Israel’s defense minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed
Israel’s defense minister warned on Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms, as the country prepares for an expanded offensive in the area.
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Postal trade unions stage ‘Satyagraha’ in Colombo
Postal trade unions participating in the ongoing strike have staged a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Colombo Central Mail Exchange, said Ada Derana reporter.
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Sri Lanka cinema industry seeks urgent reform as revival efforts stall
Sri Lanka’s cinema industry, struggling to recover from pandemic disruptions,
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China Reaffirms Strong Belt and Road Support for Sri Lanka
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CNL Reporter
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August 22, 2025
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News, Political
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China
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China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Sri Lanka under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), pledging continued support for infrastructure, trade, and cultural development.
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SriLankan Airlines, AASL Face Fresh Corruption Probe
Sri Lanka’s debt-ridden national carrier and its airport operator are facing renewed scrutiny, after President Anura Kumara Dissanyake appointed a Special Investigation Committee to probe corruption, fraud,
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CIABOC probes Melwa Group & RS Steel bigwigs over scrap metal
An investigation has been initiated into the heads of Melwa Group and RS Steel over allegations that they had attempted to procure around 6,000 MT of scrap metal,
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NLB records 25% revenue growth in first half of 2025
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CNL Reporter
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August 22, 2025
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News
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NLB
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The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has reported a revenue increase of more than 25% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with income rising by Rs. 4.9 billion.
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New Electricity Act comes into force
Sri Lanka’s new electricity law took effect on Monday,
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Sri Lanka-Japan ICT Partnership Extended to Boost Exports
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have extended their collaborative program to promote Sri Lanka’s ICT/BPM sector in the Japanese market by another year.
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Sri Lanka’s MetroCorp raises stake in NDB
Sri Lanka’s MetroCorp, which has interests in office automation, renewable energy, leisure and infrastructure, has raised its stake in National Development Bank to 4.7 percent,
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