The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the construction of the Mannar Island Wind Power Plant, the largest wind power plant in the country, has been completed
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Indian detectives approach Sri Lankan government. to get DNA samples on ‘Angoda Lokka’ probe
The Crime Branch-CID of India approached the Sri Lankan government through diplomatic channels to get DNA and fingerprint samples to establish the identity of Sri Lankan don ‘Angoda Lokka’ who died in Coimbatore recently, reported the Times of India
Afghan government begins release of remaining Taliban prisoners
The Afghan government has freed 80 of the 400 remaining high-value Taliban prisoners whose release was approved by last weeks Loya Jirga, the grand assembly of the country's elders, the National Security Council said on Friday
Afghan policewoman, government staff killed in targeted attacks
A policewoman and two government employees were killed in two targeted attacks in Afghanistan, officials said on Friday
Prisoner release ‘dangerous’ but ‘necessary’: President Ghani
As the release of 400 high-value Taliban prisoners begins, President Ashraf Ghani in a conversation with the Council on Foreign Relations on Thursday said that those who are released might pose a danger to Afghanistan, the United States and the world, but that it was necessary for peace
India extends US$ 500 mln financial package for development of second overwater bridge
The Foreign Ministry has announced that the Government of India is providing a financial package of 500 million US Dollars for the Greater Malé Connectivity Project
India renews Maldives quotas for import of essential commodities
India has renewed the quotas issued for the import of essential commodities from India to Maldives. The decision was confirmed by India’s Minister of External Affairs of India, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during a Digital Video Conference held Thursday with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid
Air bubble established between Maldives and India
The Governments of Maldives and India have agreed to establish an Air Bubble between the countries. This is the first Air Bubble established in South Asia
'Maldives will not endanger regional security'
Maldives Economic Minister Fayyaz Ismail has said that the government will not allow the Maldives to be used to endanger the security of a neighboring nation or disrupt the peace of the Indian Ocean after saying that the government did not have any problems with China
Pakistani women journalists seek protection against social media attacks
A group of well-known Pakistani women journalists has sought protection against what they termed “vicious attacks” directed at them through social media, allegedly by people linked to the ruling government
Pakistan celebrates Independence Day
The nation is celebrating Independence Day today (Friday) with renewed resolve to work with the spirit of Pakistan Movement to make the country a true Islamic welfare state
Pakistan is 'absolutely ready' for India: Pakistan Army
Pakistan is concerned about India's increasing military spending and defence budget, but it remains "absolutely ready" for any aggression despite New Delhi's recent acquisition of five Rafale fighter jets from France, the chief of the Pakistan Army's media wing said on Thursday
PM Imran Khan inaugurates long-awaited Peshawar BRT project
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the long-awaited Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project
World Bank project ensures women in Sri Lanka benefit from water and sanitation services
Think of the last time you went to the movies, a sporting venue, or any public place, and had to use a restroom. Did you notice that the queues for the women’s restroom were generally longer than the men’s?
Admiral (Rtd) Prof Jayanath Colombage new Secretary to Foreign Ministry
The government has appointed a new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Relations, as well as several other ministries the government announced
