All set: Sri Lanka’s Zimbabwe tour confirmed for August–September 2025
Sri Lanka’s men’s cricket team will tour Zimbabwe from August 29 to September 7, 2025, as part of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. The tour will include two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The ODIs are scheduled for August 29 and 31, …
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Bribery Commission warns of legal action over assets declarations
Legal action will be taken against any Executive Grade State official who fails to submit their assets and liabilities declarations by August 31, 2025,
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25,000 individuals inspected during special police operation
A total of 748 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (03).
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Hearing of case against Yoshitha and his grandmother postponed to October
The Colombo High Court has postponed the hearing of the case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa,
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Intex 2025: Textile Giants Gather in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is preparing to welcome thousands of global industry professionals as Intex Sri Lanka 2025, the region’s premier textile and apparel sourcing fair, returns for its 17th edition. The event will take place from August 6 to 8 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Organised by Worldex India Exhibition & Promotion Pvt. Ltd, the three-day …
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Sri Lanka Grants Trade Concessions for 20% U.S. Tariff Relief
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Budget 2026 discussions Focus on digitalisation and rural economy
Discussions related to Budget 2026 are to commence this Tuesday (5) as per the Budget Formulation Process – 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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Govt. to complete runway of Hingurakgoda Airport Project: despite lack of biz plan
The Hingurakgoda Airport Development Project had been initiated by the previous Government without any business plan in place, the Government has claimed.
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City of dreams: Doors open today
The City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the country’s first large-scale integrated resort, officially opened to the public today. The opening marks a major step forward for Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry. Located in central Colombo, the resort includes a luxury 687-room hotel, shopping and dining areas, apartments, offices, and a casino. The project was developed by John Keells Holdings …
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Plans underway to levy hefty annual fines on illegal coastal constructions
The Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management has announced plans to introduce new legislation
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