Govt calls bids to reopen Elephant Pass – North Saltern under PPP model
The government is set to call for bidders at international level to reopen the Kurunchathivu (Elephant Pass – North) Saltern under a Public – Private Partnership methodology.
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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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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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Postal workers’ strike continues island-wide as Minister urges to resume duties
The strike action initiated by the Postal and Telecommunications Officers’ Union, together with the United Postal Trade Unions’ Front (UPTUF), will continue for the second consecutive day today (18).
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