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President Sirisena rubbishes India-Lanka bridge claims

He said these completely baseless claims uttered by Indian politicians during local elections in Tamil Nadu

Sri Lanka govt fails to manage economy

President Sirisena's government recently introduced price controls on essential items as a response to country's wide protests

Sri Lankan opposition aims to defeat government

Maithripala Sirisena said his government has dedicated itself to fulfilling the mandate given to the people

Sri Lanka PM slams media for backing Mahinda Rajapaksa

Ranil Wickremesinghe named the Daily Mirror and the Financial Times for allegedly favouring the former President

Chinese Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka

This is the first major visit by a Chinese leader after Sirisena government took over power last year

Lanka to set up truth-seeking commission to probe war abuses

Commission is likely to be established by September after wide consultations with "all stake holders

Sri Lanka appoints new central bank governor

Indrajith Coomaraswamy, 66, was appointed after protests against the incumbent Arjuna Mahendran

Sri Lanka to return military-held land seized from Tamil civilians

All military-held lands owned by Tamil civilians will be handed back by 2018

Sri Lanka to expedite economic, technology deal with India

Businesses had suggested that speeding up the deal will benefit stability and continuity of the country's economy

Sri Lanka's parliament votes in favour of right to information bill

President Maithripala Sirisena had given an assurance when he took office last year that the RTI bill will be brought to parliament

Sri Lanka begins exporting fishery products to EU

The island-country was previously the second biggest exporter of fresh and chilled swordfish and tuna to the EU

Sri Lanka's future lies on good international ties: Maithripala Sirisena

The Sri Lankan President, in contrast to his predecessor Mahinda Rajapaksa, has followed a policy of close engagement with all nations

Sri Lankan troops to stay in Tamil-dominated north: Army officer

Despite international calls for down-sizing the military presence, the government has been reluctant to withdraw troops

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe demands Rajapaksa's suspension

He accused Rajapaksa of violating the Fiscal Management Responsibility Act, when he was Finance Minister during his presidential tenure.

Sri Lanka to see 5.3% growth

Although facing monetary problems, growth of the island will (occur due to) infrastructure spending financed with sizable FDI flows

Vow to eradicate LTTE ideology both locally and internationally: Maithripala Sirisena

Further said that he would ensure a country where all communities live together in peaceful co-existence, harmony

Sri Lanka armoury mishap: One soldier dead, thousands residents flee

At least five persons have been injuries in the fire and their condition remained stable

Thousands flee Sri Lanka ammunition depot explosions

Police said the explosions at the Salawa military had diminished in strength

Indian small cars to benefit from Sri Lankan import duty changes

However, the India-made three wheeler auto taxies have been hit by a raised band

Sri Lanka grants amnesty to 540 prisoners

In view of Vesak, a holy day for Buddhists all over the world