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Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Sri Lanka on an official visit, a short while ago.
He was welcomed at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake by Sri Lanka’s Minister of State for…
BASL Warns Against Interference in Sri Lanka’s Judicial System
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka issued a statement today reaffirming its commitment to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding judicial independence. This comes in response to a recent statement made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in…
Tamil Nadu CM urges Centre for release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made an earnest appeal to the central government of India, urging them to negotiate with Sri Lanka for the release of Indian fishermen and their impounded boats.
In a letter addressed to Indian…
World Bank Announces New Country Director for Sri Lanka
Mr. David Sislen is the World Bank’s new Country Director for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, effective July 1, 2024.
Mr. Sislen succeeds Mr. Faris Hadad-Zervos, who will be taking on a new World Bank assignment. Mr. Sislen, a dual…
The Indian External Affairs Minister is coming to Colombo tomorrow
The Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will be undertaking an official visit to Sri Lanka on 20 June 2024.
During this visit, the External Affairs Minister of India is scheduled to pay courtesy calls on…
Financial Intelligence Unit signs MoU with Bahrain
The Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka (FIU-Sri Lanka) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Financial Intelligence National Center of the Kingdom of Bahrain (FINC-Bahrain) on June 04, 2024, at the 30th Plenary of…
Sri Lanka President Apologizes for COVID Burial Restrictions
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the Parliament, making a significant announcement regarding burial rights in Sri Lanka.
"Honorable Speaker, there is a matter on which I have to make an announcement," stated President…
Delegation from National Defence University, People’s Republic of China visits Navy Headquarters
A National Defence University (NDU) delegation from the People’s Republic of China, currently in Sri Lanka as part of their overseas study tour, visited the Navy Headquarters on Tuesday (18th June 2024). During this visit, the members of…
Sri Lanka’s Poorest Bear Brunt of Economic Crisis, says UN Human Rights Chief
While Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis together with associated austerity measures are affecting the poorest and already marginalized groups the most, said Volker Türk, the current High…
Chinese PLA Navy hospital ship to visit Sri Lanka
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" set sail from a military port in Zhoushan in east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday morning for Mission Harmony-2024.
During the mission, the ship will visit 13…