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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan to arrive in Sri Lanka on 2 August

CNL Reporter
July 2, 2025
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Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on 2 August.

Sri Lanka’s Deflation Slows in June – Inflation Set to Rise

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July 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s deflationary trend continued to ease in June 2025, signaling a potential shift toward positive

Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge Past $6.9 Bn in Just Five Months

Sri Lanka’s export sector has demonstrated steady and positive growth during the first five months of 2025,

Food Sector Warns New Labelling Rules Unworkable and Costly

CNL Reporter
July 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s food and beverage industry has raised alarm over new food labelling and advertising regulations

SL Government Lowers 2025 Budget Deficit to 6.5% Amid Spending Cuts

CNL Reporter
July 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka has revised its projected budget deficit for 2025 from 6.7% to 6.5% of GDP, citing slightly lower

Sri Lanka on track to reach a 95 percent Debt to GDP target

CNL Reporter
July 2, 2025
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Sri Lanka is on track to reach a 95 percent debt to gross domestic product target two years earlier than

Bus fare reduction suspended following fuel price hike

CNL Reporter
July 1, 2025
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In the wake of the fuel price increase, the scheduled 2.5% reduction in bus fares, which was to take effect today, has been suspended, the National Transport Commission (NTC) said.

Sri Lanka to resume seasonal employment opportunities in South Korea under E-8 visa

CNL Reporter
July 1, 2025
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The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is taking steps to activate job opportunities for seasonal employment in South Korea under the E-8 visa category, Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe said.

Litro Gas prices to remain unchanged in July

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July 1, 2025
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The Chairman of the Litro Gas Company, Channa Gunawardena says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of July 2025.

CAA to launch special raids to net errant rice traders

CNL Reporter
July 1, 2025
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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says that since a maximum retail price has been imposed on rice, raids will be conducted to penalize traders who sell rice at higher prices.