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Ranil Wickremesinghe to contest presidential polls as independent candidate, says aide

July 7, 2024 admin

President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe. | Photo Credit: PTI Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the Presidential election as an independent candidate, his aide said on July 7. Deputy Chairman of the United National Party Ruwan Wijewardene confirmed that the presidential election will definitely be held and Mr. Wickremesinghe, 75, will contest the…

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Sri Lanka Says Won’t Ban Foreign Research Ships Despite India Concerns

July 7, 2024 admin

The US had expressed concern to Sri Lanka before the arrival of Shi Yan 6. Colombo: Sri Lanka has decided to lift from next year a ban on the visit of foreign research ships imposed after strong security concerns raised by India and the US following frequent docking requests from hi-tech Chinese surveillance vessels, the…

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Sri Lanka to lift ban on foreign research vessels next year

July 6, 2024 admin

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 is seen berthed at Colombo harbor, Sri Lanka. File. | Photo Credit: AP Sri Lanka will resume permitting calls from foreign research vessels at its ports from next year, as the government “cannot only block China”. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry made the remarks to Japanese state media NHK World…

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Sri Lanka strikes private debt restructuring deal with bondholders

July 4, 2024 admin

Sri Lanka State Minister of Finance Asanka Shehan Semasinghe. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Sri Lanka has reached a debt restructuring deal with the international sovereign bondholders after protracted negotiations, state Finance Minister Shehan Semasingher said on July 4, calling it a “crucial step” in the cash-strapped country’s efforts to restore debt sustainability. In a…

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Australia Legend Michael Clarke Becomes Brand Ambassador Of Lanka Premier League 2024

July 3, 2024 admin

File image of Michael Clarke.© X (Twitter) Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke joined the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 as the tournament’s brand ambassador. The 2024 edition of the LPL will run from July 1 to 21. Clarke joined the list of LPL brand ambassadors, which included cricket legends like Vivian Richards, Wasim…

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No Effort By BJP-Led Centre to Retrieve Katchatheevu From Lanka: MK Stalin

July 2, 2024 admin

Mr Stalin pointed out that the Sri Lankan navy had apprehended 25 fishermen on Monday. Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday said that despite the BJP leading the government for a third term at the Centre, “no tangible” effort has been taken to retrieve Katchatheevu, an islet ceded by India to Sri…

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Sri Lanka Police Arrest 200, Mostly Indians, For Online Financial Scams

June 29, 2024 admin

Colombo: Sri Lankan police have arrested at least 200 foreigners, the majority of them Indians, for allegedly engaging in online financial scams, a media report said on Saturday. The Criminal Investigations Department also found that funds obtained through such frauds have been deposited in bank accounts in the UK, Dubai and India. News portal NewsFirst.lk…

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Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood Quits

June 27, 2024 admin

Chris Silverwood and Mahela Jayawardene© X(Twitter) Sri Lanka’s head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday stepped down from the role following the team’s dismal outing in the ongoing T20 World Cup, the SLC announced. Former captain Mahela Jayawardene had resigned from the post of the consultant coach on Wednesday. “Being an international coach means…

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The Hindu Morning Digest: June 27, 2024

June 27, 2024 admin

Delhi CM and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal being brought out of the courtroom at Rouse Avenue Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI U.S. issues rare criticism of India in religious freedom report The United States offered rare criticism of close partner India in a report published Wednesday on religious freedom,…

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S Jaishankar Holds Talks With Sri Lankan Top Leadership

June 21, 2024 admin

“Concluded a productive visit to Sri Lanka”, S Jaishankar stated in a a post on X. Colombo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has concluded his one-day official visit to Sri Lanka. He said that India will always be a “reliable friend and a dependable partner” for Sri Lanka. He also shared a video of glimpses…

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