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 seeking the release of six vehicles.She …
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SriLankan, Saudia Expand Partnership to Enhance Global Connectivity
SriLankan Airlines and Saudia Airlines have renewed and expanded their interline partnership,
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State Counsel to represent remanded police officer in Mount Lavinia court assault case
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CNL Reporter
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October 12, 2025
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News
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IGP
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A State Counsel will appear in court today (13) on behalf of the police officer currently in remand custody over the alleged assault of a lawyer within the premises of the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has stated.
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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),
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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.
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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,
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President Pledges Rs. 1,750 Daily Wage for Estate Workers by Year-End
Labour & Social Welfare
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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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Customs Surpasses Target, But Risks Cloud 2025 Outlook
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CNL Reporter
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September 1, 2025
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News, Political
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Customs
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Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) has already surpassed its 2025 revenue collection target of Rs. 2,115 billion by Rs. 142 billion,
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Sri Lanka spends US$506.1 million on personal vehicle imports
Sri Lanka has spent US$506.1 million on personal vehicle imports in the first seven months of 2025, compared to just US$34.8 million in the same period last year, reflecting a dramatic surge in demand, official data show.
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