A discussion on developing Sri Lanka’s mineral industry in line with the export-oriented National Mineral Policy 2026 was held this afternoon (31) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, with the participation of officials from the Sri Lanka Mineral Sands Association (SLMSA) and the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau.
The Sri Lanka–Australia Business Summit, held to further strengthen bilateral trade and economic ties between the two countries, has received attention in the Australian Parliament.
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth in 2026, with total export earnings surpassing the USD 10 billion mark during the first seven months of the year.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya departed Sri Lanka on Monday, 31 August, to undertake an official visit to Bhutan to participate in the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit, scheduled to be held in Bhutan.
A group of 200 Japanese tourists, organized by the Little Japan Group, departed for Sri Lanka today on SriLankan Airlines Flight UL455, marking an encouraging development in tourism relations between Sri Lanka and Japan.
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.
Thirty-six (36) naval personnel completed an eight-month Basic Marine Qualification Course and received their Marine insignia at the main parade ground of SLNS Vidura in Sampur, Trincomalee today, 29 August 2026.
Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts, according to the latest weather forecast issued at 5.30 a.m. today.
The Port of Colombo has risen to 20th place among the world’s leading container ports, following strong growth in container handling during the first half of 2026.
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