Preethi Padman Surasena nominated as Sri Lanka chief justice
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Disanayake has submitted the name of Preethi Padman Surasena for chief justice to the Constitutional Council, minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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Government Scrambles to Regain UN Research Ship After Delay
Sri Lankan authorities are negotiating with the crew of the UN-flagged research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen to extend its Indian Ocean mission after a delayed
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Credit Card Usage Rises as Economy Recovers and Rates Fall
Credit card usage in Sri Lanka is on the rise as economic stability returns and interest rates continue to decline.
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Sri Lankans to be sent to Korea under E–8 Visa program
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a pilot project to send Sri Lankans under the E–8 Visa category
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Sri Lanka’s FDI Surges 101% in H1 2025, Hits $507 Million
Sri Lanka has registered a remarkable 101% year-on-year (YoY) surge in realised foreign direct investment
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Sri Lanka to launch e-NICs by April 2026
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CNL Reporter
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July 22, 2025
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Electronic National Identity Cards (e-NICs) are expected to be issued by April 2026, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne said.
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Boating resumes at Gregory Lake despite weather warnings
Despite a temporary ban imposed on boating activities at Gregory Lake due to severe weather conditions,
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Sri Lanka to procure US West Texas Intermediate crude oil?
The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit between Sri Lanka and the United States.
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State revenue up by nearly 20% in first five months of 2025
The state revenue has surged to Rs. 1,942.36 billion during the first five months of 2025, marking a 19.95%
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President and IMF delegation discuss next review of EFF
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CNL Reporter
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July 22, 2025
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have held
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