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Sri Lanka not informed over FAO vessel’s research decision: Foreign Minister
EconomyNext
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June 27, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka government is yet to be officially informed over United Nation-flagged research vessel’s decision on not doing the planned research due to approval delay from the island nation’s government, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath...
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concludes official visit to Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk concluded a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June 2025. During the visit, High Commissioner Türk called on President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini...
NIRDC, ADB, and JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth
Daily FT
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The National Initiative for the Commercialisation of Research and Development (NIRDC) recently held a series of discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance Sri Lanka’s...
Revolt Motors Introduces RV1 and RV1+ in Sri Lanka at EV Motor Show Colombo 2025
Autocar Professional
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June 27, 2025
Revolt Motors has introduced its RV1 and RV1+ electric motorcycles in the Sri Lankan market during the EV Motor Show Colombo 2025. The launch, held in partnership with local distributor Evolution Auto, took place at the Bandaranaike Memorial...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to open on Aug. 2 with casino, luxury hotel and retail complex
Yogonet International
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June 27, 2025
Sri Lanka’s largest integrated resort, City of Dreams Sri Lanka, will officially open on August 2, marking the completion of a $1.2 billion development that includes a full-scale casino, luxury hotel, and upscale retail complex, developers John...
Mazagon Dock to acquire controlling stake in Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard
The Economic Times
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June 27, 2025
The Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), India's Public Sector Shipyard, has announced a "proposed acquisition" of a controlling stake in Sri Lanka's largest and most established shipyard, Colombo Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) valued at up to USD 52.96...
Former South African President praises AKD for efforts on unity, economic reform
Daily FT
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Former President of the Republic of South Africa Thabo Mbeki called on President Anura Kumara Disanayake on Thursday at the Presidential Secretariat. Mbeki, who is on his first visit to Sri Lanka, expressed his confidence in President Disanayake’s...
Sri Lankan govt. detains 3,550 fishermen, 706 boats in 11 years, say fishermen leaders
The Hindu
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June 27, 2025
Fishermen leader Jesu Raja speaking at the ‘Recover Katchatheevu’ conference in Rameswaram on Friday. | Photo Credit: L. BALACHANDAR “Starting from 2014, as many as 3,550 Indian fishermen and 706 boats were detained by the Sri Lankan Navy,”...
Sri Lanka's anti-graft commission arrests ex-President Rajapaksa's family member
The Hindu
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June 27, 2025
Image used for representation A family member of Sri Lanka's former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was arrested by the country's anti-graft body on Friday (June 27, 2025), officials said. Nishantha Wickramasingha, the brother-in-law of Rajapaksa, was...
Mapa: ¿en qué países es legal el matrimonio homosexual? ¿Dónde fue legal primero?
KVIA - Texas
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June 27, 2025
Por CNN Español El matrimonio entre personas del mismo sexo es una realidad en al menos 39 países, según un reporte de la Asociación Internacional de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Trans e Intersex (ILGA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la suma de...
Charith Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka’s charge in ODI series against Bangladesh
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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June 27, 2025
Colombo [Sri Lanka], June 27 (ANI): Sri Lanka on Friday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, which will take place on July 2, 5, and 8, respectively. Charith Asalanka, who has been a vital cog in...
Dubai Capitals bringing international flair, Caribbean power to Global Super League
News Room
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June 27, 2025
The champions of the International League T20 (ILT20), Dubai Capitals, have officially lit the fuse ahead of the 2025 edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL) with a fiery squad announcement. From the golden sands of Dubai to the...
Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in ODIs against Bangladesh
The Hans India
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June 27, 2025
Colombo: Sri Lanka has named a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, scheduled for July 2, 5 and 8. Charith Asalanka will captain the side while batter Sadeera Samarawickrama has made a comeback to the squad....
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard control to India’s Mazagon Dock for US$52.9mn
EconomyNext
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June 27, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Employees Provident Fund, a retirement fund for private sector and some state enterprise workers has paid 10 percent in interest and dividend to members in 2024, a Finance Ministry report shows. The same nominal return...
Kusal Mendis Jumps to Second Place in List of Most Fifties by Sri Lanka Wicketkeeper-Batter Topped by Kumar Sangakkara, Achieves Feat During SL vs BAN 2nd Test 2025
Latestly
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June 27, 2025
Kusal Mendis achieved a significant milestone in his international career after he played a solid knock in the first innings of the ongoing second Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The right-handed batter hammered his 22nd half-century in the...
Revolt Motors expands in Sri Lanka with RV1 and RV1+ launch
ETAuto
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June 27, 2025
Revolt Motors launches RV1 and RV1+ electric bikes in Sri Lanka, advancing its global expansion strategy Revolt Motors has announced the launch of its RV1 and RV1+ electric motorcycles in Sri Lanka, marking the next phase of the company’s...
Sri Lanka’s casino industry
Inside Asian Gaming
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June 27, 2025
Industry veteran Shaun McCamley delves into the complex history of Sri Lanka’s casino industry at a time when the country is slowly but surely making moves to establish a genuine regulatory framework. Sri Lanka’s casino industry has a vibrant yet...
Sri Lanka’s ETF pays 10-pct return to members, below EPF
EconomyNext
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June 27, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – China’s SF Airlines has launched direct flights from Kunming to Colombo to operate a scheduled all-cargo carrier to Colombo aiming at providing robust logistics support for China-Sri Lanka trade, regional economic growth and the Belt...
Sri Lanka Highlights Ceylon Tea at UNESCO’s International Tea Day in Paris
Lanka News Web
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June 26, 2025
Sri Lanka proudly showcased its iconic Ceylon Tea at the International Tea Day celebrations held at the House of UNESCO in Paris, marking the fourth consecutive year of participation in the prestigious global event. The event served as a platform...
Lanka arrests Indian fishermen because their rights were given up during Emergency: Jaishankar
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Friday that Sri Lankan authorities are arresting Indian fishermen because of an Emergency-era agreement that gave up fishing rights in some areas.“At the time, several big decisions would be taken...