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Sri Lanka signs agreement for Hajj – 2026
SRI Lanka signed the agreement for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, 09 November, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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November 11, 2025
Daily FT
Silence, support, and the cost of speaking up
THE discussions following the sudden death of chess grandmaster and international chess commentator Daniel Naroditsky have initiated a dialogue on online conduct, cyberbullying, responsibility, and the conditions under which people choose either to speak or remain silent.
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November 11, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel powers "Techno 2025 – Engineering for a Smart Nation" as Principal Sponsor
SLT-MOBITEL has taken the spotlight as the Principal Sponsor of Techno 2025, the country's most prestigious engineering and technology exhibition which was held at BMICH from 10 to 12 October 2025.
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November 11, 2025
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Fritz shines on serve to beat Musetti at ATP Finals
Taylor Fritz shone on serve to register his first victory over Lorenzo Musetti in three years and begin his ATP Finals campaign in style.
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November 11, 2025
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Rebuilding from collapse: From stabilisation to transformation
WHEN the Sri Lankan Government assumed office in 2024, it inherited a country in deep crisis — a state bureaucracy diminished by corruption, mismanagement, and elite capture. Years of short-termism, politicised policy, and neglect of national production had eroded sovereignty and self-reliant development.
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November 11, 2025
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SLIC General appoints Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as Chief Executive Officer
SRI Lanka Insurance Corporation General Limited (SLIC General) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sameera Dharmasena as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 October.
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November 11, 2025
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UB Finance appoints Sabry Ghouse as new Chairman
UB Finance PLC has announced the appointment of experienced, veteran banker Sabry Ghouse as Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from 6 November. He has been serving on the UB Finance PLC Board as Senior Director since November 2021.
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November 11, 2025
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Eight killed after explosion near Red Fort; shocks Delhi
BBC: An explosion in a car near Delhi’s landmark Red Fort yesterday, which has reportedly killed at least eight people, has put the capital and neighbouring States on high alert.
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November 11, 2025
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InsureMe expands leadership team with new board appointments
INSUREME has strengthened its leadership with the appointments of Sagara Gamage and Randeewa Malalasoriya as Non-Executive Independent Directors, enhancing the company's governance and strategic direction.
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November 11, 2025
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Hemas Consumer Brands sets national benchmark as “Overall Winner” at JASTECA Awards 2025
HEMAS Consumer Brands (HCB) was honoured with the prestigious title of \"Overall Winner\" at the JASTECA Awards 2025. This recognition reaffirms HCB's position as a national benchmark in operational excellence (lean management), driven by its influential adoption of Japanese 5S and Kaizen practices.
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November 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka among global responsible tourism changemakers
THE Global Responsible Tourism Awards conducted by the International Centre for Responsible Tourism ICRT recognised 30 organisations around the world at a sideline event to the World Travel Market in London on 3 November. They had all already won Gold in regional awards held with ICRTs in Latin America, Africa, Europe, the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
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November 11, 2025
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Tourism and economic development
GENERALLY, tourism is one of the world’s major economic sectors. It is the third-largest export category (after fuels and chemicals) and, in 2019, accounted for 7% of global trade. In some countries, it can account for more than 20% of their GDP. For example, Croatia, with a population of 3.9 million, reached a record 26.38 million international visitors in 2024. Its land area is 56,561 sq. km, a little less than Sri Lanka’s. Its stunning Adriatic coastline is the main attraction for visitors.
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November 11, 2025
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India win sparks surge in sales for T20 World Cup
THERE has been a surge of tickets purchased for next summer's Women’s T20 World Cup in England following India's victory in the 50-over World Cup final earlier this month.
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November 11, 2025
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Janashakthi Life sees 249% surge in profits; 72% growth in New Business Premiums in 3Q
JANASHAKTHI Life has closed Q3 2025 solidifying its performance and growth momentum as one of Sri Lanka's fastest-growing life insurers.
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November 11, 2025
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2024 Auditor General’s Annual Report handed over to Speaker
THE Annual Report of the Auditor General for the year 2024 has been handed over to the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne by the Acting Auditor General G.H.D. Dharmapala, at the Parliamentary Complex.
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November 11, 2025
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EXCON positions construction technology as catalyst for sustainability and inclusive growth
EXCON 13th edition scheduled from 9-13 December in Bengaluru
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November 11, 2025
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Prospects of visit by new Pope
THE prospect of the new Pope, Pope Leo XIV, visiting Sri Lanka reportedly arose during the recent visit of Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations. A papal visit would be a momentous event, a rare gesture of recognition and solidarity from the Vatican to a country still grappling with the legacies of conflict, inequality, and moral uncertainty and no doubt cause for great celebration.
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November 11, 2025
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Dialog Enterprise powers Industry Expo 2025 with record attendance and Government support
DIALOG Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has concluded its role as the Title Sponsor of Industry Expo 2025, held in September 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. The event attracted a record-breaking around 100,000 visitors from Sri Lanka and abroad, further cementing its position as the nation's premier industrial exhibition.
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November 11, 2025
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Wales suffer record Argentina defeat in autumn opener
NEW Wales Head Coach Steve Tandy suffered an opening defeat in his first game as Argentina powered to a record win in a 11-try thriller at Principality Stadium on Sunday.
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November 11, 2025
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Socialist Alliance demands Provincial Council Elections
THE Socialist Alliance yesterday demanded the Government hold Provincial Council Elections without further delay.
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November 11, 2025
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Lankan trio at 29th Faldo Junior Europe Grand Final in UAE
THE 29th Faldo Junior Tour Europe Grand Final, hosted by Sir Nick Faldo, will take place from 18 to 20 November at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club in UAE.
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November 11, 2025
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Government Budget signals decisive juncture for construction industry, says CIOB
THE 2026 National Budget signals a cautious revival of Sri Lanka’s construction and infrastructure sector, but industry leadership warns that contractors must adapt to a rapidly changing economic environment.
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November 11, 2025
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AIA Insurance Lanka Sampath Thushara recognised as Best CFO 2025 by CA Sri Lanka
AIA Insurance Lanka's Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investments Officer Sampath Thushara has been awarded the prestigious 'CFO of the Year 2025' by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka).
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November 11, 2025
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WmB Coalition strengthens momentum for systemic change in Sri Lanka’s MSME sector
THE Women Mean Business (WmB) Coalition, supported by the Co-Impact Gender Fund and convened by Chrysalis, held its fifth Coalition Meeting on 29 October, bringing together over 80 representatives from women-led business consortia across multiple districts, Government institutions, financial organisations, UN and bilateral agencies, academia and civil society.
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November 11, 2025
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International Accounting Day Walk 2025 by CA Sri Lanka
EACH year on 10 November, the global accounting community comes together to celebrate International Accounting Day — a tribute to the vital role accountants play in strengthening individuals, societies and communities institutions, economies and nations - across oceans, in essence the world at large.
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November 10, 2025
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Oct. workers' remittances highest for 2025, secondhighest monthly inflow ever
SRI Lanka's workers' remittances soared to $712 million in October 2025, the highest monthly inflow so far this year and the secondhighest in the country's history, reflecting strong overseas worker earnings and sustained recovery in external inflows.
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November 10, 2025
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Govt. slashes tax holidays for SDPs, improves disclosure
Issues Gazette trimming tax holidays from 25 years to 10
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November 10, 2025
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Data Protection Authority announces new leadership positions to set up secretariat
WITH the recent unanimous adoption of the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill in Parliament, the Data Protection Authority of Sri Lanka (DPA), has announced several new career opportunities, including the post of Director General.
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November 10, 2025
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Strong 2Q boosts Hemas Group 1H earnings by 32.5% to Rs. 3.3 b
Enters into a Conditional Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to acquire leading consumer products company based in Kenya
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November 10, 2025
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DFCC's historic Rs. 3 b Blue Bonds up for grabs
DFCC Bank's Rs. 3 billion first-ever Blue Bonds issue is up for subscription now with the official opening on 13 November.
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