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President arrives after concluding US visit

President arrives after concluding US visit

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in the country a short while ago after concluding his visit the United States to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. MORE..

October 2, 2015  04:14 pm|

Former govt spent $6.5m to influence US

Former govt spent $6.5m to influence US

The former Sri Lankan government allegedly paid around US$6.5 million to a private equity fund manager over a five-month period in 2014 for consulting services which included influencing the U.S. government, according to documents obtained by Foreign Policy Magazine. MORE..

August 29, 2015  03:59 pm|

Extraordinary positive change has occurred in Sri Lanka - Kerry

Extraordinary positive change has occurred in Sri Lanka - Kerry

The United States says that this Sinhala and Tamil New Year has been marked by the extraordinary positive change that has occurred in Sri Lanka over the past several months represents a renewed opportunity for the people of Sri Lanka. MORE..

April 11, 2015  10:39 am|

Obama honours Sri Lankan science mentor

Obama honours Sri Lankan science mentor

An Indian-American and a Sri Lankan-origin scientist and teacher are among fourteen individuals and one organization named winners of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM). MORE...

March 28, 2015  02:05 pm|

Obama taps Indian Americans to control Asian region

Obama taps Indian Americans to control Asian region

With the naming of Atul Keshap to be appointed as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives, Indian Americans would be serving as US envoys in three of eight SAARC nations. MORE..

March 27, 2015  01:17 pm|

Obama nominates Atul Keshap to be new Ambassador to SL

Obama nominates Atul Keshap to be new Ambassador to SL

US President Barack Obama has nominated Atul Keshap to be appointed the new Ambassador to the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives. Keshap is current the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs at the Department of State. MORE...

March 27, 2015  07:43 am|

US security adviser Rice pledges help for Sri Lanka ‘transition’

US security adviser Rice pledges help for Sri Lanka ‘transition’

The United States pledged on Friday to assist Sri Lanka’s new government in creating a more open and democratic society. MORE..

February 7, 2015  10:08 am|

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