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Sri Lanka is to sue individuals making breeding grounds for mosquitos
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Sri Lanka’s health authorities plan to take legal action against 982 individuals accused of allowing mosquito breeding on their properties, according to a statement from the National Dengue Control Unit on Tuesday. Preshila Samaraweera, a...
Sri Lanka: The ICRC hosts the 2nd National Conference for Families of Missing Persons in Sri Lanka
International Committee of the Red Cross
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July 4, 2025
The conference provided a neutral humanitarian space for families of missing persons to interact with families from other communities, exchange views and discuss common issues and challenges faced in the continuous search for their missing loved...
Starlink Rolls Out Internet Service in Sri Lanka
MENAFN
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July 2, 2025
(MENAFN) Starlink has officially rolled out its internet service in Sri Lanka, as confirmed by the company's CEO, Elon Musk, on Wednesday. "Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!," Musk posted on X. With this launch, Sri Lanka becomes the second...
Sri Lanka Unveils Project to Refurbish One Hundred Railway Stations
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Sri Lankan government has initiated the "Dream Destination" project, targeting the refurbishment of 100 railway stations nationwide, according to a statement released Saturday by the President’s Media Division (PMD). The initiative...
Final Call: Extreme Bike Tours Opens Last Remaining Spots for 2025 Motorcycle Tours in Bhutan, Rajasthan & Sri Lanka
EIN Presswire
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June 22, 2025
Ride in the magical destinations discover the freedom of touring on two wheels. AUSTRALIA, June 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Adventure travel company Extreme Bike Tours has issued a final call to riders around the world: last remaining spaces...
Founder of SLWCS, Ravi Corea, is saving the Elephants of Sri Lanka in new and unique ways based on research
EIN Presswire
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June 16, 2025
Founder of SLWCS, Ravi Corea, is saving the Elephants of Sri Lanka in new and unique ways based on research. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ravi Corea, founder and president of the Sri Lanka Wildlife...
President Trump's Global Tariff Hike Poised to Drive Up GCC Contruction Costs by as Much as 7%
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 14, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The construction industry across the Middle East is bracing for further cost increases following sweeping new trade tariffs announced by Donald Trump this week. Stonehaven’s newly...
Russian government falsifies allegation million Indians could immigrate
MENAFN
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July 13, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia’s Labor Ministry has rejected claims that up to one million Indian nationals could move to Russia for work by the end of 2025. The ministry clarified that the federal quota for foreign workers in 2025 is already set, allowing fewer...
Plantation Villa Celebrates the Success of Its 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
Plantation Villa, Sri Lanka’s renowned wellness retreat centre, proudly reflects on the success of its 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) held in June. HEREFORD, KINGS CAPLE, UNITED KINGDOM, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Plantation Villa,...
Sanjeeva Perera appointed as Area General Manager for Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Maldives
EIN Presswire
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July 12, 2025
MALDIVES, July 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjeeva Perera as the new Area General Manager for its Madlives resorts. A seasoned hospitality professional, Sanjeeva steps into...
Heritance Tea Factory unveils the Pekoe Trail Picnic Breakfast for an elevated trekking experience
EIN Presswire
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July 3, 2025
Enjoy a scenic, curated breakfast at Heritance Tea Factory, located on Stage 21 of the Pekoe Trail which is recognised as one of TIME's Greatest Places of 2025 KANDAPOLA, NUWARA ELIYA, CENTRAL PROVINCE, SRI LANKA, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/...
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Seven Countries
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday that the United States will enforce tariffs ranging from 20 percent to 30 percent on products imported from seven nations, effective August 1. The Philippines will be subject to a 20 percent...
Trump plans to hit Brazil with fifty per cent tariff
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian-made products, intensifying tensions between Washington and Brasília. The announcement was made in a public letter shared via social media, part of a...
U.S. Stocks End Midweek in Green on Nvidia’s Historic Surge
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The New York Stock Exchange surged midweek, driven by a tech rally propelled by Nvidia, which became the first company to achieve a staggering $4 trillion market valuation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.49%, adding 217.54...
Trump expands tariff list to eight nations
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that new import tariffs ranging from 20% to 50% will take effect on goods from eight additional countries starting August 1. According to statements made on Wednesday, Trump notified leaders of...
Russia is to take one million Indian workers to fill labor gap
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia could receive as many as one million skilled workers from India by the end of 2025 to help alleviate its growing labor shortage, according to Andrey Besedin, President of the Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UCCI). In an...
Wall Street Climbs as Nvidia Achieves Market Milestone
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) Midweek trading on The New York Stock Exchange closed with positive momentum, led by a surge in technology stocks after Nvidia became the first firm to achieve a market capitalization of USD4 trillion. This historic milestone sparked a...
Trump Announces Tariffs on Eight More Countries
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his trade agenda Wednesday by informing the leaders of eight additional countries that imports from their nations will face steep new tariffs—ranging from 20% to 50%—starting August 1. Initial...
Global Tea Market Size, Share, Analysis And Growth Report 2025-2033
EIN Presswire
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July 9, 2025
The global tea market size to reach USD 38.1 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 4.5% from 2025-2033. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 – 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 The global tea market size is one of the oldest and...
Recycled PET Prices 2025 - Price Trend, Historical Data & Forecast Insights | IMARC Group
EIN Presswire
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July 8, 2025
Track Recycled PET Prices with historical data, real-time price index, charts & future forecasts. Get expert analysis and price insights for 2025–2026. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Price of Recycled PET in...