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July 20, 2026
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IFC and HSBC Back Sustainable, More Competitive Port Infrastructure in Sri Lanka
COLOMBO —The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC are investing up to $40 million through financing in South Asia Gateway Terminals (Pvt) Ltd. (SAGT) to modernize and decarbonize operations at the Port of Colombo, the cornerstone of Sri Lanka’s maritime trade. The investment will advance the port’s competitiveness,...
Business, Economy
July 20, 2026
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World Cup 2026 final in photos: Spain triumphs as football crowns a new champion
Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win its second World Cup title.Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal, ending Argentina’s reign as defending champion.Trump and Infantino were booed during the trophy ceremony.Spain reclaimed football’s biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final that delivered high drama...
Sports
July 20, 2026
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Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Represents Sri Lanka at World AI Conference in China
BEIJING : Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne represented Sri Lanka at the World AI Conference (WAIC) in China, held at the invitation of the Chinese Government. The conference was officially inaugurated by Chinese President Xi Jinping on July 17. Delivering a special address, the Deputy Minister highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence (AI)...
Business, Economy
July 20, 2026
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30,000 Teaching Appointments and 120,000 More To Be Recruited For Public Service This Year
GCOLOMBO – Minister of Public Administration Professor Chandana Abeyratne says more than 120,000 people will be recruited to fill vacancies in the public service this year. The Minister stated that 30,000 of those appointments will be for the teaching service. He said the evaluation of results from the competitive examination for teacher recruitment is underway....
Education
July 20, 2026
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Three Sri Lanka Masters hockey team will participate in the World Masters Hockey World Cup 2026 to be held in Netherlands, from 22 July
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO :;Three Sri Lanka Masters hockey team will participate in the World Masters Hockey World Cup 2026 scheduled to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, from 22 July to 1 August 2026. The 2026 World Cup tour is facilitated by Sri Lanka Masters National Hockey Association (SLMNHA) which is the member of the World...
Sports

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