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At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war
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At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war

At least 16 Sri Lankan military veteran have been killed fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the State…

byCeylon Independent17/05/2024
Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes mayor of British town
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Refugee from Sri Lanka becomes mayor of British town

A British town’s new mayor is a refugee from Sri Lanka who will be the first Hindu to hold the…

byCeylon Independent17/05/2024
Alleged drug lord’s illegal seaside hotel in Dehiwala allegedly built on Govt. land
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Alleged drug lord’s illegal seaside hotel in Dehiwala allegedly built on Govt. land

The hotel ‘Soul Beach,’ which was located in Dehiwala and later demolished, is suspected to have belonged to Shiran Basik,…

byCeylon Independent16/05/2024
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Maithripala resigns as SLFP Chairman, Wijeyadasa appointed as successor

Former President Maithripala Sirisena stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) paving the…

byP C James15/05/2024
Court allows Duminda to present facts in case against Wijedasa’s appointment
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Court allows Duminda to present facts in case against Wijedasa’s appointment

The Colombo District Court today granted permission to Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Parliamentarian Duminda Dissanayake to present facts regarding…

byP C James15/05/2024
Resolution for Non-Academic Staff Salaries Delayed; Strike Continues
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Resolution for Non-Academic Staff Salaries Delayed; Strike Continues

The adoption of the proposal aimed at resolving the salary issue for university non-academic employees has encountered further delays. The…

byP C James15/05/2024
US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Sri Lanka’s opposition
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US Assistant Secretary Donald Lu meets Sri Lanka’s opposition

United States’ Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, who is on an official visit…

byP C James15/05/202415/05/2024
Japan urges Sri Lanka to restructure debt swiftly
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Japan urges Sri Lanka to restructure debt swiftly

 Strategically placed Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said…

byP C James09/05/2024
Sri Lanka Hopeful Of Debt Agreements On Long-Term Sustainability
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Sri Lanka Hopeful Of Debt Agreements On Long-Term Sustainability

Sri Lanka maintains a positive expectation that all creditors will agree to debt restructuring measures aimed at enabling Sri Lanka…

byP C James09/05/2024
Government must fully digitalise Sri Lanka Customs
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Government must fully digitalise Sri Lanka Customs

The government must fully digitalise the services offered by the border agencies, including Sri Lanka Customs, to ensure paperless trade,…

byP C James09/05/2024

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