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Although the United States and China are seen geopolitically battling over the control of the Indian Ocean, the two countries’ envoys — US ambassador Julie Chung and China’s Acting Ambassador– were seen in a single frame at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Day events held at the Galle Face Green, with the Cuban ambassador nearby.

IRD gets tough with Lanka’s richest 100

After Adani gets 500 MW project, local RE companies seek equal treatment

Finance Ministry revokes preferential treatment for SOEs and local companies

600 containers held up as Customs, Treasury clash over multimillion-rupee reward fund

Voluntary sea guards to stop Indian poachers

Public Security Ministry statement only raises more questions

Ifthar at mosques around the island

Veteran artists honoured, students receive scholarships

Agriculture officials on a drive to get farmers back to growing big onions

A ‘rose’ by another name will still retail for up to Rs 400 a kilo

Fishcide warning for Kandy lake: Alligator Gar can eat up all other fish in one month

Halt mushrooming medical faculties

Pallansena Correctional Centre supplies coir mats to prisons

Underworld crime taking a toll on innocents, endangering public safety

People facing potable water issues as arid weather conditions worsen

Open train carriage to hit upcountry rails soon

Allegations against Pastor Jerome: SC directs AG to submit report on probes’ progress

Multi-faith funeral service in Ottawa today for murdered family

Govt.’s new education policy: Critics hit out at lack of equity, defenders say move towards modernity

14 as statutory rape age limit: Civil society activists slam penal code reforms

Oddamawadi solar power plant: Tender procedures violated; CEB will lose Rs. 1.39 billion a year

Puhulpola ‘new village’ where promises ring hollow after Uma Oya destruction

Wattala walking park abandoned

Forest and Wildlife Depts oppose Sengakkulam forestland clearance

‘Know Your Ocean’ the focus of IORA Day

All systems in place to up patient safety

Lack of reliable data hinders efforts to reduce rabies in dogs and humans

Serene River Park offers residents and visitors place to unwind

E-cigarettes: Neglecting student well-being opens door to vaping menace

Claims and counterclaims by church and lellama protesters continue despite interim order

Lack of inputs, policy bungling contribute to volatile price of coconuts and oil