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Three Sri Lankan elephants killed in blow to conservation efforts
Dawn
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July 18, 2025
At least three wild elephants were found dead across Sri Lanka on Friday, officials said, a day after six young rescued elephants were returned to the jungle under a conservation drive. Wildlife officials said one elephant was run over by a...
Wayfarer Executive Travel and Lifestyle magazine issue 7 released globally
Wayfarer
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July 18, 2025
The 7th edition of the Wayfarer Executive Travel and Lifestyle magazine has been released globally today (July 18), offering readers around the world an insight into some of the leading airlines, hotels, cars, accessories, travel technology and...
Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts
Rediff
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JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech. Kindly note the image have only been published for representational purposes. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Paul Brennan/Pixabay Kinetic Green...
Sri Lankan filmmaker Vithanage on casting Malayali actors, Tourist Family...
OTTplay
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Sri Lankan filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage hogged attention in India when he helmed a movie named Paradise, starring Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in the lead roles. The film was also presented by acclaimed filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s Madras...
2016 Bangladesh Bank heist: Sri Lankan bankers honoured for vigilance, professionalism
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh Bank arranged a special award ceremony at its headquarters in Motijheel on Thursday to formally recognize and honor officials from Sri Lanka's Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC (PABC). The recognition was for their "exemplary vigilance,...
Sri Lanka’s plant messiah spreads optimism for biodiversity & conservation
Mongabay
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July 17, 2025
A young Sri Lankan scientist, Himesh Jayasinghe, has rediscovered more than 100 of 177 possibly extinct species in Sri Lanka as well as three of five extinct species and both species previously considered extinct in the wild. Jayasinghe up to now...
Port City Colombo showcases investment potential at Sri Lanka Investor Trade and Tourism Forum 2025 in Malaysia
Daily FT
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Port City Colombo presentation at Sri Lanka Investor Trade and Tourism Forum 2025 Port City Colombo representatives with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Vijitha Herath Port City Colombo participated as a Strategic...
Sri Lanka grants protection to a rare ecosystem
Mongabay
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July 17, 2025
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. In a move hailed as a long-overdue conservation victory, Sri Lanka has formally declared Nilgala — a sweeping...
Bermuda Updates Immigration Prohibition Order
Bernnews
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July 17, 2025
The Ministry of Economy and Labour issued an advisory on ongoing immigration policy reviews and adjustments. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that, effective 17 July 2025, the Bermuda...
When to visit Sri Lanka: a season-by-season guide
Lonely Planet
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If anywhere deserves to be called a year-round destination, it’s Sri Lanka. Microclimates are the order of the day in this teardrop-shaped island country. When it’s raining on one stretch of coast, for example, the weather is perfect for surfing,...
Sri Lanka’s largest menstrual health and hygiene education program kicks off
Daily FT
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From left: Hemas Consumer Brands Marketing Manager Sachini Gamage, Director of Marketing Shiyan Jayaweera, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society Head of Programs Ganga Kariyawasam, United Communities President Dr. Siddhartha Nanayakkara, and Program Manager...
Sri Lanka’s most awaited brand recognition: SLIM Brand Excellence 2025 now open for entries
Daily FT
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From left: SLIM President Prof. Dewasiri N. Jayantha, SLIM Vice President – Events and Sustainability Enoch Perera, Senior Vice President – Education and Research Dr. Dilhan Sampath Jayatilleke, Project Chair Kaushala Amarasekara, SLIM Brand...
Sri Lankan delegation visits India to advance bilateral relations
Orissa Post
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July 16, 2025
New Delhi: A 24-member Sri Lankan delegation met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi Wednesday and discussed the deepening bilateral ties between the two nations. The delegation, including 24 leaders from across 14 political parties of Sri...
Sri Lanka’s trade dynamics
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka’s trade dynamics highlight both the promise of industrial expansion and the challenge of import dependency After experiencing its most severe economic contraction in decades, Sri Lanka’s economy is gradually turning a corner. Between...
Military Governance in Post-War Sri Lanka: Revisiting the Logic of Downsizing
E-International Relations
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July 16, 2025
More than a decade after Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in 2009, the country still maintains one of the world’s largest standing armies. This enduring militarisation cannot be explained by conventional security needs or fiscal prudence. Sri Lanka is...
24-member Sri Lankan delegation in India to strengthen bilateral ties
Madhyamam
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July 16, 2025
New Delhi: A 24-member delegation from Sri Lanka met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a two-week visit aimed at further strengthening the close bilateral ties between India and Sri Lanka....
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia formalise debt deal in boost to economic recovery efforts
Lanka News Web
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July 15, 2025
July 15, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka has officially concluded a key bilateral agreement with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), marking a notable advancement in the nation’s broader strategy to restructure its external debt amidst ongoing fiscal...
Cabinet Approves Online Passport Application System for Sri Lankans Abroad via 20 Missions
Lanka News Web
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July 15, 2025
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a joint proposal to launch an online passport application system for Sri Lankans living abroad, to be implemented through 20 selected Sri Lankan diplomatic missions. The initiative, supported by the...
Saudi Fund Restructures over SAR 517 Million in Loans to Aid Sri Lanka’s Debt Recovery
Lanka News Web
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July 15, 2025
In a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s ongoing debt restructuring efforts, the government has signed bilateral amendatory loan agreements with the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) to restructure a total of SAR 516.95 million (approximately USD 138...
Kia unveils all-new 2026 Sportage and Carnival Hybrids in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Kia Motors (Lanka) Chairman Mahen Thambiah and Managing Director Andrew Perera at the launch Sets new benchmarks in SUV and MPV design, technology and hybrid performance Kia has marked another milestone in Sri Lanka’s automotive landscape with the...