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Special Envoy on Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention assures more support to Sri Lanka Army de-miners
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Special Envoy on Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention assures more support to Sri Lanka Army de-miners

Special Envoy on Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention Prince Mired Raad Zeid Al-Hussein, who is visiting Sri Lanka at the invitation…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/03/2018
Foreign Ministry’s Regional Consular Office in Jaffna marks one year anniversary
LOCAL

Foreign Ministry’s Regional Consular Office in Jaffna marks one year anniversary

The Jaffna Regional Consular Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs marked its one year anniversary on Friday 26 January…

byFaraz Shauketaly31/01/2018
Sri Lanka Navy foils Kankesanthurai smuggling attempt
LOCAL

Sri Lanka Navy foils Kankesanthurai smuggling attempt

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested two suspects off the seas of Kankesanthurai, while allegedly attempting to smuggle a stock…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/01/2018
Two-day dengue prevention program in several districts from tomorrow
LOCAL

Two-day dengue prevention program in several districts from tomorrow

The Ministry of Health has decided to launch a special two-day dengue prevention program from Wednesday in several districts of…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/01/2018
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
LOCAL

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 16 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 16 Indian fishermen and seized their boats on Sunday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/01/2018
India, Sri Lanka sign agreement for US$ 45 million financial assistance to develop Kankasanthurai harbor
BUSINESS

India, Sri Lanka sign agreement for US$ 45 million financial assistance to develop Kankasanthurai harbor

Sri Lanka and India today signed an agreement to provide Indian loan assistance of US$ 45.27 million (Rs. 6.9 billion)…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/01/2018
UK All Party Parliamentary Group for Sri Lanka pleased with the development in North
BUSINESS

UK All Party Parliamentary Group for Sri Lanka pleased with the development in North

A British parliamentary group visiting Sri Lanka has expressed their satisfaction with the development in the Northern Province. A four…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/01/2018
Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 13 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
LOCAL

Sri Lankan Navy apprehends 13 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka Navy has arrested at least Indian fishermen near Gulf of Mannar on Sunday for allegedly crossing the International…

byFaraz Shauketaly31/12/2017
LG polls Nominations end Sixteen lists rejected SLPP rejected in Jaffna, Thirappane, Valikamam North, Valikamam East and Delft
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LG polls Nominations end Sixteen lists rejected SLPP rejected in Jaffna, Thirappane, Valikamam North, Valikamam East and Delft

By Shaahidah Riza and Kavindya Chris Thomas Nominations for the forthcoming Local Government elections concluded yesterday (21). Sixteen of the…

byFaraz Shauketaly22/12/201722/12/2017
Over 100 private buses found to be operating without permits
LOCAL

Over 100 private buses found to be operating without permits

The National Transport Commission says that nearly 100 private buses operating from Colombo to distant areas run without a route…

byFaraz Shauketaly19/12/2017

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