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India to provide grant for 100 new ambulances to 1990 Suwa Seriya service
The government of India has agreed to provide a financial grant to Sri Lanka for the procurement of 100 new ambulances for the 1990 Suwa Seriya Ambulance Service.
Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a…
No NPP member involved in bribery, corruption or fraud: Cabinet Spokesman
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that no member of the National People’s Power (NPP) is involved in bribery, corruption or fraudulent activities, stressing that the party is prepared to take disciplinary action if any…
Japan to provide Sri Lanka with surveillance boats under security aid program
Japan will provide the Sri Lanka Navy with surveillance boats worth 1 billion yen ($6.3 million) under its security aid framework designed to support like-minded partners, the Japanese government said Tuesday.
The two governments signed an…
Sri Lanka’s proposed terrorism law must respect human rights – UN experts
The Government of Sri Lanka must revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), to ensure the bill is consistent with international human rights law, UN experts said.
“We welcome the proposed repeal of the…
Death toll rises to five in Rambewa bus collision, over 50 injured
The death toll from the multiple-bus collision in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, has risen to five, with more than 50 people injured, police said.
At least two people have been killed and around 50 others are injured in a major accident on the…
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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…