City of dreams: Doors open today

The City of Dreams Sri Lanka, the country’s first large-scale integrated resort, officially opened to the public today. The opening marks a major step forward for Sri Lanka’s tourism and hospitality industry. Located in central Colombo, the resort includes a luxury 687-room hotel, shopping and dining areas, apartments, offices, and a casino. The project was developed by John Keells Holdings …

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Sugar factory shock:170kg stone found in sugarcane stock

The Deputy Minister of Trade, Commerce, and Food Security, R.M. Jayawardena, who is also the Chairman of the Monaragala District Coordination Committee, visited the Sevanagala Sugar Factory today August 1, 2025, to discuss the unfolding issues. His visit comes after a stone weighing approximately 170 kg was discovered hidden among sugarcane stock at the factory on July 30, 2025. Deputy Minister …

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Immigration Department welcomes 50 new officers

The Immigration Department has hired 50 new ‘Operational Assistant’ officers. This new Grade III position was created to help ease the department’s workload and improve efficiency at airports, ports, and detention centers. The appointments were made under the guidance of Minister Ananda Wijepala, who stated that the government is focused on recruiting based on talent and qualifications, free from influence. …

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