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Tag: Ukraine

Putin opens 12-mile bridge between Crimea and Russian mainland
WORLD

Putin opens 12-mile bridge between Crimea and Russian mainland

Russian state media hail bridge across Kerch strait as ‘construction of the century’ Vladimir Putin has opened a bridge between…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/05/2018
Putin ordered plane to be downed in 2014
WORLD

Putin ordered plane to be downed in 2014

Russia’s President Putin ordered the shooting down of a passenger plane that was reportedly carrying a bomb and targeting the…

byFaraz Shauketaly12/03/2018
CID team sent to arrest Udayanga comes back empty handed
LOCALMain Story

CID team sent to arrest Udayanga comes back empty handed

UAE blocks teams from recording statements from wanted former diplomat Interpol Red Notice issued but arrest not yet possible CID waiting…

byFaraz Shauketaly15/02/2018
Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release
LOCALMain Story

Udayanga released as per UAE law and ‘Blue Notice’ rules Foreign Ministry confirms ex-envoy’s release

The speculations surrounding the release of former Ambassador to Russia and Ukraine, Udayanga Weeratunga, by a Dubai Court was confirmed…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/02/2018
Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!
LOCALMain Story

Udayanga roams free, Govt., Sagala in the dark!

By Skandha Gunasekara The country’s authorities were in the dark regarding the planned arrest of wanted former diplomat, Udayaga Weeratunga,…

byFaraz Shauketaly09/02/201809/02/2018
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up by 12.6 percent in January 2018
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals up by 12.6 percent in January 2018

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals rose 12.6 percent in January this year compared to the same period last year, the data…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/02/2018
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals marginally up in November 2017
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals marginally up in November 2017

Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals rose marginally by 0.2 percent in November this year compared to the same period last year,…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/2017
U.S. provides assistance for combatting corruption in Sri Lanka
LOCAL

U.S. provides assistance for combatting corruption in Sri Lanka

As a commitment to preventing and combatting corruption globally, the United States is providing assistance to four countries including Sri…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/12/2017

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