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Kuwait Airways resumes direct flights to Colombo after two years of codeshare operations

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October 28, 2025

MARKING a significant milestone in bilateral aviation ties, Kuwait Airways, one of the oldest international carriers operating to Sri Lanka, officially resumed its direct operations to Colombo yesterday, after two years of successful codeshare operations with SriLankan Airlines.

- TEXT AND PIX BY T.K.G. KAPILA

Kuwait Airways resumes direct flights to Colombo after two years of codeshare operations

The national carrier of the State of Kuwait, which first commenced services to Sri Lanka on 15 October 1978, now resumes four weekly flights with the Airbus A320neo aircraft, offering passengers enhanced comfort and seamless connectivity.

The inaugural flight welcoming ceremony was held at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday, with a symbolic water cannon salute by Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., (AASL). Additionally, passengers were warmly welcomed by a traditional Kandyan dance performance by Sri Lanka Tourism, while Sri Lanka Tea Board presented each visitor with Ceylon Tea gifts.

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Hong Kong-based Giesecke & Devrient gets contract to upgrade CBSL's currency operations

THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday green lighted to award a contract to Hong Kong-based Giesecke & Devrient Asia Pacific Ltd., to Sri Lanka, following a competitive procurement process.

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Police launch probe into officers over video of Weligama PS Chairman murder suspect's arrest

THE Sri Lanka Police have launched a special investigation into the conduct of officers involved in the arrest of the suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, following the circulation of video footage of the arrest on social media.

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LankaPak 2025: Celebration of creativity and testament to resilience

26th annual edition concludes successfully with multiple key events

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Secondary Bond market rallies ahead of Rs. 57 b Treasury Bill auction

THE secondary Bond market saw yields decline yesterday following news of an impressive fiscal outperformance for January-September 2025, exceeding several IMF benchmarks.

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Budget deficit more than halves YTD Sept. 2025

SRI Lanka’s fiscal performance continued to strengthen, with the Budget deficit more than halving in the first nine months of 2025, according to the Finance Ministry’s latest Fiscal Review Report.

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Govt. ended culture of political interference in foreign employment: Minister Herath

Reveals practice of ministers, deputy ministers, and their private secretaries intervening and taking money to send people to Israel for employment

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Brandix highlights ESG Stewardship in latest ESG Report

BRANDIX launched its 10th Sustainability Report for 2024/25 this week, and laid out new ambitious targets that will transcend its environmental and social footprint.

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WCIC’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue with “Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs” workshop

60 undergraduates from 16 universities inspired through workshops, mentorship, and global connections

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Sri Lanka goes back to former practice of appointing vice-captain

Shanaka named as Asalanka's deputy for T20Is

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