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Proposed Bill replacing PTA could jeopardise GSP+ access, threaten garment exports

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Sri Lanka's proposed law to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) could jeopardise its access to a key European Union trade concession, with industry stakeholders warning... Read More


Sajith hails wildlife officers and tri-forces after Agbo is found

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that it is a matter of great joy to receive good news, according to reliable wildlife sources, that the elephant named 'Agbo' is in good h... Read More


Metro Transit seeks removal from Athurugiriya land case, citing Kaduwela MC recommendation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Metro Transit Private Limited informed Kaduwela Magistrate Aruna Indrajith Buddhadasa today that the Kaduwela Municipal Council recommended the relevant land to them, in the case... Read More


Tusker 'Agbo' found in Nachchaduwa Reserve

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Air Force and Department of Wildlife Conservation officers found the tusker named 'Agbo' in the Nachchaduwa reserve following a special joint search operation, the Secretary to t... Read More


SLPA plans new Colombo Port logistics hub through PPP model

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) announced plans to develop a new logistics hub at the Port of Colombo through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model following the decision... Read More


Foreign investors extend Sri Lanka rupee bond buying streak to three weeks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Foreign investors purchased Sri Lankan rupee-denominated government bonds for a third consecutive week in the week ended October 16, according to Central Bank data, despite sligh... Read More


Central Bank Governor confident Sri Lanka will avoid third FATF grey-listing

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has expressed confidence that Sri Lanka will avoid being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for a third tim... Read More


Sajith proposes constitutional rights for elephants and the environment

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has proposed constitutional amendments to recognize the rights of elephants, wildlife, biodiversity and the environment as fundamental rights, ... Read More


Kassapa Thera warns of push for new President over Gnanasara Thera pardon

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, who was hospitalised on Saturday (17), returned to the protest at Viharamahadevi Park in Colombo yesterday (18), warning that demonstrators may... Read More


China Merchants Port withdraws from $392 million Colombo Port project

Sri Lanka, Oct. 19 -- China Merchants Port Holdings has pulled out of the proposed US$392 million South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub (SACLH) project at the Port of Colombo, with the Sri Lanka Por... Read More