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Following a historic voyage from Baltimore to Colombo, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Decisive was officially commissioned into the Sri Lanka Navy as SLNS Samudra Vijaya (P628).

Acting U.S. Ambassador Jane Howell joined President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the commissioning ceremony to formally induct the vessel into service. The cutter is the fourth ship to join the ...


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Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa stated that he could become the President of Sri Lanka in 2029, emphasizing that he possesses the necessary qualifications for the position. However, he noted that the final decision rests with the people.

Speaking further, Weerawansa said that if he is elected President, he would withdraw Sri Lanka from its agreement with the Intern...


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Colombo High Court Lawyers’ Association warns that the proposed move could undermine judicial independence, stall judicial promotions, and erode public confidence in the judiciary.

The Colombo High Court Lawyers’ Association (CHCLA) has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressing strong opposition to reported government plans to increase the ret...


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Four Republicans joined Democrats to pass a war powers resolution, yet major obstacles remain to restraining the president’s military authority

The United States House of Representatives has voted in favour of measures to halt President Donald Trump’s war on Iran as the conflict drags into a fourth month and both sides remain at loggerheads in peace negotiations.


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Reinforcing its commitment to those who serve the nation, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) to introduce a comprehensive suite of concessionary financial facilities for its officers and other ranks.

The partnership, unveiled in a year that marks the 75th anniversary of the Air Force, whic...


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