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Rajitha Cooke Receives Prestigious Global CEO 45 Under 45 Award for Sustainable Leadership.

May 25, 2026 at 9:51 AM

Rajitha Cooke, Director of Operations and Business Development at Suren Cooke Agencies, has been honored with the Global CEO ‘45 Under 45 – Leadership Excellence Platinum Award 2025’ for his commitment to sustainable pest management.

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Economy

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Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Gears Up for Sri Lanka Climate Summit 2026.

May 19, 2026 at 7:33 AM

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Local News

Sri Lanka Invests Rs. 25M to Revolutionize Inland Prawn Aquaculture with Cage Technology.

The National Aquaculture Development Authority (NAQDA) has launched a cage-based farming initiative to significantly boost the efficiency of Sri Lanka’s inland prawn industry, aiming for a threefold productivity increase.

May 16, 2026 at 5:27 AM

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Local News

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Sri Lanka Modernizes Shrimp Farming Through Digital Innovation and Enhanced Biosecurity.

May 13, 2026 at 5:33 AM

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May 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM

Dr. Fridtjof Nansen Completes Scientific Expedition in Sri Lankan Marine Waters.

The research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has concluded a significant marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters, aimed at enhancing the nation's understanding of its aquatic resources and ecosystem health.

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International News

Tensions Surge in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Skirmish Threatens Global Trade.

May 8, 2026 at 11:55 PM

Recent military clashes between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz have endangered a fragile ceasefire, causing global energy and fertilizer supply chain disruptions while leaving thousands of sailors stranded.

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Tensions Surge in Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran Skirmish Threatens Global Trade

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Dr. Fridtjof Nansen Concludes Vital Marine Research Mission in Sri Lankan Waters.

May 8, 2026 at 4:41 AM

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Local News

Australia and FAO Launch AUD 2 Million Recovery Project for Sri Lankan Highland Farmers.

Australia and the FAO have initiated a AUD 2 million project to revitalize vegetable farming in Nuwara Eliya and Badulla following the destruction caused by Cyclone Ditwah in late 2025.

May 5, 2026 at 6:58 AM

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Local News

Sri Lanka’s Fertilizer Crisis: Global Supply Chain Disruptions Threaten Paddy Farming.

As global fertilizer supply chains falter due to conflict in West Asia and the closure of the Hormuz Strait, Sri Lankan paddy farmers face severe shortages, highlighting the risks of previous government assurances.

May 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM

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UN Reports Mounting Healthcare Crisis and Casualties in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict

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April 30, 2026 at 4:13 AM

UN Reports Mounting Healthcare Crisis and Casualties in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict.

The World Health Organization reports 149 attacks on Lebanese healthcare, resulting in 100 deaths and 233 injuries, as UN officials condemn the violation of international humanitarian law.

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Local News

FAO Launches Digital Fertilizer Support for Cyclone-Hit Anuradhapura Farmers.

April 29, 2026 at 6:26 AM

The FAO has introduced a USD 300,000 digital voucher program to support 3,489 smallholder farmers in Anuradhapura affected by Cyclone Ditwah, ensuring a recovery for the Yala season.

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FAO Launches Digital Fertilizer Support for Cyclone-Hit Anuradhapura Farmers

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Local News

Sri Lanka Joins Regional Push to Accelerate Agrifood System Modernization.

Sri Lanka is actively participating in international efforts to transform its agrifood systems, focusing on resilience and innovation to combat climate change and supply chain instability.

April 26, 2026 at 7:52 PM

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Agriculture

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Addressing Africa's Fertilizer Crisis Amidst Growing Global Supply Chain Risks.

April 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM

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Global News

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Escalating Global Hunger: 2026 Report Highlights Famine Crisis in Gaza and Sudan.

April 24, 2026 at 9:38 AM

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Sri Lanka Joins Asia-Pacific Nations to Boost Food Security at FAO Regional Conference

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April 24, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Sri Lanka Joins Asia-Pacific Nations to Boost Food Security at FAO Regional Conference.

Sri Lanka participated in the 38th FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific in Brunei, emphasizing domestic production, modernization, and resilience to global agricultural market challenges.

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Economy

UN Warns of Global Poverty Surge and Food Insecurity Amid Iran Conflict.

April 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM

The UN Development Programme warns that the conflict in Iran is causing critical disruptions to global food and energy supplies, threatening to push over 30 million people into poverty.