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Cogent Solutions to Build Billion-Dollar Global Empire - Starting with $20M Bet on Sri Lanka

Top 1% Global Companies Now Hiring in Sri Lanka: Cogent’s Vision 2035 Goes Live DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cogent Solutions™, a Dubai-headquartered powerhouse in business intelligence and...

Agricultural Innovators Recognized as DialogueNEXT Conference Charts a Path for the Future of Food Production

NEW DELHI, INDIA, September 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Proceedings from the DialogueNEXT global agricultural gathering concluded today celebrating an array of Indian and global innovators shaping the future of global food production. The...

Almost two hundred thousand foreign tourists visit Sri Lanka in August 2025

(MENAFN) Sri Lanka welcomed nearly 200,000 foreign visitors in August 2025, according to reports from local tourism authorities. The 198,235 arrivals represented a 20.4 percent rise compared with the same month last year. From January to August,...

ADB Commits USD106.9M to Revamp Sri Lanka's Health Services

(MENAFN) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $106.9 million financing package to revamp Sri Lanka’s secondary healthcare services and reinforce its national disease prevention and response capabilities. The funding consists of a $100...

Sri Lanka to develop all-encompassing data system covering state-owned land

(MENAFN) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation to create an all-encompassing data system covering state-owned land, according to official statements. This decision came during...

Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force

DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Through the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, WTO members are coming together to invest in a sustainable future for our oceans. I am very grateful to Sri Lanka for its ratification, which paves the way for an imminent entry...

UN Urges Sri Lanka to Address Historic Injustices

(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the UN human rights office urged the Sri Lankan government to “seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity” by delivering justice for grave past violations, including those classified as international...

Sri Lanka is to sue individuals making breeding grounds for mosquitos

(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s health authorities plan to take legal action against 982 individuals accused of allowing mosquito breeding on their properties, according to a statement from the National Dengue Control Unit on Tuesday. Preshila Samaraweera, a...

Sri Lanka Unveils Project to Refurbish One Hundred Railway Stations

(MENAFN) The Sri Lankan government has initiated the "Dream Destination" project, targeting the refurbishment of 100 railway stations nationwide, according to a statement released Saturday by the President’s Media Division (PMD). The initiative...

Starlink Rolls Out Internet Service in Sri Lanka

(MENAFN) Starlink has officially rolled out its internet service in Sri Lanka, as confirmed by the company's CEO, Elon Musk, on Wednesday. "Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!," Musk posted on X. With this launch, Sri Lanka becomes the second...

Sri Lanka Reports Over Ten Thousand Affected by Intense Weather

(MENAFN) The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) in Sri Lanka reported that more than 10,000 individuals across 14 districts have been affected by intense weather conditions as of Sunday morning. The situation has resulted in injuries to 19 people,...

Extreme Bike Tours Unveils 2026 Motorcycle Adventures in India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan with Exclusive Offers

Ride on the Edge of the World with Extreme Bike Tours GALLE, SRI LANKA, May 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ride a motorcycle Through India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan in 2026 with Limited-Time Discounts from Extreme Bike Tours Extreme Bike Tours, a...

Bus Crash Claims 15 Lives in Sri Lanka

(MENAFN) A devastating incident occurred on Sunday in Sri Lanka's Central province when a commuter bus veered off a cliff, resulting in the deaths of about 15 individuals. Local news outlets have confirmed the tragedy, emphasizing the severity of...

Tragic Bus Plunge in Sri Lanka Claims Lives

(MENAFN) A devastating bus accident in the Kotmale area of Sri Lanka's Central Province has claimed the lives of eleven people, with approximately 25 others sustaining injuries. Police officials confirmed the tragic incident, which occurred on...

Sri Lanka Resorts of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Recognized with Booking.com Traveller Review Awards 2025

COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, February 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As a proud Sri Lankan hospitality brand, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to creating memorable stays that blend comfort, culture, and warm hospitality. This commitment has been...

New Sri Lankan Govt. Continues State Policy of Impunity, Denying Justice for Tamils - TGTE

Proves ICC & ICJ are the Only Forums for Accountability COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, April 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) said in a press release that the New Sri Lankan Government Continues State Policy of...

Excitement Builds to the Countdown of DWP Prive, Colombo, Sri Lanka

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, April 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The fourth annual of DWP Privé, the limited edition of the world’s biggest B2B platform for destination weddings, is set to impress the luxury destination wedding industry on April...

Pilot error blamed in Sri Lanka Air Force training aircraft crash

(MENAFN) A Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) training aircraft crash, which occurred last Friday in Wariyapola, was caused by pilot error, according to an official investigation. Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake...

Highlights from the People, Planet, Prosperity Project Country Pilots: Philippines and Sri Lanka

Description As part of the People, Planet, Prosperity Project (3Ps), ADB worked with the Stanford University’s Natural Capital Project to co-develop natural capital approaches in ADB member countries to directly inform policy and investment...

Antimony Price Trend 2025: Get Accurate Forecast, Real-Time Prices & Industry Insights

Explore the latest antimony price trends and forecasts with regional insights across the U.S., China, Germany, India, Brazil, UAE, South Africa & more. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Antimony Price Trends in...