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Garment Factory Closure Sends Shockwaves Through Sri Lanka’s Export Economy
Next closed; 1.400 job losses
The recent closure of the NEXT garment factory in Katunayake’s Free Trade Zone has dealt a...
Imported Salt Scandal: State Director Accused of Profiteering Through Private Company
MP Mujibar Rahuman Reveals
In the wake of a severe salt shortage and soaring prices in Sri Lanka, opposition MP Mujibur Rahuman...
Government Clerical Service Exam to Be Held on Sunday After Six-Year Delay
The long-delayed competitive examination for recruitment to Grade III of the Management Assistant...
Hypertension; a Silent Killer
One in Three Lives at Risk
Marking World Hypertension Day on May 17, health authorities are raising urgent alarms about the...
What’s Behind the World Bank’s Aid to Sri Lanka?
$1 Billion to Boost Jobs and Private Investment
The World Bank has pledged US$1 billion to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery, focusing largely...
World Bank President to Visit Sri Lanka Amid Economic Recovery Efforts
first visit by a World Bank president to Sri Lanka
World Bank Group President Ajay Banga will visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday, May 7—the first visit by a...