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President Trump nominates Alaina B. Teplitz as Ambassador to Sri Lanka
LOCAL

President Trump nominates Alaina B. Teplitz as Ambassador to Sri Lanka

The United States President Donald Trump Thursday nominated career foreign service officer Alaina B Teplitz as the US Ambassador to…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/05/2018
Listed hospitals in Sri Lanka will see growth in medium term – Fitch
BUSINESS

Listed hospitals in Sri Lanka will see growth in medium term – Fitch

The global rating agency, Fitch Ratings said that it expects the balance sheets of Sri Lanka’s listed hospitals to improve…

byFaraz Shauketaly25/05/2018
Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to 11, over 100,000 affected
LOCAL

Death toll from adverse weather in Sri Lanka rises to 11, over 100,000 affected

At least 11 persons have died and 105,000 people have been affected due to the adverse weather conditions prevailing in…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/05/2018
U.S. assistance for Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness ahead of the monsoon season
LOCAL

U.S. assistance for Sri Lanka’s disaster preparedness ahead of the monsoon season

Officials of the United States and Sri Lanka have held discussions on the island nation’s natural disaster preparedness as the…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/05/2018
China strongly committed to helping Sri Lanka become prosperous: Envoy
BUSINESSMain Story

China strongly committed to helping Sri Lanka become prosperous: Envoy

By Nisthar Cassim and Shannon Jayawardena China yesterday expressed stronger commitment to help Sri Lanka realise its goal to become a…

byFaraz Shauketaly24/05/2018
Nine dead, over 66,000 affected in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather
LOCALMain Story

Nine dead, over 66,000 affected in Sri Lanka due to adverse weather

Floods and landslides caused by torrential rains with serious lightning and winds in Sri Lanka have left nine people dead,…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/05/2018
Sri Lanka OMP to set up 12 regional offices to inquire into missing persons
LOCAL

Sri Lanka OMP to set up 12 regional offices to inquire into missing persons

The Office of Missing Persons (OMP) in Sri Lanka will set up 12 regional offices covering the entire country to…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2018
Canadian PM calls for lasting peace and true reconciliation in Sri Lanka
LOCAL

Canadian PM calls for lasting peace and true reconciliation in Sri Lanka

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau called on the Government of Sri Lanka to establish a process of accountability that…

byFaraz Shauketaly21/05/2018
Sri Lanka Telecommunication Ministry signs MoU with Microsoft Sri Lanka to drive digital transformation
BUSINESS

Sri Lanka Telecommunication Ministry signs MoU with Microsoft Sri Lanka to drive digital transformation

Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Telecommunication, Digital Infrastructure and Foreign Employment on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/05/2018
Iran agrees to build a new refinery for Sri Lanka – Minister
LOCAL

Iran agrees to build a new refinery for Sri Lanka – Minister

Iran has agreed to build a new oil refinery for Sri Lanka in addition to upgrading its ageing 50,000 barrel…

byFaraz Shauketaly17/05/2018

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