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Every product tells a story: Why Life Cycle thinking could shape a greener Sri Lanka
EVER wondered how much water it takes to produce a cotton shirt? Or what happens to your mobile phone after you throw it away? As conversations around climate change and sustainability intensify, more people from exporters to everyday consumers are beginning to look at the bigger picture. And in that picture, a tool called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is taking centre stage.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Industry Ministry in spotlight over delays, underperforming SOEs
A Parliamentary oversight committee has flagged land allocation delays as a major bottleneck for industrial growth, with lawmakers told it can take up to four years to secure land for new projects.
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September 03, 2025
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Dr. Senthilverl ups stake in Cargo Board to 10%
SENTHILVERL Holdings Ltd., of high net worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl, has increased its stake in Cargo Boat Development PLC to 10%.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
E.B. Creasy public float up to 26.4% after shareholder trims stake
E.B. Creasy & Co. PLC said in a stock exchange filing yesterday that its public holding had increased to 26.43% following share sales by Colombo Fort Land & Building PLC.
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September 03, 2025
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MAS bags major honours at Mercantile Badminton Tourney
IN a show of ultimate brilliance, Team MAS, led by Captain Randika Fernando, let the shuttle do the talking as they displayed amazing sporting spirit and stamped their authority at the recently concluded Mercantile Badminton Tournament, clinching a Grand Slam Championship title and a Bowl Championship 2nd Runners-up spot during the multi-day tourney held at the Mercantile Badminton Association Courts in Colombo.
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September 03, 2025
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Celebrating women entrepreneurs – “Invest in Her” Award Ceremony
THE Women’s International Foundation (WIF), in collaboration with Aviraté, hosted the “Invest in Her” Award Ceremony, celebrating the resilience, innovation, and potential of Sri Lanka’s MSME women entrepreneurs.
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September 03, 2025
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SLPP seeks Maha Sangha's support over harassment of war heroes
THE Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Nikaya, the Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, raising concerns about what it describes as the“harassment’ of war heroes.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Union Assurance and Nations Trust Bank mark milestone in their bancassurance partnership with first ever joint triathlon
UNION Assurance, in collaboration with Nations Trust Bank, proudly hosted Sri Lanka's first-ever triathlon in the bancassurance space titled, 'Triathlon 2025: Powered by Trust, Driven by Assurance.'
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September 03, 2025
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Largest shareholder Fairfax picks up additional 1.3% JKH stake for Rs. 5.2 b
BIGGEST shareholder Fairfax on Monday picked up another 1.3% stake or 230 million shares in top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC.
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September 03, 2025
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undermining Israel and the of pluralist Sri Lanka
Israel and the undermining of pluralist Sri Lanka
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September 03, 2025
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Fort Railway Station to get ADB-fund Rs. 1.3 b upgrade
THE Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry yesterday said that the Colombo Fort Railway Station will undergo a Rs. 1.3 billion renovation financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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September 03, 2025
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President pledges economic revival and national unity in Northern Province
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday reaffirmed his Government's commitment to revitalising the Northern Province, pledging to create new economic opportunities, safeguard fundamental rights, and foster national unity.
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September 03, 2025
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Bribery Commission logs 3,836 complaints, 76 arrests YTD end July
27 persons convicted across 15 State institutions
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September 03, 2025
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NSBM Green University Founding VC gets FCCISL Most Visionary Leader Award
NSBM Green University Founding Vice Chancellor Prof. E.A. Weerasinghe was honoured as Most Visionary Leader - 2025 at the Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year (SLEOTY) Awards 2025 by the Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sri Lanka (FCCISL).
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September 03, 2025
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Kandy Hotels Co. public float up 7%
KANDY Hotels Co. (1938) PLC in a Colombo Stock Exchange filing said yesterday that its public float had increased by 7.02% last month.
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September 03, 2025
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CSE reverts to negative territory
THE Colombo stock market yesterday reverted to negative territory as investors opted to take profit.
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September 03, 2025
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Litro Gas keeps prices steady for Sept.
LITRO Gas Lanka Ltd. yesterday announced that domestic gas prices will remain unchanged for September.
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September 03, 2025
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Rs. 74 b T-Bill auction in focus
THE Treasury Bills auction scheduled to be conducted today will have a total offered amount of Rs.74 billion, a decrease of Rs. 8.00 billion over the previous week.
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September 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka moved to end elite impunity with arrest of former president
SRI Lanka’s former president and six-time prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was arrested on 22 August for allegedly misusing state resources while in office.
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September 03, 2025
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Discussion to reform domestic apparel tariff
THE Ceylon United Business Alliance (CUBA) recently initiated a fruitful discussion with Deputy Minister Cathuranga Abeysinghe regarding reforms on apparel-related tariffs, with particular focus on the adjustment of the Apparel Cess, VAT, and Cess on fabrics.
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September 03, 2025
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Royal College claim 19th Royal-Thomian Tennis Encounter
ROYAL College, Colombo, triumphed over S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, with a decisive 3-1 victory in the 19th Royal-Thomian Tennis Encounter, reclaiming the coveted E.F.C. Pereira Challenge Trophy on Saturday.
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September 03, 2025
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Premier League £ 3 b summer spending surpasses record
PREMIER League clubs have splashed out more than ever before in a transfer window as spending this summer surpassed £ 3 billion.
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September 03, 2025
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Making your money work
People often wonder how individuals with average-paying jobs can afford to retire early or fund their kids’ private education, while others struggle constantly with financial stress, It all comes down to how one manages their money. One of the most effective strategies is investing.
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September 03, 2025
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President launches first coconut seed production unit in north
THE first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated yesterday in Pallai under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake, as part of the Northern Coconut Triangle Project.
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September 03, 2025
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Sirasa TV network secures big Asia Cup Cricket rights deal for 3 years
SIRASA TV and TV-1, part of MTV Channel Ltd., have clinched exclusive television broadcast rights and nonexclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup tournaments from 2025 to 2027.
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September 03, 2025
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Taru Villas Long House Bentota achieves prestigious Travelife Gold Certification
TARU Villas Long House has been awarded the prestigious Travelife Gold Certification, joining an elite group of globally recognised accommodations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to sustainable tourism practices.
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September 03, 2025
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Foreign Minister engages diplomatic community on Sri Lanka’s progress
FOREIGN Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday briefed Colombo-based members of the Diplomatic Corps at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on current developments in Sri Lanka, calling for recognition of the progress achieved and urging partners to engage in constructive dialogue.
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September 03, 2025
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Hayleys Fentons shines with eight wins at National Business Excellence Awards 2025
HAYLEYS Fentons Ltd., swept eight awards at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, including the coveted Gold Award in the Infrastructure and Utilities sector for the third consecutive year.
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September 03, 2025
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Hayleys Agriculture showcases immersive innovation at Profood, Propack & Agbiz 2025
HAYLEYS Agriculture Holdings Ltd., made a strong impression at the Profood, Propack & Agbiz 2025 Exhibition, held from 22 to 24 August at the BMICH, with a showcase themed “Grow, Innovate, Thrive.”
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September 03, 2025
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Hayleys Aventura expands with new Avery Weigh-Tronix Sales & Service branch in Kurunegala
HAYLEYS Aventura, the industrial solutions arm of the Hayleys Group, announced the opening of its new Avery Weigh-Tronix Sales & Service branch in Kurunegala, strengthening its islandwide presence and making world-class weighing solutions more accessible to businesses and individuals in the region.
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