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Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya recently called for urgent coordinated na...
22/07/2025

Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) Chairperson Rajitha Jayasuriya recently called for urgent coordinated national action in response to the European Union’s (EU) new Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), warning that the legislation marks a fundamental shift in how international trade will be governed going forward.

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The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday called on Sri Lanka to treat nature as vital economic capital ...
22/07/2025

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday called on Sri Lanka to treat nature as vital economic capital and prioritise integrated, sustainable approaches to tourism and climate finance in the lead-up to the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement.

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday held key discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund...
22/07/2025

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday held key discussions with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), focusing on the upcoming review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF).

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Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) yesterday announced two major steps in its strategic repositioning and financial stre...
22/07/2025

Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) yesterday announced two major steps in its strategic repositioning and financial strengthening journey – the divestment of Baseline Holdings Ltd., for Rs. 1.1 billion on 18 July and a capital infusion of approximately Rs. 1.21 billion into HQ Colombo, as formally disclosed to the Colombo Stock Exchange on 11 May.

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Former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, along with former Sports Ministry Secretary Major General ...
22/07/2025

Former Ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, along with former Sports Ministry Secretary Major General (Retd.) Nanda Mallawarachchi, all currently serving prison sentences, were indicted yesterday before the Colombo High Court for allegedly committing an offence under the Public Property Act.

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Most Venerable Anamaduwa Dammadassi Anunayake Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Sect passed away yesterday at th...
22/07/2025

Most Venerable Anamaduwa Dammadassi Anunayake Thero of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Sect passed away yesterday at the age of 67.

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The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has sought clarity on the policy ad...
22/07/2025

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has sought clarity on the policy adopted by the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry with regard to the establishment and functioning of Chabad Houses in Sri Lanka, given the current dialogue surrounding national security concerns.

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Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, the recipient of the prestigious 2025 WIPO ‘Global Award for Intellectual Property’ met with Pr...
22/07/2025

Dr. Nadisha Chandrasena, the recipient of the prestigious 2025 WIPO ‘Global Award for Intellectual Property’ met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday to discuss the future of innovation, intellectual property, and Sri Lanka’s creative economy.

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Sri Lanka has registered a remarkable 101% year-on-year (YoY) surge in realised foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows ...
21/07/2025

Sri Lanka has registered a remarkable 101% year-on-year (YoY) surge in realised foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows during the first half of 2025, reaching over $ 507 million, according to the latest data released by the Board of Investment (BOI).

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Government revenue collection in May peaked at Rs. 486 billion, bringing the total in the first five months to nearly Rs...
21/07/2025

Government revenue collection in May peaked at Rs. 486 billion, bringing the total in the first five months to nearly Rs. 2 trillion—half of 2024’s full-year haul.

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In a move reflecting his ‘America First’ agenda, US President Donald J. Trump has introduced the ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ as...
21/07/2025

In a move reflecting his ‘America First’ agenda, US President Donald J. Trump has introduced the ‘Visa Integrity Fee’ as part of his ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ to charge an additional $ 250 for visitors entering the US on various temporary visas, including tourist, business, and exchange, significantly impacting a vast number of immigrants.

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The National Police Commission (NPC) has officially terminated the service of former Senior Deputy Inspector General of ...
21/07/2025

The National Police Commission (NPC) has officially terminated the service of former Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Nilantha Jayawardena, following a disciplinary inquiry related to the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.

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