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Port City Colombo breaks ground for premier business park

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The Port City Colombo yesterday (12) had its ground breaking ceremony for its premier business park, the Business Center. 

The Port City Colombo project, touted as the largest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) venture in Sri Lanka’s history, positions the nation as a prominent player in the region’s technology and commerce sectors. 

The project aims to create a dynamic space for knowledge exchange and innovation, drawing top talent from across South Asia.

The groundbreaking ceremony also marked the official welcome of Authorized Persons (APs) to operate within the Port City Colombo Special Economic Zone, further enhancing the project’s strategic importance.

Speaking at the ceremony, representatives from Port City Colombo highlighted the Business Center’s role as a catalyst for growth, innovation, and collaboration. 

They extended invitations to investors and global corporations to capitalize on the strategic advantages offered by the hub located at the heart of South Asia.

The event was graced by notable dignitaries including Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama, Chairman of the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Dinesh Weerakkody, and the Managing Director of CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd.

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Consultant neurosurgeon further remanded

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The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered to further remand Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a consultant neurosurgeon attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, until July 15.

Dr. Wijeratne was previously arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and subsequently remanded.

Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali issued the order after considering the facts presented by officials from the CIABOC and legal representatives of the defense.

The court also ordered the release on bail of two other suspects who had been remanded over the same case.

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Johann Peries returns after conquering highest peaks of all continents

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Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries returned to the island this morning (08) after successfully summiting Mount Denali in Alaska, completing his remarkable journey to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents.

Starting with Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa in 2014, Johann has now achieved the prestigious Seven Summits challenge — scaling the tallest mountain on each continent. His journey includes Mount Everest (Asia), Mount Elbrus (Europe), Aconcagua (South America), Mount Vinson (Antarctica), Mount Kosciuszko (Australia), and now, Mount Denali (North America).

Johann, a professional hairdresser and entrepreneur with salons in Colombo, London, and Australia, proudly planted the Sri Lankan flag atop each summit, earning international recognition and bringing pride to the nation.

Speaking at the Katunayake Airport, he announced plans to publish a book based on his mountaineering experiences and expressed hopes of promoting Sri Lanka as a premier destination for adventure tourism.

(dailynews.lk)

(Except for the headline, this story, originally published by dailynews.lk has not been edited by SLM staff)

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Presidential Secretariat declines to disclose names of PMD officials

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The Presidential Secretariat has informed social activist Anuruddha Bandara that the names of officials attached to the President’s Media Division (PMD) cannot be disclosed.

Senior Assistant Secretary to the President G.P.H.M. Kumarasinghe has conveyed the decision in a written response to an appeal filed by Bandara, who had sought details regarding all designations at the Presidential Secretariat, along with the names of appointees, their salaries, allowances and other benefits.

The Presidential Secretariat invoked Section 5(1)(a) of the RTI Act. Section 5(1)(a) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act No. 12 of 2016 of Sri Lanka relates to the exemptions under which a public authority may refuse to disclose information.

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