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Sri Lanka rolling national ID card investments into digital identity project
Biometric Update
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August 22, 2025
The transition to Sri Lanka’s unique digital ID (SL-UDI) for its citizens will strategically incorporate existing investments including software modules, biometric devices and infrastructure already deployed for the Electronic National Identity...
Tata Motors, DIMO Introduce 10 New Commercial Vehicles In Sri Lanka
MENAFN
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August 23, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Strengthening India's automobile sector's presence on foreign soil, Tata Motors on Saturday introduced 10 new commercial vehicles in Sri Lanka in partnership with DIMO, its authorised distributor in the...
Tata Motors and DIMO launch 10 new commercial vehicles in Sri Lanka
ETAuto
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August 23, 2025
DIMO has also set up 15 service centres across Sri Lanka to provide spare parts and maintenance support. Tata Motors, in partnership with its authorised distributor Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO), has introduced 10 new trucks and buses in...
Sri Lanka ex-president arrested in anti-corruption crackdown
The Standard
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Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe gestures as he arrives to appear before a court after his arrest in Colombo on August 22, 2025. [AFP] Sri Lankan police arrested former president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, making him the most...
The best 7 hikes in Sri Lanka
Lonely Planet
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For many visitors, Sri Lanka is all about blissful, blonde beaches, but another world – perfect for hikers – awaits in the rugged, mountainous interior. It was only when railways were built through the highlands that vehicles replaced hiking as...
NCE strengthens regional trade ties with India through strategic partnership
Daily FT
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Inks MoU with Federation of Indian Export Organisations Planning business delegation to India Says Indo-Lanka FTA facilitates greater trade volumes, encourages cross-border investments The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has said...
Sri Lanka ex-president 'arrested' on corruption charges
The News International
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August 22, 2025
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan police arrested former president Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday, making him the most senior opposition figure to be detained under an anti-corruption crackdown by the new government. Sri Lanka's anti-graft units have led the...
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Sri Lanka to Launch 7 New Investment Zones
Newsfirst
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COLOMBO (News 1st); The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka has announced plans to establish seven new investment zones across the country this year, aiming to accelerate regional economic growth, attract foreign direct investment (FDI), and...
SLIM National Sales Awards 2025 receives over 1,200 submissions
Daily FT
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The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body for marketing in Sri Lanka, has announced the successful closure of entries for the SLIM National Sales Awards (NSA) 2025. This year’s competition generated over 1,200 submissions,...
Commercial Credit and Finance secures first place in K Seeds Investments’ ranking report
Daily FT
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K Seeds Investments has identified Commercial Credit and Finance PLC as the best performing Finance Company under the 1st category among the 28 listed Finance Companies in Sri Lanka through a ranking carried out based on their financial...
Krrish Realtech diverted ₹205-crore homebuyers' fund for Colombo hotel: ED
ETRealty.com
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August 25, 2025
GURUGRAM | NEW DELHI: A Gurugram-based realty group collected more than Rs 500 crore from home buyers in the name of giving them housing plots but cheated them and "diverted" about Rs 205 crore out of these funds for a hotel project in Sri Lanka,...
“BOC is more than a bank; it is a national partner in progress”
Daily FT
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Prof. Dewasiri N. Jayantha A conversation with Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Professor in Finance, Sri Lanka and Institute of Marketing (SLIM) President Prof. Dewasiri N. Jayantha Following is an exclusive interview with the inspiring...
HNB Assurance crowned Best Life Insurance Company by Global Brands magazine
Daily FT
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Executive Director/CEO Lasitha Wimalarathne HNB Assurance PLC, has been recognised as the Best Life Insurance Company – Sri Lanka 2024 by Global Brands magazine, UK. It said this international accolade emphasises HNBA’s position as a strong player...
Sri Lanka’s Ambeon Capital buys 6.8-pct of Ceylon Hotels Corporation
EconomyNext
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August 22, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – A project called The Routes We Take by an EU network of national cultural organisations and Good Life X will have its second edition at the YGC Innovation Festival in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, from August 29-30. At the festival, the project...
Sri Lanka loan demand to expand further in 3Q 2025: CB Survey
EconomyNext
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August 22, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s demand for loans is expected to expand further in the third quarter of 2025, on top of high growth in the second quarter, a survey conducted by the central bank has found. “During 2025 Q3, loan demand is expected to...
USS Santa Barbara Visits Sri Lanka
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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August 22, 2025
Cmdr. Adam Ochs, commanding officer of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) poses for a photo with senior Sri Lankan defense officials in the mission bay during a tour, Aug. 16, 2025. Santa Barbara conducted a...
Sri Lanka’s Tea Avenue Expands to India amid Global Tea Challenges
Lanka News Web
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August 22, 2025
Sri Lanka’s tea industry, long considered the backbone of its agricultural exports, is navigating a turbulent year in 2025. While Ceylon Tea remains a prized global brand, the sector has been hit by declining export volumes, rising production...
HNB showcases Club Elite Mastercard experience with Maldives preview
Daily FT
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HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, recently hosted an exclusive experience event in the Maldives to highlight the lifestyle benefits of its invitation-only the Club Elite metal Mastercard. The curated two-day program brought...
Filming Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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Connection of humans Scenic Lanka as seen in the documentary Traffic of Colombo Documentary visuals of the Veddha community Some stills from the documentary film on Sri Lanka Filmmaker Tilo Wondollek Today we explore the connections between...
Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse Of State Funds
ABP Live
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August 22, 2025
Colombo, Aug 22 (PTI) Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday for allegedly misusing the state funds during his tenure as head of state, police said. Wickremesinghe, 76, was arrested at the Criminal Investigation...