Port City’s Economic Commission suspends visa support for two firms
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations
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Thailand Turns to Sri Lanka for Workers amid Labour Crisis
Thailand’s government has approved the recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as part of its drive to plug a deepening labour shortage,
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Govt. approves national cyber protection operations center
The government has approved the establishment of a National Cyber Protection Operations Center under the guidance of the
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“Maga Bags First Stage of Central Expressway as Cabinet Gives Green Light”
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CNL Reporter
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August 20, 2025
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News, Political
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Maga
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The Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved awarding the contract for the first stage of the much-delayed Central Express Highway (CEH)—Phase 3—to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.,
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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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CNL Reporter
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August 19, 2025
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Political
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UN
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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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