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Schools Rugby League gets hotter with 5 games this weekend
DIALOG Schools Rugby League week 3 will see 5 games being worked off today and two on 22 June.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Sustainability in sharper focus: Recognising reporting excellence in Sri Lankan Capital Markets domain
THE 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards-scheduled to be held on Tuesday, 24 June, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams Sri Lanka - is set to feature the Best Sustainability Reporting Award, which was first introduced at the 2024 edition of the signature event that seeks to recognise and reward local capital market participants.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Summer Sale and Farmers Market at Urban Island this weekend
URBAN Island will hold its Summer Sale and Farmers Market at its outlets at 181, Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 07, and Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Shop no: GF-02, Galle Fort, today and tomorrow from 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
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June 21, 2025
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"When we was fab"
WE were fab such a long time ago that most of us in this beautiful, Asian splendour, fertile and rich in diversity, emitting an overall colour of a deep green and glowing golden beaches, have long forgotten “When We Was Fab”.
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June 21, 2025
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Shangri-La Colombo welcomes renowned Chinese Tea Master Ji Shanshan
Two days of tea rituals at Yum Cha experience at Shang Palace on 28-29 June
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June 21, 2025
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Nayeem’s five-fer hands advantage back to Bangladesh
Lead overall by 187 going into final day
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June 21, 2025
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We have to do a bit of damage control after losing our way – Kamindu
SRI Lanka's prolficmiddle-order batsman Kamindu Mendis said that Sri Lanka needed to doa bit of damage contro to get back into the game after losing their way in the first Test against Bangladesh atthe Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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June 21, 2025
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Cheap alms bowls imports hit Sri Lanka makers, monks
The alms bowl is a symbol of monks, yet in Sri Lanka, artisans are struggling as cheap substitutes flood the market, igniting a debate over Buddhist tradition and quality.
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June 21, 2025
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Late Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar story on surviving Swissair Athens plane crash in 1979
Following are extracts from the book “The cake that was baked at home” Lakshman Kadirgamar written by his daughter Ajita Kadirgamar and published by Vijitha Yapa Publications.
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June 21, 2025
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MMCA Sri Lanka on the move
THE Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that it has moved from its temporary premises at Crescat Boulevard, Colombo 3 in order to focus on the next phase of the museum's development.
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June 21, 2025
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MMCA Sri Lanka celebrates animated documentary win
THE Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that 'is this an architectural documentary?' (2023) has been awarded the prestigious 2025 SAH Award for Film and Video by the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH).
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June 21, 2025
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Harmony of Hope 2025 with Marians tonight at BMICH
Roshan Mahanama Trust's musical evening to uplift lives of children in need
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June 21, 2025
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Thangaraja stamps his class; wins June National Golf Ranking tourney
VETERAN professional golfer Nadaraja Thangaraja proved his class yet again by clinching the June National Ranking Tournament 2025 title in emphatic style, finishing with a stunning total of 265 after four days of top-tier golf at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday.
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June 21, 2025
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Presidential Committee formed to tackle crop damage from wild animals
Committee appointed to develop science-based solutions to wildlife-related crop damage Aims to balance ecological integrity with need to protect agriculture and plantations Committee's mandate includes conducting comprehensive scientific assessment of issue, formulating national policies, implementing strategies
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June 21, 2025
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Middle East on fire: Next oil shock?
ISRAEL has launched coordinated strikes on Iran’s key nuclear and ballistic missile facilities, also targeting senior army officials and nuclear scientists.
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June 21, 2025
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Tilvin Silva's China visit and questions Opposition will not raise
JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva led a delegation on a visit to China at the invitation of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) traveling to different areas of the country, and meeting with senior officials.
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June 21, 2025
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Middle East: Escalating tensions in engine of global economy
THE countries of the Middle East play a vital role in the global economy and are often referred to as the engine of the global economy, as the region lies at the heart of the world's energy system.
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June 21, 2025
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Miss Sri Lanka wins Soorya-ignited Youth Top40 Awards
SRI Lanka’s trusted household brand Soorya ignited the Youth Top40 Awards 2025 presented by New Generation Sri Lanka, which was won by University of Kelaniya alumni, reigning Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World Aundi Gunasekara at Shangri-La Hotel Colombo.
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June 21, 2025
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Tight tussle in Group 2 to enter Cup and Plate segments
AS we step into week 3, we do have a handful of key matches with some of them set to walk the Tightropes, and therefore are in for another weekend of some intense rugby.
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June 20, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields climb as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
■Rupee depreciates marginally
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June 20, 2025
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Compliance takes centre stage as pillar of trust in modern finance
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) this week outlined a renewed vision for financial sector compliance, urging institutions to move beyond checkbox regulation and embrace compliance as a cornerstone of ethical leadership, institutional resilience, and public trust.
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June 20, 2025
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AASL strengthens collaborative engagement with airline partners
IN a continued effort to enhance passenger service levels and foster a culture of collaboration, the Chairman, along with the senior management team of Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., (AASL) recently convened a strategic meeting with the Board of Airline Representatives (BAR).
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June 20, 2025
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Lankem to raise Rs. 1.2 b via Rights; Share subdivision to follow
LANKEM Ceylon PLC is to raise Rs. 1.2 billion via a Rights Issue which will be followed by a share subdivision.
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June 20, 2025
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PM stresses innovation is catalyst for Sri Lanka's transformation
Speaking at ADB Sri Lanka's Serendipity Knowledge Forum calls for culture of innovation that is ethical, inclusive and sustainable Stresses innovation must be fundamental driver of change and growth Claims Sri Lanka's failure to prioritise innovation cause for being laggard vis-à-vis some of Asian peers Calls for reforming overall education system to foster innovation; Urges universities to be at the heart of innovation ecosystem Says new Govt. committed to setting policy direction, partnering effectively with private sector in promoting innovation
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June 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka face uphill task
SRI Lanka national rugby team under Tarinda Ratwatte departed for Hong Kong last night (19 June) as they prepare for their crucial second match of the Asia Rugby Top 4 Championship on 22 June.
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June 20, 2025
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Fragile economics of tobacco taxation in Sri Lanka
THE recently published 2024 financials of Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC), the legal manufacturer of cigarettes in Sri Lanka, offer more than just a snapshot of corporate performance— they underscore a critical question: can Sri Lanka continue to rely on a shrinking, heavily taxed legal cigarette industry to drive public revenue?
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June 20, 2025
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National effort to unlock biodiversity and eco-tourism potential
SRI Lanka's natural heritage continues to reflect the importance of responsible environmental stewardship, and one such treasure, the Ambuluwawa Biodiversity Complex, is now the focus of a significant national initiative.
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June 20, 2025
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Human development in the age of AI: Call for inclusive transformation
WE stand at a pivotal moment in our human development journey. For three decades, the Human Development Index (HDI) demonstrated a consistent increase in development progress and a decrease in inequality.
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June 20, 2025
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Bear run at Colombo stock market persists; ASPI dips below 17,000-points mark
THE external factors influenced bear run at the Colombo stock market persisted yesterday with the benchmark index dipping below the 17,000-points mark.
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June 20, 2025
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Thrilling action unfolds as Colombo Hockey League heats up across divisions
THE Colombo Hockey Association's ongoing league season delivered a thrilling wave of action over the past week, with matches played across the Men's and Women's Divisions, including the prestigious Pioneer Shield and Division C clashes.
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