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To fully address the water problem in the north, the ‘River for Jaffna’ project will commence immediately

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August 3, 2024

President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the immediate initiation of the “River for Jaffna” project, which is designed to provide a comprehensive

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Supreme Court Suspends Issuance of Online Visas, Immigration Controller General Confirms Compliance

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

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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

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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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Public Security Ministry to Provide Police Officers for Presidential Election, Confirms Election Commission

CeylonWire

August 1, 2024

The Election Commission has announced that Viyani Gunathilaka, Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, has agreed to provide the

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

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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

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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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Six Candidates Submit Deposits for 2024 Sri Lanka Presidential Election

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July 31, 2024

The Election Commission of Sri Lanka announced that deposits have been placed for six candidates to contest the 2024 Presidential

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Colombo Inflation Rises to 2.4% in July 2024, Driven by Increases in Food and Non-Food Prices

CeylonWire

July 31, 2024

The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a Year-on-Year basis, increased to 2.4%

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TISL Files Fundamental Rights Petition Against Visa System Procurement

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July 31, 2024

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