President Dissanayake to leave for China today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to depart the country this evening (13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China. This visit, taking place from January 14 to 17, is undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Govt. plans to establish labs for medicine testing
The Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, has announced that the government is focusing on the establishment of several laboratories to test medicines in the near future.
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Port City Marina promotes Sri Lanka as new regional tourism hotspot
The construction of the marina in Port City Colombo will promote Sri Lanka to become a new hotspot for regional tourism and investment, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has said.
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Customs officers agree to work 24 X 7 to expedite container clearance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during a meeting held today (12) at the Presidential Secretariat with representatives from Sri Lanka Customs and port-related service providers, has reached several important agreements aimed at resolving the ongoing delays in the clearance of imported containers.
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Tamarind Prices skyrocket due to shortage ahead of Thai Pongal
The price of tamarind has been rapidly rising due to a shortage in the local market.Normally priced between Rs. 350-400 per kilogram, it was reported that tamarind was sold for as much as Rs. 2,000 per kilogram in the Hatton area today (12). This marks a nearly fivefold increase in price, leaving consumers and traders concerned.
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Govt. to ease barriers for green energy products, support AI innovation
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti says that the government will take measures to introduce a range of environmentally friendly products rooted in green energy principles, while preserving local identity, within the next two years.
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Wide Angle Focuses on President AKD’s Leadership under the Spotlight
Weekly Poltical Review Govt’s Challenges, Reforms, and Global Diplomacy Outline Shape 2025 By Rohana Jith
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500 Bus import Allegations to Strain Indo-Lanka Ties, Public Benefits at Stake
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January 13, 2025
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