A groundbreaking milestone in South Asia’s tourism industry was achieved on January 10th with the grand opening of “Amba Yaalu”, the island nation’s first 100% female-staffed tourist hotel.
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In celebration of the 75th birth anniversary of the Chief Monk of Sanchi Chethiyagiri Vihara, Most Venerable Banagala Upatissa Nayaka Thero, a prominent delegation from Sanchi paid a visit to the Sita Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya. The group was warmly welcomed by Mr. S. Thiagu, representing the temple’s governing body.
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The construction of the marina in Port City Colombo will promote Sri Lanka to become a new hotspot for regional tourism and investment, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has said.
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The price of tamarind has been rapidly rising due to a shortage in the local market.Normally priced between Rs. 350-400 per kilogram, it was reported that tamarind was sold for as much as Rs. 2,000 per kilogram in the Hatton area today (12). This marks a nearly fivefold increase in price, leaving consumers and traders concerned.
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Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunnetti says that the government will take measures to introduce a range of environmentally friendly products rooted in green energy principles, while preserving local identity, within the next two years.
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Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R.M. Jayawardena, says that all mill owners and storekeepers who purchase paddy during the ‘Maha season’ are required to register with the government’s Paddy Marketing Board.
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Sri Lanka’s tea industry is set for a year of modest growth in 2025, despite facing several challenges and uncertainties, an analysis by Forbes and Walker Tea Brokers showed.
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The prices of liquor will also increase by approximately 6% following the hike in Excise Duty imposed on liquor with effect from tomorrow (January 11).
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