BIA: flights up 16%, profits up 78%
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) has reported a substantial 16% increase in flight movements during the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. This growth is accompanied by an impressive 78% surge in operational profit for the Sri Lanka Airport and Aviation Company over the same period. According to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and …
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Sri Lanka’s sugar industry in crisis
Sri Lanka’s state-owned sugar industry, primarily represented by the Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar companies, is currently navigating a profound crisis marked by significant financial distress, unpaid dues, and operational inefficiencies. While trade unions contend that long-standing issues remain unresolved, state officials indicate that arrears owed to farmers and suppliers have been settled, with the government now focusing on new development …
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The wildfire in Utah,U.S. has burned more than 400 acres
The massive wildfire that hit Utah County, U.S., which started on August 17, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m., has now burned more than 400 acres. According to international news reports, it spread rapidly due to the dry grass and brush. An earlier report stated that the burned area was 250 acres, but it has since grown larger. At the moment, …
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Zelensky visit follows Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss all of the details regarding ending the killing and the war. Trump has indicated that if the visit goes well, he would schedule another meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting follows a Trump-Putin summit in Alaska, where Trump shifted his …
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Cardinal: International groups pushing SL toward homosexual society
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith warns that an organized program, backed by international organizations, aims to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka. He further stated that it threatens the country’s marriage culture. The Cardinal made these remarks while attending a ceremony at Ruhunu University, where the Aggamaha Panditha honorary title was conferred by the Myanmar government on Ruhunu University’s Vice-Chancellor, Dhamma Keerthi Sri …
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Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passes away at 57
Former Sri Lankan State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today at the age of 57 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo. Ratwatte was a prominent figure in Sri Lankan politics, representing the Kandy District in Parliament and serving as State Minister of Gem and Jewelry. He was the eldest son of former Deputy Defense Minister General Anuruddha …
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Voyage Sri Lanka 2025: Unlocking the nation’s blue economy
Sri Lanka is once again preparing to host Voyage Sri Lanka 2025, the nation’s flagship international marine summit. This landmark event is scheduled for October 16th, 2025, at The Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo. The event is organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB). Its primary mission is to bring together global experts, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to …
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Sri Lanka to establish AI Hub in Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka is set to be positioned as an AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to accelerate the systemic introduction of artificial intelligence across all economic sectors, as revealed at a media awareness session on Sri Lanka’s first national artificial intelligence exhibition and conference, “AI Expo 2025”, held yesterday (August 14) at the ICTA auditorium (Information and Communication Technology …
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Heavy rainfall hits Delhi
Delhi experienced heavy rainfall this morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert, warning of continued showers throughout the day. The downpour has already led to widespread water logging and traffic disruptions across key areas, including Ring Road, South Delhi, and arterial roads connecting central and east Delhi. Newly released video footage reveals a decades-old tree …
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UN urges SL to address war crimes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights , Volker Turk, has urged yesterday, August 13, the Sri Lanka’s new government to take a historic opportunity to end impunity for war crimes and human rights abuses. In a 16-page report to the Human Rights Council, Turk highlighted the chance for President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration to restore Sri Lanka’s image …
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