Seevali Arukgoda appointed as new customs chief
Sri Lanka Customs has appointed Additional Director General Seevali Arukgoda as its new Director General with effect from today, August 26, 2025, making him the 45th head of the institution. Mr. Arukgoda, who began his career in 1989 as an Assistant Superintendent, has achieved the rare distinction of being the first officer in the Department’s history to rise through every …
Continue Reading
Chinese Gem Smuggling Threatens Sri Lanka’s Economy in 2025
Sri Lanka’s gem industry, long a pillar of the economy, faces severe damage in 2025 from illegal smuggling operations involving Chinese nationals.
Continue Reading
National Export Chambers of India and Sri Lanka Join Forces
In a significant boost for regional trade cooperation, the National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka
Continue Reading
Drives Innovation in Agriculture and Aquaculture with Smart Tech
-
CNL Reporter
-
August 26, 2025
-
News, Political
-
EDB
-
0 Comments
In a strategic move to modernize Sri Lanka’s agriculture and aquaculture sectors,
Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Exports Near $10B Mark amid Strong Growth Trends
Sri Lanka’s export sector is experiencing a strong resurgence in 2025, with total export earnings from January to July nearing the US$10 billion mark,
Continue Reading
BOI Unveils ‘ Gateway’ for Enhanced Investment Facilitation
Colombo, Sri Lanka – The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has taken a significant leap in its digital transformation journey with the official launch of “BOI Gateway,”
Continue Reading
Opposition condemns Wickremesinghe arrest
Sri Lanka’s opposition parties accused the government of undermining democracy by arresting former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it an act of “political revenge.” At a joint press conference themed “Let’s Defeat the Constitutional Dictatorship,” leaders including former President Maithripala Sirisena, former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, MPs Namal Rajapaksa, Dayasiri Jayasekara, Champika Ranawaka, Rauf Hakeem, and several others condemned the arrests …
Continue Reading
Newly appointed IGP calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP),
Continue Reading
DIG Uditha Liyanage arrested by CID
-
CNL Reporter
-
August 25, 2025
-
News, Political
-
CID
-
0 Comments
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Uditha Liyanage in connection with the allegations of
Continue Reading
CEAT signs $171m BOI deal to strengthen Sri Lanka’s tyre exports
CEAT OHT Lanka Ltd. has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) for a $171 million investment,
Continue Reading
