Kandyan Kings’Palace Reopens with US-Supported Renovation
The Old Kandyan Kings’ Palace and Archaeology Museum, nestled within Sri Lanka’s sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic complex,
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Govt Proceeds with India’s Diesel Locomotive Grant Secured by Previous Regime
Behind the News Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) is set to receive 22 ALCO diesel engines from India as part of a generous grant aimed at addressing the country’s pressing transportation needs.
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Russia boosts early December tourist surge in Sri Lanka
Russian tourists have given a kickstart to December arrivals, with the country welcoming nearly 24,000 visitors in the first four days of December.
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SL Foreign reserves reach US $6.5 billion with Nov remittances of $ 530mn
Sri Lanka received US$ 530.1 million in remittances in November,
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Sri Lanka’s domestic debt increases to US$ 60 billion
Sri Lanka’s domestic debt increased by $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, reaching $59.9 billion, while the total public debt rose to $103.7 billion, according to the Finance Ministry.
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Kalpitiya Island Tourism Development to be revitalized soon under new government
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Imported rice stocks to arrive in Sri Lanka next week
The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island this week.
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Government to import salt amid 40% decline in production:
The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development states that the ministry will look into a reported decline in salt production within the country.
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Lak Sathosa to sell 200,000 coconuts daily starting from today
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said that coconuts will be available at concessionary rates at Sathosa outlets in Colombo and other urban areas.
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Tourism earnings up 56% to $ 2.8 b in first 11 months
November earnings at $ 272.9 m reflect 33% YoY growth Month-on-month basis Nov. earnings up 47% in tandem with higher arrivals
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