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Lanka confident of avoiding third FATF grey-listing, says CBSL Governor

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has expressed confidence that Sri Lanka will avoid being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for a third time as the country undergoes a crucial international evaluation of its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework. Speaking at an Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption Thematic Fund event […]

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Parliament opens first Translation Unit

Parliament, on October 05, opened its first Translation Unit aimed at improving the efficiency of its translation services and providing a better professional environment for translators.The unit was…

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Second Phase of Gampaha District National School Science Programme held

Text and Pic by J. Stanisl as Pius The second phase of the Gampaha District National School Science Programme was held lat Tuesday (13) at the Faculty of Computing and Technology of the University of…

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Labour shortages are pushing Plantation Companies towards machines, data and a different kind of worker

Sri Lanka’s plantation sector is entering a new phase of transformation, as technology and innovation reshape how estates operate, manage resources and sustain productivity.

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Four killed fighting wildfire in Mount Bromo National Park

Wildfire-fighting operations have claimed at least eight lives nationwide this year amid a severe fire season.

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Toluwanisings: Huge Loss to Nigerian Gospel Music Ministry

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Born from a union celebrated three weeks prior.
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