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Jul 24 2023 July 24, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:12 am
Sri Lanka Railways

11 office train services cancelled due to strike

July 24, 2023 - 10:12 am

A total of eleven train services including office trains which were scheduled to operate this morning (July 24) were cancelled following trade union action launched by a trade union of engine drivers, the Department of Railways said.

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Jul 23 2023 July 23, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:54 pm
Litro gas and Laugfs gas in Sri Lanka

Litro and Laugfs should sell gas at same prices according to price formula – Minister

July 23, 2023 - 7:54 pm

The two LP gas companies should sell gas at the same prices according to the existing price formula and that legal action would be taken if this requirement is violated, Minister of Trade, Consumer Affairs and Food Safety Nalin Fernando said.

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Jul 23 2023 July 23, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:38 pm
Sinopec fuel station

First two Sinopec fuel shipments to arrive in Sri Lanka in August

July 23, 2023 - 7:38 pm

The first two shipments of fuel under the agreement with China’s Sinopec are due to arrive in Sri Lanka in the first week of August, State Minister of Petroleum D.V. Chanaka said.

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Jul 23 2023 July 23, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:16 am
Dr. Yuan Jiajun with Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena

China and Sri Lanka can cooperate in space science: Sri Lankan Prime Minister tells China’s top rocket scientist

July 23, 2023 - 9:16 am

China and Sri Lanka can cooperate in space science as Southern Sri Lanka has been identified as an area with the lowest gravity in the world and the Southern Ocean is most suitable for the landing of spacecraft, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said

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Jul 23 2023 July 23, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 8:52 am
The bomb attack on the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Presidential pardon for two former LTTE members convicted of bombing the Central Bank of Sri Lanka

July 23, 2023 - 8:52 am

Former LTTE members, who were found guilty for the bomb attack on the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) on January 31, 1996, have been granted presidential pardon.

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Jul 22 2023 July 22, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:55 am
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

India, Sri Lanka agree to boost ties through energy, power and port projects

July 22, 2023 - 9:55 am

India and Sri Lanka said on Friday that they had agreed to improve economic ties by increasing cooperation in renewable energy and studying the feasibility of building an oil pipeline and a land bridge between the two countries.

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Jul 22 2023 July 22, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:29 am
Nandalal Weerasinghe - Central Bank Governor of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka will have to go for another DDO strategy if targets of current plan not achieved – CBSL Governor

July 22, 2023 - 9:29 am

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor says Sri Lanka will have to go through another Domestic Debt Optimization (DDO) strategy if the targets of the current plan are not achieved.

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:05 pm
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Indian President Droupadi Murmu

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe meets Indian President Droupadi Murmu

July 21, 2023 - 7:05 pm

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe called on the Indian President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday (July 21).

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 4:12 pm
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) hands over no-confidence motion to Speaker against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella

SJB hands over no-confidence motion to Speaker against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella

July 21, 2023 - 4:12 pm

The no-confidence motion against Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was handed over to the Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today (July 21).

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 1Comment 3:51 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister urges Sri Lankan President to ensure “life of dignity and respect” for Tamils

July 21, 2023 - 3:51 pm

India expects Sri Lanka to implement the 13th Amendment and ensure a life of “dignity and respect” for its Tamil population, said Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (July 21).

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 1:48 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka and India reach agreements on Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry, and more

July 21, 2023 - 1:48 pm

Sri Lanka and India reached several agreements during Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi this morning (July 21).

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:23 pm
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds talks with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

July 21, 2023 - 12:23 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on a two-day official visit to India, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi this morning (July 21) for talks.

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 12:08 pm
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe with Gautam Adani

Gautam Adani Meets Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Discusses Colombo Port

July 21, 2023 - 12:08 pm

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani held a meeting with visiting Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to discuss multiple projects in the island nation.

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 10:02 am
Gazette Sri Lanka

Tenure of Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha members extended

July 21, 2023 - 10:02 am

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has issued a special gazette notification extending the term of office of Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha members until November 04, 2024.

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 9:53 am
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Infrastructure, energy and debt on agenda as Sri Lanka president arrives in India

July 21, 2023 - 9:53 am

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives in New Delhi on Thursday on a two-day visit hoping to strengthen economic ties between the South Asian countries.

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Jul 21 2023 July 21, 2023 April 6, 2026 NoComment 7:30 am
Gun shooting

Man injured in Thalawathugoda shooting, dies

July 21, 2023 - 7:30 am

A 41-year-old man who was injured in a shooting that took place in Weli para area of Thalawathugoda last night (July 20), died.

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