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Why Sri Lanka needs smarter approach to tobacco tax policy
Daily FT
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Perhaps most critically, TETSiM fails to incorporate two of the most significant realities in Sri Lanka’s tobacco landscape: the vast beedi market and illicit cigarette trade By Chathura Ranawana Sri Lanka’s tobacco taxation strategy is facing...
Languages and labour on tea estates in South India and Sri Lanka: Part 2
Himal Southasian
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In the late 19th century, coffee plantations first in Ceylon and then in mainland India were swept by a fungal epidemic. The disease was called coffee leaf rust, and caused the slow and inevitable death of coffee plants. British planters detected...
Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB), under the patronage of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, marked a significant milestone with the accreditation of 15 Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), bolstering...
Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members’ Networking Evening at Port City
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council President Nimal Ratnayake SLGMBC Committee members and invitees The Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Members’ Networking Evening on...
Community Effective Model Village program under Clean Sri Lanka initiative
Daily FT
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Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa The Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved a proposal to implement the “Community Effective Model Village” program as part of the broader Clean Sri Lanka national project. The initiative...
A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka’s tomorrow
Daily FT
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Nevanka Jayatilleke By Nevanka Jayatilleke Port City Colombo: A tangible win for Sri Lanka’s future Sri Lanka is a land of endurance. Over the many trials that our country has faced over its history, the hallmark of our people is their resilience....
India-Sri Lanka Business Dialogue Reinforces Push for Stronger Investment Links
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
Amid growing economic cooperation and regional integration, promoting Indian investments in Sri Lanka has taken on renewed significance, with over 400 Indian companies currently operating in the island across sectors including petroleum,...
Shaping Sri Lanka’s digital economy: 5G’s impact on our future
Daily FT
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In today’s rapidly evolving world, digitalisation is the cornerstone of economic growth and innovation. From enhancing connectivity and communication to unlocking new business models and opportunities, digital transformation is revolutionising...
New KDU Medical Faculty admission policy challenged in Supreme Court
The Island
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July 4, 2025
A group of students who have qualified for university admission has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court, challenging a sudden government decision to bar local civilian students from enrolling in the medical degree programme at...
Shah Rukh Khan to grace grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Lanka Business Online
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July 3, 2025
Get ready, South Asia! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, as special guest. Popularly...
Sri Lanka to open mission in Cyprus
EconomyNext
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July 3, 2025
The escalating crisis of plastic pollution poses a significant threat to both the health of the planet and human well-being. Among the plastic pollutants, Single-use plastics (SUPs) have become a major driver of pollution on land and in oceans....
Sri Lanka’s struggle with single-use plastics: Why bans alone fall short
EconomyNext
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July 3, 2025
The escalating crisis of plastic pollution poses a significant threat to both the health of the planet and human well-being. Among the plastic pollutants, Single-use plastics (SUPs) have become a major driver of pollution on land and in oceans....
Sri Lanka to ink MoUs with regional countries for pharmaceutical supplies
Daily FT
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Framework allows direct deals between nominated foreign suppliers and SPC Senior officials’ committee formulates system to identify suitable countries for G2G sourcing Identifies seven countries—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and...
Sri Lanka and Thailand deepen bilateral ties in public health cooperation
Daily FT
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On 27 June, Health Deputy Minister Hansaka Wijemuni held a bilateral meeting with Thai Public Health Deputy Minister Dej-is Khaothong on the sidelines of the Third Ministerial Conference on Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in Asia and the...
OPINION: The health of Test cricket
The Week
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Test cricket in England looks quite appealing and attractive; it always has and probably it will continue to do so. This month has been special for Test cricket in England due to the two Test matches scheduled over there. One, where South Africa...
Sri Lanka faces growing climate threats amid low stakeholder literacy and financial readiness
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka’s climate crisis has intensified rapidly, far surpassing the current levels of stakeholder awareness and capacity to finance essential mitigation and adaptation efforts. As the country faces escalating risks from extreme weather, rising...
Beyond borders: Closer look at France-Sri Lanka economic cooperation
Daily FT
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France has consistently ranked among the top 10 tourism source markets for Sri Lanka in recent years France and Sri Lanka have been steadily building economic ties in recent years, with cooperation expanding across trade, investment and tourism....
From awareness to action: Applying marketing principles to transform tax administration in Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Every nation adopts its own unique approach to managing and administering taxes, reflecting its economic priorities and governance model. In this context, tax administration plays a key role in economic development and is an important performance...
Sri Lanka hand ODI debut to Milan Rathnayake and bat against Bangladesh
The Island
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July 2, 2025
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka decided to bat in the first ODI against Bangladesh at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Asalanka said that they wanted to put up a big score to put pressure on the visitors. He added that the Premadasa pitch...
Tigers set for crucial ODI series against Sri Lanka today
Bangladesh Post
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Bangladesh are poised to commence a vital three-match One Day International (ODI) series against Sri Lanka on Wednesday at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium. The opening encounter of a three-match series is scheduled for 3:00 PM...