Indian PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka in 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka within this year, the Indian High Commission in Colombo announced on Tuesday (07). However, the dates are yet to be decided by the two sides.
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Karu Jayasuriya denies any possible involvement in power politics
National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) leader, Sri Lankabhimanya Karu Jayasuriya has made it clear that he will not contribute to any political activity. He emphasized that his sole dedication is to the advancement and betterment of Sri Lankan society, and he remains committed to this cause above all else. This statement was issued by Mr. Jayasuriya in response to …
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Rohingya people rescued in SL victims of human trafficking: Minister
The Public Security Ministry believes that over 100 Rohingya rescued while adrift on a fishing trawler are victims of a human trafficking scandal, bound for another destination
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India pledges unconditional support for Sri Lanka’s sports development
India has pledged to provide unconditional support for the development of sports in Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports said.
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Special investigation into land allocations since 2015
Deputy Minister of Land and Irrigation, Dr Susil Ranasinghe, has stated that steps have been taken to launch a special place investigation into lands allocated for various purposes since 2015.
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Sri Lanka Nuclear Test Ban Treaty field event to be postponed
Sri Lanka has held a prepatory meeting for an Integrated Field Exercise under the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, the Defence Ministry said, though the international body in charge and the Foreign Minister said the event had been postponed.
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Paddy Farmers threatened by unidentified worm devastating crops
Sri Lanka’s paddy farmers, already reeling from a series of crises, including recent heavy rainfall and wildlife intrusions, are now grappling with a new and alarming threat—an outbreak of an unidentified species of worms devastating their crops.
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Central Bank extends suspension on Perpetual Treasuries
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months.
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Prof. Jeewandara addresses concerns over new virus outbreak in China
Prof. Chandima Jeewandara, the Director of the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura, has addressed the rising concerns over a new wave of respiratory infections in China.
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Sri Lankan leaders express solidarity with Cuba
Representatives of Sri Lankan organizations visited the Cuban embassy to express their solidarity with the Caribbean nation and greet it on the 66th anniversary of the Triumph of the Revolution, diplomatic sources informed yesterday.
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