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Sri Lanka, US discuss strengthening defence cooperation
Sri Lanka and the United States have discussed measures to strengthen defence cooperation, with a focus on joint training, interoperability and responding to emerging security challenges.
Lieutenant General Joel JB Vowell, the Deputy…
President pushes for removal of obstacles to revive construction sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the need to remove existing obstacles facing Sri Lanka’s construction industry and revive the sector, citing its direct contribution to economic activity and national development.…
Police probe alleged dereliction of duty over Colombo Port drug seizure
An internal investigation by the Police Special Investigation Unit has found that Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police Ranmal Kodithuwakku and several other officers allegedly failed to take appropriate action after receiving…
Sri Lanka to Present 2027 Budget on November 12
The budget speech for the financial year 2027 is scheduled to be presented to Parliament on November 12, according to Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera.
The schedule and key details for the upcoming budget process are…
Wimal Weerawansa Summoned by CID Over Alleged Contempt of Court
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has been summoned by the Central Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to record a statement regarding alleged contempt of court.
According to reports, Weerawansa has been notified to present himself…
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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…