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Sri Lanka’s Election Commission to Hold Local Government Elections Following General Election, in Line with Supreme Court Order

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October 3, 2024

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that Local Government Elections will be held promptly after the upcoming General

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Tourist Visa Fee Waiver for 39 Countries to be Reinstated Soon, Says Tourism Authority

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October 3, 2024

The Tourism Development Authority has announced that the Cabinet decision to waive tourist visa fees for 39 countries will be

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IMF Delegation Meets with Sri Lankan Government to Discuss Progress on $2.9 Billion Extended Fund Facility

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October 3, 2024

A high-level delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) arrived in Sri Lanka today (2) to engage with the newly

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Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut, Killing at Least Six

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October 3, 2024

In the early hours of Thursday, Israel launched an airstrike on central Beirut, resulting in the deaths of at least

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Weather Advisory: Showers and Thunderstorms Expected in Eastern and Uva Provinces

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October 3, 2024

The Meteorology Department reports that showers or thundershowers are likely to occur in select areas of the Eastern and Uva

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Bus Fares Reduced by 4.24% Effective from Midnight, NTC Announces

CeylonWire

October 1, 2024

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has announced a 4.24% reduction in bus fares, effective from midnight today (October 1). Additionally,

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President Dissanayake Meets U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

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October 1, 2024

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with U.S. Ambassador Julie J. Chung today (01) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Ambassador

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Former TNA MP S. Shritharan Meets President Dissanayake at Presidential Secretariat

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October 1, 2024

Former Jaffna District MP of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), S. Shritharan, met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (01)

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Preliminary Discussions on Sri Lanka’s IMF Program Set for This Week, Cabinet Spokesman Confirms

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October 1, 2024

Speaking about the upcoming visit of a high-level International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to Sri Lanka this week, Cabinet Spokesman

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Sri Lankan Nationals Advised Against Travel to Lebanon and Syria Amid Regional Instability

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October 1, 2024

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka has advised all Sri Lankan nationals to refrain from traveling to Lebanon