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Certain Faith Traditions and Modern Science – Lionel Bopage

In 2016, Japanese cell biologist, Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering mechanisms for autophagy. He was a professor at the Institute of Science, Institute of Innovative Research in Tokyo. This discovery in the field of medicine pertains to the micro-level mechanisms that the body employs to decompose and recycle its cellular components. Autophagy involves cells …

Sri Lanka’s BOI Reports USD 827 m FDI Inflow, Doubts Loom

CNL Reporter
October 22, 2025
News, Political
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The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has announced foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of USD 827 million from January to September 2025, a claimed 138 % jump year-on-year.

GovPay Streams Rs 400 Million, Boosting Sri Lanka’s Digital Shift

CNL Reporter
October 22, 2025
News, Political
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Sri Lanka’s newly launched GovPay platform has processed over Rs 400 million since February 2025, across 170 government institutions.

Sri Lanka’s Beer Industry Caught between Tax burden and Tourism Boost

CNL Reporter
October 22, 2025
News, Political
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Sri Lanka’s beer industry is facing mounting pressure as heavy taxation offsets the benefits of recovering tourism and steady consumer demand. The sector—led by Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC and Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka (DCSL),

Fresh Coal Tender Tests Sri Lanka’s Transparency after Past Scandals

CNL Reporter
October 22, 2025
Political
Fresh Coal
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Sri Lanka’s latest coal procurement tender has drawn intense scrutiny as the Lanka Coal Company (LCC) opened bids to supply 1.5 million metric tonnes for the Norochcholai power plant from December 2025 to May 2026. Ten companies have submitted proposals in what is seen as a key test of transparency following past controversies. Attention has centred on Potencia LLC FZ, …

2025.Sri Lanka Vehicle Prices Drop as Sales Slow Down

CNL Reporter
October 22, 2025
News, Political
Vehicle Prices
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Sri Lanka’s vehicle market is cooling rapidly as a glut of imports and weakening demand push prices down by up to Rs. 1.5 million, according to the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL).

Government Grants Tax Relief for Renewable Energy Investments

CNL Reporter
October 20, 2025
News, Political
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Sri Lanka has announced new duty and tax exemptions on the import and local purchase of capital goods for selected priority sectors,

Sri Lanka cabinet reshuffle must not stall KKS Port, Jaffna Airport expansion: Report

CNL Reporter
October 12, 2025
News, Political
Jaffna, Sri Lanka
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Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions,

Colombo’s Beira Lake Revival: Mixed Project, Eco Boats and Seaplanes

CNL Reporter
September 1, 2025
News, Political
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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.