Land bridge with India to bring mutual benefits: Sagala

01 May 2024

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Chief of Staff of the President, Sagala Ratnayake said the proposed land bridge with India will benefit both countries.

Sajith surprises all, wants to play mediatory role in Indo-China conflict

01 May 2024

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In a surprising move, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, in a meeting with a delegation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), has offered to play a mediatory role between two Asian giants implying India and China, the Daily Mirror learns.

Heavy taxes for public, duty free vehicles for MPs, senior officials?

30 Apr 2024

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Despite the public being heaped with tax burdens and a soaring cost of living, parliamentarians, along with public servants in the executive category, are set to get concessionary vehicle permits soon, the Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka settles 35 out of 250 million dollars owed to Iran

29 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka had settled US $ 35 million out of US$ 250 million owed to Iran for oil purchased in 2012, an official said.

SLFP faction distances from Maithri’s claims

29 Apr 2024

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In an effort to nip any discord with India in the bud, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) faction led by Nimal Siripala de Silva as acting chairman called on Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and disassociated itself from remarks by its former Chairman Maithripala Sirisena implicating alleged Indian involvement in orchestrating the Easter Sunday attacks, an informed source said.

Foreign powers intensify surveillance on Presidential elections as strategic interests take centre stage

26 Apr 2024

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Ahead of the presidential election scheduled for October this year, the foreign powers have ramped up their efforts in the assessment of ground political developments as was in the case of vital elections in the past.

SLPP, UNP initiates action for forming broad alliance

25 Apr 2024

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In its first move for the formation of a broad political alliance, President Ranil Wickremesinghe had a meeting with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) stalwart Basil Rajapaksa and representatives of other parties and groups, and decided to accelerate political work in view of the presidential election after May Day.

Iran, Sri Lanka boost bilateral bonding in Uma Oya project unveiling

24 Apr 2024

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who was in Sri Lanka for a short visit to inaugurate the Uma Oya project said his country was ready for stronger ties with Sri Lanka as a sovereign, independent country.

Mattala airport privatization: Cabinet decision this week

24 Apr 2024

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The Cabinet is likely to endorse a proposal this week on the transfer of the management of Sri Lanka’s second largest Mattala international airport, a top official said.

Sri Lanka weighs Open Skies amidst plans for national carrier privatization

24 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka is in a dilemma to decide whether to adopt an open skies policy or not in the event of divestiture of shares of the national carrier ‘SriLankan Airlines’, a top official said.

SJB, SLPP MPs broker liquor licences for cronies

23 Apr 2024

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Some MPs from both Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) have reportedly brokered liquor licences from the government for their cronies for hefty commissions involved, Daily Mirror learns.

SJB embroiled in controversy after its MPs secure funds from Govt without party approval

22 Apr 2024

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The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), finds itself embroiled in controversy as reports emerge that several of its MPs had received Rs. 50 million each from the government’s decentralized budget without nod from the party leadership, Daily Mirror learns.

Bondholders fear regime change impact

20 Apr 2024

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The representatives of bondholders who hold around 50 per cent of Sri Lanka’s outstanding international sovereign bonds (ISB), during closed-door interactions with the representatives of Sri Lankan political parties, have expressed fear whether any debt restructuring agreement will be honoured in case of a regime change at the elections pending this year, Daily Mirror learns.

Party leaders to shoot down MPs request for concessionary duty free vehicle permits

19 Apr 2024

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A request by some MPs across the political divide for concessionary vehicle permits is likely to be shot down by the party leaders given the dire economic situation of the country, Daily Mirror learns.

SL on alert on possible genocide allegations by Canada

18 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka is still at a loss to thwart the efforts by a city council in Canada to construct what it called a Tamil genocide monument, and to counter the allegations by the Canadian politicians, an informed source said .

Effectiveness of Sri Lanka’s legal system is questioned over alleged corruption: Marie Antonia

16 Apr 2024

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The effectiveness of the legal system in handling investment-related matters in Sri Lanka is often questioned due to perceived corruption and inefficiency, an official said.

Group of Sri Lankans enroute to Israel stranded in Dubai due to tension in region

14 Apr 2024

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A group of Sri Lankans enroute to Tel Aviv in Israel on board Fly Dubai flight FZ 1625 have been stranded in Dubai because air travel is disrupted due to tensions in the region between Iran and Israel.

Tension between Israel and Iran

Sri Lankans in Israel asked to exercise caution

13 Apr 2024

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Following the latest development of tension between Israel and Iran, Sri Lankans living in Israel have been asked to exercise caution in anticipation of any emergency.

Confusion remains if April 15 is a bank holiday

12 Apr 2024

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People remain confused since the Ministry of Public Administration, Home Affairs and Provincial has not defined the additional holiday declared on April 15 as a banking and mercantile holiday.

SLPP to take disciplinary action against GL, others

12 Apr 2024

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is to take disciplinary action against MP Prof. G.L. Peiris and others who have signed an agreement with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).