The Ambassador of Thailand to Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, expressed hope for the full implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries during a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, on July 22 at the Parliamentary premises. The two leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, highlighting the strong cultural and religious links …
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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has kept its main interest rate steady at 7.75%, saying the current policy is right for the country’s recovering economy. However, the bank also said it might lower rates again later this year if inflation stays low. Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said inflation is expected to rise slightly in the coming months …
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Britain and India will sign a landmark free trade agreement on Thursday during a visit by Indian Prime Minister
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At least 20 injured elephants are currently receiving treatment across the country, according to the Department of Wildlife Conservation.
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Australia will lift restrictions on the import of beef from the US, a trade barrier which had angered the Trump administration.
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The Supreme Court has deferred the sentencing to
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A health administrative officer escaped unharmed after an assailant’s gun failed to fire adjacent to the S. de S. Jayasinghe grounds in Dehiwala this morning, police stated.
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Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya announced today ,July 23 at a media briefing in Isurupaya that Sri Lanka will introduce a module-based education system from 2026. The new system will start with Grades 1 and 6 in 2026, with the first G.C.E. O/L exam under the revised curriculum set for 2029. The aim is to promote continuous …
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The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) commenced its annual naval exercise, Trincomalee Naval Exercise 2025 (TRINEX–25), at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee on Monday 22, July under the patronage of Commander Eastern Naval Area, Rear Admiral Ravindra Tissera. The exercise, which will continue until 26 July, is taking place in Trincomalee Harbour and the eastern seas, bringing together a range of …
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More than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip, mostly near aid sites run by an American contractor, the U.N. human rights office said Tuesday.
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