Qatar Charity builds school in Kalutara

Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a new three-story school building at Muslim Central College in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka. The building will cover 9,000 square feet and serve around 2,000 students, with four modern science labs, four classrooms, and administrative facilities. The project is expected to be completed within one year. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Director of …

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U.S. cancels 6,000+ student visas in broad crackdown,

The Trump administration has revoked more than 6,000 visas as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown, a move that has already sparked controversy both domestically and abroad. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) linked the decision to a recent fatal crash in Florida involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver. According to DHS, around 4,000 visas were cancelled for individuals accused …

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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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