Starlink satellite system nears approval as Musk’s representative visits Sri Lanka

15 Jul 2024

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A representative from the Starlink satellite system, founded by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk of SpaceX and Tesla, visited Sri Lanka this week and is set to return next week to complete the final stages of obtaining the necessary licence for operations in the country.

Sri Lanka again rejects UN evidence mechanism, citing globallegal impact

22 Jun 2024

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Sri Lanka has once again declined to accept the external evidence-gathering mechanism established by UN Human Rights Council resolutions 46/1 and 51/1, emphasizing significant legal and political implications for all nations involved.

SL refutes reports of move to sell surplus ammunition to Ukraine via Poland

31 May 2024

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Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has refuted recent media reports, stating that Poland is utilizing intermediaries to procure surplus ammunitions from Sri Lanka to transfer to Ukraine.

US nominee to Sri Lanka prioritizes fair access to ports for all ships

11 May 2024

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Amid concerns over the presence of Chinese research vessels conducting surveys in the Indian Ocean, the US nominee to Sri Lanka Elizabeth K. Horst assured the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee to work with Sri Lanka to ensure a moratorium on these vessels remains in place.

Over 1,100 HQIs, OICs permanently reside in their assigned divisions: Study

01 May 2024

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It has been revealed that out of the 5,308 Headquarters Police Inspectors (HQIs), Station Officer In-charges (OICs), and sectional OICs (Crimes, Administration, etc.), a total of 1,106 officers permanently reside within the police division where they are stationed, accounting for 7.2% of the total.

Britain stands firm on Sri Lanka travel advisory amidst calls for reform

28 Mar 2024

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Despite growing pressure to reform the travel Advisory on Sri Lanka, Britain on Tuesday said that its travel advice assessments are made by drawing on expert sources of information available to the government and that they ’continue to keep Sri Lanka travel advise under close review.’

Sri Lanka refutes US claims of Chinese military base

14 Mar 2024

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Sri Lanka has refuted recent claims from US intelligence that there are potential plans for a Chinese military base to be established on its soil.

Latest report by US Intelligence Community

China pursuing a military base in Sri Lanka: US claims

14 Mar 2024

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China is reportedly exploring the possibility of establishing military facilities in various countries, including Sri Lanka, in a bid to bolster their power projection capabilities and safeguard national interests, a latest report by US Intelligence Community revealed.

UK’s misinformation on Sri Lanka raises concerns

06 Mar 2024

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British Conservative peer Lord Michael Naseby on Tuesday called on the British government to assist Sri Lanka by way of updating Britain’s Travel Advisory on Sri Lanka to provide more accurate information, in order to better assist the country.

Halt excessive scrutiny of nations - SL tells Human Rights Council

06 Mar 2024

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Sri Lanka has called for the UN Human Rights Council to halt its excessive scrutiny of nations in the global south through intrusive mechanisms while ignoring violations elsewhere to regain credibility.

UK to closely monitor Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act amidst int’l concerns

08 Feb 2024

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While claiming that the Sri Lankan Parliament passed the Online Safety Act on 24 January, despite concerns raised by international internet providers and various other concerned parties, the United Kingdom has stated that it will closely monitor the progress of this Act.

More Sri Lankans to enlist in Ukrainian military

08 Dec 2023

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Nearly 70 former Sri Lankan military personnel, who have been legally discharged from the military, have reportedly applied to join the International Legion of Territorial Defence of Ukraine, also known as the Ukrainian Foreign Legion, according to a former Sri Lankan military official based in Ukraine.

SL gearing up for elections in 2024: UK

01 Dec 2023

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Sri Lanka is among the South Asian countries gearing up for elections at different levels in 2024, alongside India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Maldives, the UK government said.

HAPPY SINHALA & TAMIL NEW YEAR

14 Apr 2022

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NGOs lenient to drug dealers don't realize extent of danger -Prez

22 Jan 2019

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In a hard-hitting statement yesterday, President Maithripala Sirisena called on NGOs which sympathized with drug dealers to remove their masks and look at the threats the children of our country faced due to drugs.

Bugs at MC; Ceylon Theatres says...

14 Jan 2019

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Ceylon Theatres today said that it shut down the Superior cinema hall of the Majestic Cineplex (MC) pending an investigation into complaints by patrons of bugs being found in several seats inside.

SL forces never used chemical weapons or cluster bombs-Ruwan

10 Jan 2019

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Refuting the claims made by several Tamil politicians that Sri Lankan security forces used chemical weapons and cluster bombs during the war in the North, State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said there is no evidence to back up these allegations.

Tripitaka declared a national heritage

05 Jan 2019

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The Tripitaka, the essence of Theravada Buddhism was declared a national heritage at a ceremony held at the historic Aluviharaya in Matale under the aegis of President Maithripala Sirisena today.

PM assures foremost place to Buddhism

28 Dec 2018

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Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today vassured the Ven. Mahanayake Theras of Malwathu and Asgiriya Chapters that the government would give the foremost place to Buddhism and that action would be taken against those who vandalized Buddha statues in Mawanella.

State Minister of Defence assumes duties

24 Dec 2018

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