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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

71 killed, 127 missing as foreign aid reaches flood-hit Sri Lanka

Indian relief vessel INS Sunayna arrived at Colombo port today with goods from Kochi, the Lankan foreign ministry said

Ethnic, religious minorities in Lanka still feel marginalised: US lawmaker

Not enough improvement has yet been seen by the Tamils, Christians and Muslims who feel marginalised, said the Congressman

Over 200,000 people affected by flash floods in Sri Lanka; 8 dead

The capital Colombo is the worst hit with many roads going under water

Army undertakes rescue operations in flood-hit Sri Lanka

Floods and landslides claimed at least six lives, displaced thousands of people

Sri Lanka secures $1.5 billion IMF loan

This will also enable the nation to receive an additional $650 million in other multilateral and bilateral loans

Changing political scenario affected Sri Lanka economy

The fiscal deficit increased to 7.4% in 2015 as the government failed to realize the expected revenue levels

Lanka seeks WHO bill as malaria-free nation

The final decision on granting certification is made by the WHO Director General.