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Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 83 m in compensation in 1H

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July 25, 2025

THE Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha has successfully recovered a total of Rs. 83,159,234 from January to June 2025 as death compensation on behalf of the Next of Kin (NoK) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar.

The recovered funds have been duly remitted to the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo, as well as to the respective NoKs of the deceased. This amount includes settlements for cases that had remained pending since 2023.

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The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection makes maiden call to Sri Lanka with Aitken Spence

Visit reinforces Sri Lanka as ideal multiport destination for luxury travellers

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2 mins

December 15, 2025

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Cyclone-affected large-scale industries' struggle under spotlight

SRI Lanka's struggle to revive large-scale manufacturing industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah came under spotlight recently at a high-level review involving the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry and top corporates.

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1 mins

December 15, 2025

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LB Finance to set up subsidiary in Philippines

LB Finance PLC has decided to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in the Republic of Philippines, under the name 'LB Finance Philippines Inc.,' with an initial investment of $ 650,000 to engage in the provision of financial services.

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1 min

December 15, 2025

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Cabinet clears two major health sector procurements to strengthen critical care and essential drug supplies

IN a move aimed at boosting the country's health system and ensuring continuity in critical patient care, the Cabinet of Ministers last week approved two key procurements involving spinal surgery equipment and essential medication for anaemia and thalassemia patients.

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1 min

December 15, 2025

Daily FT

Private borrowings hit new high in Oct.

TOTAL private sector borrowings in October 2025 spiked to a record Rs. 246.10 billion, resulting in the total outstanding amount reaching Rs. 9.76 trillion, up 24.1% from a year ago.

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2 mins

December 15, 2025

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Daily FT

Presidential authority in times of emergency: A contemporary appraisal

ONE of the great challenges of modern public law is to reconcile traditional principles relating to the rule of law and the separation of powers with the exigencies of crises which threaten the destruction of society itself.

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18 mins

December 15, 2025

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Daily FT

SLMLBC expresses gratitude to people and Govt. of Maldives

THE Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) has extended its deepest appreciation to the Government and the people of the Maldives for the extraordinary solidarity and generosity extended to Sri Lanka in the aftermath of the recent cyclone.

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1 min

December 15, 2025

Daily FT

Daily FT

Budget deficit down 60% YTD Oct., primary surplus exceeds Rs. 1.6 t

AS the Government engages in post-Ditwah recovery efforts, for which it is seeking an additional Rs. 550 billion spending bill along with additional International Monetary Fund (IMF) financing, data for the first 10 months of 2025 showed Sri Lanka's fiscal performance continued to strengthen, with the Budget deficit contracting by nearly 60% from a year ago and the primary surplus exceeding Rs. 1.6 trillion.

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2 mins

December 15, 2025

Daily FT

Daily FT

US Envoy discusses SL's National Research and Development Policy

US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung held a discussion on Sri Lanka’s National Research and Development Policy and other matters with President’s Senior Adviser on Science and Technology Prof.

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1 min

December 15, 2025

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Govt. disburses over Rs. 13 b in relief

Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma says 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' efforts intensifying

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2 mins

December 15, 2025

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