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India's vice president C P Radhakrishnan has just concluded a visit to the island nation
Despite commissions and probes, a convincing finding on the Easter has yet to be seen
The U.S. attack killed 104 Iranians; Only 84 bodies found
"U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.
A November 2025 MOU formalized cooperation among the Montana National Guard, US Coast Guard District 13
National People’s Power (NPP) came to power explicitly promising to scrap the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
The device will facilitate the production of high-precision nautical charts
Daring shooting inside main court complex
The Paddy Marketing Board has 209 warehouses while Sathosa has 12.
Project entails supply of at least 80 single cabs, spare parts and accessories to police stations in Northern Province
Sri Lanka announced the ratification of the treaty in 2023
President has not announced a successor for outgoing CDS General Shavendra Silva
The drone was found floating 36 kilometres off Trincomalee in the island's Eastern waters
Indian Rs300mn grant to provide cabs for the duty needs of police stations in the Northern Province
This is Dissanayake’s first foreign visit since elected as the president in September this year
FM and Deputy Finance Minister also in delegation
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| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
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| Turnover Rs | 2975.05 million | 1193.67 million |
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The visit is classified as an Operational Turn Around (OTR)
US on Oct 23 issued travel advisory to its citizens over possible attack in Arugam Bay
Extended deadline for the return of firearms and ammunition from 07.11.2024 to 21.11.2024
NGOs could be misused for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and related crimes: CBSL
There were 151 Israelis reported to be in the country
Sri Lanka's peal tourism starts in November
"When we became aware of a specific threat in the Arugam bay area, we shared these known details"
Government says took swift action since it got the information on Oct 7
"All 3 are Sri Lankan nationals," Minister Vijitha Herath said. "Investigations are continuing."
Arugam Bay and coastal areas threat level raised to 4, rest of Sri Lanka 3
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