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Sri Lanka’s leading plantations embark on carbon and market-ready future with Solidaridad and regenagri
FIVE of Sri Lanka’s most respected plantation companies, Elpitiya Plantations PLC (Aitken Spence Group), Kelani Valley Plantations PLC, Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC, Horana Plantations PLC (Hayleys Plantations), and Lumbini Tea Valley Ceylon, a leading premium tea producer, have signed landmark Memoranda of Understanding ( MoUs ) with Solidaridad Network Asia and its Sri Lankan partner Nucleus Foundation to adopt the regenagri standard and implement a comprehensive carbon insetting program across their estates.
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August 27, 2025
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Nawaloka Hospitals marks 40 years of excellence with new anniversary logo unveiling
NAWALOKA Hospitals PLC, Sri Lanka's pioneering private healthcare institution, and the first to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology into the country's healthcare sector, recently held a soft launch to commemorate its 40th anniversary since its establishment in 1985. The event, held on 18 August at the Auditorium of the Specialist Centre at Nawaloka Hospital, featured the unveiling of the new 40th anniversary logo. The occasion was honoured by the presence of Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Chairman Dr. Jayantha Dharmadasa, Deputy Chairman Anisha Dharmadasa, Executive Director Prof. Lal Chandrasena, along with consultants, nurses, and hospital staff.
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August 27, 2025
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Variety of rice capable of yielding 12,000 kilos?
I recently read in the Lanka enews a report wherein Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne had said that researchers have found a variety of rice capable of yielding 12,000 kilos per ha. Lo and behold this is in Sri Lanka and not in Disneyland!
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August 27, 2025
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FinTech Intel UK joins as Strategic Global Media Partner for Asia Digital Economy and AI in Finance Summit 2025
THE Asia International Digital Economy and AI in Finance Summit 2025, featuring the Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards, has named FinTech Intel as its Strategic Global Media Partner. The summit will take place on 23 October 2025 at Port City Colombo.
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August 27, 2025
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CPC, PSTL boost bunkering capacity at Colombo Port
Phase one of expanding bunkering capacity begins operations at Colombo Port South Jetty Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody says Govt. addressing longstanding bottlenecks
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August 27, 2025
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MSCI adds seven SL stocks, expands frontier market coverage
The MSCI Sri Lanka Index expands from five companies to 12 in latest quarterly review SL sees highest number of additions with Vietnam among 13 country indexes New additions: GUAR, DIMO, JAT, KHL, RIL, PARQ, and VFIN New additions join JKH, COMB, SAMP, HNB and HAYL on MSCI Sri Lanka Index MSCI Index returns 71.92% YoY as of end-July 2025, compared to MSCI Frontier Markets' 29.93%
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August 27, 2025
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Royal and Trinity tied at 10th Bradby Golf encounter
THE 10th edition of the Bradby Golf between Old Trinitians and Old Royalist ended in a tie at the Victoria Golf Resort (VGR) last weekend.
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August 27, 2025
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Ardent Immigration launches Ardent Travels & Tours in Sri Lanka
Integrating travel and immigration services under one trusted brand
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August 27, 2025
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Introducing 'Doc Talk – Expert Insights for Wellness', SL's first online platform for health education
'DOC Talk - Experts Insights for Wellness', an all-new YouTube platform dedicated to providing health information that is accurate, practical and easily accessible, was recently launched in a bid to open the doors to a new era in Sri Lanka's wellness landscape.
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August 27, 2025
Daily FT
Securities...
Mendis was Litigation Director at the SEC prior to being appointed as Director General in 2019.
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August 27, 2025
Daily FT
Asian Paints Causeway fuels triumphant launch of SLADA Racing Championship 2025 at Katukurunda
THE Asian Paints Causeway SLADA Racing Championship 2025 sped off to an electrifying start with the Rotherham Katukurunda Circuit Meet 1, drawing record crowds and setting the tone for Sri Lanka's premier motorsport season.
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August 27, 2025
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Profood 2025 concludes successfully
THE 22nd edition of Profood Propack & Agbiz, organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors Association (SLFPA) in partnership with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services (LECS), successfully concluded at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Exhibition and Convention Centre at BMICH, Colombo.
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August 27, 2025
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President orders housing, urban development projects completion within 2025 Budget timelines
President reviews Urban Development, Construction, and Housing Ministry performance Says projects with 2025 Budget allocations must be completed within year Points to 18 bridge projects in Hambantota abandoned mid-construction to be reassessed Instructs officials to explore bank facilities for citizens without State housing Officials say housing schemes funded by Chinese and Indian loans to be completed this year
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August 27, 2025
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Blue Lanka Tours wins Travellers' Choice award again
Receives the SMEs Sustainability Tourism Certificate and Good Travel Seal from Green Destinations Foundation
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August 27, 2025
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Ranil released on bail
Ranil appears before Colombo Fort Magistrate via Zoom due to bad health Thilak Marapana PC tells court National Audit Office found no evidence of misappropriation Additional Solicitor General Deelipa Peeris flags courtroom misconduct Magistrate orders Contempt of Court inquiry into video footage, photographs of last Friday's hearings Wickremesinghe to receive treatment over next few days, and address joint opposition group thereafter
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August 27, 2025
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Fcode Labs partners Porolis to deliver Al-driven innovation to global gemstone industry
FCODE Labs, a global digital product engineering company, has partnered with Porolis, an innovator in gemstone scanning technology, to launch an Al-powered platform that reimagines how gemstones are analysed, certified, and showcased in the digital age.
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August 27, 2025
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Amrak and Deakin pave way for Sri Lankan nurses to practice in Australia
THE Amrak Institute of Medical Sciences has partnered with Deakin University, Australia, to create a direct pathway for Sri Lankan nursing students to become registered nurses in Australia.
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August 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka dominate Badminton Asia Regional South Asia Championship with 17 gold medals
SRI Lankan shuttlers entirely dominated the Badminton Asia South Asia Regional Championship 2025, which concluded in Thimphu, Bhutan yesterday, with an impressive haul of 24 medals.
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August 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism featured in 'Amazing Asia Festival 2025' in Brussels
SRI Lanka Embassy in Belgium, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, successfully participated in 'Amazing Asia Festival 2025' for the second time, which attracted more than 12,000 visitors.
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August 27, 2025
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Nandasiri Ponnamperuma appointed to Board of Directors of SOS Children’s Villages International
NATIONAL Board of $0S Children's Villages Sri Lanka President Nandasiri Ponnamperuma was recently elected to the newly formed International Board of $0S Children's Villages.
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August 27, 2025
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Sampath Bank's Economic Forum connects customers with top economists and industry leaders
SAMPATH Bank held its high-impact Economic Forum 2025 on 21 August at Cinnamon Life, Colombo, themed \"Sri Lanka at the crossroads: Navigating trade turbulence, currency risk and the global reset.\" Organised exclusively for the bank's trade, treasury, and corporate customers, the event reinforced Sampath Bank's commitment to providing foresight and strategic guidance amidst global economic shifts.
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August 27, 2025
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Securities and Exchange Commission removes Director General
THE Securities and Exchange Commission's Director General Chinthaka Mendis has been removed by President Anura Kumara Disanayake in his capacity as the Finance Minister on the recommendation of the Commissioners.
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August 27, 2025
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Spa Ceylon unveils exclusive ‘Island Summer Anthem’ as global tribute to Sri Lanka
THE world's largest luxury Ayurveda chain celebrates its island origins with a soul-stirring anthem that invites the world to discover the beauty of Sri Lanka.
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August 27, 2025
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DIMO Agribusinesses announces LOVOL Harvester Pancha Maha Nidhanaya winners
DIMO Agribusinesses announced the lucky winners of the LOVOL Harvester Pancha Maha Nidhanaya, who won five DIMO Batta lorries at the DIMO Agri Machinery Prestige Awards 2024/25, which was held to recognise their dealers recently.
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August 27, 2025
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CMA presents Integrated Reporting Awards 2025 Brochure and Judges Report to SEC Chairman
IN a significant prelude to the awards, CMA Sri Lanka Founder President and CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards Committee Chairman Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala, presented the official brochure and application for the 2025 Awards to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Sri Lanka Chairman Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara, during a special meeting held at the SEC premises recently.
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August 27, 2025
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ILCCI-FICCI-Edelman Group webinar on 'Think India' and emerging growth opportunities
THE Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ILCCI) affiliated to The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted an interactive webinar aimed at equipping Sri Lankan business leaders with a deeper understanding of India’s evolving policy environment, economic priorities, and emerging strategic growth sectors.
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August 27, 2025
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Navigating global trade: CEO Forum 2025 to address economic impact of new US tariffs on Sri Lanka
IN an era of shifting global trade dynamics, the CEMBA/CEMPA Alumni Association of the Open University of Sri Lanka is set to host its highly anticipated CEO Forum 2025. The timely event will focus on a critical issue for the nation's economy: “The Economic Impact of New US Tariffs.”
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August 27, 2025
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Aitken Spence Elevators and Rush Housing forge strategic partnership for vertical mobility across new developments
AITKEN Spence Elevators Ltd,, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rush Housing Ltd, to provide nine OTIS Gen2 Hz machine room-less elevators for five upcoming residential projects in Colombo District.
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August 27, 2025
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US Congressional staff delegation in Sri Lanka
US Ambassador Julie Chung says delegation seeking cooperation in governance, trade and security
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August 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka will become a $ 100 billion plus economy in 2025
SRI Lanka’s economy crashed to $ 74 billion in 2022 with the financial crisis hitting the country. However, with the structural changes that took place and the resiliency of the private sector, the country is poised to cross the magical $ 100 billion mark in 2025. Research reveals that similar countries that were termed small economies and grew to cross $ 100 billion have been valued as a nation brand to be worth a $ 100 billion and they turned to be strong economies globally.
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