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The security check has delayed a Singapore Airline flight
Sri Lanka yet to reveal the mystery behind the carnage that mostly killed Christians
Sri Lanka government has said defence agencies are vigilant over Eastern groups
Investigations into 2021 Easter Sunday attack had pointed finger at professional negligence
Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request to allow three ships including IRIS Dena which was sunk by a US Submarine,
"We encourage all American citizens to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
Thalduwa further claimed that Sri Lanka Police uses teargas produced by internationally recognised companies.
Political analysts see the Indian moves as to counter increasing Chinese influence in Sri Lanka
India has warned of increasing Chinese influence in Sri Lanka in the last decade
The plan also involves facilities for capacity in technology and human resources.
President says there is a move to initiate another round of protests
Sri Lanka's defence budget is almost equal to the total of education, health allocations
Mahinda Rajapaksa is battling to unite the ruling SLPP, but split inevitable
President's HSZ declaration was highly criticized by the country's civil society
JVP youth wing is planning to contest the police action in courts on Monday
New HSZ move comes amid speculations over possible protests by people over cost of living.
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| Saudi Riyal | 88.5586 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.4874 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 6,365.57 | +0.26% |
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Sri Lanka's Northern legislators have long complained of heavy military in the region despite end of war
Wickremesinghe said both countries must commit to further strengthening bilateral relations.
Ali was released on a cash bail of 25,000 rupees and two personal bails of 500,000 rupees each.
Protesters have called for another massive protest to oust Ranil Wickremesinghe on August 9
An eye witness piece by Economy Next reporters who share what they saw in July 9 Sri Lankan revolution.
Protesters, however, vowed to agitate as planned and oust Gotabaya Rajapaksa
Anti-government protesters have planned a massive agitation on Saturday to oust President Rajapaksa
Many people have called all the citizens to join the Saturday protest in Colombo
"I must say if the police didn't take that action, 300 -400 would have been killed by now,"
Foreign Ministry urges locals in Ukraine to contact the Sri Lankan Embassy in Ankara
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