SF Airlines launches China’s first scheduled all-cargo direct flight to Sri Lanka.
A SF Airlines B757-200 all-cargo aircraft this morning departed Kunming fully loaded for Colombo, marking the
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Sri Lanka exports rise 1.7-pct in May 2025, amid coconut trade surge
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports rose 1.7 percent 1,028.52 million dollars in May 2025 from a year ago helped by
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City of Dreams Sri Lanka casino and Nuwa hotel open from August 02
Melco Resorts and Entertainment will being operations of its City of Dreams casino and Nuwa branded hotel in Colombo on August 02, the group said in a joint statement with Sri Lanka’s John Keells Hotels.
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Historic Nuwara Eliya building to be developed for tourism as post office
Sri Lanka’s cabinet of ministers has approved a proposal to promote tourism activities at a colonial-era building in Nuwara Eliya, keeping the post office in operation, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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Railway technicians launch token strike
Railway technicians and railway technician assistants have decided to launch a 24-hour token strike from this morning (26) over an overtime payment issue.
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Starlink internet service to launch for local customers after one-week inspection
The Starlink satellite internet service will be made available to local customers following a one-week inspection of the service,
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World Bank approves $150M program to support Sri Lanka’s clean energy transition
The World Bank Group approved a new $150 million program to support Sri Lanka’s move toward clean, reliable, and affordable energy.
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French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers
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June 21, 2025
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Conditions for grape-pickers in France’s champagne business lie at the heart of a human trafficking trial that has opened in the eastern city of Reims.
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China criticises UK warship’s patrol in Taiwan Strait
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June 21, 2025
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China’s military has called a British warship’s recent passage through the Taiwan Strait a disruptive act of “intentional provocation” that “undermines peace and stability”.
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Sri Lanka Customs earns Rs. 165 bln from vehicle imports this year
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June 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka Customs has announced that it has earned a revenue of around Rs. 165 billion from vehicle imports alone so far this year, following the government’s decision to lift the ban on automobile imports.
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