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August 2, 2024

This afternoon (2nd), Immigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya announced that the issuance of ‘Online Visas’ has been temporarily suspended following

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At Least 13 Killed in Nigeria During Protests Over Economic Crisis

CeylonWire

August 2, 2024

At least 13 protesters were killed during mass demonstrations in Nigeria against the country’s economic crisis, which escalated into violence

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Port City Colombo Set to Become Major Financial Hub as Offshore Banking Regulations Take Effect

CeylonWire

August 1, 2024

Banks will soon begin operations at Port City Colombo following the gazetting of offshore banking regulations, positioning the area to

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India Seeks Trust and Goodwill from Sri Lanka Over Short-Term Gains, Says Indian Envoy

CeylonWire

August 1, 2024

India values trust and goodwill from Sri Lanka more than short-term benefits or asset acquisitions, stated Indian Envoy Santosh Jha

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IMF Team in Colombo to Discuss Sri Lanka’s Economic Reform Program

CeylonWire

August 1, 2024

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team, led by Peter Breuer, is currently in Colombo for a staff visit. A spokesperson

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Over 50 Foreign Nationals Arrested in Puttalam for Alleged Online Scam, Say Sri Lanka Police

CeylonWire

August 1, 2024

Sri Lanka Police have announced the arrest of over 50 foreign nationals in the Puttalam area for their alleged involvement

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Nearly 1,000 Rescued After Devastating Landslides in Kerala; At Least 151 Dead

CeylonWire

July 31, 2024

Authorities reported on Wednesday that nearly 1,000 people have been rescued following landslides in the hills of Wayanad district, Kerala.

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TISL Files Fundamental Rights Petition Against Visa System Procurement

CeylonWire

July 31, 2024

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a fundamental rights petition with the Supreme Court on Tuesday, July 30, challenging

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Sri Lanka Customs Achieves Rs. 708 Billion in Revenue for 2024 Despite Import Challenges

CeylonWire

July 31, 2024

Sri Lanka Customs has achieved an income of Rs. 708 billion towards the Rs. 1,537 billion revenue target set for

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Korea Eximbank Resumes EDCF Loan Projects in Sri Lanka

CeylonWire

July 31, 2024

The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has officially notified Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance of its decision to resume