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The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Sri Lanka’s USAID-funded

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Sri Lanka Energy Project (SLEP) has received top honors at the 2024 annual conference for the Society for International Development, the premier U.S. event for international development professionals. The award was given in recognition of the innovative solar-powered electric vehicle battery swapping stations owned and operated by Sri Lanka’s Sling Mobility (Pvt.) Ltd., particularly highlighting…

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Sri Lanka made significant Progress in the Asian NGO Sector

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In the Asian social service sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka have made significant strides by the year 2024, overcoming challenges that were present in 2022. For the year 2024, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam have been categorized as “Doing Okay.” The 2022 index placed Sri Lanka in the…

The Impact of the Indian Election on Sri Lanka
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The Impact of the Indian Election on Sri Lanka

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India, the world’s largest democracy, has a profound influence on its neighbouring countries, including Sri Lanka. The Indian general election, a massive democratic exercise involving over 900 million eligible voters, determines the political direction of the country for the next five years. In the recent election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a significant victory with…

Police Officers Arrested in Connection with Disappearance 13 Years Ago
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Police Officers Arrested in Connection with Disappearance 13 Years Ago

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Two police officers serving at Alawwa Police were arrested on May 4, 2024, by officers from the Group Robbery Investigation Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with a suspected disappearance and unlawful detention that occurred 13 years ago. The arrested officers are Sergeant A.L. Kumara and Constable R.D.S.B. Rajapaksha. Both officers were…

Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South
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Consolidating Economic Recovery Needs No Referendum

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Government leaders appear to be considering all options for remaining in office beyond the constitutionally mandated periods of five years for the presidency and parliament. UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara has announced that the government is considering postponing both the presidential and general elections for two years. There has been a considerable amount of…

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Public warned over spread of diseases in flood-affected areas

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The general public has been cautioned over the increased spread of infectious diseases across the island due to prevailing inclement weather conditions. Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera warns that there is a greater risk of diseases such as diarrhea, dysentery, Typhoid fever and influenza spreading during such periods. Speaking further in this regard, Dr. Perera…

Second Reading Debate on Women Empowerment Bill on June 4
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Second Reading Debate on Women Empowerment Bill on June 4

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The Secretary General of Parliament Mrs. Kushani Rohanadeera said that the Parliament is scheduled to meet from the 4th to the 7th June. The Parliamentary business pertaining to this week have been decided recently (28) in the Committee on Parliamentary Business held under the chairmanship of Speaker Hon. Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena. Accordingly, on Tuesday, the…