CNL Reporter, Author at Colombo News Line

Saudi-funded University Township opens in Sri Lanka’s rural northwest

CNL Reporter
July 17, 2025
Education
Saudi
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The Wayamba University Township, financed by the Saudi Fund for Development, was opened to the public on

Sri Lanka backs regional solar cooperation at ISA Summit

CNL Reporter
July 17, 2025
News
ISA Summit
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Sri Lanka yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to advancing regional solar energy collaboration and sustainable energy

TikTok to support digitalization of education in Sri Lanka

CNL Reporter
July 17, 2025
Education
digitalization
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A representative team of TikTok social media platform in Sri Lanka visited the Secretary to the Prime Minister

Sri Lanka coconut product exporters raise warn of 30-pct US tariff

CNL Reporter
July 17, 2025
Political
US tariff
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Sri Lanka’s coconut exporters have warned that a 30 percent Trump tariff will hit 20 percent of annual exports as competitors have got access at much lower rates to the United States.

Case on Sarath Fonseka Assassination Attempt: Colombo HC adjourns hearing till August

CNL Reporter
July 16, 2025
News
Sarath Fonseka
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The Colombo High Court today (July 16) ordered the adjournment of further hearing of the case filed against three defendants accused of attempting to assassinate the then Commander of the Sri Lanka Army,

Cuban minister resigns after saying country has no beggars

CNL Reporter
July 16, 2025
Foreign News
Cuban minister
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Cuban Minister for Labour and Social Security,

Foreign remittances expected to reach US$ 7 billion by year-end

During the first six months of 2025 (January to June), a total of 144,379 Sri Lankan migrant workers departed the country for overseas employment, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).

Donald Trump sets 19% tariff on Indonesia goods in latest deal

CNL Reporter
July 16, 2025
Foreign News
Tariff
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the US would impose a 19 percent tariff on goods from Indonesia

Youth political delegates in India for two-week programme

CNL Reporter
July 16, 2025
Political
India
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A 24-member youth delegation of political leaders from Sri Lanka is currently in India for a two-week long programme, according to the Ministry of External Affairs of India.