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Chinese marine research vessel to dock at Sri Lankan ports?
Another Chinese marine research vessel, Shi Yan 6 is expected to dock at Colombo and Hambantota deep sea ports in Sri Lanka by October this year, Indian media reported.
Although Sri Lanka has not given the green signal to Shi Yan 6 yet,…
IMF staff to visit Sri Lanka in Sept. for first programme review
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team will visit Colombo in a month’s time for the first review on Sri Lanka’s loan programme, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
The Washington-based lender approved a nearly $3 billion bailout for…
Kuwait, Qatar airports to be awarded contracts for aviation fuel supply for SriLankan
Contracts pertaining to the supply of aviation fuel for SriLankan Airlines are due to be awarded to fuel suppliers at the Hamad International Airport, Qatar and Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait.
A proposal submitted in this regard…
Japan provides new grant assistance for demining in Northern Sri Lanka
The Government of Japan has provided a total sum of US$ 547,443 (approx. Rs. 170 million) to Skavita Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Project (SHARP) for humanitarian demining activities in Northern Sri Lanka.
Ambassador MIZUKOSHI…
Australians travelling to Sri Lanka advised to exercise ‘high degree of caution’
Despite their recent review of the travel advisory issued for Sri Lanka, the Australian Government has alerted its nationals to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’ when travelling to the island.
Accordingly, Australian nationals have…
Indira Gandhi govt gave Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka: Indian PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech in the Parliament during the No-Confidence debate on August 10, mentioned the island of Katchatheevu.
Hitting out at Rahul Gandhi for his now-expunged Bharat Mata remarks, PM Modi said…
Indian PM Modi wins no-trust vote over ethnic violence
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has defeated a no-confidence vote in the parliament after a three-day debate.
His government was not expected to lose the vote as his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies have a majority.
Mr…
Pakistan parliament dissolved to pave way for national election
Pakistan’s parliament was dissolved by President Arif Alvi on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s advice late Wednesday night, the president’s office said, setting the stage for a national election amid political and economic crises.
The…
Semasinghe says recent economic crisis was a catalyst for long-ignored reforms
Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe says the recent economic crisis has been a catalyst for the long-ignored reforms that would finally put an end to these economic vulnerabilities.
“We believe that this provides Sri Lanka with the…
US State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption to visit Sri Lanka
The US State Department Coordinator on Global Anti-Corruption, Richard Nephew will be on an official visit to Colombo from August 08 to 09, the US Embassy in Colombo announced.
The visiting delegation accompanying Nephew includes Dylan…