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“Sri Lanka reaffirmed its interest in strengthening economic ties, with particular emphasis on trade, tourism
His visit "reinforces global confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery
Sri Lanka has intensified raids at entry points and within the country to eliminate drugs
Need for transparent, participatory and forward looking Parliaments to address challenge of declining public trust
The regulations are made under Section 156 of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023.
National Environmental Act amendment bill currently in Parliament with tighter EIA clauses
New govt found over 50 luxury vehicles being used by non-permanent staff at President's office under previous govt
An 80.65m long hydrographic vessel with 58 crew members
AVIC is one of the Chinese state enterprise groups that has invested in Sri Lanka in mixed developments
"We must be a church that builds bridges, dialogue," he said, before reciting a Hail Mary for world peace
US envoy commissioned the equipment last Friday
Ready to support prevention of terrorism, Jayatissa, a member of a party that conducted 2 armed insurrections, said
Sri Lanka has been in the 'inactive' list since 2023
May work with support of independents to form councils
15 Sri Lankans in cybercrime centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar are scheduled to return to island on May 7
The SJB won only 29 seats with 26.34 percent
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NPP strongest showing in Colombo district
Pakistan claims 3 Indian jets downed
In several local bodies the combined opposition, which is fragmented, outnumbered the NPP
Voters went to polls, with a divided opposition and the central bank missing its 5 percent inflation target
Media reports said there was peaceful and brisk voting in many districts
Last LG polls were held in 2018
Deals include cooperation on customs, equipment manufacturing, agriculture, and trade
President Dissanayake has offered Sri Lanka's expertise in archaeology and historical monuments
Disanayake paid his respects at the War Heroes’ Monument in Hanoi by laying a floral wreath
Sri Lankans who sought employment abroad under a tourist visa and fell prey to trafficking
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