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June 3, 2026
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Sri Lankan Embassy Celebrates International Tea Day In Jakarta
JAKARTA : The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta successfully celebrated International Tea Day at the SriLanka Residence on 21 May , with the participation of Ceylon tea distributors inIndonesia, representatives from the hotel and restaurant sector, officials from the Ministry ofTrade and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, members of the Indonesian Tea...
Business, Economy
June 3, 2026
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Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja S. Paulraj Concludes Official Visit to the United Kingdom
COLOMBO : The Minister of Women and Child Affairs of Sri Lanka, Saroja S. Paulraj, concluded asuccessful official visit to the United Kingdom from 18–21 May 2026, engaging in highlevel discussions on child protection, social welfare, and international cooperation. Minister Paulraj participated in a ministerial roundtable convened by Deputy PrimeMinister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of...
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June 3, 2026
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Sri Lanka releases 30 Indian fishermen
CHENNAI – A total of 30 Indian fishermen who were released from Sri Lankan prisons have reached Chennai Tuesday , May (02). The fishermen from Rameswaram and Karaikal were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for trespassing into international waters. They were later produced before court and were held in prison. After the intervention of...
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June 2, 2026
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No increase in bus fares despite hike in fuel price – Deputy Minister
COLOMBO : Bus fares will not be increased despite the recent rise in fuel prices, according to the Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena. Deputy Minister Gunasena noted that bus fare revisions are carried out based on the existing fare revision formula. Accordingly, he noted that a revision is only considered if fuel price fluctuations...
Business, Economy
June 2, 2026
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WP Governor Yusoof calls for stronger partnership with United States
WASHINGTON : The United States and Sri Lanka have an opportunity to build a stronger economic partnership, based not only on commercial interests, but also on our shared values and mutual confidence in each other, according to the Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof. Governor Yusoof made these remarks after meeting with the US...
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