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Indian CNS arrives in Sri Lanka

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1 year ago

December 13, 2022

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Indigenous Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri, a multi-role missile frigate of the Indian Navy has called to make a port call at Colombo today (13) to complement the visit of the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral R Hari Kumar.

The ship would engage in training engagements with the Sri Lanka Navy and participate in Maritime Partnership Exercises with the Sri Lanka Navy.

It may be recalled that the Indian Navy shared close interactions with the Sri Lanka Navy during annual exercise SLINEX 21 in March 2022.

Further, Indian Navy provided a maritime reconnaissance aircraft to Sri Lanka Air Force in August 2022 to augment its maritime capabilities. Indian Navy is also providing customized and specialized training to Sri Lanka Navy including in marine technology.

The visit of CNS symbolizes strong relations and close cooperation between the two countries, with Sri Lanka being accorded the status of ‘Priority One’ partner by India. It would strengthen the existing bilateral maritime relations between the two countries and areas of common security concern and enhancing capacity and capability building initiatives towards ensuring peace in the region would be discussed during the visit. The visit is also indicative of the growing camaraderie and friendship between the two nations in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.

Admiral R Hari Kumar #CNS @indiannavy met VAdm Nishantha Ulugetenne, Commander @srilanka_navy. They had productive discussions on enhancing bilateral cooperation and deepening capacity building initiatives between the two Navies. pic.twitter.com/conX7ceOKP
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) December 13, 2022

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Iran – SL sign 5 MoUs (Video)

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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Iran and Sri Lanka signed five memorandums of understanding (MoUs), aimed at bolstering bilateral relations between the two countries.

The MoUs signed will cover cooperation in film, media, tourism, cooperatives, libraries, and cultural, scientific, technical, and sports fields between the two countries, the Presidential Media Division notes.

Earlier in the evening, the Iranian President – Dr. Ebrahim Raisi and his Sri Lankan counterpart President Wickremesinghe held one-on-one discussions, followed by a bilateral meeting between representatives of both nations at the Presidential Secretariat.

(Video – PMD)

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Imported milk powder prices slashed

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5 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The price of imported milk powder will be reduced with effect from tomorrow (April 25), the Milk Powder Importers’ Association states.

Accordingly, the price of a 01 kg pack will drop by Rs. 250 – Rs. 300 while the price of 400g pack will be slashed by Rs. 100ත් – Rs. 130.

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Injunction against Wijedasa and Sarathie

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10 hours ago

April 24, 2024

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The Colombo District Court today (April 24) issued an injunction order preventing the appointment of Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The court has also issued an injunction order preventing MP Sarathie Dushmantha Mithrapala from functioning as the General Secretary of SLFP.

Colombo District Judge Sandun Withana issued these orders after considering a complaint filed against the respective appointments.