CNL Reporter, Author at Colombo News Line

Surge in transhipment in May puts Colombo Port YTD positive

CNL Reporter
July 28, 2025
News
Colombo Port
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A surge in transhipment boxes in May saw Colombo Port experiencing its first year-to-date (YTD) growth, though marginal.May saw a transhipment volume of 573,366

Sri Lanka President Welcomed To Maldives By President Muizzu

CNL Reporter
July 28, 2025
Political
President Muizzu
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Sri Lanka President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the Maldives on a state visit which runs till July 30, at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu.

Sri Lanka to market Mannar oil exploration blocks after appointing consultant

CNL Reporter
July 28, 2025
News
Mannar oil exploration
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Sri Lanka is planning a fresh licensing round for oil exploration blocks in Mannar basin, after appointing a marketing consultant, Power and Energy Minister Kumar Jayakody said.

EU and US agree trade deal, with 15% tariffs for European exports to America

CNL Reporter
July 28, 2025
Foreign News
America
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The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners.

BBC uncovers lasting toxic legacy of cargo ship disaster off Sri Lanka

CNL Reporter
July 28, 2025
News
Sri Lanka
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Four years after a stricken cargo ship caused the largest plastic spill ever recorded,

Three killed and others injured in German train derailment

At least three people have been killed and several others have been seriously injured after a passenger train derailed in south-west Germany, police say.

One dead, over 5 injured as crane truck collides with multiple vehicles

CNL Reporter
July 28, 2025
News
multiple vehicles
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A fatal road accident occurred this morning (28 July) near the Cemetery Roundabout in Borella, resulting in the death of one person and injuries to more than five others, police said.