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Under-19 Youth ODI series on the line for Sri Lanka
West Indies lead 7-match series 3-2
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September 12, 2025
Daily FT
Tendulkar denies reports of eyeing BCCI Presidency
SACHIN Tendulkar has dismissed speculation that he may contest for the post of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
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September 12, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s real estate sector continues to attract top-tier FDI
According to the real estate research division of the Research Intelligence Unit, the island’s real estate sector is currently experiencing a revival in foreign investor interest. Herein is an exclusive interview with Baili Investments Lanka Ltd. Country Head/ Director Tristan Wu.
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September 12, 2025
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Netherlands steps up support for rural bridges project with additional € 730,000 grant
THE Netherlands has approved an additional grant of €730,000 to support SriLankas Design and Construction of Rural Bridges Project flagship initiative aimed at improving rural connectivity and livelihoods.
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September 12, 2025
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NDB Bank relocates Akkaraipattu branch to enhance customer experience
NDB Bank ceremoniously opened its relocated Akkaraipattu branch on 10 September at its new premises, No. 71, Ampara Road, Akkaraipattu, marking a significant milestone in its continued journey of serving the community.
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September 12, 2025
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Sysco LABS' Gihan Samarasinghe represents SL at World Aquatics Masters Championships
SYSCO LABS Senior Director — Delivery Gihan Samarasinghe, recently represented Sri Lanka at the World Aquatics Masters Championships 2025 in Singapore, competing in the 50 m breaststroke.
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September 12, 2025
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R.M.P. Rathnayake appointed Chairman of BOC Travels
BOC Travels, the fully owned travel and tour subsidiary of Bank of Ceylon has announced the appointment of R.M.P. Rathnayake as its new Chairman.
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September 12, 2025
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EDEX Mid-Year Expo kicks off tomorrow, unlocking opportunities for future leaders
EDEX Mid-Year Expo 2025, Sri Lanka's premier education and career fair, will return on 13-14 September to the BMICH, Colombo.
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September 12, 2025
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Allocation of forest reserve land for farming will worsen human-elephant conflict
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake who addressed the Monaragala District Special Coordinating Committee recently assured farmers who were in attendance that the Government would expedite the grant of five acres per family in the Wattegama-Kebilitta Forest Reserve's reservation areas while also stating that some of the land would be allocated for some major projects.
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September 12, 2025
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BRC wins segment A championship of Colombo Hockey Association tournament
THE finals of the Colombo Hockey Association (CHA) League Tournament 2025 brought thrilling action across all divisions with champions crowned in each segment.
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September 12, 2025
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Trinity sweeps junior and senior titles in 19th hockey encounter vs St. Thomas' College Mt. Lavinia
TRINITY vs St. Thomas’ College, Mt. Lavinia’s 19th Annual Hockey Encounter was played on 30 August at the Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy, for the B.S.G. Sahayam Trophy (junior match) and the Warden Neville De Alwis Trophy (senior match).
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September 12, 2025
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Ceylinco Life's top sales stars celebrate success with overseas adventures
CEYLINCO Life, turned achievement into adventure this year when it rewarded its top sales performers of 2024 with unforgettable overseas tours to Malaysia, Dubai and Turkey.
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September 12, 2025
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Royal regain Lennie de Silva trophy after six years in Kingswood hockey encounter
A brilliant reverse stick goal by skipper Yusuf Shihar and two late goals by centre forward Kithmina Ratnatyake helped Royal College, Colombo to beat Kingswood College, Kandy in their annual hockey encounter played for Lennie de Silva trophy held in Peradeniya University ground last Sunday.
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September 12, 2025
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People's Bank launches special relief package to support struggling SMEs
PEOPLE'S Bank has announced a special relief package aimed at reviving Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) across Sri Lanka, focusing on businesses with nonperforming loans under Rs. 5 million.
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September 12, 2025
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Fox Resorts brings taste of Jaffna to Colombo with Northern Virunthu
THE rich, vibrant flavours of Jaffna have arrived in Colombo with the opening of Northern Virundhu by Fox Resorts, a new delivery and takeaway outlet at 77 Braybrooke Street, Colombo 2.
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September 12, 2025
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Strong international and local interest for SL-MICE Expo 2025 organised by SLCB
SL-MICE Expo 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)—the national tourism organisation under the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry —will be held in Colombo from 22-26 September.
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September 12, 2025
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WIPO’s GII for my breakfast: This year’s serving is on 16 Sept.
FEEDBACK is the Breakfast of Champions is a popular phrase attributed to the author Ken Blanchard. His suc- cinct writings using One Minute themes have a global fol- lowing. The Deming cycle PDCA (Plan- Do-Check-Action) has embedded the feedback loop into the top manage- ment governance cycle and is a gold standard in manage- ment practices. Our PDCA is more akin to Politics-Diatribe- Constituency- Attrition in prac- tice. However, in our nation’s plan- ning, feedback is not exactly visible. Our breakfast of short eats or loads of carbs with some sambol and curry has led to more NCD prevalence than progress.
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September 12, 2025
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Vallibel Finance partners Singer Sri Lanka for Piaggio three-wheelers
VALLIBEL Finance PLC has partnered with Singer Sri Lanka for Piaggio three-wheelers, the sole authorised distributor of Piaggio three-wheelers in the country.
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September 12, 2025
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Amana Bank facilitates digital transformation drive with CBSL at Dambulla
CBSL Digital Payments Promotion Campaign in Dambulla
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September 12, 2025
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Browns Hotels & Resorts welcomes Malaysia's top chefs for flavour-packed festival
BROWNS Hotels & Resorts recently hosted a vibrant seven-day Malaysian Food Festival, celebrating the rich flavours and traditions of Malaysia across three of its signature properties — Occidental Eden Beruwala, Thaala Bentota, and Club Hotel Dolphin, Negombo.
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September 12, 2025
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Police release revised service fees
SRI Lanka Police has announced revised fees for services offered to the public.
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September 12, 2025
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Disaster Risk Reduction regional dialogue concludes in Colombo
THE South Asian Policy Dialogue 2025 on Early Warning and Anticipatory Action for Accelerating Risk Mitigation concluded on a high note on 28 August in Colombo, with a regional and local expert gathering.
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September 12, 2025
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Jetwing Hotels enters restful Rambukkana with enchanting Wahawa Walauwa
JETWING Hotels launches their 39th hospitality venture in the sleepy hamlet of Wahawa, Rambukkana, the pioneering hotelier to do so, with the birth of charming Wahawa Walauwa, an all-suite luxury boutique villa.
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September 12, 2025
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Sri Lanka bets on youth to power tourism's future
SLITHM, endorsed by Education and Tourism Ministries
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September 12, 2025
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Indian SC declines to cancel India-Pakistan Asia Cup match
THE Supreme Court of India yesterday refused to urgently hear a petition seeking the cancellation of the Asia Cup fixture between India and Pakistan, scheduled for 14 September at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
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September 12, 2025
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Responsibility of universities in getting graduates job-ready
FOR centuries, universities were sanctuaries of scholarship, tasked with preserving and transmitting knowledge. While this foundation remains vital, today’s rapidly changing world has added a new responsibility: ensuring that graduates are not only knowledgeable but also job-ready.
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September 12, 2025
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DFCC Bank marks 70 years with market-leading Fixed Deposit Bonanza
AS DFCC Bank celebrates 70 years of trust and progress, it is rewarding customers with an anniversary Fixed Deposit Bonanza that combines security, flexibility, and some of the most competitive rates in the market.
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September 12, 2025
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Top global conservationists, scientists converge in Sri Lanka
Negombo hosts three-day International Blue Carbon Scientific Working Group meeting Globally renowned experts provide scientific basis for Blue Carbon Initiative Convene in blue carbon hotspot regions around the world Sessions include Blue Carbon in Sri Lanka to showcase emerging scientists’ research To converge with sixth IORA Blue Carbon Hub Think Tank and International Blue Carbon SWG also holding meeting in SL Joint-delegation to visit Anawilundawa Ramsar wetland Aim to chart plan balancing local community, ecosystem, socio-economic priorities
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September 12, 2025
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Rajapaksa vacates official residence after Parliament strips ex-Presidential privileges
FORMER President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday vacated his official residence in Colombo and moved back to his private home in Carlton, Tangalle, following the passage of new legislation that repeals longstanding perks for ex-Presidents.
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September 12, 2025
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SITA sees progress at BIA but calls for more automation to serve growing demand better
Global leader in technology solutions for air transportation industry says advancing digital travel solutions can play a key role in Sri Lanka's tourism-dependent growth economy Reveals global airlines and airports invested $ 46 b in digital transformation in 2024 75% of aviation industry stakeholders plan to adopt biometric-enabled technologies Airports moving to cloud-based, mobile systems and early use of API-driven platforms in Asia Pacific, boosting innovations and enabling digital, scalable passenger services beyond traditional infrastructure At present, over 1 b e-passports being used globally
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