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A group of eight Sri Lankan fishermen from the Kalpitiya and Kandakuliya areas have been arrested by the Indian authorities for trespassing… The post Eight Sri Lankan fishermen arrested by Indian Coast Guard appeared first on DailyNews.

Former Army Commander General (Rtd) L.P Balagalla passed away while being treated at the Colombo Army Hospital Narahenpita for a brief illness.… The post Former army commander Gen. Lionel Balagalle passes away appeared first on DailyNews.

Sri Lanka is set to enter its 12th round of negotiations on the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) with India,… The post Sri Lanka to resume ETCA talks with India – President’s Media Division appeared first on…

In an effort to facilitate mutual driving licence exchanges, the United Kingdom and Sri Lanka are currently engaged in negotiations to establish… The post UK-SL making progress on mutual driving licence exchange agreement: UK Minister…

The Public Security Ministry has amended the fees charged for the services related to National Identity Cards (NICs). In a special gazette notification published… The post Fees charged for NIC related services increased appeared first on…

Education Minister Dr. Susil Premajayantha said that moves are under way to form a mutual mechanism to recognize the educational qualifications  in… The post Italy, Sri Lanka forge ties in educational sphere appeared first on DailyNews.

Investment Promotion State Minister Dilum Amunugama said the President is working towards setting up a single Ministry while integrating several Ministries that… The post President integrated Ministries for efficient administration –…

Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said that the purpose of the Beedi tax amendment is to properly recover the amount of tax… The post Beedi leaves import tax slashed – State Minister appeared first on DailyNews.

Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said a proposal will be submitted to the Cabinet of Ministers requesting it to reconsider… The post Minister to request Cabinet to defer restructuring of several agencies appeared…

The United States reiterated the need for equal and equitable treatment for all creditors in debt restructuring. US Ambassador in Colombo Julie… The post US for equitable treatment for all creditors in debt restructuring appeared first on…