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SL – China exchange letters on establishing data forensic lab

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Sri Lanka has signed two MoUs with China last week, as well as exchanged letters on establishing an electronic data forensic lab, according to the Chinese embassy in Colombo.

This had taken place when Mr. Deng Boqing – Vice Chairman of China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) visited Sri Lanka from April 04 to 07.

During the visit, the following key agreements were reached, says the embassy :

– MoU on Strengthening Development Cooperation and Promoting the Implementation of the Global Development Initiative
– MoU on Implementing Emergency Humanitarian Assistance (remaining funds of 134 million RMB, apx. 62 billion LKR)
– Letter Exchange on Establishing an Electronic Data Forensics Laboratory (at the request of Sri Lankan government)

During his visit, Mr. Boqing had met Sri Lanka President and Minister of Finance Ranil Wickremesinghe, Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardane, Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles, and Minister of Fisheries Douglas Devananda.

“They had in-depth discussions on enhancing China-Sri Lanka bilateral relations, promoting the pragmatic cooperation of the two countries and jointly implementing the Global Development Initiative, and exchanged views on China’s continued assistance to Sri Lanka in infrastructure construction, culture and education, and emergency humanitarian aid,” the embassy had Tweeted.

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Cabinet approves use of Galle Face Green for social events

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Cabinet approval has been granted to utilise Galle Face Green for various social activities, including festivals, musical events and other celebrations, subject to specific criteria.

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath explained today (Nov. 06) a previous Cabinet decision had declared not to allow events at the venue, except for religious events.

However, since it costs around Rs. 2.5 million – Rs. 3 million on a monthly basis to maintain this space, it was deemed appropriate to provide the space for events based on the concept of a ‘green and clean Galle Face Green’.

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ODI & T20I squads against Kiwis, announced

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has announced squads for the T20I and ODI series to be played against the New Zealand national men’s team.

The two T20I games will be played on Nov. 09 and 10 while the ODIs will be held on Nov. 13, 17 and 19.

RDICS, Dambulla will be the venue for the first three games, while the final two ODIs will be played at PICS Pallekele.

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Restrictions on African Swine Fever control, eased

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Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health has announced steps to issue a new Gazette notification, relaxing some of the restrictions imposed earlier due to the African swine fever outbreak.

Director General of the department Dr. Hemali Kothalawala stated that permission has now been granted for the transportation of healthy animals.

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