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Sri Lanka to develop all-encompassing data system covering state-owned land
MENAFN
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August 12, 2025
(MENAFN) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land, and Irrigation to create an all-encompassing data system covering state-owned land, according to official statements. This decision came during...
UN Urges Sri Lanka to Address Historic Injustices
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN) On Wednesday, the UN human rights office urged the Sri Lankan government to “seize the historic opportunity to break with entrenched impunity” by delivering justice for grave past violations, including those classified as international...
Sri Lanka accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, four remaining for entry into force
World Trade Organization
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August 6, 2025
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: "Through the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, WTO members are coming together to invest in a sustainable future for our oceans. I am very grateful to Sri Lanka for its ratification, which paves the way for an imminent entry...
Sri Lanka records more than one hundred thousand of vehicle
MENAFN
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August 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka recorded more than 130,000 vehicle registrations during the first seven months of 2025, according to the Department of Motor Traffic. Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe reported that by the end of July 2025, a total of...
Extreme Bike Tours Launches Longer Epic Journeys: The Grand Tour of Sri Lanka & The Indian Odyssey
EIN Presswire
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July 30, 2025
Two unforgettable 21-day motorcycle adventures unveiled — explore the full width and breadth of Sri Lanka or ride India in an epic odyssey. AUSTRALIA, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Extreme Bike Tours, a leading name in adventure...
Exchange of Congratulatory Letters to Commemorate the 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Singapore and Sri Lanka, 27 July 2025
Singapore Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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July 27, 2025
The Republic of Singapore and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka established diplomatic relations on 27 July 1970. To commemorate the 55th anniversary of the occasion, Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan and Sri Lanka...
Former FEMA Director Craig Fugate to Join World Cares Center’s 9/10 Emergency Management Panel
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World Cares Center (WCC), one of the nation’s oldest non-profits born from the ashes of 9/11, announced today that Craig Fugate, former FEMA Director, will join an esteemed group...
Romanian Businesses Warn Against Growing Anti-Immigrant Hostility
MENAFN
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August 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s Labor Importers Employers' Association (PIFM) issued a sharp warning Wednesday about growing anti-immigrant rhetoric, urging officials to safeguard the rights and dignity of foreign workers amid escalating tensions. In a...
Heritance Hotels & Resorts and Aitken Spence Travels Partner with CCC Foundation for the 1333 Mental Health Bikeathon
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
COLOMBO, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, and Aitken Spence Travels are proud to announce their partnership for the upcoming Bikeathon,...
Heritance Hotels & Resorts and Aitken Spence Travels Partner with CCC Foundation for the 1333 Mental Health Bikeathon
EIN Presswire
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August 11, 2025
COLOMBO, WESTERN PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, August 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Heritance Hotels and Resorts, the flagship brand of Aitken Spence Hotels, and Aitken Spence Travels are proud to announce their partnership for the upcoming Bikeathon,...
WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives Highlights Sunset Lagoon Views with Overwater Bungalows
EIN Presswire
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August 18, 2025
MALDIVES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives is drawing attention to its overwater bungalows that provide uninterrupted views of the lagoon, particularly during sunset hours. The property, located in Meemu...
South Asian Heritage Month: Q&A with RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel
Royal College of Physicians
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August 16, 2025
RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel answers a series of questions reflecting on how her South Asian heritage has shaped her life and work, in response to South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)’s theme ‘roots to routes’. This theme was also covered by...
South Asian Heritage Month: Q&A with RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel
Royal College of Physicians
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August 15, 2025
RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel answers a series of questions reflecting on how her South Asian heritage has shaped her life and work, in response to South Asian Heritage Month (SAHM)’s theme ‘roots to routes’. This theme was also covered by...
UK Witnesses Surge in Chikungunya Cases
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a significant rise in travel-associated Chikungunya cases. According to the authority, the number of individuals returning to the UK infected with this...
Retired Royal Adviser GSM Bill Mott Joins Missouri Military Academy as Deputy Commandant for Operations
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
Retired royal adviser GSM Bill Mott joins MMA as deputy commandant after leading cadets at Valley Forge Military Academy & College. MEXICO, MO, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Retired British Army officer and royal adviser...
UK Sees Sharp Rise in Chikungunya Cases
MENAFN
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August 14, 2025
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued a stark warning on Thursday about a sharp rise in travel-related cases of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease, highlighting a staggering 170.37% increase in infections among travelers...
CoirProducts introduces CoirPlus® Advance to the UK retail sector – a premium all-purpose compost with 6 months feed
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
CoirProducts by Salike® introduces CoirPlus® Advance to the UK retail sector – a premium all-purpose compost with six months of sustained feeding LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CoirProducts.co.uk® by Salike®, the...
Madhya Pradesh to Host Heartfulness Tri-Nation Tri-Services Lord Buddha Circuit Motorcycle Expedition
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Madhya Pradesh, the heart of Incredible India, will welcome the Heartfulness Tri-Nation Tri-Services Lord Buddha Circuit Motorcycle Expedition from 20th to 22nd August 2025....
Call for Applications: UNITAR Women’s Leadership in Disaster Risk Reduction for World Tsunami Awareness Day 2025
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 13, 2025
The programme is open to motivated people living in or from Pacific Island countries and territories or the Asia-Pacific, who are: An adult of 18 years or older Eager to learn about the leadership skills required for disaster risk reduction...