Certain Faith Traditions and Modern Science – Lionel Bopage

In 2016, Japanese cell biologist, Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering mechanisms for autophagy. He was a professor at the Institute of Science, Institute of Innovative Research in Tokyo. This discovery in the field of medicine pertains to the micro-level mechanisms that the body employs to decompose and recycle ...
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Sri Lanka’s BOI Reports USD 827 m FDI Inflow, Doubts Loom

The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has announced foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 827 million from January to September 2025, a claimed 138 % jump year-on-year....
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IMF-Driven Company Law Reform Shakes Sri Lankan Corporates

Sri Lanka’s corporate sector is facing a sweeping transformation following the enactment of the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, a key IMF-backed reform aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability....

Sri Lanka Gains Global Backing at WB/IMF Annual Meetings

Sri Lanka secured international support for its economic recovery and investment drive during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C. Led by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe,...
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New Push to Revive Beira Lake Development Project

The Government has reopened investment opportunities for a high-value mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha,...
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John Keells CG Auto urges expedited release of detained BYD vehicles

John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, yesterday emphasised the necessity of expediting the release of BYD vehicles detained by the Sri Lanka Customs (SLC). President’s Counsel Farzana Jameel, appearing for the petitioner, informed the court that a motion dated September 19, 2025, had been filed se...
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Sri Lanka Unveils First AI-Powered Hotel to Boost Tourism Revival

Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its tourism revival with the launch of the Grand Serendib Colombo, the country’s first AI-powered hotel project, inaugurated on October 10 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo....
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Gregory Lake Tops Instagram Charts, But Sri Lanka Needs Luxury Tourism

Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya has been named Sri Lanka’s most photogenic lake,...
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Sri Lanka’s Dwindling Reserves Raise Alarm Over $7 Billion IMF Target

Sri Lanka is confronting a growing challenge in meeting its US$7 billion foreign reserve target for 2025, as stipulated under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program...
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Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 to Drive Sector Collaboration

The Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for September 24–25 at the BMICH in Colombo,...
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Govt. approves national cyber protection operations center

The government has approved the establishment of a National Cyber Protection Operations Center under the guidance of the...
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Sri Lanka to establish AI Hub in Asia-Pacific

Sri Lanka is set to be positioned as an AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to accelerate the systemic introduction of artificial intelligence acros...
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