Human trafficking on the rise Sri Lanka sees 60% surge in cases in 2024, Report reveals
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.
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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,
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Third review of debt restructuring with IMF concludes
The discussions related to the third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme concluded today (22), the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.
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Sri Lanka’s Economic Future: Navigating the 2025 Budget and Challenges Ahead
Weekly Economic Review
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Sri Lanka Tops Solo Travel Lists for 2024 and 2025, Drawing Increasing Global Interest
Sri Lanka has emerged as a premier destination for solo travelers, according to new data from Flash Pack and Forbes magazine.
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Sri Lanka’s inflation rate drops to minus 0.7% in October
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.
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Monsoon: Ferry service to Sri Lanka suspended for now
The international ferry service connecting Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu with Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka has been suspended for over a month due to monsoon.
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority projected to post Rs. 19 Bn Profit
Sri Lanka Ports Authority is projected to post a profit after tax revenue in the excess of Rs. 19 billion, Harbour Master, Sri Lanka Ports Authority Capt. Nirmal Silva said at the Voyage Sri Lanka 2024 press event.
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SriLankan Airlines wins best entertainment award in Central/Southern Asia
SriLankan Airlines has won the prestigious 2025 APEX Best Entertainment Award in Central/Southern Asia at the FTE APEX Asia Expo, held on 20 November 2024 in Singapore.
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Jetstar Asia commences direct flights to Sri Lanka
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Singapore-based low-cost airline Jetstar Asia (3K) celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Singapore and Colombo today, as the Singapore carrier becomes the only low-cost airline to operate the route.
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