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June 16, 2026
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Suresh Sallay Is expected to cooperate with investigations – Government Spokesman
COLOMBO ;Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay should fully cooperate with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks by disclosing all relevant information in his possession, according to Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at the weekly Cabinet media briefing held today, Minister...
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June 16, 2026
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UK Trade Envoy in Sri Lanka for high-level trade and investment engagements
COLOMBO : The visit signals the UK’s continued commitment to stronger trade and investment ties with Sri Lanka. • It follows the improved zero-tariff benefits for Sri Lankan exports announced in January this year as reforms to the UK’s Developing Countries Trade Scheme. • Lord Hannett will hold talks with ministers and officials on market...
Business, Economy
June 16, 2026
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Amana Bank expands to Balangoda with first SBC in Ratnapura District
COLOMBO – Continuing its commitment towards expanding accessible and convenient banking services across Sri Lanka, Amana Bank recently opened its 46th Self Banking Centre in Balangoda, marking the Bank’s first Self Banking Centre in the Ratnapura District.Strategically located at No. 321A, Ratnapura Road, Balagahamulla, Balangoda, the newly opened Self Banking Centre offers customers 24/7 access...
Business, Economy
June 16, 2026
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Palestinian leader Abbas announces presidential election in early 2027
RAMALLAH: Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections in early 2027 and for legislative elections to be held in November of this year, official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported, without saying if he would run. Abbas, 90, won the last Palestinian presidential election in 2005 with a mandate of four...
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June 16, 2026
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Alavi Moulana remembered on his 10th death anniversary
COLOMBO -June 15 marks the 10th death anniversary of As Seyyed Alavi Moulana Jamalul Lail, a respected leader who served Sri Lanka as Minister of Labour and Governor of the Western Province. He is remembered as a true fighter for labour rights, always standing with working people and speaking for justice, dignity, and fairness. He...
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