President to meet several world leaders in UAE
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to hold discussions with several world leaders such as Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair today during his second day of the three-day-official visit to the United Arab Emirates …
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President Dissanayake leaves for UAE on an official three-day visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has departed the island for an official three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this morning (10).
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Sri Lanka Cooperatives Registration as Lending Institutions Suspended
Registration of Cooperatives as Lending Institutions Suspended Amid Financial Irregularities
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77 Years After Independence – Real Possibility of Ending Sri Lanka’s Bleak Future – Lionel Bopage
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CNL Reporter
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February 6, 2025
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Political
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Introduction After 77 years of independence, Sri Lanka has undergone a major political transformation. The National People’s Power (NPP), led by comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured a landslide victory in the 2024 elections, marking a shift from the previously corrupt and authoritarian family dynasties.
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Govt. allocates Rs. 90 billion for public sector salary increments?
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ananda Wijepala states that an amount of Rs. 90 billion has been allocated from the 2025 Budget to increase the salaries of the public sector employees.
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Government targets six key sectors to attract FDIs
The government is focusing on six key sectors—hospitality, logistics, renewable energy, technology, agriculture, and apparel & textiles—to attract foreign direct investments (FDIs) by building a creative and conducive environment for investments, rather than relying solely on incentives.
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India allocates Rs 300 Crore to Sri Lanka in Union Budget
In the Union Budget 2025, Sri Lanka’s allocation for developmental aid remained unchanged at Rs 300 crore, continuing the same level as the previous fiscal year.
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Committee formed to develop national early childhood education policy
The first step in developing a National Policy on Early Childhood Education and Development was launched at the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education.
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Yoshitha Rajapaksa surrenders all licensed firearms
The Ministry of Defense recently announced that firearms issued with licenses for personal protection must be surrendered, with the possibility of re-issuance after a review.
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Govt clarifies delay in setting guaranteed price for paddy purchase
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says that steps will be taken to establish a guaranteed price for paddy purchase as soon as market prices begin to decline.
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