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May 2, 2026
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Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council (SLNBC) formedin Colombo
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO – The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo hosted the ceremonial launch of the Sri Lanka–Nepal Business Council (SLNBC) on Thursday April 3 in Colombo. The formal installation ceremony was marked by the gracious presence of His Excellency Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali, the Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, foreign diplomats and dignitaries,...
Business, Economy
May 1, 2026
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Sagarmatha (Mount Everest) Tourism Promotion Planning Meeting
COLOMBO ; The Embassy of Nepal in Colombo is organizing the Sagarmatha Programme on 29 May 2026 to promote Nepal’s mountain heritage, particularly Mount Everest, and to strengthen cultural and adventure tourism ties with Sri Lanka. .Dr. Purna Bahadur Nepali, Ambassador of Nepal to Sri Lanka, presented his opening remarks, welcoming the distinguished participants (who...
Local
May 1, 2026
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First Hajj flight carrying 350 Lankan pilgrims leaves for Jeddah from BIA
MOHAMMED RASOOLDEENCOLOMBO : The first batch of 350 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims left for Jeddah on Friday night on May 1 from the BIA by Saudi Arabian Airlines . Saudi Ambassador Khalid AlKahatani, deputy speaker Dr Rizvi Salih, Haj Committee Chairman Reyaz Mihular, Director of Muslim Religious Affairs M S M Nawaz, Hisham and Karim...
Local
May 1, 2026
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May Day rallies move islandwide, Colombo at centre with special police security for peaceful procession
COLOMBO : Political parties across Sri Lanka have organized a series of rallies, meetings and other events Friday,May (01) to mark International Workers’ Day, with several major events centered in Colombo. Accordingly, the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has planned to hold 21 May Day rallies across 21 districts this year. Meanwhile, President Anura Kumara...
Local
May 1, 2026
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‘ Workers are driving force behind economic progress’ – President Says on May Day
COLOMBO ; President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka is marking this year’s International Workers’ Day at a decisive moment, as the country records significant economic progress despite a challenging global environment shaped by conflict. Issuing his International Workers’ Day message, the President highlighted that the country has achieved notable economic milestones in 2025,...
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