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Namal calls for Sri Lanka to become key link in 'Indian Ocean Century'

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for Sri Lanka to position itself as a key economic and strategic link connecting Asia, the Middle East and Africa... Read More


Colombo entertainment tax revised for cinemas, sports and concerts

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Western Province Provincial Council has revised entertainment tax rates applicable to cinemas, sports events and concerts within the Colombo Municipal Council area under a ne... Read More


Forest fire offenders to face legal action: Department

Sri Lanka, July 16 -- The Forest Conservation Department has warned that legal action will be taken against individuals responsible for deliberately setting fires to forests, as the number of wildfire... Read More


Maga Engineering awarded US$ 7.26mn contract to expand BIA passenger terminal

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Cabinet has approved the awarding of a contract to M/s Maga Engineering (Pvt) Ltd. for the expansion of passenger terminal facilities at the Bandaranaike International Airpor... Read More


India-UK CETA comes into force, 99% of Indian exports get duty-free access

India, July 15 -- India and the United Kingdom on Wednesday operationalised the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), marking a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations. The agr... Read More


Govt steps up action on Ratnapura land, elephant conflict

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The government has pledged to expedite solutions to long-standing land issues in the Kalthota and Weligepola divisions of Ratnapura District while introducing new measures to red... Read More


Sri Lanka begins talks on strengthening digital workforce and institutions

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Sri Lanka has launched discussions with international development partners to strengthen the country's digital transformation by focusing on human resources and institutional cap... Read More


Walk with an Elephant' launched at Pinnawala

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Visitors to the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage can now take part in a unique "Walk with an Elephant" experience, offering an opportunity to observe the animals up close while learn... Read More


BIA handles 4.7 million passengers in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) handled more than 4.7 million passenger movements during the first six months of 2026, highlighting continued growth in Sri Lanka's aviat... Read More


Environment agency demands for higher charge on plastic bags

Sri Lanka, July 15 -- The Sri Lanka Environmental Action Network (SLEAN) has urged the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) to strengthen enforcement of the plastic shopping bag charge, saying incons... Read More