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This month holds a significant milestone as Siddhalepa, the globally acclaimed Ayurveda-based wellness brand, unveils its presence in the Middle East, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. This auspicious occasion celebrated on May 9, at the Pullman Hotel, Diera, Dubai, signifies a new era of holistic wellness in the region. The launch event commenced with […]
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[…]The post Modi’s Wolf Worrier Diplomacy Opens A Window For China In South Asia appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
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The Sri Lankan military veterans, who had illegally joined Russian mercenaries and subsequently escaped from such groups in the conflict zones to returned to the island, claim that around 1,000 Sri Lankans are currently fighting in the Ukraine ÂRussia warfront.
Over 100 Sri Lankans are fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine and 6 have been confirmed killed so far, the Police said. Senior Police investigators told a local TV channel that around 54 Sri Lankans are fighting for Ukraine and 60 on the Russian side. The Police said that they are unable
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to deploy special delegation to Russia over mercenary issue (Category: Breaking News)
- Russia accuses “powerful country”of double standards on Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Several Sri Lankans killed while fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has announced the establishment of a special unit to gather information on the human trafficking of retired Sri Lankan military personnel to the Russia-Ukraine war through illegal channels.The post Special unit formed to track Sri Lankan citizens deployed in Russia
- 16 Sri Lankan retired military personnel killed in Russia-Ukraine conflict (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to repatriate nationals trafficked into Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- SL urges tri-forces members not to become mercenaries in Russia or Ukraine (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lankan soldier Nipuna Silva among latest victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict – Report says (Category: Breaking News)
Investigations carried out so far have revealed that six Sri Lankans sent to Russia by human traffickers to join the military have died, Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said.
On-arrival visa controversy: By Shamindra Ferdinando The SJB has called upon the government to explain why the Department of Immigration and Emigration had entered into an agreement with VFS Global-led grouping for the issuance of online visas against the backdrop of SLT Mobitel offering the same service at a much lower cost. Prof. G. L. […]
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- On-arrival visa controversy: Patali draws IMF’s attention, warns police over playing politics wi... (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global responds (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
Several Sri Lankans have been killed while fighting as mercenaries in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ministry of Defence said. The Ministry of Defence said that a number of retired Sri Lankan soldiers have joined the Russian-Ukraine war through human traffickers, as members of mercenary groups. “
- Over 100 Sri Lankans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to deploy special delegation to Russia over mercenary issue (Category: Breaking News)
- At least 16 Sri Lankans killed fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Maldives and Sri Lanka discuss impact of war on Indian Ocean (Category: Breaking News)
A human trafficking scheme targeting retired military personnel from Sri Lanka’s armed forces has been uncovered . The individuals who have fallen prey were deceived into believing that they would receive significant benefits, including high salaries and citizenship, by joining Russian and Ukrainian forces. They have been sent on tourist visas and subsequently deployed for […]
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
- Parents charged after 10-month-old ingests assumed opioids in Lothian (Category: USA, Maryland)
The Ministry of Defence states that an operation has been launched in order to arrest the individuals who are involved in directing retired Sri Lankan Army soldiers to join Russian or Ukraine forces by illegal means.
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando denied claims that he has resigned from his post over the visa controversy. Fernando said that a letter circulating claiming to be his letter of resignation to the President is false. The Minister, however, noted that he objected to moves by the Cabinet to increase visa fees “Letter circulating isn’t true […]
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Sri Lanka has decided to continue with the free visa service offered to visitors from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. The President’s media division said that it was decided at the Cabinet meeting held, Monday, to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day
- India denies taking over visa issuance at Sri Lanka airport (Category: Breaking News)
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The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the current fee of $50 per person for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka.The post Sri Lanka cabinet takes decision on Visa Fees appeared first on Sri Lanka News | Breaking News & Top Stories in Sri Lanka | ONLANKA.
- Sri Lanka approves visa-free entry for tourists from 07 countries (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to introduce new visa types for Colombo Port City investors (Category: Breaking News)
- Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan tourists and expands travel benefits (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global clarifies Sri Lanka’s E-Visa system amidst controversy (Category: Breaking News)
VFS Global says the decision to grant or reject a visa in Sri Lanka is at the sole discretion of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Sri Lanka and not the private company. Issuing a statement, VFS Global said that the Department of Immigration & Emigration (DI&E) has signed a tripartite contract with GBS […]
- VFS Global responds (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global clarifies Sri Lanka’s E-Visa system amidst controversy (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa scandal exposed after airport chaos (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
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A foreign company that has secured the exclusive right to process applications for Sri Lankan visas stands to earn at least 12.76 billion rupees ($42.5 million) for the same service that a local company had offered virtually free. Chaos broke out at the Bandaranaike International Airport on May Day when VFS Global set up an […]
- VFS Global responds (Category: Breaking News)
- BIA thrown into turmoil as foreign firm handles on-arrival visa counter (Category: Breaking News)
- VFS Global issues clarification on Sri Lanka E-Visa system (Category: Breaking News)
- Visa controversy: SJB alleges Tiran Alles misled Parliament (Category: Breaking News)
A partnership between an Indian and a Russian firm has secured the management rights for the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota. The airport, once infamous as the “world’s emptiest airport” due to minimal flight activity, is now under the purview of Shaurya Aeronautics (Pvt) Ltd of India and Airports of Regions Management Company of […]
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Ensuring Maritime Security: India’s Strategic Response (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka should prevent Chinese vessel from reaching Hambantota port (Category: Breaking News)
- India seeks strategic partnership with Sri Lanka in maritime surveillance system expansion (Category: Breaking News)
- The Destiny Of China’s Colony Of Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
By Saman Indrajith Sri Lanka must appoint a committee to investigate how many of its citizens have joined the war between Russia and Ukraine and to determine what course of action needs to be taken about the Sri Lankan men and women fighting for both countries, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP
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Russian and Indian companies are to manage the Mattala international airport for a period of 30 years. The Sri Lankan Cabinet had granted approval at their meeting held on 09.01.2023 to call for aspirations from the parties interested in utilizing the facilities of the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. Accordingly, aspirations have been called and 05 institutions […]
- Flights diverted to Mattala following adverse weather at BIA (Category: Breaking News)
- Mattala airport resumes international flights after 2 years (Category: Breaking News)
- SriLankan defends decision to divert flight from Melbourne (Category: Breaking News)
- American arrested at BIA with live bullets (Category: Breaking News)
Reuters says that Sri Lanka has decided to transfer management of its $209 million Chinese-funded airport to two companies from India and Russia, according to a statement from the cabinet on Friday.The post Sri Lanka turns to Indian and Russian companies to manage Chinese-funded Airport appeared
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Sri Lanka s Secretary Defence General Kamal Gunaratne has held bilateral talks with Russia s Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev in St. Petersburg.
MP Dayasiri Jayasekera informs House: By Saman Indrajith Parliament was yesterday informed that two Indians were recruiting ex-Sri Lankan servicemen to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war. SLFP MP Dayasiri Jayasekera said the leading operator had identified himself as a lawyer while his brother called
- Defence Ministry clearance now required for Sri Lankan ex-servicemen to visit Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- JVP Leader claims there is a witch hunt against ex-military personnel who associate with his party (Category: Breaking News)
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- Plans afoot to set up permanent office for ex-servicemen- Defence Secretary (Category: Breaking News)
[…]The post Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part II appeared first on Colombo Telegraph.
- Palestine & Ukraine: Two More Nails In Imperialism’s Coffin? – Part III (Category: Breaking News)
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The Russian Embassy in Colombo, on Friday (19) stated that it possesses no information regarding the involvement of Sri Lankan citizens in the Ukrainian conflict on the Russian side, as well as any data on potential numbers of such individuals. Commenting on recent newspaper articles, the embassy said they are not aware of a local […]
- Putin orders to increase flights between Russia and friendly states (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka secures long-term credit line from Russia to procure fuel (Category: Breaking News)
- Direct job opportunities for Sri Lankan skilled migrant workers in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Lankans warned against St. Petersburg University (Category: Breaking News)
Russia says there is no evidence to back claims Sri Lankans are involved in the Ukraine war. The Russian Embassy in Colombo said that it does not have any information about the participation of Sri Lankan nationals in the Ukrainian conflict on the Russian side. “Neither we are aware
- Several Sri Lankans killed while fighting in Russia-Ukraine war (Category: Breaking News)
- Influencer who went into hiding in Sri Lanka sentenced in Russia (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to hold Foreign Office Consultations with Kazakhstan (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Moscow (Category: Breaking News)
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a retired Major of the Sri Lanka Army and another person for fraudulently obtaining money from individuals on the promise of sending them for employment in the Russian army, police said.
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- L.A. bag ban delayed again as lawmakers ask for further studies (Category: USA, California)
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Sri Lanka condemned the attack on the Iranian Consulate in Damascus and called for strict adherence to Vienna Conventions on Diplomatic Relations, especially with regard to protection of personnel and premises of diplomatic missions. Issuing a statement, the Foreign Ministry said that Sri Lanka wishes to urge all parties concerned to exercise restraint, refrain from […]
- Tight security during Iranian President’s visit to Colombo (Category: Breaking News)
- IMF and Sri Lanka discuss next steps to finalize 2nd Review (Category: Breaking News)
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrives in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- Sri Lanka to establish a High Commission in New Zealand (Category: Breaking News)
Indian HC Santosh Jha yesterday (10) explained how the worldwide Covid-19 epidemic and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict had enhanced the Indo-Lanka ‘relationship.’Addressing the India-Sri Lanka Defence Seminar at the Taj, Jha said: “Like in other areas, we are cooperating
- Santosh Jha appointed new Indian envoy to Sri Lanka; Gopal Baglay moves to Australia (Category: Breaking News)
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- New Indian HC Santosh Jha presents credentials to President (Category: Breaking News)
- Govt. accused of giving Indian companies access to Lankans’ biometrics (Category: Breaking News)
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