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Eric Meyer tipped to be appointed next US Ambassador to Sri Lanka
Eric Meyer is set to be appointed as the next United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, according to reports indicating that U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated him for the diplomatic post.
Eric Meyer, a career member of the U.S.…
Pakistan, Sri Lanka agree to promote religious tourism, boost cultural cooperation
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have agreed to expand cultural cooperation by promoting religious tourism, aiming to hold joint cultural exhibitions and heritage programs, according to an official statement on Tuesday.
The development came during…
UNDP confirms widespread economic fallout from Cyclone Ditwah, calls for inclusive access to…
Nearly all communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka suffered damage to homes, roads and other critical infrastructure, according to a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) assessment released on Wednesday, underscoring…
Safety guidelines issued for Sri Lankans in Israel amid Middle East tensions
In view of the current and escalating unrest in the Middle East region, a set of guidelines for Sri Lankans working and residing in Israel has been issued by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Israel.
According to the statement issued by the…
Govt ready to debate no-confidence motion against PM – Cabinet Spokesman
The government has expressed its readiness to debate the no-confidence motion to be brought forth by opposition MPs against Minister of Education and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament on January 22 and 23, Cabinet…
UN report urges accountability for conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka
A paper published by the UN Human Rights Office this morning highlights that conflict-related sexual violence in Sri Lanka remains largely unaddressed, with survivors, both men and women, still being denied long-overdue justice.
Titled “We…
Several education sector trade unions to meet President today
A discussion is scheduled to be held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several education sector trade unions today (13).
The discussion is said to have been arranged with a focus on matters related to the new education…
US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assistance for the response to $4 million.
This new funding…
Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy
A broad discussion should be held with all relevant stakeholders before arriving at a final decision on the draft prepared for the proposed National Electricity Policy of Sri Lanka, the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and…
Outgoing US Ambassador Julie Chung calls on President
Outgoing United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (12).
She is due to conclude her tenure in Colombo on January 16.
During the…