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Sri Lanka urged to act early to secure EU GSP+ trade benefits

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Joint Appeal Association Forum (JAAF) urged authorities that Sri Lanka must move swiftly to meet tougher European Union (EU) requirements and reapply for the revised GSP+ tra... Read More


National Business Excellence Awards 2026 Today

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will host the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026 today (28) at the Shangri-La Colombo, commencing at 5 p.m. Cel... Read More


Tea Villages project to strengthen tourism, boost tea export earnings

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Government's proposed 500 Tea Villages project will play a key role in strengthening Sri Lanka's tourism industry while increasing tea export earnings, Deputy Minister of Tou... Read More


Kotte 'Green Tourism Drive' set to boost Colombo's visitor appeal

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A major community-led initiative is under way to position the historic Kingdom of Kotte as a sustainable tourism destination, with tourism stakeholders expressing confidence that... Read More


Hambantota Port clarifies vehicle storage policy amid rising RORO traffic

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has clarified its vehicle storage policy following recent media reports, stressing that the Port's priority is the efficient movement o... Read More


Committee to formulate national mechanism for drowning prevention and lifesaving

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A progress review meeting for the formulation of a comprehensive National Mechanism for Drowning Prevention and Lifesaving was convened at the Parliament complex on Friday (24). ... Read More


National Integrity Week at Lake House

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- National Integrity Week, held under the theme "A Culture of Integrity - A Clean Sri Lanka," was implemented islandwide from yesterday (27) until Friday (31). Here, employees of t... Read More


Sarnath earns UNESCO World Heritage tag

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Varanasi was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Busan, South Kor... Read More


FM attends ASEAN Treaty of Amity and Co-operation Conference

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath participated in the High-Level Conference of the High Contracting Parties to the Treaty of Amity and Co-op... Read More


Investing in education, creativity, culture and arts essential for national development - PM

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the Colombo Literary Festival on Friday (24). The six-day festival, held from July 24 to 29, brings together a diverse gathe... Read More