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President Dissanayake Clarifies India Defense Pact, Emphasizes National Unity Amid Geopolitical Pressures

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April 8, 2025

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has clarified that the recently signed defense cooperation agreement with India aims to streamline

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Adani Group Commences Operations at Colombo West International Terminal, Boosting Sri Lanka’s Maritime Hub Status

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April 8, 2025

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, has officially commenced operations at the Colombo

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MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake Granted Bail in Corruption Case, But Remains in Remand Over Separate Charges

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April 8, 2025

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali today (April 8) ordered the release on bail of Member of Parliament Chamara Sampath Dassanayake,

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IMF’s Breuer Reflects on Sri Lanka’s Painful Recovery: “A High Price for Past Policy Missteps”

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April 8, 2025

Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has delivered a candid reflection on Sri Lanka’s ongoing

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Postal Voting Set for 2025 LG Election as Court Halts Polls in Key Areas

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April 8, 2025

The distribution of ballot papers for postal voting for 113 local government (LG) bodies has been completed, the National Election

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Cabinet Approves Recruitment of 18,853 Graduates and Youth to State Service

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April 8, 2025

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to recruit 18,853 unemployed graduates and youth into the state service. The

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Colombo Stock Market Rebounds After Steep Losses Triggered by US Tariffs

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April 8, 2025

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) staged a strong recovery on Tuesday following three consecutive days of decline, which were triggered

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President Anura Writes to Trump Seeking Relief from US Tariffs, Government Engages in High-Level Talks

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April 8, 2025

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has personally written to United States President Donald Trump, proposing measures to mitigate the impact and

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Sri Lanka Records Over 229,000 Tourist Arrivals in March

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April 7, 2025

Sri Lanka welcomed 229,298 tourists in March 2025, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). The highest influx

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Public Safety Committees to Be Established Under Clean Sri Lanka Program

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April 7, 2025

A circular outlining the implementation of Public Safety Committees is set to be issued today as part of the Clean