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July 17, 2026
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Digital Identity Project Ready for take off
COLOMBO :Sri Lanka’s flagship digital identity initiative is now on the verge of becoming a reality, with India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, announcing that the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) Project is finally ready to move forward. High Commissioner Jha said only a few remaining procedural steps need to be completed...
Business, Economy
July 17, 2026
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30,000 Teachers to Be Recruited Through Subject-Based System to Address Shortages – Minister Chandana Abayaratne
COLOMBO : Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Prof. Chandana Abayaratne announced that the Government will recruit 30,000 teachers this year through a subject-based recruitment system for the first time to address critical teacher shortages in schools. Speaking at the opening of a new classroom building at Karukkumaduwa Junior School in Anamaduwa...
Education
July 17, 2026
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Prime Minister Extends Condolences to the Qatari Royal Family
DOHA : Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Al Wajba Palace on 15 July during her official visit to the State of Qatar to convey the condolences of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka on the passing of His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani. The Prime Minister expressed her...
Loc
July 17, 2026
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“Buddha Wandana”, Buddhist Trail Tour Package launched to coincide with direct flights from Viet Nam
COLOMBO ” jBuddha Wandana”, a dedicated Buddhist Trail tour package, aiming at attracting Buddhist pilgrims from Viet Nam and other countries from East Asia was launched in Colombo on 16th July to coincide with the arrival of direct flights from Viet Nam. The initiative, proposed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism...
Hotel & Travel
July 17, 2026
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Dean of the diplomatic corps extends her good wishes to the outgoing Saudi ambassador in Colombo
COLOMBO : In her capacity as Dean of the Diplomatic Corps in Sri Lanka, Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing of Indonesia received Khalid Humoud Al-Kahtani, Ambassado of Saudi Arabia at her office on Tuesday, the 14th of July During their cordial meeting, His Excellency Ambassador Al-Kahtani informed the Dean of the completion of his diplomatic mission...
Local

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