Sri Lanka cabinet reshuffle must not stall KKS Port, Jaffna Airport expansion: Report
Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions,
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President Pledges Rs. 1,750 Daily Wage for Estate Workers by Year-End
Labour & Social Welfare
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Colombo’s Beira Lake Revival: Mixed Project, Eco Boats and Seaplanes
The Government has made a renewed attempt to revive a stalled mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10, after repeated failures by successive administrations to attract investors.
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Customs Surpasses Target, But Risks Cloud 2025 Outlook
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CNL Reporter
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September 1, 2025
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News, Political
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Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has already surpassed its 2025 revenue collection target of Rs. 2,115 billion by Rs. 142 billion,
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Sri Lanka spends US$506.1 million on personal vehicle imports
Sri Lanka has spent US$506.1 million on personal vehicle imports in the first seven months of 2025, compared to just US$34.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting a dramatic surge in demand, official data show.
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Sri Lanka’s Dwindling Reserves Raise Alarm Over $7 Billion IMF Target
Sri Lanka is confronting a growing challenge in meeting its US$7 billion foreign reserve target for 2025, as stipulated under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program
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Tourism Push amid Politics: Can Sri Lanka Hit 2025 Target?
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CNL Reporter
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September 1, 2025
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News, Political
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Tourism
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Celestial Spectacle Awaits Sri Lanka: Rare blood moon to appear for 82 minutes on September 7
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CNL Reporter
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August 31, 2025
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News
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Sri Lankans will have a rare opportunity to witness the phenomenon known as “blood moon” next month,
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Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy Ambitions Face Policy Bottlenecks
Sri Lanka’s fintech sector is gaining traction, but doubts linger over whether the government can meet its bold target of building a US$15 billion digital economy by 2030.
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Sri Lanka Customs crackdown on BYD risks deterring EV investments
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CNL Reporter
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August 31, 2025
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News, Political
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Sri Lanka Customs has detained nearly 1,000 more BYD electric vehicles over disputed motor capacity declarations, raising fears that bureaucratic rigidity could drive global EV giants away from the island.
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