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Sri Lanka Seeks Compensation as Debris From MSC Elsa 3 Washes Ashore
The Maritime Executive
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Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) confirmed that it has begun negotiations with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company seeking compensation for environmental damage related to the MSC Elsa 3 casualty. The government is...
Sri Lanka arrests over 120,000 for drug-related offenses so far in 2025
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 122,913 individuals for drug-related offenses between Jan. 1 and July 29, 2025, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs on...
Sri Lankan President joins tree-planting ceremony in Malé
Ras Online
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A symbolic tree-planting ceremony was held today at Sultan Park in Malé as part of His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, 's ongoing state visit. President Dissanayaka was joined at...
Sri Lankan President concludes first state visit to Maldives
Ras Online
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has concluded his state visit to the Maldives, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations between the two countries. The visit, held at the invitation...
From Conflict To Compensation: India's Strategic Path To Ensuring Pakistan's Accountability Through An International Claims Commission
Live Law
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July 30, 2025
Receiving adequate compensation for victims of cross-border terrorism in India should be on the agenda. India's push to add Pakistan back on the FATF 'grey list' is aimed at ensuring economic repercussions. A case for establishing an international...
Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings lose Rs.803.7mn in June quarter
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s John Keells Holdings said it reported a loss of 803.7 million rupees in the June 2025 quarter, driven by losses in its leisure sector amid high cost of sales and tax expenses. The group reported a tax expense of 2.39...
Sri Lanka Customs waiting to test Chinese BYD EV motor
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Customs is waiting to test the motor of a BYD vehicle to check the actual wattage, an official told a parliament panel, in the latest development after around 1,000 vehicles were detained over a disputed power of a motor....
Bank of Ceylon leads Sri Lankan banks in The Banker Top 1000 World Banks 2025
Daily FT
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Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the country’s largest state-owned commercial bank, has once again been ranked among the Top 1000 World Banks by The Banker magazine, published by the Financial Times Ltd. UK. Bank of Ceylon has been placed at the top,...
PM Dr. Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO
Daily FT
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Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Prime...
Beyond visa waivers: Building Sri Lanka’s global tourism brand
Daily FT
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The visa waiver initiative should not serve as a smokescreen for the continued absence of a coherent international marketing campaign. Despite repeated proclamations, no meaningful effort has materialised—even though the necessary funds have long...
Maldives gives Sri Lanka citizens 90-day on arrival tourist visa
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Customs is waiting to test the motor of a BYD vehicle to check the actual wattage, an official told a parliament panel, in the latest development after around 1,000 vehicles were detained over a disputed power of a motor....
Maldives offers free 90-day tourist visa for Sri Lankans starting July 29, 2025
On Lanka
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July 30, 2025
Posted by Editor on July 30, 2025 - 7:11 pm Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu during official visit The Government of the Maldives has announced that Sri Lankan citizens visiting the Maldives for...
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 14 Tamil Nadu fishermen
Chennai Vision
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July 30, 2025
In two separate incidents, the Sri Lankan navy arrested a total of 14 Indian fishermen — hailing from Rameswaram and Pamban — and confiscated two boats for allegedly violating the IMBL in the wee hours of Tuesday. All the arrested fishermen have...
President Sheikh Mohamed holds talks with Keir Starmer
The National News
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President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday received a phone call from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The two men discussed efforts to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip and stressed their commitment to supporting all efforts aimed at...
Sri Lankan bank partners with Nucleus Software to upgrade transaction banking
TechCircle
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July 30, 2025
Sri Lankan financial institution Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) has adopted FinnAxia, a transaction banking platform developed by Nucleus Software, to enhance its digital banking services for corporate and SME clients both locally and globally....
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Revisiting Chola dynasty and Rajendra I’s achievements: Insights into governance, society, architecture, and more
The Indian Express
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July 31, 2025
UPSC Issue at a Glance is an initiative by UPSC Essentials aimed at streamlining your UPSC Current Affairs preparation for the prelims and mains examinations by focusing on issues making headlines. Every Thursday, cover a new topic in a lucid way....
Doug Santschi is the new COO of Handy; Chad Stine is named President of Seattle Fish Company
SeafoodSource
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To keep up to date with the latest personnel changes across the seafood industry, SeafoodSource is compiling a regular round-up of hiring announcements and other personnel-related shifts worldwide. If you have an announcement, please send it to...
Cardinal’s Remarks on LGBTQ+ Rights Raise Legal Red Flags
Lanka News Web
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July 31, 2025
By: Ovindi Vishmika July 31, Colombo (LNW): Experts say rhetoric violates constitutional protections, fuels extremist activity, and risks incitement under Sri Lankan law Legal experts and constitutional advocates are raising serious concerns...
Sri Lanka apparel exporters teach EU due diligence rules to rubber, tea exporters
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) said it had hosted a forum to update exporters, including those in sectors like tea and rubber, on the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) where...
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Cold Stores net down 7-pct in June 2025 quarter
EconomyNext
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July 30, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) said it had hosted a forum to update exporters, including those in sectors like tea and rubber, on the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) where...