The Ministry of Development Strategies and International Trade, together with the Board of Investment, Export Development Board, and the AHK Germany, led a successful investment and export promotion visit to Germany last week.During the 3-day 3-city promotion mission led by Malik Samarawickrama, Sri Lanka’s interests and capabilities in the trade and investment arena were showcased to a range of German and European investors ranging from international logistics players, high-end equipment manufacturers, to importers of processed products.

The Defense Secretary of Pakistan, Lieutenant General (R) Ikram Ul Haq Sri Lanka's Secretary to the Ministry of Defense Kapila Waidyaratne PC at the Defense Ministry, today, October 03, 2018.The two Defense Secretaries held a cordial discussion on matters of bilateral importance and mutual cooperation during the meeting.

Sri Lanka ended up runner-up to India in the ACC Under 19 Asia Cup cricket tournament when they lost the final played at Dhaka yesterday by 144 runs.India winning the toss and batting first amassed 304-3 to which Sri Lanka could reply with only 160 in 38.4 overs.The Lankan batting was dismantled by slow left-arm orthodox bowler Harsh Tyagi who ended up with figures of 6 for 38 in 10 overs.

President Maithripala Sirisena paid his last respects to late Ven. Mahopadyaya Agga Maha Panditha Aluthgama Sri Dhammananda Thera, senior member of the Karaka Maha Sangha Sabha of the Malwatte Chapter at the Thumpane Viharaya, on Saturday. The President also conveyed his sympathies to members of the Maha Sangha present on the occasion. Central Province Chief Minister Sarath Ekanayake was also present.