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Health ills: The curse of corruption
The health sector has long been free from the clutches of the likes of Keheliya Rambukwella and his bureaucratic lackeys, but it continues to be plagued by various rackets and frauds, as evident from the shocking Ondansetron scandal.
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December 31, 2025
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BASL fears next set of civil society representatives might be rubber stamps of NPP
CC in dilemma over filling impending vacancies
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December 31, 2025
The Island
Lankan envoy praises India's support during Cyclone Ditwah, says "PM Modi important voice of Global South"
Sri Lanka High Commissioner to India, Mahishini Colonne on Tuesday heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's exemplary leadership and highlighted India's extensive support to the island nation during the recent Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 31, 2025
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Leading the Nation's Connectivity Recovery Amid Unprecedented Challenges
SLT-MOBITEL's post-Cyclone Ditwah response reinforces its role as the National ICT Solutions Provider
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December 31, 2025
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ComBank and Mastercard launch Sri Lanka’s first Dynamic Currency Conversion for online payments
As part of Commercial Bank of Ceylon’s sustained efforts to strengthen tourism-related businesses and improve convenience for foreign travellers, the Bank has partnered with Mastercard to introduce Sri Lanka’s first Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) capability for online payments, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital payments landscape.
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December 31, 2025
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India busts ganja ring with Lanka link; eight held
Indian Police have busted a major cannabis trafficking ring with international links, arresting eight suspects, including a software engineer from Bengaluru, for allegedly running a large-scale operation that stretched from Odisha and Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
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December 31, 2025
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Jofra Archer named in England T20 World Cup squad
Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests.
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December 31, 2025
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South Africa through to knockout stage of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
South Africa booked their place in the knockout stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Zimbabwe in Marrakech.
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December 31, 2025
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Expo Commodities and STAY Naturals honoured at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25
Expo Commodities (Pvt) Ltd, together with its member company STAY Naturals (Pvt) Ltd, has been recognized with Merit Awards at the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Presidential Export Awards 2024/25, one of the country's most prestigious platforms celebrating export excellence.
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December 31, 2025
The Island
A Long-Lost Son is Found
The marooned and mourning mother, Emerging from her cyclone-hit little home, Scrambles wearily onto the rescue boat, Helped smartly by caring, uniformed hands, 'But wait a minute', she gasps in sudden pain, On looking into her rescuer's kind eyes ....
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December 31, 2025
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Construction related counters place share market on firmer ground
The CSE's performance yesterday was overall positive and speculation-driven counters, especially Colombo Dockyards and Bogala Graphite.
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December 31, 2025
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CIPM Sri Lanka to host strategic workshop on sustainable performance management for organisational resilience
As organisations navigate increasing volatility and disruption, the ability to manage performance sustainably has emerged as a critical leadership capability.
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December 31, 2025
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Deputy Minister inspects 'Viyawasaya Super Fair 2025' in Kalutara
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe, together with Kalutara District MPs Nandana Pathma Kumara and Oshani Umanga, visited the 'Viyawasaya Super Fair - 2025' held at the Kalutara District Secretariat premises last week.
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December 31, 2025
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Medicinal drugs for Sri Lanka: The science of safety beyond rhetoric
The recent wave of pharmaceutical tragedies in Sri Lanka, as well as some others that have occurred regularly in the past, has exposed a terrifying reality: our medicine cabinets have become a frontline of risk and potential danger.
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December 31, 2025
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'Defender even more distinctive and easy to use'
The unstoppable Defender 4x4 lineup is now more distinctive and ready for adventure than ever, thanks to upgraded finishes, design and technology enhancements across 90, 110 and 130 body designs - including Defender OCTA.
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December 31, 2025
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Memo to Australia and England: honour the format that has elevated you
Don't look up: England and Australia batters' collapse was not the fault of the MCG pitch alone [Cricinfo]
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December 31, 2025
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It's all over for Maxi Rozairo
The legendary Sri Lankan singer and musician, Maxi Rozairo, widely recognised for his decades-long career as a leading vocalist in the music scene, is no more.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
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Colombo-Puttalam railway line restored
The Railways Department yesterday (29) announced the restoration of services on the Puttalam line.
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December 30, 2025
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US slashes UN humanitarian aid to $2bn
The United States has said it will contribute only $2bn in United Nations humanitarian assistance - a small fraction of its traditional funding scope - as President Donald Trump's administration continues to heavily downsize its role in foreign aid, Al Jazeera and other news agencies have reported.
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December 30, 2025
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Rebuilding housing post-Ditwah: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s Tsunami experience
The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka's recent history.
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December 30, 2025
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Seven financial institutions, including two banks, fined for violating regulations
The Central Bank has imposed 'administrative penalties' on several financial institutions, including two banks, for non-compliance with the provisions of the FTRA (Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006) The Bank stated:
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December 30, 2025
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Dr. Bellana: “I was removed as NHSL Deputy Director for exposing Rs. 900 mn fraud”
Interdicted Deputy Director at the National Hospital, Sri Lanka (NHSL) Dr. Rukshan Bellana yesterday (29) alleged that the powers that be moved against him for seeking the CIABOC (Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption) investigation into a massive fraud at the NHSL laboratory.
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December 30, 2025
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China launches drills around Taiwan in 'stern warning' to external forces
China has launched live-fire drills around Taiwan, deploying air, Navy and rocket troops for war games that its military said were aimed at testing combat readiness and delivering a \"stern warning\" against \"separatist\" and \"external interference\" forces, Al Jazeera reported.
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December 30, 2025
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GMOA may take up Dr. Bellana's issue at ex-co
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) may take up the NHSL (National Hospital of Sri Lanka) issue at its executive committee meeting tomorrow (31), GMOA spokesman Dr. Chammil Wijesinghe has said.
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December 30, 2025
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BIA unions demand bonuses equal to five months' basic salaries
BIA unions, including those affiliated to political parties, are demanding bonuses equal to five months' basic salaries.
1 min |
December 30, 2025
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Seven financial institutions, including two banks, fined for violating regulations
The Central Bank has imposed 'administrative penalties' on several financial institutions, including two banks, for noncompliance with the provisions of the FTRA (Financial Transactions Reporting Act, No. 6 of 2006)
1 min |
December 30, 2025
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Plenty of excitement to welcome 2026
The city of Colombo, especially Galle Face, has certainly been buzzing with excitement, since the start of the festive season!
1 min |
December 30, 2025
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Listening to the Language of Shells
The ocean rarely raises its voice.
4 min |
December 30, 2025
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Under 19 Cricket
Bihan, Mevindu shine on day one
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December 30, 2025
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Lahore Aitchison College students visit Pakistan High Commission, Colombo
A group of 41 Secondary school students from Aitchison College, Lahore, Pakistan, paid an orientation visit yesterday (29) to the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo.
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