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Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka- 2nd ODI, Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025
CricketAddictor
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July 5, 2025
Sri Lanka will take on Bangladesh in the second of the three-match ODI series. This article provides details about Bangladesh's Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka for the second match of the series. Bangladesh Playing 11 vs Sri Lanka- 2nd ODI, Bangladesh...
Shah Rukh Khan to Grace the Grand Opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
MUMBAI, India, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, as special...
SL vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update- Bangladesh Tour of Sri Lanka 2025, 2nd ODI
CricketAddictor
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July 5, 2025
Expect a gripping ODI clash as Sri Lanka hosts Bangladesh in the second game at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 5th July 2025 at 2:30 PM IST. Get the best SL vs BAN Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match...
City of Dreams Sri Lanka warns of ticket scams for Shah Rukh Khan event
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
City of Dreams Sri Lanka warned of ticket scams for the event attended by Shah Rukh on 2nd August. Issuing a statement, City of Dreams Sri Lanka said that the launch event is by invitation only. Bollywood king Shah Rukh Khan is to open City of...
IMF warns Sri Lanka’s economy continues to face risks
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that while Sri Lanka’s economic outlook is positive, downside risks have increased. Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair said that the government should continue to implement...
Pakistan and Sri Lanka look to boost bilateral cooperation
Colombo Gazette
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July 4, 2025
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will look to boost bilateral cooperation particularly in the political, trade, and cultural spheres. The High Commissioner–designate of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Fred Seneviratne paid a courtesy call on the Additional...
AliExpress Suspends Budget Shipping to Sri Lanka Amid Customs Duty Reform
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
AliExpress, the global e-commerce platform owned by China’s Alibaba Group, has announced the suspension of several low-cost shipping options to Sri Lanka and Pakistan, citing changes in customs duty regulations introduced by both governments. The...
9th South Asian Travel Awards to Be Held in Colombo This September
The Maldives Journal
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The 9th edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) will take place from September 19 to 20, 2025, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, bringing together top tourism stakeholders from six countries across the region, including the Maldives. This year, the...
Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue
Daily FT
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Sri Lanka and Japan yesterday held the Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue for the first time under the new NPP Government. The visiting Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Assistant Minister/Director-General, International Cooperation Bureau...
Sri Lanka Customs likely to exceed 2025 revenue goal: Spokesman
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Customs is likely to exceed its revenue target of Rs.2,115 billion set by the government for this year due to more imports and detections, its Spokesman Seevali Arukgoda said. Sri Lanka Customs reached Rs.1,000 billion...
Sri Lanka still in negotiations with Sinopec over tax holiday, local sales
EconomyNext
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July 3, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is still under negotiations with China’s Sinopec over tax holiday and local sales in an already inked $3.7 billion refinery deal in Hambantota, Deputy Industries Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe said. The island nation...
Shah Rukh Khan to liven grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Daily FT
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The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on 2 August as Special Guest. Popularly regarded as “King Khan,” the...
Sri Lanka launches national program to eradicate rural poverty
Xinhua News Agency
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COLOMBO, July 4 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka launched the "Praja Shakthi" national program on Friday in Colombo, aiming to eradicate rural poverty and uplift local communities. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presided over the launch, highlighting...
Japan Backs Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Drive with $2.5M UNDP Project
Lanka News Web
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July 4, 2025
In a significant boost to Sri Lanka’s efforts to combat corruption, Japan has pledged support for a new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s anti-corruption mechanisms. The $2.5 million,...
F1 The Movie races into Scope Cinemas with Sri Lanka’s biggest Hollywood red-carpet premiere
Daily FT
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F1 The Movie, the high-octane film from Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, had its red-carpet premiere hosted by Liberty Lands, the official local movie importer, and Scope Cinemas at a landmark venue: the Atrium of Havelock City...
Sri Lanka’s troubled Nation Lanka Finance placed under administration
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s central bank has appointed an administrator to run the Nation Lanka Finance Plc, using its new powers to resolved troubled banks and finance companies, after the firm failed to meet capital requirements and regulations....
Sri Lanka average coconut prices slide to 7-month low
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Customs is likely to exceed its revenue target of Rs.2,115 billion set by the government for this year due to more imports and detections, its Spokesman Seevali Arukgoda said. Sri Lanka Customs reached Rs.1,000 billion...
BCB announces T20I squad for Sri Lanka series
United News of Bangladesh
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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka. The series will be played across three venues — Kandy, Dambulla, and Colombo — with all matches...
Sri Lanka stocks close up as US tariff announcement looms
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo’s All Share Price Index climbed a marginal 0.26 percent higher after dipping in early trade, seemingly unaffected by US president Donald Trump’s promised tariff letters, brokers said. “Market had a bit of selling pressure in...
Sri Lanka Customs earns Rs.225 mln from misclassified mandarin import
EconomyNext
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July 4, 2025
ECONOMYNEXT – Colombo’s All Share Price Index climbed a marginal 0.26 percent higher after dipping in early trade, seemingly unaffected by US president Donald Trump’s promised tariff letters, brokers said. “Market had a bit of selling pressure in...