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        <title>www.ft.lk </title> 
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        <description>The only Sri Lankan newspaper with round the clock news updates - ft.lk Online Edition</description>  
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                <title>World hails Trump-Tehran ceasefire, but some attacks continue</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[The US and Iran have announced a suspension of all attacks for two weeks, and Tehran has agreed to allow safe transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:28</pubDate>

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                <title>Hormuz blocked again after Israel strikes Lebanon</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz was halted yesterday amid Israeli strikes on Lebanon, according to Iran’s Fars News Agency, raising fresh concerns over global energy flows.
The report said tanker movements stopped in parallel with the Israeli attacks, though no operational details were provided.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:27</pubDate>

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                <title>Trump signals  possible easing of Iran sanctions</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[The US has indicated it may consider easing sanctions on Iran following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump saying Washington is in discussions with Tehran on both tariff and sanctions relief.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26</pubDate>

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                <title>RMV delays worsen, system issues slow vehicle registrations</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[By Charumini de Silva
Motorists and vehicle importers are facing mounting delays in vehicle registrations amid operational disruptions at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT), with industry stakeholders warning of growing inefficiencies despite strong demand following the reopening of imports.
The Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) said registration books, though already printed in many cases, remain pending at the Registration of M]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:26</pubDate>

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                <title>Parliament panel raps Ports Ministry</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[A Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee (SOC) has raised concerns over non-compliance by senior officials and persistent losses at regional ports, even as the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) reported strong overall profitability.
At a recent sitting of the SOC on Infrastructure and Strategic Development, chaired by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar, members criticised the absence of the Ports Ministry Secretary, warning that re]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:25</pubDate>

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                <title>Ceylon Chamber appoints Shiran Fernando Secretary General/CEO</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday announced a planned and orderly leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to strong governance, leadership continuity, and long-term institutional stability.
Accordingly, Shiran Fernando has been appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, effective 8 May 2026, succeeding Buwanekabahu Perera, who will conclude a three-year tenure at the helm of The Chamber.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:24</pubDate>

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                <title>Ditwah recovery slows; external shocks add pressure: OCHA</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah is entering a slower phase, with more than 149,000 people still displaced despite a steady scale-up in humanitarian assistance, according to the latest update by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). 
As of 3 April, over 291,000 people have been reached under the Humanitarian Priority Plan (HPP), implemented by 68 partner organisations across all 25 districts. Women account fo]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:23</pubDate>

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                <title>Ditwah Task Force pushes for urgent payouts, housing rebuild</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Presidential Task Force overseeing post-Ditwah recovery is pushing to accelerate compensation payments, repair damaged homes, and expedite the construction of new housing.
The Task Force, chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, convened on Tuesday, where she instructed officials to expedite the completion of compensation payments for those affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:22</pubDate>

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                <title>Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting BOI Chairman</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman. 
A veteran of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) with over 23 years of distinguished experience, Dr. Jayawardena brings a wealth of expertise in public administration, policy formulation, and large-scale project management to the country’s premier investment promotion agency.
Dr. Jayawardena is widely rec]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:21</pubDate>

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                <title>Dockyard announces key leadership changes with strategic Board appointments</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[Colombo Dockyard PLC yesterday announced significant changes to its Board of Directors, effective from 7 April 2026, marking a new chapter of strategic growth and governance excellence. 
Following its recent acquisition, India’s Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., (MDL), which now holds a 51% majority stake in Colombo Dockyard, has nominated Thimira S. Godakumbura as one of their Nominee Directors. He will continue to serve as the Managing Director]]></description>

                <pubDate> Thursday, 9 April 2026 00:20</pubDate>

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