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Sri Lanka prepares to re-apply for EU’s GSP trade facility

Sri Lanka has recently expressed interest in re-applying for the European Union’s (EU’s) GSP trade facility during a meeting between Foreign Minister Vijitha...

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Sri Lanka looking at pursuing reparations for colonial-era losses

The government is exploring possibilities of seeking compensation for colonial-era losses and the return of looted cultural treasures. This fact was revealed by...

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Chinese Foreign Minister on a brief visit to Sri Lanka

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (12) on a brief visit during a transit stop en route to...

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Uniform controversy: Nurses’ Association hits out at Minister’s remarks

The Sri Lanka Nurses’ Association (SLNA) has condemned a statement by Minister Vijitha Herath, which appeared to endorse modifications of nursing uniforms to...

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The day Sri Lanka stood alone

By Vox Civis Another of the regime’s self-proclaimed ‘pillars of strength’ is taking heavy flak these days and with good reason. For months,...

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Cabinet approves Rs. 250 m mental health program targeting youth

The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of a special program to address rising mental health challenges, particularly among schoolchildren, adolescents,...

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Parliament’s High Posts Committee blocks NPP Govt’s nominee for second time

Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary High Posts Committee has, for the second time, blocked the nomination of H.M.V.B. Vijitha Herath to a diplomatic post, following...

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Tourism Minister and Deputy clash over USD 3.7 Bn revenue claim

Tensions have surfaced within the tourism ministry after Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe publicly disputed a recent statement by Cabinet Minister Vijitha Herath,...