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Sri Lanka: Ex-Navy chief arrested over recruitment of Rajapaksa’s son

July 3, 2026 admin

Wasantha Karannagoda. | Photo Credit: Shanker Chakravarty Colombo Sri Lanka’s anti-graft authorities on Friday (July 3, 2026) arrested former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda in connection with the alleged illegal recruitment and overseas training of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court later granted him bail. Issuing a statement following the arrest, the Commission to Investigate Allegations…

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Sri Lankan authorities seal state-run coal procurement firm’s headquarters amid alleged irregularities

April 12, 2026 admin

Sri Lankan authorities sealed the state-owned Lanka Coal Company’s headquarters in Colombo amid accusations of supplying low-grade coal, causing massive losses to the island nation, officials said. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) sealed the office on Saturday (April 11, 2026) following a complaint filed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Secretary, demanding a probe into all…

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Katchatheevu | A flashpoint in the Palk Strait

September 6, 2025 admin

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent visit to Katchatheevu, said to be the first by a head of state, drew attention on both sides of the Palk Strait. Attired in smart casuals — his trademark double-pocket shirt — the 56-year-old leftist leader, elected to office a year ago, is seen on a naval boat,…

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Navigating growth challenges in Sri Lanka

January 27, 2025 admin

Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka at the IMF speaks during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) press conference in Colombo on November 23, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s new National Peoples Power (NPP) government, led by the charismatic President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, entered office in late 2024 at a turning point…

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Sri Lanka President Dissanayake to visit China from January 14

January 7, 2025 admin

File picture of Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. | Photo Credit: PTI President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit China from January 14 to 17, the Cabinet Spokesman announced on Tuesday (January 7, 2025), confirming the Sri Lankan leader’s second state visit abroad, a month after he visited India. President Dissanayake will be accompanied by…

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After Dissanayake’s India visit, China discusses development, maritime research in Sri Lanka

December 18, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Qin Boyong of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference on December 18, 2024. Photo: Special Arrangement A day after returning from India following a three-day visit, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake discussed Chinese development partnership, investments and a possible resumption of maritime research with a visiting…

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Sri Lanka to save over LKR1,000 million annually by slashing security of former Presidents

December 17, 2024 admin

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The annual saving by slashing the excessive personal security provided to former presidents would be LKR1200 million, parliament was told on Tuesday (December 17, 2024). The personnel security provided to former Presidents would be slashed from January 1, the government has already announced. Also read…

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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake To Begin 3-Day India Visit Today

December 15, 2024 admin

Colombo: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a three-day visit to India from Sunday, his first overseas visit after assuming office. During his visit, Dissanayake will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu. He will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando. Dissanayaka’s…

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Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake to visit India from December 15-17

December 10, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. File | Photo Credit: AP “Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a two-day visit to India from December 15, in his first overseas visit after assuming office,” it was announced on Tuesday (December 10, 2024). During his visit, Mr. Dissanayake will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and…

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Sri Lanka records highest deflation since 1961

November 30, 2024 admin

An unprecedented financial crash in 2022 brought months of consumer goods shortages, with inflation peaking at nearly 70% that year. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Sri Lanka’s consumer prices fell by 2.1% in November, the highest deflation rate recorded by the economically fragile island nation since 1961, official data showed Saturday (November 30, 2024). An…

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