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Chinese “spy ship” cleared to enter Hambantota Port

The Chinese “spy ship” YUAN WANG 5 has been cleared to enter the Hambantota Port. India had earlier raised concerns with Sri Lanka on moves to allow what it called a Chinese “spy ship” to enter Sri Lankan waters. Issuing a statement today, the Foreign Ministry said that on 28 June, 2022, the Embassy of the People?s Republic of China in Colombo informed the Ministry via a Diplomatic Note that the Chinese Scientific Research Ship YUAN WANG 5 is scheduled to pay a port call at the port of Hambant

13 Aug, 2022

Sri Lanka appeals to UK to lift travel advisory

Sri Lanka has appealed to the United Kingdom (UK) to lift the travel advisory on Sri Lanka. The appeal was made when Tourism Minister Harin Fernando met the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Sarah Hulton. Fernando?said that he had a successful meeting with the British High Commissioner regarding the current political climate in Sri Lanka, lifting of the travel advisory for UK travellers to Sri Lanka, the promotion of tourism and the security and safety of tourists. (Colombo Gazette)

11 Aug, 2022

Four Sri Lankans arrive in Tamil Nadu on illegal vessel

Four more people from Sri Lanka landed in Indian waters on an illegal vessel in the wee hours of Saturday, owing to the economic crisis in the island nation. After surveillance teams from the Central and State agencies alerted the Marine Police, the four foreign nationals were taken for interrogation. According to police, Jayamalini, 50, wife of Somasundaram of Trincomalee district in Sri Lanka, said there were no jobs and survival had become difficult. Prices were too high, she said, adding t

14 Aug, 2022