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 seeking the release of six vehicles.She …
	
	
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		SriLankan, Saudia Expand Partnership to Enhance Global Connectivity
	
	
	
	SriLankan Airlines and Saudia Airlines have renewed and expanded their interline partnership,
	
	
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		State Counsel to represent remanded police officer in Mount Lavinia court assault case
	
	
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A State Counsel will appear in court today (13) on behalf of the police officer currently in remand custody over the alleged assault of a lawyer within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has stated.
	
	
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		Sapugaskanda Refinery Upgrade to Shape Sinopec’s Investment Decision
	
	
	
	The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery modernization project has entered a crucial phase as the government evaluates 20 global Expressions of Interest (EOIs),
	
	
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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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		Sri Lanka cabinet reshuffle must not stall KKS Port, Jaffna Airport expansion: Report
	
	
	
	Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions,
	
	
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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.
	
	
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