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May 24, 2026
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Iron lady Sameera returns home safely from Sumud Flotilla
COLOMBO : Sameera, Sri Lankan activist who was detained by Israeli soldiers at the Sumud Flotilla arrived in Colombo on Sunday morning on 24 May. The group,, Free Palestine Movement, which has been looking after her interests from Colombo received Sameera at the Colombo airport . Among those who received her included Hana Ibrahim, Tassy...
Local
May 24, 2026
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A Week of Ministerial Engagements Strengthens UK-Sri Lanka Partnership
COLOMBO : The United Kingdom hosted the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, together with two Sri Lankan Ministers in London this week for a series of high-level engagements across multilateral, bilateral and academic platforms, underscoring the depth and value of the UK–Sri Lanka partnership. These engagements, spanning the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Education World Forum and...
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May 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka Unveils South Asia’s First Solar Bakery Oven in Landmark Clean Energy Milestone
NELUM BUDDHADASA COLOMBO : At a media launch held on 22nd May at the Cinnamon Lakeside , Sri Lanka became the first country in South Asia to unveil a solar hybrid bakery oven, designed with both solar and biogas energy sources to ensure uninterrupted operation even during unpredictable weather conditions. The event was hosted by...
Business, Economy
May 24, 2026
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Sri Lanka Offers Free Tourist Visa (ETA) Facility for Saudi Citizens
RIYADH : The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh announced here on Sunday,May 24 that the Government of Sri Lanka has introduced a Free Tourist Visa (Electronic Travel Authorization – ETA) facility to the nationals of Saudi Arabia. Accordingly, all nationals of Saudi Arabia are entitled to apply for 30-Day Free Tourist Visa (ETA) for...
Local
May 24, 2026
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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka hosts a strategic press interaction with the business media
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham Sri Lanka) recently hosted a strategic press interaction with members of the business media at CanCham House in Colombo The discussion focused on strengthening economic partnerships, enhancing bilateral dialogue, and positioning Sri Lanka within the expanding Canada–Indo-Pacific economic framework. The session highlighted...
Business, Economy

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