Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka

‘Non-existent’ paddy stock surfaces from govt. storage

The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) has called for tenders to sell a stock of 119,690 kgs of Keeri Samba paddy, which it had...

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Robust new product development strategy needed to enhance Sri Lanka’s position in global market – AKD

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka can enhance its position in the global market through a robust new product development strategy,...

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Sri Lanka’s economy projected to grow 5% in 2024 – CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka’s economy was estimated to have grown by 5.2 percent in the first three quarters of 2024, with key economic sectors recording...

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With eyes on China and India, Sri Lanka lifts ban on foreign research vessels

Sri Lanka is reversing a year-long ban on foreign research vessels in its waters, opting instead to draft new protocols that aim to...

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Govt. to repatriate Sri Lankan workers illegally staying in South Korea

The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) will take necessary measures to bring the workers illegally staying in South Korea to Sri...

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Students, academics and media activists denounce Peradeniya University’s ban on IYSSE lecture

Students, academics and media activists have made powerful statements opposing the University of Peradeniya vice chancellor’s decision to ban an International Youth and...

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PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka in 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka within this year, the Indian High Commission announced here on Tuesday. However, the dates are...

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President AKD to visit China ahead of 2025 budget

President AKD To visit China ahead of 2025 budget President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China next...