Central Bank charts path to stability and growth in 2025 and beyond
The Central Bank (CB) last week unveiled an ambitious policy agenda: inflation stabilisation, a fostered economy, and financial stability for 2025 and beyond. The CB is envisaging a more forward-looking and data-driven approach to monetary policy formulation through enhancing the macroeconomic modelling setup and alternative frameworks.
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Sri Lanka’s first all-female staffed tourist hotel opens in Dambulla
A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel.
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Govt. plans to establish labs for medicine testing: Health Secretary
The Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, has announced that the government is focusing on the establishment of several laboratories to test medicines in the near future.
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Distinguished Sanchi Delegation Visits Sita Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya
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January 14, 2025
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In celebration of the 75th birth anniversary of the Chief Monk of Sanchi Chethiyagiri Vihara, Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Nayaka Thero, a prominent delegation from Sanchi paid a visit to the Sita Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya. The group was warmly welcomed by Mr. S. Thiagu, representing the temple’s governing body.
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President Dissanayake to leave for China today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to depart the country this evening (13) for a four-day state visit to the People’s Republic of China. This visit, taking place from January 14 to 17, is undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Govt. plans to establish labs for medicine testing
The Secretary to the Ministry of Health, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, has announced that the government is focusing on the establishment of several laboratories to test medicines in the near future.
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Port City Marina promotes Sri Lanka as new regional tourism hotspot
The construction of the marina in Port City Colombo will promote Sri Lanka to become a new hotspot for regional tourism and investment, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has said.
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Customs officers agree to work 24 X 7 to expedite container clearance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during a meeting held today (12) at the Presidential Secretariat with representatives from Sri Lanka Customs and port-related service providers, has reached several important agreements aimed at resolving the ongoing delays in the clearance of imported containers.
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Tamarind Prices skyrocket due to shortage ahead of Thai Pongal
The price of tamarind has been rapidly rising due to a shortage in the local market.Normally priced between Rs. 350-400 per kilogram, it was reported that tamarind was sold for as much as Rs. 2,000 per kilogram in the Hatton area today (12). This marks a nearly fivefold increase in price, leaving consumers and traders concerned.
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Govt. to ease barriers for green energy products, support AI innovation
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti says that the government will take measures to introduce a range of environmentally friendly products rooted in green energy principles, while preserving local identity, within the next two years.
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