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Both South Asian island nations celebrate 60-years of diplomatic relations this year
Sri Lanka has yet to formulate SOP to approve foreign research vessels though a ban elapsed in December
Asks apply for visa 2-3 weeks before the travel
This is a party that talks about their friendship with the downtrodden people, the Palestinian struggle
The funding will be delivered through humanitarian partners.
Sri Lanka has witnessed one of the worst damage to its public infrastructure in the disaster
Sri Lanka and Vietnam have the potential for closer engagement, Truc has said.
Analysts attribute Tuesday's stunning result to rising prices, joblessness, a controversial army recruitment reform.
Research grant of up to INR 1 million and the opportunity to pursue studies at Indian research labs
The visa will also allow foreign students of higher education to stay for one year after graduation and work
adverse weather condition has been cited as possible reason for Raisi's helicopter crash
Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023.
Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government
Two Chinese research vessels arrived in Sri Lanka within 14 months through October 2023.
Gotabaya Rajapaksa's cancellation led to severed diplomatic ties with Japan
Diplomatic ties between Sri Lanka and Japan has improved under Wickremesinghe after Rajapaksa's LRT cancellation
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Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31
"I think this is time for the global north to walk the talk and collaborate," he said.
China strongly protested for allowing German research ship last month
Analysts say Sri Lanka has been receiving more assistance from Global South than rich Global North
"CARAT Sri Lanka will feature the expertise of the US Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST)."
The long delayed project was originally to be completed in 2024
US NSA spokes about bilateral engagement, regional security in the Indian Ocean
For us, as close and proximate neighbours, cooperation is the only option," Santosh Jha tells India-SL Defence Seminar
Chinese onion price reduced by Rs. 120 per kg to 375, Indian onion price slashed by Rs. 50 to 445
Iran could not fund the project as promised due to the economic sanctions by the U.S.
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