USS Hopper visit signals growing bilateral cooperation
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The USS Hopper (DDG 70) concluded its five-day port call to Colombo on Monday (23) as part of a visit to strengthen...
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Sri Lankans among highest number seeking Swiss asylum
(UDHAYAM, ZURICH) – Sri Lankans were among the highest number of asylum seekers in Switzerland last year. The Reuters News Agency reported that requests for...
Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation with EU bank
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka is to strengthen cooperation with the European Investment Bank, the bank said in a statement today. The European Investment Bank...
Sri Lanka sees relations with China reaching greater heights
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena has sent his greetings and good wishes to everyone celebrating the Chinese New Year in the People’s Republic of...
President to announce important decisions next week
(UDHAYAM, KALUTARA) – Next week is crucial for Sri Lanka because President Maithripala Sirisena is about to announce several important decisions, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha...
Singer Roy Peiris passes away
(UDHAYAM, NEW DELHI) – Popular Sri Lankan Singer Roy Peiris has passed away at the age-of-54. He reportedly passed away due to a sudden heart...
India denies claims talks on to take over Trincomalee port
(UDHAYAM, NEW DELHI) – Indian official sources denied Regional Development Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s contention that Sri Lanka and India are in talks for...
Lankan family found stranded on sand dune off
(UDHAYAM, DHANUSHKODI) – A family of five Sri Lankan Tamils were found stranded by Indian fishermen off Arichal Munai in Dhanushkodi, Police said. The coast...
Navy arrests 4 local fishermen engaged in illegal fishing
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested four local fishermen on Thursday for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing practices using banned fishing nets....
New Zealand and Sri Lanka to consider free trade agreement
(UDHAYAM, DAVOS) – New Zealand and Sri Lanka will open diplomatic posts in each other’s nations and are considering a free trade agreement, the Pacific...