Plans underway to levy hefty annual fines on illegal coastal constructions
The Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management has announced plans to introduce new legislation
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Colombia ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years of house arrest, will appeal
Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was sentenced by a judge on Friday to 12 years of house arrest for abuse of process and bribery of a public official,
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Speaker’s residence to be converted into Parliamentary Studies and Research Center
Policy agreement was reached at the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Committee regarding the proposal to transform the Speaker’s official residence into a dedicated
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Bus transporting garment workers topples in Dehiowita; all 41 hospitalized
A bus transporting garment factory workers veered off the road and toppled down a precipice in Dehiowita,
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Sri Lanka Gains Boost from IMF Engagement, U.S. Tariff Cut, and EU Apparel Demand
Weekly Economic Review
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New anti-dumping measures cleared to shield Sri Lankan producers
Sri Lanka’s parliamentary committees on trade and public finance have jointly approved new regulations aimed at protecting
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Ella Weekend Express: new Luxury Train Launches August 16
The Department of Railways has announced the launch of a new luxury train service named the “Ella Weekend Express”, operating between Colombo Fort and Badulla, starting August 16.
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Central Bank aims to boost daily digital payments by 30%
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) plans to increase the daily digital payment volume by about 30%, a senior official said during a public event promoting digital transactions.
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SL to launch Digital ID by April 2026; with public privacy and data security
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CNL Reporter
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August 1, 2025
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In a major push towards digital transformation, the Government of Sri Lanka announced that it will launch its national Digital ID system by April 2026,
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India Funds Rail Signal Upgrade on Maho–Anuradhapura Line
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CNL Reporter
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August 1, 2025
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Political
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India
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The Indian government has released the first tranche of approximately USD 2.5 million to support the
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