Minister Vijitha Herath Returns After Attending Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat
Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, returned to Sri Lanka this morning after participating in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) held in Muscat, Oman, on 16–17 February 2025. During his visit, Minister Herath engaged in high-level discussions with several foreign counterparts on the sidelines of the conference, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, regional cooperation, …
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UNFPA and Japan strengthen health services in Northern Province
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with the generous support of the Government of Japan, has undertaken a vital initiative to improve maternal and child healthcare services in the Northern Province of Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka is on the verge of a major digital transformation as the government accelerates efforts to modernize the economy.
Sri Lanka is on the verge of a major digital transformation as the government accelerates efforts to modernize the economy.
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Legal Dispute Over NITF Reinsurance Tender Raises Concerns in Sri Lanka
Strategic Insurance Brokers (SIB) has formally urged President and Minister of Finance, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to reconsider the Cabinet’s decision regarding the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF) tender for reinsurance coverage related to strikes, riots, civil commotion, and terrorism. Their request follows concerns over procedural and legal irregularities in the awarding of the tender.
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Controversial Gesture of Love for SL born actress Jacqueline Fernandez
In a surprising and extravagant gesture, alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently incarcerated in Delhi’s Mandoli Jail, has reportedly gifted a private jet to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez on Valentine’s Day.
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SriLanka Airlines to get Rs20bn to repay old debt and interest
State-run SriLankan Airlines will get 20,000 million rupees from tax payer funds to repay old debt and interest, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said, presenting a budget for 2025.Attempts by previous administrations to sell the airline has failed due to no takers, he said.
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RDA Spent Rs. 14,715 Crore on Unauthorized Road Projects, Audit Report Reveals
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CNL Reporter
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February 18, 2025
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Political
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RDA
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The Road Development Authority (RDA) has spent Rs. 14,715 crore on road reconstruction projects that fall outside its jurisdiction, according to a recent report issued by the National Audit Office.
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