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Sri Lanka, Maldives urged to unlock untapped trade potential beyond traditional sectors

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe last Tuesday urged Sri Lanka and the Maldives to strengthen their economic partnership ... Read More


Australia supports Sri Lanka's Disaster Preparedness

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Australian Government today handed over two rescue inflatable boats to the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), with disaster assessment drones for the National Building Researc... Read More


Russian construction sector delegation seek to strengthen economic co-operation

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Facilitated by the Sri Lanka's Embassy in Russia, a business delegation from Russia's National Association of Builders (NOSTROY) visited Sri Lanka recently. The delegation met F... Read More


At least 50 Sri Lankans die of cancer every day

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Between 50 to 60 Sri Lankans die of various cancers everyday. Expressing concern over the situation of cancer patients who are reported from many parts of the country, the Sri L... Read More


Roadside trading ban at Kalmunai public market

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- A discussion to address existing shortcomings and improve management of the Kalmunai public market was held recently at the Kalmunai Municipal Council. During the discussion it ... Read More


US Congresswoman Houlahan in SL to enhance prosperous Indo-Pacific region

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka (July 27-30) to strengthen the United States' partnership with Sri Lanka and advance sha... Read More


Waste Management of 'Sorts' for a Clean Environment

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The Walallawita Pradeshiya Sabha has decided to implement a structured Garbage Collection programme starting August 1, targeting properly sorted Waste to establish an efficient a... Read More


Industry interference hinders tobacco control efforts

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- The use of tobacco remains a serious and persistent public health challenge despite Sri Lanka's long-standing commitment to tobacco control. Approximately 1.5 million adults smo... Read More


Oil rebounds as fresh Middle East strikes revive supply fears

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Oil prices rebounded Wednesday after joint US-Saudi military strikes against Iran-aligned groups in Iraq renewed concerns over potential disruptions to Middle East energy supplie... Read More


Extending retirement age of judges part of broad judicial and legal reforms - LPM

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Attorney Lal Kumarapeli said the Government's proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years is part of a broader programme of judicial and legal reforms promised d... Read More