USAID signs new five-year agreement with Sri Lanka
Building on the USAID Administrator Samantha Powers’s recent visit, US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung announced today that the
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Focus on the Indo – Sri Lanka projects that were delayed at the Sri Lankan end -President
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Free Trade Agreement would be revived and upgraded into a comprehensive economic and
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Sri Lanka to replace the PTA – Minister of Foreign Affairs
Sri Lanka will replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act PTA with a more comprehensive national security legislation in accordance with
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Discussions to provide support from ADB for several sectors in Sri Lanka
A preliminary discussion was held today (12) between the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka focussing on
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Administrator Samantha Power announced an additional $20 million in humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka
Administrator Samantha Power announced an additional $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support Sri Lankans during the complex emergency that
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Food crisis in Sri Lanka likely to worsen – FAO and WFP warn
30% of the population are experiencing acute food insecurity and will likely deteriorate further unless urgent assistance is provided. An
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Expatriate remittances up 16% to USD 325 million – Minister Manusha Nanayakkara
Labour and Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara said that the foreign exchange sent by expatriate workers to Sri Lanka has
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September 19 declared a special holiday for all Govt institutions
Ministry of Public Administration Secretary says that September 19(Monday) declared a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II also declared
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Cricket and Netball Asian Champions returned
Cricket and Netball Asian Champions returned to the Sri Lanka a short while ago.
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Import Restrictions Gazette Amended
The Gazette Notification which was issued banning the import of several items has been amended. Accordingly, several items could be
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