Anura Kumara holds talks with Jaishankar in India

05 Feb 2024

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National People’s Power(NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake held talks with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi today.

SLPP demands resolution of issues

03 Feb 2024

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In a recent meeting with President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) emphasized the necessity of addressing key issues before committing to support him in the upcoming presidential election, according to a reliable source.

CBK back in the fray to lead SLFP-LED People’s Alliance

03 Feb 2024

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Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has reinstated the membership of former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, enabling her to lead the party-dominated Podujana Eksath Peramuna (People’s Alliance), the Daily Mirror learns.

Constitutional Council rejects President’s Supreme Court pick

02 Feb 2024

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The Constitutional Council (CC) has declined to endorse the nomination of Court of Appeal President Nissanka Bandula Karunaratne as a Supreme Court judge by President Ranil Wickremesinghe triggering him to be on a collision course with the parliamentary body, Daily Mirror learns.

Flight delays

SriLankan Airlines CEO points to technical woes, spare part delays

02 Feb 2024

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Richard Nuttall, who responded to concerns over flight delays, said though the delays were in line with the world averages, there are more delays than used to be because of technical issues.

SriLankan Airlines flying through Turbulence – CEO Richard Nuttall

02 Feb 2024

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Chief Executive Officer of SriLankan Airlines, Richard Nuttall, in an interview with Daily Mirror, discussed the way forward and the current challenges of the national carrier in the midst....

CID to grill Keheliya today

31 Jan 2024

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Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been summoned before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for a statement to be recorded today regarding the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, a highly placed authoritative source told the Daily Mirror.

Abducted Sri Lankans

Somali Navy Chief contacts EU Navy

29 Jan 2024

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Somali Navy Abdi Warsame Osman has contacted the European Union Joint Operation Centre to secure the release of the Sri Lankans abducted by the Somali pirates, an official said.

Fatal accidents:

Fresh efforts underway to expedite illumination in Expressways

27 Jan 2024

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In the wake of two fatal accidents including the pre-dawn crash that claimed the life of State Minister Sanath Nishantha, the Road Development Authority (RDA) is planning to expedite illumination of the expressway by laying aluminum transmission cables in place of Rs.250 million worth copper current cables stolen during the pandemic.

Chinese research vessel: Sri Lanka Says No, Maldives Says Yes

24 Jan 2024

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Chinese research and survey vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 which was barred entry into Sri Lankan waters over a policy decision is now on its way to the Maldives after permission was given by its pro-China President Mohamed Muizzu.

Russia wants Sri Lanka to maintain neutrality on Ukraine despite Western Pressure - Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan

22 Jan 2024

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Russian Ambassador Levan Dzhagaryan, in an interview with Daily Mirror, discusses the current status of bilateral ties, and what is being planned....

Sri Lanka remains open for positive role in dousing India-Maldives tension

20 Jan 2024

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Sri Lanka remains open to play a positive role in dousing tension between India and the Maldives in the greater interest of regional peace, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka remains open for positive role dousing India- Maldives tension

20 Jan 2024

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Sri Lanka remains open to play a positive role in dousing tension between India and the Maldives in the greater interest of regional peace, Daily Mirror learns.

Presidential Elections: three-pronged battle takes shape

19 Jan 2024

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In anticipation of the upcoming Presidential Elections scheduled towards the end of the year, the political arena is witnessing a flurry of activities as various parties and groups strategically position themselves for the impending electoral contest.

Sri Lanka Mounts Diplomatic Offensive to Thwart UNHRC Challenges

17 Jan 2024

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Sri Lanka is to make fresh approaches to counter the UNHRC process during its upcoming session in March, this year by engaging the leaders of the different countries including those from Africa, Daily Mirror learns.

Asia Internet Coalition proposals: Minister says will accommodate as much as possible

16 Jan 2024

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles who commented on the request from Asia Internet Coalition for the revision of the Online Safety Bill said his team is studying the proposals submitted.

Google, Yahoo, Amazon, X raise red flag on Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill

16 Jan 2024

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Asia Internet Coalition (“AIC”), a body comprising internet and technology companies in the world, and its members, expressed concern about the Online Safety Bill and called for extensive revisions and overhaul of it.

Nuclear energy in Sri Lanka: Proposals for EOI prepared

15 Jan 2024

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In the wake of different countries such as Russia, France and Denmark seeking interests in developing nuclear power here, the Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA) has prepared two documents to be approved by the Cabinet-one is to call for Expression of Interest (EOI) from prospective investors and the other to envisage the government’s policy on the energy mix expansion, an official said.

Sri Lanka Navy Ship in Red Sea

West Asian Ambassadors implicitly signal discontent

13 Jan 2024

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In an apparent expression of discontent regarding Sri Lanka’s decision to deploy a Navy ship to join US-led operations in the Red Sea to counter Houthi rebel attacks from Yemen, West Asian ambassadors who recently met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that the United States and the United Kingdom engage in such actions in line with their security agreements with Israel whereas other countries don’t have such pacts.

President justifies Sri Lanka’s participation in Red Sea security operations

12 Jan 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his meeting with the ambassadors of the West Asian countries, is reported to have justified the decision to join Us-led operations to protect.