Government Grants Tax Relief for Renewable Energy Investments
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CNL Reporter
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October 20, 2025
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News, Political
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Tax
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Sri Lanka has announced new duty and tax exemptions on the import and local purchase of capital goods for selected priority sectors,
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Congestion and Bureaucracy Cripple Colombo’s Maritime Gateway
Severe congestion and procedural inefficiencies at the Port of Colombo have disrupted Sri Lanka’s export trade,
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Government Launches New Unit to Track Illicit Wealth
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CNL Reporter
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October 20, 2025
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News
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PCID, Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka has launched the Proceeds of Crime Investigation Division (PCID) to trace and recover assets acquired through corruption and criminal activity. Established under the newly passed Proceeds of Crime Act,
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Sri Lanka’s Education Funding among Lowest in Its Income Group
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CNL Reporter
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October 20, 2025
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Education
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Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s public spending on education remains among the lowest in the developing world,
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New Hydro Power Association Head Eyes Stronger Sector Reforms
Newly elected Small Hydro Power Developers Association (SHPDA) President Pathmanatha Poddiwala has pledged to guide the renewable energy
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Port City Colombo Wins Top Regional Award for Innovation and Sustainability
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CNL Reporter
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October 20, 2025
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News
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Port City
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Port City Colombo has been named the “Best Knowledge Zone – Asia Pacific Region” and received a “Highly Commended” recognition for sustainability in the Global Free Zones of the Year 2025 awards by FDI Intelligence,
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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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CNL Reporter
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October 12, 2025
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News
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IGP
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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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