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Sri Lanka faces new economic ‘war’ after 2028, ex-President Ranil warns
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has warned that Sri Lanka could face another serious economic crisis after 2028 unless the country takes urgent steps to increase its foreign reserves and strengthen foreign exchange earnings.
Former…
22-year-old arrested with 18.6kg of ‘Ice’ in Bandaragama
A 22-year-old individual has been arrested with approximately 18.672 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (‘Ice’), during a police raid in Maswila, Bandaragama, police stated.
According to police, officers attached to the Police Special…
Deputy Defence Minister reviews Navy’s maritime security operations
Sri Lanka’s maritime security operations, including intensified efforts to disrupt drug trafficking at sea, were reviewed during a visit by Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) to the Navy Headquarters at the…
Two Chinese nationals arrested in Colpetty with illicit cigarettes
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested with 12,000 cigarettes allegedly imported without payment of customs duties during a raid in Colpetty.
The raid was carried out by a team of officers attached to the Colpetty Police Station last…
Man arrested for spreading unverified claims about alleged LTTE camp
A 46-year-old man has been arrested by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the alleged dissemination of unverified and false information through social media regarding an LTTE training camp.
According to the Police Media…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…