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Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership
Emirates, one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates, and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.
The partnership will enable access to new…
SJB to go to court against new Anti-Terrorism Bill
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has vowed to go to court over the new Anti-Terrorism Bill.
SJB member Ashok Abeysinghe stressed that no matter how the relevant Bill is amended, the main opposition would still oppose it.
He further…
World Bank chief assures assistance for Sri Lanka in digitization, renewable energy and education
The President of the World Bank, Ajay Banga on Monday (Sept. 18) commended Sri Lanka’s commitment to reforms, emphasizing the importance of credibility in the country’s approach.
During a cordial meeting with Sri Lankan President Ranil…
President addresses G77 Summit in Cuba: highlights brain drain from global South to North
President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a compelling address at the Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the G77 & China in Havana, Cuba yesterday (15).
In his speech, President Wickremesinghe emphasized the crucial role…
New Anti-Corruption Act comes into effect today
The provisions of the new Anti-Corruption Act, which aims to enhance transparency in governance and public confidence in the government, come into effect today (Sept. 15).
New legislation also intends to establish an independent…
Santosh Jha appointed new Indian envoy to Sri Lanka; Gopal Baglay moved to Australia
Senior Indian diplomat Santosh Jha has been appointed as the new High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, the country’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Wednesday (Sept. 13).
Jha, who currently serves as the…
HRCSL seeks copy of revised Anti-Terrorism Bill for further observations
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, seeking a copy of the Ant-Terrorism Bill which was recently approved by the Cabinet of Ministers.
The rights group says it…
Four Acting Ministers appointed until President returns from overseas visit
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has tasked four state ministers with overseeing the ministries under his purview during his overseas engagement, the President’s Media Division says.
According to the PMD, State Minister Ranjith…
Hearing of petition against exporting monkeys concluded after govt’s undertaking
Following the government’s undertaking that steps will not be taken to export Toque Macaque monkeys from Sri Lanka to China, the Court of Appeal has decided to close the hearing of the petition.
The undertaking was communicated when a…
Sri Lanka’s first Permanent Representative to IMO presents credentials
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in London, Saroja Sirisena, recently presented credentials to Kitack Lim, Secretary General of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) as Sri Lanka’s first Permanent Representative to the IMO.
High…