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Sri Lanka must rethink disaster response to break poverty cycles - Experts
Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne says impacts of natural disasters shaped by policy failures, weak planning and socio- economic vulnerabilities JKH Chairman Krishan Balendra notes private sector investment must factor in sustainability, community wellbeing for economic continuity
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January 28, 2026
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Mujibur seeks CID probe into alleged use of unlicenced cancer drug
SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) calling for an investigation into the import and use of a drug allegedly administered to cancer patients.
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January 28, 2026
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Govt. moves to next stage of value-added rock phosphate project
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved the next phase of a proposed project to add value to rock phosphate mined by the Lanka Phosphate Company, following investor interest received earlier under a public-private partnership framework.
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January 28, 2026
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Sampath gets CBSL nod to enter wealth management business
SAMPATH Bank PLC said it has received approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to engage in wealth management activities through a wholly owned subsidiary.
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January 28, 2026
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Secondary Bond market activity quiet ahead of Monetary Policy Announcement
Rs. 125 b Treasury Bill auction in focus
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January 28, 2026
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Broot beats Sri Lanka
Lankan bowlers take a pounding from Root and Brook Sri Lanka lose a bilateral ODI series at home for the first time in five years England pocket three-match series 2-1
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January 28, 2026
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Koaloo.Fi and Stredge forge strategic partnership
Initiative to offer businesses sustainable supply chain solutions
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January 28, 2026
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RCUAC Challenge Shield 2026
THE Royal College Union Aquatics Club (RCUAC) has announced the return of the RCUAC Challenge Shield, set for 7 and 8 February 2026 at the Royal College Swimming Pool.
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January 28, 2026
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The Navam Maha Perahera of the Gangaramaya Temple
The grand cultural procession of the city reflects the vision of Hikkaduwe Sri Sumangala Thero
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January 28, 2026
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Breaking the stigma around mental health conversations in the workplace
A guide for organisations from an HRM perspective
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January 28, 2026
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UDA Chairman Hemachandra joins Colombo Land and Development Board
COLOMBO Land and Development Company PLC has appointed Urban Development Authority Chairman M. G. Hemachandra to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential at Vakantiebeurs 2026 in Netherlands
THE Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with a delegation of 15 leading local travel and tourism companies, represented Sri Lanka at the internationally renowned fair Vakantiebeurs 2026, which was held from 7 to 11 January in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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January 28, 2026
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'Salam Ramadan' returns to Colombo to experience spirit of generosity, unity, coexistence and cultural diversity
COLOMBO will come alive with vibrancy and festivities as 'Salam Ramadan', the country's foremost Muslim cultural event, returns for a second successful year to Green Path (Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha), from 27 February to 1 March 2026, from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight each evening.
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January 28, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2026 in October
MERCEDES-BENZ Fashion Week Sri Lanka (MBFWSL) has officially announced the dates for its 2026 edition, taking place from 7-11 October 2026 at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, welcoming the global fashion community home to Colombo.
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January 28, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence – The Leading Tech Factor of the Future Economy
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative forces in the business world.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka's Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) – Are We Ready?
FOR years, personal data in Sri Lanka moved quietly through businessescustomer profiles, contracts, employee records, and transaction histories-without much public scrutiny.
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January 28, 2026
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AR Elite Panel referee to officiate week 1 of Cup Super Round
ASIA Rugby Elite Panel Referee, Aymen Jrill of Saudi Arabia will officiate the CR vs Havies and Kandy vs CH in the Super Round Cup encounters this weekend.
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January 28, 2026
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Abans Marks Showroom Excellence with Lenovo Premium Club 2nd Phase Launch
ABANS, The Nation's Laptop Provider, brought together excellence and ambition alongside global technology leader Lenovo at the Abans Lenovo Premium Club event held at Hilton Colombo Residences on 22nd January 2026.
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January 28, 2026
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Hatch: The Centre of Gravity for Sri Lanka's Startup Ecosystem
IN the heart of Colombo, historic architecture has been repurposed into something decisively future-facing.
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January 28, 2026
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Digital transformation in global money transfers
DOES this sound like you a few years ago?
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January 28, 2026
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How technology is helping the environment
DO you still remember the thick smog that used to blanket your neighborhood every December?
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January 28, 2026
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Multitasking AI Agents
Letting your chatbot make decisions for you
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January 28, 2026
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Chain of Responsibility: Strengthening accountability in public institutions -Part I
THIS article provides a structured, highlevel overview of Chain of Responsibility (CoR) obligations, duties, and implications for organisations and their leaders and an overview of its application to Sri Lankan public sector organisations.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s civic space ‘repressed’
THE CIVICUS Monitor has recently announced in a new report that the main civic space violations across the Asia-Pacific include the detention of protesters and activists.
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January 28, 2026
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From Colombo to London: Craft, climate, and creative economy converge in global milestone for Sri Lanka
THE Sri Lanka High Commission in London recently marked a defining milestone in creative economy and craft development through the global launch of the EU-Sri Lanka Craft Matchmaking Program, bringing the initiative’s research, collaborations, and co-created outcomes onto the international stage for the first time.
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January 28, 2026
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Are you ready for a cashless economy?
THE queue at my local takeaway food stall stretches onto the pavement.
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January 28, 2026
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CleanTech marks new era for Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy with Good Plastic recycling certification
IN a significant stride for the nation's premier sustainability and integrated management system facilitator, CleanTech has achieved a groundbreaking certification for its recycled plastic output.
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January 28, 2026
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Cybersecurity – The Invisible Tech Factor Protecting Business
IN the digital age, cybersecurity has become one of the most critical yet least visible forces supporting business success.
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January 28, 2026
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Janashakthi Finance records 35% growth in Net Operating Income; Rs. 389 m PBT in Q3
JANASHAKTHI Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC yesterday announced a strong financial performance for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2025, driven by sustained growth in its core businesses, disciplined execution and continued focus on scale and efficiency.
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January 28, 2026
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The Digital Transformation of Finance: How Technology Is Rebuilding the Financial World
THE finance industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history.
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