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WB’s Managing Director concludes visit to Sri Lanka, stresses need to pursue reforms, invest in…
The World Bank’s Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde, concluded her four-day visit to Sri Lanka (01), encouraging the Government of Sri Lanka to stay the course on reforms for recovery and sustainable growth. She also underscored…
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to visit Sri Lanka
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka today (Nov. 01), the Indian government said in a statement.
During the visit, Minister Sitharaman will deliver the Keynote Address as the…
Pope calls for Israel-Hamas ceasefire, hostage release
Pope Francis on Sunday called for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas and renewed an appeal for the release of hostages held by the Palestinian militant group in Gaza.
“Let no-one abandon the possibility of stopping the…
Sri Lanka grants Chinese vessel 48 hours to conduct marine research
Sri Lanka has granted 48 hours for a Chinese vessel to conduct marine research off the island’s west coast under supervision, the foreign ministry said on Sunday (29 Oct.), despite Indian concerns that it could be a spy ship.
Ministry…
Qatar sentences 8 Indian ex-naval officers to death
India has said it is exploring all legal options after a court in Qatar sentenced eight former Indian naval officers to death on unspecified charges.
Reports say the eight men, who worked with a private company in Qatar, were arrested on…
Chinese research vessel Shi Yan 6 docks in Colombo amidst India’s concerns
A Chinese research ship docked at a Sri Lankan port on Wednesday, likely adding to neighboring India’s concerns about China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean.
The arrival of the Shi Yan 6 follows last year’s visit by a Chinese…
Over 225kg of heroin found in impounded fishing trawler – navy confirms
Sri Lanka Navy has confirmed that more than 225 kilograms of heroin were found in the multi-day fishing trawler impounded on the high seas off the island.
On Monday (Oct. 23), it was reported that naval personnel had intercepted a…
US Treasury sees ‘potential improvement’ in sovereign debt cases
A senior U.S. Treasury official on Monday said there were signs of “potential improvement” in sovereign debt restructuring cases and more vulnerable countries were expected to seek help, but further work was needed to accelerate the…
17 bodies recovered after Bangladesh train collision – local police
At least 17 people were killed and scores injured on Monday after two trains collided in eastern Bangladesh, police said.
A passenger train crashed into a freight train in Bhairab, about 80 kilometres (50 miles) northeast of the capital…
India’s NIA arrests key accused in Sri Lankan human trafficking case – report
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India sleuths nabbed the kingpin of a human trafficking racket involved in an attempt to send 61 Sri Lankan nationals abroad illegally after bringing them to India in 2021.
The accused,…