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Sri Lanka cabinet reshuffle must not stall KKS Port, Jaffna Airport expansion: Report
Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions,...
Colombo’s Beira Lake Revival: Mixed Project, Eco Boats and Seaplanes
The Government has made a renewed attempt to revive a stalled mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha, Colombo 10, after repeated failures by successive administrations to attract investors....
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IMF-Driven Company Law Reform Shakes Sri Lankan Corporates
Sri Lanka’s corporate sector is facing a sweeping transformation following the enactment of the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, a key IMF-backed reform aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability....
John Keells CG Auto urges expedited release of detained BYD vehicles
John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, yesterday emphasised the necessity of expediting the release of BYD vehicles detained by the Sri Lanka Customs (SLC). President’s Counsel Farzana Jameel, appearing for the petitioner, informed the court that a motion dated September 19, 2025, had been filed se...
- Oct 12, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
Sri Lanka Unveils First AI-Powered Hotel to Boost Tourism Revival
Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its tourism revival with the launch of the Grand Serendib Colombo, the country’s first AI-powered hotel project, inaugurated on October 10 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo....
- Oct 12, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
Gregory Lake Tops Instagram Charts, But Sri Lanka Needs Luxury Tourism
Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya has been named Sri Lanka’s most photogenic lake,...
- Sep 1, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
Sri Lanka’s Dwindling Reserves Raise Alarm Over $7 Billion IMF Target
Sri Lanka is confronting a growing challenge in meeting its US$7 billion foreign reserve target for 2025, as stipulated under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program...
- Sep 1, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
Central Bank Independence Vital for Stability and Recovery – Governor Weerasinghe
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- Aug 30, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
Banks Warn of Phishing Scams as Lending Sentiment Rises amid Recovery
Sri Lankan banks have raised fresh red flags over the growing threat of phishing scams targeting online banking users,...
- Aug 30, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 to Drive Sector Collaboration
The Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for September 24–25 at the BMICH in Colombo,...
Govt. approves national cyber protection operations center
The government has approved the establishment of a National Cyber Protection Operations Center under the guidance of the...
Sri Lanka to establish AI Hub in Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka is set to be positioned as an AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to accelerate the systemic introduction of artificial intelligence acros...
POWER AND ENERGY
Sapugaskanda Refinery Upgrade to Shape Sinopec’s Investment Decision
The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery modernization project has entered a crucial phase as the government evaluates 20 global Expressions of Interest (EOIs), [...]
CONSTRUCTION
Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 bn contract to repair Southern Expressway
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a Rs. 1.2 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., [...]
FASHION & EVENTS
Honey offering at Randoli Perahera
A group of indigenous people made a traditional honey offering during the first Randoli Perahera in Kandy today. This special ritual is done as a sign [...]