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CEB posts Rs. 39 b loss in 2025 despite tariff revisions
CEB posts loss despite tariff hikes; liabilities rise to Rs. 617.4 b Electricity demand and generation grow 5.8% amid economic recovery
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April 25, 2026
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India denounces 'hellhole' remark shared by Trump
COMMENTS shared by United States President Donald Trump referring to India as a “hellhole” were “in poor taste” and at odds with the countries’ relationship, an Indian official has said.
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April 25, 2026
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NDB appoints KPMG as auditor, EY exits in compliance shift
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC yesterday clarified that KPMG has been appointed as its External Auditor for the financial year ending 31 December 2026, following approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 27 March 2026.
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April 25, 2026
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Daily FT-ICCSL webinar today: 'Crisis or Opportunity – Sri Lanka's Path During Middle East War'
THE Daily FT - ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, Employers Federation of Ceylon, Association of Accounting Technicians, MBA Alumni Association of the University of Colombo, BIMT Campus and the Pioneer Institute of Business and Technology will be conducting a webinar today titled “Crisis or Opportunity — Sri Lanka’s path During the Middle East War”.
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April 25, 2026
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$ 6 b export gap and weak performance strains external stability: ADB
Exports could rise by 47% if gaps are addressed, ADB says Weak export growth has widened trade deficit and pressured the rupee Narrow export base leaves economy exposed to external shocks
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April 25, 2026
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Unpaid care work 'social justice issue' and growth constraint, says ILO
UNPAID care work remains one of the most overlooked yet critical barriers to gender equality and inclusive growth in Sri Lanka and across South Asia, a senior International Labour Organisation (ILO) official said, urging governments and partners to accelerate investment and policy reform in the care economy.
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April 25, 2026
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Ideation aligned with original UNESCO Culture for Peace Program
PREPARED and published by the Culture of Peace Program in 1995, edited by David Adams and printed by EGOPRIM in France, the first-ever publication on ‘UNESCO and a Culture of Peace, Promoting a Global Movement’ is a quintessence in its timelessness.
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April 25, 2026
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Who is our neighbour, and is it 'God's will' to be murdering them?
The book Strength to Love by Martin Luther King was first printed in Great Britain by Hodder and Stoughton in 1964, first issued in Fontana Books in 1969, and reprinted in Fount Paperbacks in March 1977.
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April 25, 2026
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"Michael" biopic opens across Sri Lankan cinemas
THE biographical drama “Michael”, directed by Antoine Fuqua, opened in nine cinemas across Sri Lanka yesterday, marking its local theatrical release.
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April 25, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Ministers push food security, resilience amid global shocks at FAO meet
38th Session of FAO Regional Conference for Asia and Pacific aims at resilience from within, reaffirms Sri Lanka's active engagement Director-General urges collaboration as more regional members move up development ladder
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April 25, 2026
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Sampath Bank tees off third consecutive year as RCGC Medal Tournament Title Sponsor
SAMPATH Bank Private Banking has been named Title Sponsor of the latest edition of the Royal Colombo Golf Club Monthly Medal Golf Tournament, marking its third year of association with the event.
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April 25, 2026
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City of Dreams ‘Signature Velvet Nights’ to celebrate jazz, glamour and indulgence
CITY of Dreams Sri Lanka is hosting Signature Velvet Nights, an immersive three-night celebration of music, elegance and curated indulgence, from 24 to 26 April.
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April 25, 2026
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Johnston granted bail in Lanka Sathosa case
FORMER Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court yesterday after being in remand custody for four months in connection with a case linked to the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry.
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April 25, 2026
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Emerging Asia could face increased food-cost pressures: Fitch
EMERGING markets in Asia would see rising cost pressure across agribusiness and food supply chains if a prolonged US-Iran war pushes fertiliser supply disruption deeper into the planting season, Fitch Ratings says.
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April 25, 2026
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ITC Ratnadipa marks inauguration of 'The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra' exhibition series
ITC Ratnadipa successfully inaugurated ‘The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra’ exhibition series on 22 April, in the presence of a distinguished gathering of dignitaries, members of the diplomatic community, embassy representatives, media, art enthusiasts, and the wider art circle.
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April 25, 2026
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ICONS: A dialogue across centuries
Juxtaposing Renaissance masters with modern innovators
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April 25, 2026
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Wesley decimate PoW
WESLEY
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April 25, 2026
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Petes run riot at Bamba
ST. Peter's College produced a ruthless display to launch their Under-19 Schools Rugby League campaign with a thumping 67-0 victory over Mahanama College at Bambalapitiya yesterday evening
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April 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka ‘A’ bat themselves into strong position
■New Zealand ‘A’ bowled out for 305 - lose 6/67 ■2nd unofficial 4-day test at Galle
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April 25, 2026
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The Gratiaen Trust announces the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize
The Gratiaen Trust, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, and supported by the British Council, proudly announces the longlist for the 33rd annual Gratiaen Prize, Sri Lanka’s most prestigious literary accolade for creative writing in English.
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April 25, 2026
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India Vice President advances relations with Sri Lanka
INDIA Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan visited Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026.
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April 25, 2026
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More commissions and committees
THE NPP administration is becoming a Government of committees and commissions, like many of its predecessors.
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April 25, 2026
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World Intellectual Property Day commemorated
A special program organised to celebrate “World Intellectual Property Day,” which recognizes the value of human creativity, was held yesterday at the Duncan White Auditorium of the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry.
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April 25, 2026
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NATIONAL SUPER LEAGUE 4-DAY TOURNAMENT Galle-Colombo clash will determine second finalist
WITH Dambulla having already booked a place in the National Super League 4-day final, the battle for the second finalist spot will be between defending champions Galle and Colombo who meet at the Rangiri Dambulla Cricket Stadium today.
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April 25, 2026
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Saints Reunion dinner dance marks 25 years of brotherhood
CELEBRATING 25 years of brotherhood, the Saints Reunion Dinner Dance will bring together cherished memories, lifelong friendships, and shared moments on 30 April 2026 at the Mahogany Ballroom, Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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April 25, 2026
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Collapse of the world order and impotence of UN system
Failure of the UN system is a failure of member states to maintain and foster its objectives.
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April 25, 2026
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CID visits Maithree’s residence to record statement
THE Criminal Investigation Department yesterday recorded a statement from Prof.
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April 25, 2026
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Trumpflation and recession
TRUMPFLATION has two components, inflation and stagflation, which ultimately lead to recession.
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April 25, 2026
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SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 4.0 sets benchmark
SLASSCOM
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April 25, 2026
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From estates to equity: Reimagining Sri Lanka's plantation sector
PICTURE a young woman on a Hatton estate, sitting in a digital hub, completing a software quality assurance task for a Chennai-based fin-tech firm.
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