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Cabinet approves measures to promote gem industry
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved paving the way for a series of regulatory measures aimed at promoting the gem industry in Sri Lanka.
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November 27, 2025
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T-Bill auction rates continue to hold broadly steady for 19th straight week
Secondary Bond market yields edge up Rupee depreciates 6th and final Monetary Policy announcement records 'No Change' decision
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November 27, 2025
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LOLC Finance gets CSE approval for Rs. 15 b debenture issue
THE Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday granted approval to list LOLC Finance's planned Rs.
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November 27, 2025
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Cabinet approves amendments to Port City law on tax regime and oversight
THE Cabinet has approved a set of amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No.
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November 27, 2025
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Colombo South and Kandy advance to final after rain-hit semi-finals
COLOMBO South and Kandy secured their places in the grand final of the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 after both semifinal encounters ended with no results yesterday due to heavy rain and a wet outfield at both Colombo venues.
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November 27, 2025
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WNPS restores ‘Great Elephant Gathering of Minneriya’
THE ‘Great Elephant Gathering of Minneriya, the largest annual migration of Asian elephants in the world, is a unique natural phenomenon that has occurred over hundreds of years by the Minneriya and Kaudulla Tanks.
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November 27, 2025
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Youth tourism awareness program in Northern Province
Call to build new tourism identity for North comes up at event organised by SLITHM in partnership with the ADB
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November 27, 2025
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Nawaloka Hospitals named Sri Lanka's 'Leading Hospital in Al and Innovation' at Asia Pacific Global Health Awards 2025
NAWALOKA Hospitals has been honoured with the prestigious title of “Leading Hospital in AI and Innovation of the Year in Asia Pacific” at the GlobalHealth Asia Pacific Awards 2025, held in Athenee Hotel, Bangkok recently.
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November 27, 2025
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Top performers dominate at North East Monsoon Meet 2025
THE North East Monsoon Meet 2025, organised by the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) and sponsored by Dialog Enterprise, delivered exceptional golf, with competitors showing consistency, precision, and remarkable composure across multiple historic trophies.
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November 27, 2025
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Rootcode wins six awards at National ICT Awards
ROOTCODE celebrated a remarkable night of recognition at the National ICT Awards (NBQSA) 2025, held recently at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo, taking home six awards across several categories.
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November 27, 2025
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Lord Naseby in theory and practice
Persistently challenging what he perceives as dominant, or polarising narratives about the island, especially those promulgated by large Global North media.
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November 27, 2025
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InsureMe Insurance Brokers cleared for CSE listing
To list on Empower Board via introduction Offer document lists reference price of Rs. 442 Revenue grew at a 19% CAGR over five years, with demand linked to policy purchases on the insureme.lk platform Asset-light balance sheet with Rs. 47.9 m in non-current assets and Rs. 257.8 m in current assets as at 31 March 2025 Equity capital rose to Rs. 143.3 m in FY 2025 with no debt apart from a minimal bank overdraft
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November 27, 2025
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Richard Pieris Finance records Rs. 292 m Profit Before Taxes in first half of 2025/26
RICHARD Pieris Finance Ltd.
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November 27, 2025
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Cyclone Senyar brings unstable weather; Colombo-Kandy road closed
SRI Lanka is bracing for unsettled conditions as Cyclone Senyar, formed from a well-marked low over the southwest Bay of Bengal, moves north-northwest and is expected to intensify into a depression within 24 hours, according to the indian Meteorological Department.
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November 27, 2025
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Budget 2026 and SMEs
THE 2026 National Budget, presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, comes at a pivotal moment for Sri Lanka’s economy.
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November 27, 2025
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Colombo – the Venice in the Indian Ocean? Our tryst with a glacier
Oh Antarctic .. Why?
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November 27, 2025
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Kerner Haus shifts to asset-light property management with Nawam Mawatha deal
KERNER Haus Global Solutions PLC has begun executing its asset-light growth strategy with the signing of a Property Management Agreement with VKM Services Ltd.
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November 27, 2025
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Banking veteran Chandana Dissanayake joins SDB Board
SANASA Development Bank PLC has appointed Chandana Dissanayake to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Director.
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November 27, 2025
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India suffer heaviest defeat as SA complete series sweep
SOUTH Africa handed India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati yesterday.
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November 27, 2025
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Govt. to compensate weaving mill employees affected by closures
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved compensation for employees who lost their jobs due to the closure of weaving mills in Thulhiriya and Pugoda.
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November 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka Ports Authority to remit Rs. 5 b to Consolidated Fund amid record profits
THE Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) is set to remit Rs.
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November 27, 2025
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UNP commends Sajith’s decision to mediate UNP-SJB merger
THE United National Party (UNP) has stated that it fully supports the decision taken by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to take on the responsibility for initiating the merger between the UNP and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).
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November 27, 2025
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Sajith outlines vision for $ 30 b digital economy
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday unveiled a comprehensive national roadmap to transform Sri Lanka into a $ 25-30 billion digital economy by 2030, stressing that the country must urgently modernise its digital infrastructure, strengthen governance, and create high-value employment for its youth.
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November 27, 2025
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Ceylinco Life ignites team spirit at 2025 Sports Festival
CEYLINCO Life's Sports Festival 2025 brought a burst of colour and competitive energy to the Torrington Grounds recently, as around 1,200 participants from all major business groups, the Head Office and the senior management turned out for the Company's biggest sporting day of the year.
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November 27, 2025
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Risk of political flare-ups to linger in 2026 for some APAC sovereigns: Fitch
FITCH Ratings said political flareups will remain a credit risk for some APAC emerging market sovereigns in 2026, following significant political unrest this year in Indonesia, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal and the Philippines.
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November 27, 2025
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Rainy day in Nugegoda: Namal as contender, Sajith’s strategic shortsightedness:
Thirdly, he challenged Anura frontally.
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November 27, 2025
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Govt. seeks aid from AIIB for Norochcholai-Wariyapola transmission project
Rs. 24 b project aims to unlock 750MW renewable potential
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November 26, 2025
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HNB becomes Platinum sponsor of TIECON 2026 to power Sri Lanka's runway to the world
HNB PLC has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor of TIECON Colombo 2026 which will take place in early 2026 in Colombo. Organised by TiE Colombo, the event serves as Sri Lanka's premier platform for innovation and entrepreneurship, bringing together entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, investors, and global business leaders. It features keynotes, panel discussions, networking opportunities, investor lounges, and an innovation showcase, creating a comprehensive forum for knowledge exchange and business growth.
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November 26, 2025
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SEC warns of scam by unlicenced securities firm
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) yesterday issued an urgent warning to the public, stating that Blue Ocean Securities Ltd. is not licenced and has no authority to trade in securities in Sri Lanka on behalf of investors.
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November 26, 2025
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Govt. halts new analogue TV licences as digital shift accelerates
THE Government has moved to end the issuance of new terrestrial analogue television licences, marking a major policy step toward the country’ long-delayed transition to digital broadcasting.
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