Anura’s Government focuses on strengthening ties with the Middle East – Hon. Arun Hemachandra, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment
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CNL Reporter
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December 24, 2024
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Political
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Arabic, spoken by over 450 million people and holding official status in nearly 25 countries, is a global language with immense cultural significance. I am happy to take part in this historic event where the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Colombo commemorates the significance of the World Arabic Language Day. Exactly 51 years ago, on a day like today …
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Birth Centenary of Comrade Prins Gunasekera and the Relaunch of “A Lost Generation: Sri Lanka in Crisis: The Untold Story” – Lionel Bopage
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CNL Reporter
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December 24, 2024
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Political
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NPP, political
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Dear Comrades and Friends, I would like to extend my gratitude to Comrade Prins Gunasekera’s daughter, Mrs. Geshni Gunasekera, for inviting me to deliver a message on this special occasion of the birth centenary of the late Comrade Prins Gunasekera and the re-publication of his valuable work.
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The Sanchi Maha Bodhi Festival joins India’s national festival calendar.
The Sanchi Maha Bodhi Festival has been added to the National Festival Calendar issued by the Government of India by naming the various religious and cultural festivals held in India as National Festivals from this year.
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Sri Lanka-based investment scammers target Japanese: Report
An organization in Sri Lanka posing as an IT company is recruiting locals who speak Japanese to target Japanese nationals with investment scams, a local who briefly worked there has told Kyodo News.
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SL Merchandise and service exports record US$ 1,269.33 million
Sri Lanka’s total export performance for November 2024, encompassing both merchandise and services, reached a value of US$ 1,269.33 million, marking a slight increase of 0.04 per cent compared to the same month in 2023.
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Moody’s raises Sri Lanka’s rating after debt restructure approval
Credit ratings agency Moody’s on Monday raised Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating to ‘Caa1’ from ‘Ca’ with a stable outlook, after the country’s creditors approved a $12.55 billion debt overhaul last week.
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Adani exploring ways to sell Bangladesh-bound power to Sri Lanka
Adani Power is exploring ways to sell the Bangladesh-bound power, produced at the Godda plant in India’s Jharkhand state, to neighbouring countries such as Sri Lanka.
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Sri Lanka Customs collects Rs. 4 Billion in taxes from rice imports
Sri Lanka Customs announced a tax revenue of Rs. 4.3 billion from the import of 67,000 tons of rice since 4 December.
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SL stock market sees over 35-pct growth under new Government
Sri Lanka’s main stock index in the Colombo Stock Exchange has seen more than 35 percent growth and the daily turnover has more than doubled since the presidential election and analysts cites the return of confidence as the key reason.
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PATA Chief says Sri Lanka’s tourism sector charts pathway to growth
Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) CEO Noor Ahmad last Friday said Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is charting a path towards prosperity and growth, whilst praising its unique offerings and need for innovation and collaboration.
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