World interest grows in nuke power generation in Sri Lanka

10 Jun 2024

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In the backdrop of the government evolving legislation to regulate nuclear power generation and the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Board (SLAEB) getting ready to call for Expression of Interest from prospective investors, a delegation of China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) is expected in the country soon to explore investment in a nuke plant in the country, an official said yesterday.

Sri Lanka seeks exclusive economic zone expansion

08 Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka is successfully lobbying for the increase of the size of its Exclusive Economic Zone in cooperation with the Maldives avoiding any conflict between the two sides on overlapping claims, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka lobbies UN for territorial sea expansion

08 Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka is successfully lobbying for the increase of the size of its Exclusive Economic Zone or the country’s territorial sea in cooperation with the Maldives avoiding any conflict between the two sides on overlapping claims, the Daily Mirror learns.

Ruling is a significant step for all female victims in Sri Lanka: Caroline Jonsson

07 Jun 2024

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In the wake of the announcement of the judgement, the family of victim Yvonne Jonsson, said this ruling is not only a victory for our family but also for all who believe in the rule of law.

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Sri Lankan missions getting stripped of authority in issuing visas

06 Jun 2024

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Overseas Sri Lankan missions are in the process of being stripped of their authority to issue different categories of visas for foreign nationals including resident visas with the introduction of online application, an official said.

Sri Lankans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war face lies, hardships

05 Jun 2024

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In the midst of the increased number of calls from ex-Sri Lankan soldiers who joined the Russian military to fight against Ukraine, a Sri Lankan delegation headed by State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya will head to Russia later this month to seek repatriation of them under a plan to be implemented in stages, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka struggles with surge in international drug smuggling

03 Jun 2024

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Containment of the trafficking of drugs, originating from Afghanistan and transported by sea in Iranian dhows from the Makran Coast, had become increasingly challenging for the Sri Lankan authorities given the modus-operandi of drug cartels, a top source here said yesterday.

Sri Lankan monks, Minister explore rich Buddhist heritage in Pakistan

01 Jun 2024

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A Sri Lankan delegation of Sri Lankan Buddhist monks and Minister for Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Vidura Wickramanayake called on the Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi at the Governor’s House in Peshawar, Pakistan on Friday.

Sri Lankan eyes to Pakistan, 36,000 corneas donated

31 May 2024

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Sri Lanka has donated as many as 36,000 corneas to Pakistan over many decades, a top official said.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan seek further air links

31 May 2024

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Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to explore the possibility of increasing air connectivity by launching direct flight from Colombo to Islamabad, a top source here said .

International spotlight on presidential election

31 May 2024

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The International spotlight is already cast on the conduct of the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka with the European Union already deploying its experts for a pre-election assessment of the ground situation, an official said yesterday.

Powerful western country concerned over SL ex-soldiers joining the Russian military

30 May 2024

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A powerful western country remains concerned over Sri Lankan ex-soldiers joining the Russian military in the war against Ukraine, an informed source said.

China, US, India, France compete for SL’s graphite deposits

27 May 2024

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In another example of the global spotlight on Sri Lanka’s strategic assets and resources, China, India, the United States and France are in a competition to secure investments in the country’s graphite sector, the Daily Mirror learns.

Snap general election to follow presidential election immediately

24 May 2024

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A snap general election will follow immediately after the presidential elections to be concluded in October, this year, the Daily Mirror learns.

China , Sri Lanka celebrate tea for harmony

23 May 2024

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On the occasion of the ’’International Tea Day’’ on May 21st, 2024, China Cultural Center in Sri Lanka held “Tea for Harmony”—Yaji Cultural Salon event opening ceremony in Colombo recently.

Leading foreign- funded NGOs spending unchecked

23 May 2024

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A number of leading NGOs funded by various foreign sources for projects such as gender rights, human rights and democratic governance have been registered only as guaranteed companies under the registrar of Companies leaving the National NGO Secretariat in the lurch in having a check on their expenses and activities, a top source said.

Sri Lanka to sign debt restructuring MoU with bilateral creditors before IMF review next month

23 May 2024

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The government is to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Official Creditor Committee (OCC) of the Paris Club of Nations and the Export-Import Bank of China (EXIM Bank) for restructuring the country’s debts before the completion of the IMF Executive Board review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement next month, a top source said.

Political parties brace for polls

22 May 2024

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With the presidential elections pending, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is planning to conduct a major rally in Anuradhapura on May 26 and a series of grassroots level meetings afterwards while the minority allies of the opposition weigh in the situation before making a final decision on their support to any prospective candidate.

Russia cirticises western pressure on Sri Lanka over human rights

21 May 2024

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The Russian embassy expressed concerns over the western pressure on Sri Lanka regarding human rights while the very same forces are having a separate stand on the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan etc.

Sri Lankan ambassador to China Majintha Jayesinghe assumes duties

21 May 2024

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Ambassador-designate to China Majintha Jayesinghe assumed duties on May 20, 2024 at the Embassy in Beijing, according to the Foreign Affairs Ministry.