Teen Pilot Byron Waller lands in Colombo on World Tour
Byron Waller, a fifteen-year-old Australian and the youngest pilot currently undertaking a worldwide tour, arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, August 17, and reached Ahmedabad, India, today, August 20, 2025, landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. His aim is to set a world record as the youngest pilot to fly around the world. His flight, launched under the campaign …
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“I want to try and get to heaven”: Trump on solving Russian-Ukraine war
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a Ukraine peace deal could boost his chances of getting to heaven — joking that his odds of making it through the pearly gates are currently low.
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Port City’s Economic Commission suspends visa support for two firms
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations
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Thailand Turns to Sri Lanka for Workers amid Labour Crisis
Thailand’s government has approved the recruitment of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers as part of its drive to plug a deepening labour shortage,
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“Maga Bags First Stage of Central Expressway as Cabinet Gives Green Light”
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CNL Reporter
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August 20, 2025
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Maga
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The Cabinet of Ministers has formally approved awarding the contract for the first stage of the much-delayed Central Express Highway (CEH)—Phase 3—to Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.,
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Govt calls bids to reopen Elephant Pass – North Saltern under PPP model
The government is set to call for bidders at international level to reopen the Kurunchathivu (Elephant Pass – North) Saltern under a Public – Private Partnership methodology.
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Sri Lanka’s economy expands in July
Sri Lanka’s economy showed robust growth in July 2025, with both the Manufacturing and Services sectors recording strong expansions, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reports. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 62.2 in July from 51.9 in June, reflecting broad-based expansion. New orders climbed to 67.5 and production to 66.5, driven by strong activity in textiles, apparel, and …
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Govt mulls using QR code to disburse fertilizer subsidies to farmers
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to a proposal to implement the fertilizer subsidy program for farmers through a digital system.
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US Youth Leadership Program Launched in Colombo
The United States has launched the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) in Colombo,
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Airports & Aviation Services Plc records 78% growth with operational profit in H1 2025
The operational profit of the Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited has increased by 78% in the first six months of 2025 compared to the same period in the previous year.
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