Sri Lanka
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Economic Diplomacy
WB chief’s visit unlocks US $ 1bn support package for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is set to gain renewed momentum going forward with the World Bank (WB) announcing it will back the…
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Diplomacy
Saudi Ambassador Urges Graduates to Embrace Lifelong Journey of Growth and Innovation
South Eastern University, Sri Lanka — In a stirring convocation address delivered at South Eastern University, the Saudi Arabian Ambassador…
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Bhutan
A Bhutanese tale finds new life in Sri Lanka
By Jigmi Wangdi The children’s book “Bumpa”, originally written in English and based on true stories from Bhutan’s blind community,…
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan PM pushes to patch up RW and MR
BY KELUM BANDARA Colombo:, August 1 (Daily Mirror) – Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, as the leader of Mahajana Eksath Peramuna…
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Economic Diplomacy
Congo seeks defence expertise, investments from Sri Lanka
BY KELUM BANDARA Colombo: The Sri Lankan ambassador in Kenya, Kana Kananathan, who is also accredited to Congo held high-level…
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka urges Myanmar to rescue Lankans held in cyber slave camp
Colombo: Sri Lanka has urged Myanmar to facilitate the rescue of the group of Sri Lankans held captive for forced…
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Highlights news
Sri Lanka to hold presidential election amid critical economic reforms
Colombo: Sri Lanka will vote on 21 Sept to elect a new president, a government notice said on Friday, a crucial…
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Sri Lanka
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Urgent request to relocate Sri Lankan asylum seekers from Diego Garcia amid crisis
Colombo : Amidst mounting concerns over the well-being of Sri Lankan asylum seekers detained on Diego Garcia, British Foreign Secretary…
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Economic Diplomacy
Japan to resume suspended projects in Sri Lanka
Colombo: The Government of Japan has officially decided to resume disbursement to Yen loan projects, which have been suspended since…
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Sri Lanka
SL’s new visa fee does not discourage int’l visitors: VFS Global
Colombo: Sri Lanka’s tourism industry has expressed serious concerns over the government’s decision to outsource visa issuance, making entry slightly more…
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