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US faces worst tourism decline since 2020
THE US experienced its steepest annual decline in international tourism since the COVID-19 pandemic, with new 2025 figures revealing that millions of foreign travellers chose to stay away, according to a report by CNN.
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May 28, 2026
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Free Lawyers alleges CBSL printed over Rs. 610 b in 1Q
THE Free Lawyers Organisation yesterday alleged that liquidity expansion by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) during 2025 and early 2026 contributed to current foreign exchange pressures and rupee volatility.
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May 28, 2026
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Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 kicks off in Colombo
THE Sri Lankan-German Business Forum 2026 commenced yesterday in Colombo, bringing together senior representatives from the German public and private sectors alongside Sri Lankan business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties.
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May 28, 2026
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SL 7s off to France
THE Sri Lanka Sevens outfit left for the prestigious Howard Hinton Sevens Tournament in France, as the national sevens team continues its preparations for upcoming international assignments, including the Asian Games in Japan and the Asian Sevens Series.
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May 28, 2026
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Rupee edges lower against US dollar
THE rupee depreciated against the US dollar yesterday, with the indicative telegraphic transfer LKR/USD buy/sell exchange rate edging higher to Rs. 320.40/ Rs. 330.81, up from Rs. 318.32/Rs. 328.69 on Tuesday, but down from Rs. 326.01/Rs. 336.42 on Monday and Thursday's peak of Rs. 342.63/Rs. 54.03.
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May 28, 2026
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President to launch construction of Central Expressway Phase II tomorrow
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate construction work on Phase II of Section 3 of the Central Expressway tomorrow (29) at the Galagedara Public Grounds, marking the start of a key segment of the long-delayed highway project.
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May 28, 2026
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Cabinet clears new rules to regulate foreign remittance service providers
THE Cabinet of Ministers earlier this week approved revising regulations to be tabled in Parliament for approval, aimed at strengthening oversight of money and value transfer services and closing regulatory gaps in line with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) standards.
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May 28, 2026
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Ceylon tea tasting session in Los Angeles marks International Tea Day 2026
THE Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Los Angeles, jointly with the Sri Lanka Tea Board, successfully organised a special Ceylon Tea Tasting Session on 21 May 2026 to commemorate International Tea Day.
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May 28, 2026
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IMF fetishism, SJB’s strategic political folly, space for Namal-led centre-left
LENIN’S terse definitional insight on politics captured his unmatched Realist lucidity:
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May 28, 2026
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Discipline in Buddhist monastic community must come from within
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday that necessary laws will be enacted to ensure the maintenance of discipline among Buddhist monks.
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May 28, 2026
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Efficient Sinner underlines status as favourite
JANNIK Sinner underlined why he is the overwhelming favourite to win this year's French Open with an efficient first-round win against French wildcard Clement Tabur.
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May 28, 2026
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Govt. plans law to end MP crossovers
THE Government expects to present to Parliament a draft Bill aimed at cancelling the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament elected by the public who subsequently defect to another political party, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday.
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May 28, 2026
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Crisis, fuel, and future of work: The role of organisations and HR leaders in building resilience
GLOBAL geopolitical conflicts increasingly shape economic stability and organisational operations.
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May 28, 2026
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WHO Chief says suspected Ebola deaths at 220 as epidemic ‘outpacing us’
WORLD Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there have been 220 suspected deaths in the current Ebola outbreak and that a delay in detecting cases meant responders are now ‘playing catch-up.’
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May 28, 2026
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Rotary Club of Colombo issues call to transform lives
Championing the theme ‘Creating a Lasting Impact,’ new President Rtn. Azad Mansoor extends open invitation to corporates in Sri Lanka, overseas partners and individuals
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May 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka Tourism B2B networking in Riyadh
AN exclusive B2B networking session to promote Sri Lanka and the Maldives as premium twin-destination travel experiences was held at the Victoria Palace Hotel, Riyadh, on 19 May 2026.
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May 28, 2026
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Produce good cricketers than simply winning matches, says head coach Gary Kirsten
SLC Transformation Committee launches program to enhance school cricket coaching standards
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May 28, 2026
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Sajith calls for end to period poverty, seeks zero tax on sanitary products
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday called for a comprehensive national policy on menstrual equity, describing period poverty as a ‘multisectoral national crisis’ affecting public health, education, labour force participation, and economic productivity in Sri Lanka.
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May 28, 2026
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Harini to visit Pakistan in June to deepen agriculture ties
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is expected to undertake an official visit to Pakistan in late June, Pakistan High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Major General Dr. Nayyar Naseer said during discussions with Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha.
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May 28, 2026
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RCSS receives Chatham House Senior Research Fellow for discussion on South Asian regionalism
DR. CHIETIGJ BAJPAEE, Senior Research Fellow for South Asia, Asia-Pacific Program at Chatham House, visited the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies on 26 May 2026 and met with the ED/RCSS, Ambassador (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha, and researchers at the Centre.
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May 28, 2026
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Envoy to Vatican Dassanayake presents credentials to Pope Leo XIV
THE Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva Sumith Dassanayake presented Credentials to Pope Leo XIV as Sri Lanka’s next Ambassador to the Holy See with Residence in Geneva at the Apostolic Palace, in Vatican City on 21 May 2026.
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May 28, 2026
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‘From Friendship to Dependency’ launched in Colombo
New book analyses Sri Lanka's foreign policymaking towards China
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May 28, 2026
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Court further remands monks over cannabis smuggling case
THE Negombo Magistrate’s Court this week further remanded 23 Buddhist monks arrested in connection with an alleged narcotics smuggling operation involving ‘Kush’ cannabis and hashish until 9 June.
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May 28, 2026
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“The Path of Freedom” book launch tomorrow
AN event to mark the launch of the book “The Path of Freedom: Dismantling the Imperialist Debt Trap,” (de-dollarization) will be held tomorrow (29) at 3:30 p.m. at the Lavander Hall - BMICH.
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May 28, 2026
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RCB beat Buttler's Gujarat to reach IPL final
CAPTAIN Rajat Patidar thrashed 93 not out from just 33 balls as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) powered into the final of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans.
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May 28, 2026
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Embassy of Sri Lanka celebrates International Tea Day 2026 in Moscow
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow commemorated the United Nations International Tea Day 2026 with a special celebration under the global theme “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities” at the Embassy premises.
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May 28, 2026
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The Dilmah Tea and Cinnamon experience at Genesis
DILMAH, believes that every cup of tea and every hint of cinnamon carries a story worth telling. The Dilmah Tea and Cinnamon Experience was created to share that story, inviting visitors to discover the heritage, craftsmanship, and culture behind two of Sri Lanka’s most treasured gifts to the world.
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May 28, 2026
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India and Sri Lanka: A shared civilisational continuum not fully appreciated
INDIA and Sri Lanka are separated by a narrow strait, but connected by a far deeper civilisational continuum that is still not fully appreciated on either side of the Palk Strait.
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May 28, 2026
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Travel-driven loyalty reshapes Asia Pacific engagement trends: Marriott Bonvoy's Loyalty Report
MARRIOTT Bonvoy's Loyalty Trends Report 2026 highlights a major shift in how travellers across Asia Pacific (excluding China) engage with loyalty programs, showing that participation remains high but behaviour is becoming more diverse, personalised and driven by travel purpose and everyday value.
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May 28, 2026
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Citrus Leisure's School of Hotel Management empowers youth, supports tourism
CITRUS Leisure PLC marked a meaningful milestone with the establishment of the Citrus School of Hotel Management, celebrating its first batch of graduates at a ceremony held on 25 February at the Mandarin Shore Grand Ballroom of Citrus Waskaduwa.
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