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April 22, 2026
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Bus travel made easier for commuters with disabilities
COLOMBO : A pilot low-floor bus service aimed at providing priority access for persons with disabilities and special needs was launched on Tuesday, April (21) at the Makumbura Multimodal Transport Centre. The initiative, introduced under the patronage of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake, is being implemented under the Clean Sri Lanka Programme. A total of...
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April 22, 2026
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Pakistan’s High Commissioner Assumes duties in Colombo
COLOMBO,— Pakistan’s newly appointed High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Dr Nayyar Naseer, HI (M), who presented his credentials to the President of Sri Lanka during an official ceremony held at the President’s House on Monday, April 20 , assumed duties at his office in Colombo During the audience with the president, High...
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April 21, 2026
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US forces board ‘Okays’ oil tanker between Sri Lanka and Indonesia
WASHINGTON : : THE US forces have reportedly boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indo-Pacific region some 700km (430 miles) south-east of Sri Lanka, according to the BBC and major news outlets. The Pentagon confirmed US forces boarded a sanctioned tanker overnight “without incident” in efforts to “disrupt illicit networks” supporting Iran. In a...
International
April 21, 2026
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Seven Years On: How Long Must Victims Wait for Justice?
COLOMBO :Seven years after the Easter Sunday attacks, the pain remains as raw as ever.On this seventh commemoration, the Eastern Social Development Foundation (ESDF) stands in solidarity with the victims, survivors, and affected communities across Sri Lanka. We remember those who lost their lives, those who were injured, and the families who continue to endure...
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April 21, 2026
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Navigating the Storm: A Strategic Blueprint for Sri Lanka’s Economic Resilience, under current geopolitical situation
FAIZ CASSIM RIYADH :As global geopolitical tensions escalate, particularly with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Sri Lanka finds itself at a familiar but perilous crossroads. The echoes of the 2022 crisis are loud, but the lessons learned then must serve as our shield today....
International

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