilitation in Sri Lanka’s Trade Frontier
The Import Section of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs, recently hosted an awareness session “Customs Reimagined:...
Sri Lankan Business Leaders Explore Opportunities in Cambodia
A high-profile Sri Lankan business delegation, organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and its Sri Lanka – Greater Mekong Business Council...