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Civil society organisations from Asia and the Pacific are expected to take part in this major multilateral conference.
The project supports women-led micro-enterprises in Ampara, Colombo, Moneragala, Mullaitivu and Vavuniya.
Free trade and economic integration is being reversed by policy driven rise of trade protectionism
Sri Lanka stands with people of Palestine and will continue to support them in quest to realize Statehood
A one-year moratorium for foreign research vessels has elapsed on December 31, 2024
Ambassador "reiterated Saudi Arabia's commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in various areas of development."
This is the third family Sri Lanka police has arrested for alleged illegal migration to the island.
“If the opposition does have such connections, the government will happily accept their assistance.”
Tedros will “make effort to fulfill Sri Lanka’s need” for the doses, the president said.
There is scope for further involvement in future contingents, the UNP said.
"Aircraft, cargo and seafarers will keep coming but they will not be allowed to disembark," he said.
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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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