Vehicle assembly and spare parts industry sees USD 450M growth
The country’s vehicle assembly and spare parts manufacturing industry has made significant progress over the past four years, increasing export income by USD 450 million, according to Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chaturanga Abeysinghe.
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President Dissanayake Strengthens Economic Ties with UAE
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, CEO of Master Investment Group and a prominent figure in Ras Al Khaimah, at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai.
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Government Prioritizes Data Systems for Effective Food Security Management
The Food Policy and Security Committee convened under the leadership of Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security, and Co-operative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe.
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Yoshitha, Daisy Forrest named as suspects in money laundering case
Police have named former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa and Daisy Forrest, also known as ‘Daisy Achchi,’ as suspects before the Kaduwela Magistrate’s Court and filed a case against them under the Money Laundering Act.
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President to meet several world leaders in UAE
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold discussions with several world leaders such as Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today during his second day of the three-day-official visit to the United Arab Emirates …
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17 Police officers discharged from service for drug use
Sri Lanka Police have terminated the services of 17 officers in the past four months for consuming illegal drugs, including heroin and synthetic substances like ICE.
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Power cuts till Friday
– Team of engineers race against time to repair broken Norochcholai Power plant – Power cut timings may reduce once repairs progress – Urgent meetings since Sunday amongst government, experts and engineers to prevent further islandwide blackouts – Dead body of monkey found at Panadura Power Station
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Sri Lankans working abroad sent back US$ 573.0mn via official channels
Remittances from Sri Lankans working abroad have continued to be strong providing much needed heft for the country’s strengthening external sector and thereby the broader economy.
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Justice Kodagoda pushes for ‘Chief Integrity Officers’ to tackle corporate corruption
Supreme Court Justice Yasantha Kodagoda, President’s Council (PC), has called on Sri Lanka’s corporates to appoint a ‘Chief Integrity Officer’ within their organisations to foster a culture of integrity and zero tolerance for bribery and corruption.
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FitsAir expands Dhaka operations with two additional weekly flights
FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s leading low-cost airline, has announced the expansion of its Colombo-Dhaka service with the addition of two new weekly flights. Previously operating three times a week, the enhanced schedule will now offer five weekly flights, providing passengers with greater travel flexibility and convenience.
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