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European Commission suggests 4-year extension to GSP+ scheme
The European Commission has suggested that the current GSP+ (Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus) scheme be extended by 04 years, amidst the ongoing negotiations for the EU’s new GSP+ arrangement.
Taking to Twitter, the Delegation of…
BIA staff stage protest over pay
Staffers of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have reportedly launched a protest outside the premises of the airport, based on several demands.
Accordingly, nearly 3,000 employees representing the Sri Lanka Inter…
Anti-Corruption Bill passed with amendments
The Anti-Corruption Bill was passed in Parliament on Wednesday (19 July) with amendments.
The Bill which was presented before the House on 06 July, was passed in Parliament this morning without a vote.
The Bill was presented before…
World Bank Country Director commends Sri Lanka’s reform efforts
World Bank Country Director for Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka Faris Hadad-Zervos has commended Sri Lanka’s efforts thus far with regards to finding solutions for the island’s economic crisis.
Speaking at an event held in Colombo on…
13th Amendment to be implemented with full powers excluding police powers – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has stated that the 13th Amendment will be implemented with full powers, except Police Powers, subject to agreement among political parties in parliament.
Outlining his plans for the devolution of…
India-Sri Lanka Joint Committee discusses resumption of ferry services
A joint commission established to strengthen bilateral connectivity has held “productive discussions” on the resumption of ferry services between India and Sri Lanka to boost regional trade and tourism and promote stronger people-to-people…
Experts’ committee appointed to probe recent incidents of drug allergies and their aftereffects
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has appointed a 7-member experts’ committee in order to investigate into recent incidents of Anaphylaxis to drugs and their aftereffects in several healthcare institutions islandwide.
The committee…
Pakistani PM thanks Sri Lanka President for support over IMF deal
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has telephoned Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Monday and discussed with him matters relating to the current economic situation of both the countries, a statement said.
He…
Top Chinese official Yuan Jiajun to visit Sri Lanka this week
A high-ranking member of the Chinese Communist Party, Yuan Jiajun is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka this week, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka said.
Accordingly, the embassy announced that he would engage in an official visit to Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka, Australia agree to strengthen trade and investment ties
The 4th Round of Foreign Office Bilateral Consultations, Second Strategic Maritime Dialogue and the Third Joint Trade and Investment Committee Meeting between Sri Lanka and Australia took place at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo,…