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Sri Lanka – Japan naval ships conduct joint sea-borne exercise

Staff WriterApr 4, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka Navy Ship Samudura and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) ship Teruzuki engaged in a bilateral sea-borne exercise off Colombo,

Resettlement Ministry constructs 11,253 houses in war affected areas

Staff WriterMar 29, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M. Swaminathan said that his ministry has constructed 11,253 houses in war

Two Indian and US Naval ships arrive at Colombo Port

Staff WriterMar 29, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Two Naval ships belonging to the Indian and American Navies arrived to Sri Lanka on Monday (27). According to Navy media sources

European Investment Bank eyes more private investment in Sri Lanka

Staff WriterMar 29, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – European Investment Bank, world’s largest international pubic bank expects to increase its loan projects enabling the private sector to expand their investment

Lanka Sathosa outlet network expanded

Staff WriterMar 29, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena opened the Lanka Sathosa outlet at Kohuwala yesterday (28) with the aim of providing high quality food at concessionary

Tamil Nadu CM request Premier Modi to stop arrests by Sri Lanka

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, NEW YORK) – The Tamil Nadu state Government has urged the Centre to send an “unequivocal message” to Colombo to stop the apprehension of

India in talks with Sri Lanka over advanced light helicopters

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, NEW DELHI) – As part of efforts to enhance defence cooperation and boost exports with friendly countries, India is in discussions with Sri Lanka

Gold smuggled to Ramanathapuram from Sri Lanka seized

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, RAMANATHAPURAM) – The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Tamil Nadu seized 16.32 kg of gold in Ramanathapuram late Sunday night, The Hindu reported.

Sri Lanka wants to reduce China’s stake in strategic port deal – Report

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Government wants a Chinese company to agree to cut its stake in a strategic port project by up to a quarter,

“Making a controversy over Rajinikanth’s visit to Sri Lanka does not make sense” – Madhavan

Staff WriterMar 28, 20170

(UDHAYAM, CHENNAI) – Actor R Madhavan spoke to TIMES NOW on the recent political debate that broke out over superstar Rajinikanth’s proposed visit to Sri