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Sri Lanka’s Tamil parties back US-Israel war against Iran
World Socialist Web Site
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July 4, 2025
US Ambassador Julie Chung (centre), with ITAK parliamentarians (from left): Kaveendiran Kodeeswaran, Elayathamby Srinath, Shanakiyan Rasamanickam, Thurairasa Ravikaran, Sivagnanam Shritharan, P. Sathiyalingam, Gnanamuththu Srineshan, K. S....
Sri Lanka’s fielding revolution sparks ODI resurgence
The Island
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July 4, 2025
If there was one glaring chink in Sri Lanka’s armour during their disastrous 2023 World Cup campaign, it was their fielding. Sloppy, uninspired and error-strewn, the islanders dropped more catches than any other team, earning the unenviable tag of...
Languages and labour on tea estates in South India and Sri Lanka: Part 2
Himal Southasian
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In the late 19th century, coffee plantations first in Ceylon and then in mainland India were swept by a fungal epidemic. The disease was called coffee leaf rust, and caused the slow and inevitable death of coffee plants. British planters detected...
Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council President Nimal Ratnayake SLGMBC Committee members and invitees The Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Members’ Networking Evening on...
Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB), under the patronage of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, marked a significant milestone with the accreditation of 15 Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), bolstering...
Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka has taken another key step in its ongoing external debt restructuring process, signing a bilateral agreement with Hungarian Export Credit Insurance PLC to reschedule outstanding loans valued at around € 30 million (approximately Rs. 10.5...
Renshaw And Sangha Handed Leadership Roles As Australia A Hosts Sri Lanka A
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Australia's selectors have signaled a fresh approach to their talent pipeline, appointing Matt Renshaw and Jason Sangha as captains for the upcoming Australia A series against Sri Lanka A in Darwin. Renshaw...
Sri Lanka Customs Surpasses Rs. 1 Trillion in Revenue in First Half of 2025
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
Sri Lanka Customs has generated over Rs. 1 trillion in revenue during the first six months of 2025, according to Media Spokesperson and Additional Director General of Customs Seevali Arukgoda. Speaking at a media briefing held today (July 3) in...
Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber
Daily FT
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The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully hosted an exclusive Bilateral Trade and Investment Session with the gracious presence of Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka Khaled Nasser Al Ameri on Tuesday, 1...
Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus
Daily FT
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Signalling a bold push to revitalise the country’s export promotion efforts, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday greenlit the return of the Sri Lanka Expo Exhibition in 2026, reviving the flagship trade show after a 14-year hiatus. The Sri Lanka...
Dhaka wants to strengthen economic cooperation with Colombo
United News of Bangladesh
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Recognising the enduring and friendly bilateral ties between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam has emphasised the necessity of strengthening economic collaboration with Colombo to fully harness the existing opportunities....
Sri Lanka National Archives secures € 384,248 grant for research on Dutch palm leaf manuscripts
Daily FT
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The Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a proposal by the National Archives Department to sign an agreement and proceed with a research project on Sri Lankan-origin Dutch palm leaf manuscripts, following its success in securing a competitive...
Sri Lanka Aims for Debt Repayment Capability by 2028, Says Minister Lalkantha
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
Agriculture, Land, Irrigation and Livestock Minister K. D. Lalkantha stated that the Government is committed to achieving debt repayment capability by 2028, while staying on course with the reform programme agreed upon with the International...
Renshaw and Sangha to captain Australia A against Sri Lanka A
ESPN Singapore
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July 4, 2025
Matt Renshaw looms as a potential middle-order candidate in Australia's ODI rebuild after being elevated to the captaincy of the Australia A 50-over team, while Jason Sangha's stocks continue to rise after being named the four-day skipper for the...
MasterChef franchise makes landmark debut in Sri Lanka with star-studded launch
Daily FT
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Global culinary hit commissioned in 71 territories following latest Banijay Rights deal Rs. 3 m in cash, a luxury vehicle, and coveted MasterChef Title await Sri Lanka’s next great cook The internationally acclaimed MasterChef franchise officially...
Unigra and Eiger Holdings host high-impact culinary demonstration to elevate Sri Lanka’s HORECA standards
Daily FT
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Chef Marco Caverni with participants from Colombo’s HORECA sector following technical demonstration hosted by Eiger Holdings and Unigra Chef Marco Caverni Eiger Holdings Ltd., in strategic partnership with Unigra, a global leader in...
Community Effective Model Village program under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
Daily FT
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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved a proposal to implement the “Community Effective Model Village” program as part of the broader Clean Sri Lanka national project. The initiative...
A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow
Daily FT
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Nevanka Jayatilleke By Nevanka Jayatilleke Port City Colombo: A tangible win for Sri Lanka’s future Sri Lanka is a land of endurance. Over the many trials that our country has faced over its history, the hallmark of our people is their resilience....
AU-A vs SL-A Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Sri Lanka A Tour of Australia 2025, 1st OD
CricketAddictor
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July 3, 2025
Australia A will be taking on Sri Lanka A in the first OD match at the Marrara Cricket Ground (MCG 2), Darwin on 4th July at 6:00 AM IST. Get the best AU-A vs SL-A Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights...
India-Sri Lanka Business Dialogue Reinforces Push for Stronger Investment Links
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
Amid growing economic cooperation and regional integration, promoting Indian investments in Sri Lanka has taken on renewed significance, with over 400 Indian companies currently operating in the island across sectors including petroleum,...