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India ordered the expulsion of six Canadian diplomats on Monday and withdrew its own envoy from Canada, in response to what it said was Ottawa s decision to name him and others as "persons of interest" in an investigation. MORE..
14 Oct 2024 (11:51 PM)
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo says that China is closely following the recent arrests of Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka for suspected online fraud and is supporting Sri Lankan law enforcement agencies in cracking down on them, while ensuring their rights and interests are protected in accordance with the law. MORE..
14 Oct 2024 (8:24 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situation in the country. He noted that frequent flooding requires long-term solutions for effective control, the President s Media Division (PMD) said in a statement. MORE..
14 Oct 2024 (5:16 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has rejected an appeal submitted by the Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries Arjun Aloysius and two others, to be forwarded to the Colombo High Court, seeking to invalidate the prison sentence imposed on them by the court this morning (14) over VAT evasion. MORE..
14 Oct 2024 (5:02 PM)
In response to the severe weather conditions affecting the island, the Sri Lanka Army has deployed additional troops to assist with flood relief efforts in areas hit by rising river levels. MORE..
14 Oct 2024 (1:25 PM)
