Sri Lanka’s economy expands in July
Sri Lanka’s economy showed robust growth in July 2025, with both the Manufacturing and Services sectors recording strong expansions, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reports. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 62.2 in July from 51.9 in June, reflecting broad-based expansion. New orders climbed to 67.5 and production to 66.5, driven by strong activity in textiles, apparel, and …
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Govt mulls using QR code to disburse fertilizer subsidies to farmers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to implement the fertilizer subsidy program for farmers through a digital system.
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Speaker says decision on no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister will be announced later
Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (19) confirmed in Parliament that he has received a motion of no confidence against Deputy Minister of Defence Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd),
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US Youth Leadership Program Launched in Colombo
The United States has launched the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) in Colombo,
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Airports & Aviation Services Plc records 78% growth with operational profit in H1 2025
The operational profit of the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited has increased by 78% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year.
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UN Calls on Sri Lanka to End Impunity and Deliver Justice
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August 19, 2025
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The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Sri Lanka to take decisive steps to address past violations and ensure accountability, describing the moment as a “historic opportunity” for reform.
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Long-Delayed Dairy Project in Gampaha to Resume
A long-stalled dairy-based production project in Badalgama, Gampaha, is set to be completed soon, according to Milco Chairman V.J.H. Gothabaya.
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Qatar Charity builds school in Kalutara
Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a new three-story school building at Muslim Central College in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka. The building will cover 9,000 square feet and serve around 2,000 students, with four modern science labs, four classrooms, and administrative facilities. The project is expected to be completed within one year. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Director of …
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Sri Lanka to Fully Implement Digital TV Services by 2029
The Ministry of Digital Economy has announced that digital television services in Sri Lanka will be fully implemented by 2029 under a project called DTTB (Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting).
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CEB Modernizes Power Transmission to Support Renewable Growth
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August 19, 2025
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