Credit Card Usage Rises as Economy Recovers and Rates Fall
Credit card usage in Sri Lanka is on the rise as economic stability returns and interest rates continue to decline.
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Sri Lankans to be sent to Korea under E–8 Visa program
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to implement a pilot project to send Sri Lankans under the E–8 Visa category
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Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) Challenges the National Audit (Amendment) Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed legal action on Tuesday 22 July 2025, in the Supreme Court challenging the National Audit (Amendment) Bill which was published in the gazette on 23rd June 2025. The Bill is to amend the National Audit Act No. 19 of 2018. The petition has been filed in public interest.
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Cabinet approves land for Nanoscience Park
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the transfer of land for the establishment of a Nanoscience Park and the Faculty of Technology at the University of Colombo at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday 21 July,2025. This decision was made following a proposal by the Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing. The Urban Development Authority (UDA) had acquired 91.40 hectares (225 …
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Sri Lanka to launch e-NICs by April 2026
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July 22, 2025
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Electronic National Identity Cards (e-NICs) are expected to be issued by April 2026, Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne said.
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Boating resumes at Gregory Lake despite weather warnings
Despite a temporary ban imposed on boating activities at Gregory Lake due to severe weather conditions,
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Sri Lanka to procure US West Texas Intermediate crude oil?
The government is reportedly looking at the possibility of procuring US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil in a bid to reduce the trade deficit between Sri Lanka and the United States.
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Sri Lanka to Launch ‘Super App’ for Seamless Access to Public Services
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July 22, 2025
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In a major stride toward digital governance, Sri Lanka’s Information and Communication Technology Agency
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Committee recommends removal of Deshabandu
Parliament was informed today July 22, that the special committee appointed to investigate suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon has recommended his removal from office. Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne stated that the committee’s report, submitted to Parliament, had unanimously found Tennakoon guilty of serious misconduct and abuse of power. This recommendation follows a series of serious allegations, including Tennakoon’s alleged involvement in …
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IMF warns of trade threats to SL’s growth
Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow by 3.5% this year, after recording 5% growth last year, according to the World Bank, showing signs of steady recovery from the 2022 financial crisis. However, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that global trade issues, especially with the United States could slow down that progress. In a statement issued after completing its …
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