Sri Lanka and UK sign landmark hydrographic cooperation agreement
In a major step forward for Sri Lanka’s efforts to boost its hydrographic capabilities, the Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) and the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) inked a historic bilateral arrangement yesterday (14).
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Colombo Municipal Commissioner clarifies parking ticket fees: first 10 minutes free
Colombo Municipal Commissioner, Palitha Nanayakkara, has clarified that there is no law requiring a fee to be paid immediately when a vehicle is parked within the city.
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Pakistan blast kills 11 people near mine, officials say
A bomb targeting a vehicle carrying coal miners in southwestern Pakistan killed at least 11 people and wounded six others, local officials said on Friday.
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Ruwanpura Expressway construction temporarily suspended, not abandoned – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Dr. Prasanna Gunasena, has clarified that reports suggesting the construction work on the Ruwanpura Expressway has been abandoned are entirely false.
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Sri Lanka needs an economic growth plan to avoid another crisis
Economic Review of the week
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Ella Rock forest fire controlled, motorists caution
The forest fire that broke out in the Ella Rock mountain range, a highly sensitive area within the Ravana Ella forest reserve, has now been brought under control, according to the Assistant Director of the Badulla District Disaster Management Center, A. L. M. Udaya Kumara.
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Market activity rises but yields hold their ground
By First Capital Research
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Inflation set to climb this year, expected to peak in mid-2026: CBSL
Inflation could possibly hover around 2 percentage points above inflation target Headline inflation is forecast to converge to targeted 5% level over medium term, supported by implementation of appropriate policy measures Economic growth is expected to continue its rebound over medium term, although at a moderate pace
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Govt. seeks report from NGO Secretariat on USAID funding
In the midst of controversy over USAID funding in Sri Lanka, the government has sought a report from the National NGO Secretariat in this regard, a Minister said yesterday.
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