CNL Reporter, Author at Colombo News Line

Sri Lanka Remains on track with the IMF’s US$ 2.9 Billion EFF program

CNL Reporter
November 24, 2024
Political
Sri Lanka Remains on track with the IMF's US$ 2.9 Billion EFF program
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Behind the News

Bid to smuggle ganja to Sri Lanka from Andhra Pradesh foiled; 3 held

CNL Reporter
November 24, 2024
Political
Bid to smuggle ganja to Sri Lanka from Andhra Pradesh foiled; 3 held
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Thanjavur Police on Friday arrested three persons for an attempt to smuggle ganja to Sri Lanka from Andhra Pradesh via Thanjavur in India. Three FRP boats that were used for transporting the contraband and 330 kg of ganja were seized.

Heavy showers above 150 mm likely in several provinces

CNL Reporter
November 24, 2024
Entertainments
Heavy showers above 150 mm likely in several provinces
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The Meteorology Department says a low-pressure area has formed over southeast Bay of Bengal and is likely to move west north-westwards and intensify into a depression over southwest Bay of Bengal on 25 November.

Human trafficking on the rise Sri Lanka sees 60% surge in cases in 2024, Report reveals

CNL Reporter
November 24, 2024
Political
Human trafficking on the rise Sri Lanka sees 60% surge in cases in 2024, Report reveals
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The 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report conducted by the US Department of State disclosed a significant increase in trafficking cases in Sri Lanka, rising from 59 cases in 2023 to 95 cases in 2024.

Court orders digging up treasure

Excavations were carried out amid torrential rain on court order in a location in Expressway road reservation near Wandurawa Rajamaha Vihara in Veyangoda on information that a treasure had been buried there,

Third review of debt restructuring with IMF concludes

CNL Reporter
November 23, 2024
Business News
Third review of debt restructuring with IMF concludes
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The discussions related to the third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme concluded today (22), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Sri Lanka’s Economic Future: Navigating the 2025 Budget and Challenges Ahead

Weekly Economic Review

Sri Lanka Tops Solo Travel Lists for 2024 and 2025, Drawing Increasing Global Interest

CNL Reporter
November 22, 2024
Travel and Tourism
Solo Travel, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has emerged as a premier destination for solo travelers, according to new data from Flash Pack and Forbes magazine.

Sri Lanka’s inflation rate drops to minus 0.7% in October

CNL Reporter
November 22, 2024
Political
Sri Lanka's inflation rate
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Sri Lanka’s consumer price inflation reached minus 0.7 per cent year-on-year in October after easing to minus 0.2 per cent in September, official data showed on Thursday, as the island nation continued its economic rebound.

Monsoon: Ferry service to Sri Lanka suspended for now

CNL Reporter
November 22, 2024
Travel and Tourism
Monsoon: Ferry service
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The international ferry service connecting Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka has been suspended for over a month due to monsoon.