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Governor-General of Australia arrives in Sri Lanka on three-day visit

At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,

Presidential Task Force to boost tourism development

CNL Reporter
August 7, 2025
Political, Travel and Tourism
Tourism
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The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a Presidential Task Force to drive the rapid and sustainable development of Sri Lanka’s tourism industry,

US hits India with 50% tariff over Russian oil

The United States has decided to increase taxes on products from India, raising the total tax to 50%. This is because India is still buying oil from Russia. The new tax will start on August 27, based on an order from President Donald Trump. It is one of the highest taxes the US has ever put on another country. India’s …

Cabinet approves amendment to child protection Act

By KrishCNL
August 7, 2025
News, Political
ACt, Child Protection, Sri Lanka
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The Sri Lankan Cabinet has given its approval for a proposal to amend the Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998. This move comes as the current act, which was enacted approximately 25 years ago, is no longer considered sufficient to address the increasing complexities of child exploitation and harassment. These complexities are attributed to significant socio-economic, political, and …

President attends “Sith Ru 2025”

By KrishCNL
August 6, 2025
Entertainments, News, Political
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The “Sith Ru – 2025” concert, also known as “Hearts and Minds was held yesterday August 5, afternoon at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre in Colombo, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attending as the chief guest. Organized by the Department of Social Services, the event aims to bring the aesthetic talents of persons with disabilities to a national level. This year’s …

LKR 425M plan to upgrade Pettah bus station

By KrishCNL
August 6, 2025
News, Political
Pettah, Sri Lanka
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The Cabinet has approved a major project to modernize and develop the Pettah Central Bus Station, which is now in very poor condition after many years without repairs. This upgrade is urgently needed to improve the daily experience of passengers, bus drivers, conductors, and staff who use the station. The project will cost around LKR 425 million and will be …

SL opens 66th state pharmaceutical outlet in Kegalle,

By KrishCNL
August 6, 2025
Health & Social Welfare, News, Political
Kegalle, SPC Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka’s State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) today August 6,2025 inaugurated its 66th State Pharmaceutical Outlet (Rajya Osu Sala) in Kegalle, located at 152 Nuvana Para. This new branch marks the SPC’s mission to provide quality medicines at affordable and fair prices to the public. The opening of the Kegalle outlet aligns with a special island-wide initiative to establish State Pharmaceutical …

Sagala Ratnayaka arrives at FCID

CNL Reporter
August 6, 2025
Political
Ranil Wickremesinghe
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Former Chief of Staff of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrested

CNL Reporter
August 6, 2025
Political
Shasheendra Rajapaksa
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Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), a short while ago.