Sirasa News 1st 10.00 PM 28-03-2021

Chinese state energy giant Sinopec is pushing for greater access to Sri Lanka s market, where rival India is also seeking to expand its presence, as it looks to build its first fully-controlled overseas refinery, reflecting a change in the firm s global strategy to compensate for slowing demand growth at home. MORE..

25 Apr 2024 (7:20 PM)

Sri Lanka and Singapore have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a view to working together to promote the boating and yachting industries. MORE..

25 Apr 2024 (6:26 PM)

At least 118 inmates escaped from prison after heavy rains on Wednesday night damaged the facility in Suleja near the Nigerian capital, a prison service spokesperson said. MORE..

25 Apr 2024 (5:22 PM)

Sri Lanka s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to leave for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to attend the World Economic Forum s Special Meeting on Global Cooperation, Growth and Energy for Development which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28-29 April 2024. MORE..

25 Apr 2024 (4:57 PM)

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has agreed to commence the second phase of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, says State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe. MORE..

25 Apr 2024 (4:52 PM)