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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
On-arrival visa fiasco drains VFS Global’s confidence in Sri Lanka
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On-arrival visa fiasco drains VFS Global’s confidence in Sri Lanka

VFS Global which has been caught in the center of controversy in the on arrival visa issuance at the Bandaranaike…

byP C James08/05/2024
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Approves 20-Year Power Purchase Agreement with Adani
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Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Approves 20-Year Power Purchase Agreement with Adani

Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has granted approvalto enter in to a 20 year power purchase agreement with Adani Green Energy for…

byP C James08/05/2024
Over Rs. 01 bn swindled through online scams; CB fails to take action: MP
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Over Rs. 01 bn swindled through online scams; CB fails to take action: MP

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has failed to act swiftly to stop financial scams operating online, allowing fraudsters…

byP C James07/05/202408/05/2024

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