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August 9, 2026
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Rs. 6 Million Worth Foreign Cigarettes Seized At BIA
COLOMBO : A 30-year-old man who allegedly smuggled a consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes into the country was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake. The arrest was made by a team of officers from the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau. The suspect had arrived in Sri Lanka from Dubai. The confiscated cigarettes, valued at approximately...
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August 9, 2026
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Tony Ganlath elected President of the Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) at its AGM
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO: Tony Ganlath of Ganlath Timber and Transport Services has been elected President of the Sri Lanka-Malaysia Business Council (SLMBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for the 2026–2027 term. The High Commissioner of Malaysia Badli Hisham Adam was present as chief guest. The Council’s 32nd Annual General Meeting held on Friday, August...
Business, Economy
August 9, 2026
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Western Province Governor receives delegation from Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO : The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham Sri Lanka) recently met with Hanif Yusoof, Governor of the Western Province, and senior officials to brief them on the Chamber’s ongoing activities and future initiatives. During the meeting, CanCham Sri Lanka shared its vision for strengthening trade, investment, tourism, and business...
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August 9, 2026
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Dr. Ruskan takes traditional medicine to an international stage
KANCHANA SILVA COLOMBO ; Representing the ninth generation of a traditional medical lineage, Dr. M.R.M. Ruskan is emerging as a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s indigenous medicine sector, combining inherited medical knowledge with specialized training and international experience.Under the supervision and guidance of Prof. Dr. Sivali Panabokka, Dr. Ruskan further developed his traditional medical knowledge...
Men & Matters
August 8, 2026
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South African High Commission commemorates National Women’s Day in Colombo
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The South African High Commission in Colombo commemorated National Women’s Day in Sri Lanka with an event highlighting the courage, resilience and invaluable contribution of women to society.The event was held under the patronage of South African High Commissioner Sandile Edwin Schalk on Friday, August 7, at the High Commission premises...
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