India’s Goa Shipyard has delivered the second of two 2500 tonne Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessels (AOPVs) to the Sri Lankan Navy, the Indian Ministry of Defence announced on 23 March. The keel for the vessel was laid in May 2015 and the vessel was launched in May 2017. The first AOPV of the …
Far from obsessing about the supposed death of the liberal trading order, Sri Lanka is striking deals on its own. In January, it signed a free trade agreement with Singapore that includes investment and services. And it’s currently negotiating a trade pact with China, its largest trading partner. Sri Lanka …
A lawyer, a member of Parliament and the son of one of Sri Lanka’s most powerful politicians. These are amongst the titles that 31-year-old Namal Rajapaksa, son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa balances. Namal belongs to a political family accused of carrying out some of the most …
Sandra was born to a Sri Lankan mother, and adopted by a Dutch mother. She was a 12-year old child, when I met her and her foster parents, some time ago in the Netherlands. Sandra’s foster parents wanted me to help her. I was there on a scholarship, studying for my doctorate at the Free University of …
( March 23, 2018, Moscow, Sri Lanka Guardian) Secretary to the Ministry of Defence In Sri Lanka, Kapila Waidyaratne PC has left the country for Russia on an “Official visit”, reliable sources in the Ministry of Defence, as well as the Sri Lankan Embass…
( March 23, 2018, Moscow, Sri Lanka Guardian) Secretary to the Ministry of Defence In Sri Lanka, Kapila Waidyaratne PC has left the country for Russia on an “Official visit”, reliable sources in the Ministry of Defence told the Sri Lanka Guardian. Howe…
"The Sri Lanka Offshore Patrol Vessel (SLOPV) project for building two large size ships is one of the most significant defense cooperation between India & Sri Lanka and one of the largest export contracts, being executed by GSL currently for a…
The restaurant makes its own spices and brings spices in from Sri Lanka. Coconut features heavily in the dishes which are colourful and vibrant. “Most of the dishes are based on coconut which is very good for you,” explained Roshan. “We use a lot of ba…
On his personal website, Namal Rajapaksa, 31, describes himself as follows: “A Proud Citizen of Sri Lanka. A Member of Parliament. A Lawyer. A Philanthropist. A Rugby Player. A Yoga Enthusiast.” One thing he does not mention is any history of being an …
Mar 23, Islamabad: Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena was the Chief Guest at the Pakistan Republic Day celebrations held in Islamabad, on Friday (23) on a grand scale to mark the 78th National Day. The President was warmly received by the Prime …