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Marc Ruskin

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U.S. Coast Guard to deliver another coast guard cutter to SL Navy

22 Mar 2025

6

The U.S. will tranfer another coast guard cutter to Sri Lanka in 2026, according to a statement from its embassy here on Saturday.


Govt. hard pressed to fulfil obligations for GSP +

19 Mar 2025

9

With a delegation from the European Union expected at the end of next month, the government is hard-pressed for the fulfilment of obligations including the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the amendment of the Online Safety Act to qualify for the Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) under the new guidelines being worked out, Daily Mirror learns from diplomatic sources.


Govt. to initiate steps for offshore petroleum exploration

18 Mar 2025

10

The government is to undertake offshore gas exploration after the selection of a consultant firm to handle the international tender process in this regard, an official said yesterday.


Will Govt opt for private sector partnership for SriLankan Airlines?

17 Mar 2025

23

Partnership with the private sector is among the multiple options for the development of the state-run SriLankan Airlines but the government has not decided on any since its focus is now on the national carrier’s debt restructuring, Daily Mirror learns.


Corruption started with open economy, increased with every regime -Malik Samarawickrama

14 Mar 2025

21

Former Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama,


Ten years on - Central Expressway not in sight

14 Mar 2025

9

The estimated cost for the construction of phase 1 of the Central Expressway (Kadawata - Meerigama stretch) has more than doubled since 2015 when the project agreement was originally signed, a deputy minister said yesterday.


Four years on: US $ 6.4 billion compensation for X-Press Pearl disaster in limbo

13 Mar 2025

14

Sri Lanka’s legal initiative for securing compensation for its worst ever maritime disaster through litigation in Singapore is in limbo because of counter legal action challenging the process in the United Kingdom, Daily Mirror learns.


Indian PM Narendra Modi to break ground for Sampur solar project

11 Mar 2025

13

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is expected to visit Sri Lanka early next month will participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for the ground mounted solar project in Sampur in the Eastern Province, Daily Mirror learns.


Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

05 Mar 2025

15

The government will call for Expression of Interest (EOI) from the top ten shipping companies in the world next month for the expansion of the Colombo Port by implementing the Colombo North Port project and the phase II of the West Container Terminal (WCT), a Minister said yesterday.


SL economy still vulnerable despite positive developments – IMF mission chief

05 Mar 2025

10

Despite positive developments and recovery expected this year, Sri Lanka’s economy is still vulnerable, and it is critical to sustain the reform momentum for long-term growth, a top International Monetary Fund (IMF) official said yesterday.


Where is Deshabandu?

04 Mar 2025

33

Despite a court order and a travel ban, the police are still on the lookout for former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, even after searching five houses.


Govt. doubles up measures for deal with Qatar for petroleum purchases

03 Mar 2025

12

In a bid to avert any energy crisis in the future, the government is hurriedly taking measures to purchase both petroleum products, including LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) from Qatar under a government-to-government agreement, an official said.


Ranil meets Modi in New Delhi

01 Mar 2025

47

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, at the NXT Conclave event in New Delhi, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two held discussions.


Sri Lanka open for renegotiation with Adani on tariff rates

01 Mar 2025

24

Despite Indian conglomerate Adani Group’s announcement that it withdrew from the US $ 442 million wind power project in Mannar, the Energy Ministry has requested the company to inform its stand in writing on the future of the project since Sri Lanka remains open for renegotiation of tariffs quoted originally, an official said.


Indirect taxes continue to rip off people

25 Feb 2025

24

Heavy reliance on indirect taxes is continuing to push up the cost of living, despite repeated efforts by successive governments to ease the financial strain by increasing the percentage of direct taxes instead.


“Governments should govern, not Compete in business” - Amitabh Kant

25 Feb 2025

11

Amitabh Kant—the key driver of Made in India, Startup India, Incredible India, and God’s Own Country—shares his views with Daily Mirror in an interview during his visit to the country.


India - Sri Lanka Petroleum pipeline - Only possible if economically feasible

24 Feb 2025

21

The proposed multi-product petroleum pipeline between India and Sri Lanka will materialize only if it is economically viable but not on political considerations, an official said yesterday.


Famous Yala tusker Sando dead?

22 Feb 2025

2

In the wake of reports that the famous tusker called ‘Sando’ in the Yala National Park has not been spotted for days, the Wildlife Conservation Department has initiated investigations to determine whether it is dead or not.


Goods and services to be taxed more to fund budget 2025

19 Feb 2025

14

Tax on goods and services will dominate the government’s revenue for 2025, and it will be more than 50 percent of the total tax revenue estimated, according to the budget presented in Parliament.


Ranil, Maithri once again in common political discussion

15 Feb 2025

50

Former Presidents Maithripala Sirisena and Ranil Wickremesinghe, along with other party leaders in the opposition, have met to discuss the current political situation of the country and the way forward.


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