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US seeks stronger ties with Sri Lanka

Congratulating Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the election victory, the US State Department dubbed the election as a “testament to the strength of Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions”…reports Asian Lite News The US extended

September 24, 2024

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Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s President

The election, held on Saturday, saw Dissanayake lead over veteran political figures such as incumbent President Wickremesinghe and Opposition leader Premadasa….reports Asian Lite News Anura Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist-leaning Janatha Vimukthi

September 23, 2024

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ADB approves $100 million loan for Sri Lanka

The ADB on Wednesday stated that the approved loan will help to enhance the country’s resilience to climate change impacts and promote long-term sustainability…reports Asian Lite News The Asian Development Bank (ADB)

September 12, 2024

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‘Lanka could have faced same fate as Bangladesh’

Sri Lanka President said rebuilding the economy required making difficult and unpopular decisions, including necessary steps in consultation with the IMF…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Monday

September 3, 2024

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India Makes First Payment for Sri Lankan Energy Project

The project is aimed at catering to the needs of the people of the three islands, which are not connected to the national grid….reports Asian Lite News High Commissioner of India to

August 29, 2024

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Prioritise security concerns of India over Chinese ships: Lanka’s prez candidate

The former Army Chief described the presence of Chinese surveillance ships as “unwarranted” and assured that if held responsible, he would ensure such incidents do not recur….reports Asian Lite News Former Sri

August 7, 2024

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Indian envoy assures full support to rescued fishermen in Jaffna

The Consulate officials also facilitated phone calls to their families in India to ensure their welfare…reports Asian Lite News The officials of the Indian Consulate General in Jaffna, visited the Kayts police

August 2, 2024

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Sri Lanka launches 5-year plan to boost manufacturing, exports

The government has allocated funds to a loan scheme to enhance leadership and entrepreneurship in small and medium enterprises in 2022…reports Asian Lite News Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Industries has prepared a

August 1, 2024

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Ranil Wickremesinghe Joins Presidential Race

Wickremesinghe’s lawyers placed a monetary bond before the Election Commissioner for his candidacy in the forthcoming election…reports Asian Lite News Hours after the Election Commission announced the date for the presidential elections

July 26, 2024

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Lankan Navy nabs 9 Tamil Nadu fishermen, seizes 2 boats

According to the fishermen’s leader, more than 500 boats from Rameswaram ventured into the sea for fishing on Monday…reports Asian Lite News Nine fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Ramanathapuram district were arrested by

July 26, 2024

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