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Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister to visit Delhi over fishermen arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
Amid the arrest of nine fishermen from Rameswaram by the Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Fisheries Minister Srinath on Thursday said that he will visit Delhi next week to take up the issue with the Union Minister of External Affairs, S…
Govt and Catholic Church discuss issues affecting government-run Catholic schools
A discussion with representatives of the Catholic Church was held at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (13), co-chaired by Minister of Science and Technology Chrishantha Abeysena and Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath…
NCPA reports rise in complaints of child neglect and abuse
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) states that there has been an increase in complaints relating to child neglect and abandonment, as well as physical and psychological abuse.
The Attorney-at-Law and Director of Law…
Eric Meyer sworn in as new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer has been officially sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment in Colombo.
The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs congratulated Meyer…
Rise in intestinal disorders among Sri Lankan youth linked to changing diets, Specialist warns
An increase in intestinal-related disorders is being observed among adolescents and young people in Sri Lanka, according to Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist Dr. Supun Kulathunga.
Speaking at a media briefing held…
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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…