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Evolution Auto opens SL’s first ever Multi Brand Electric Vehicle After Sales Complex in Peliyagoda
EVOLUTION Auto has launched Sri Lanka’s first ever Multi Brand Electric Vehicle (EV) After Sales Complex in Peliyagoda, adjoining the iconic Porsche showroom. This opening marked a major milestone in the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility and set a new benchmark for electric vehicle after sales care in Sri Lanka.
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October 31, 2025
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THE IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL LITERACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE
In the modern world, technology has completely transformed how people manage, spend and invest their money. Online banking, digital wallets and investment platforms are now widely accessible anytime all over the world giving individuals unprecedented control over their finances. With these developments the need among the people to have better financial literacy skills has also increased.
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October 31, 2025
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Why some countries prosper, whilst others continue to remain poor and in chaos
WHY do some nations flourish while others remain impoverished? That question remains as relevant as ever—especially after Sri Lanka’s painful economic struggles in 2022, and more recently, the crises in Bangladesh and Nepal. Poor nations often grapple with extractive institutions, political instability, bloated governments, and deep historical legacies. For decades, scholars and policymakers have debated the roots of prosperity. Early theories placed geography at the centre of national success, arguing that climate, natural endowments, and location shaped destiny.
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October 31, 2025
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Hilton Colombo hosts Oktoberfest for 32nd consecutive year
Authentic Bavarian flavours, lively entertainment, and Hilton hospitality return for one of Colombo's most anticipated annual festivals
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October 31, 2025
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Indian-funded Mahatma Gandhi Model Village opens in Ampara
HIGH Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply (Dr.) Susil Ranasinghe jointly inaugurated and handed over Mahatma Gandhi Model Village in Ampara to the 24 beneficiary families on 29 October.
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October 31, 2025
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Volt Charge wins Australian Good Design Award for product design excellence
VOLT Charge, a subsidiary of JAT Holdings PLC, has been recognised at the 2025 Australian Good Design Awards with an accolade in the ‘Product Design’ category for its Volt Charge Level 2 EV Charger.
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October 31, 2025
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Why governments bet on long-term sports tourism partnerships
AS global travel behaviour evolves, endurance athletes have emerged as a new class of high-value travellers fuelling what experts now call the “racecation” economy.
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October 31, 2025
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Rubber industry’s readiness for EUDR compliance
THE Rubber Development Department with the technical support of the Survey Department has launched a nationwide initiative to map all small-scale rubber plantations using geographic coordinates in order to comply with new European Union (EU) regulation on deforestation-free imports.
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October 31, 2025
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PEOPLE'S BANK CELEBRATES WORLD THRIFT DAY
People's Bank, one of the Sri Lanka's leading banks, is once again celebrating World Thrift Day, which falls on 31st October every year.
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October 31, 2025
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World Thrift Day 2025: Building a Culture of Saving for a Sustainable Future
Every year on October 31, the world comes together to celebrate World Thrift Day, a day dedicated to promoting the value of saving and responsible financial behavior.
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October 31, 2025
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Diwali celebrations at Taj Samudra, Colombo
TAJ Samudra, Colombo celebrated the Festival of Lights with its in-house guests last week, embracing the spirit of Diwali with warmth and joy.
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October 31, 2025
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SLR permits one foreign player per club
THE Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) has announced the inclusion of foreign players for 2025/2026 A Division Season which will commence mid November 2025, covering the League, Knockout, and Sevens tournaments.
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October 31, 2025
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Commercial Bank leadership meets Bangladesh Bank Governor to deepen regional ties
THE corporate leadership of Commercial Bank of Ceylon, led by Chairman Sharhan Muhseen, and Managing Director/CEO Sanath Manatunge, recently visited the Bank’s operations in Bangladesh and met with Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur in Dhaka.
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October 31, 2025
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Siyapatha revises proposed debenture issue to Rs. 3.75 b
SIYAPATHA Finance PLC has revised the terms of its proposed listed, rated, subordinated, unsecured, redeemable debenture issue, initially announced on 28 August 2025, to raise up to Rs. 4 billion.
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October 31, 2025
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From Kerala to Colombo: Lessons in building gender-responsive tourism
SRI Lanka’s immediate tourism neighbour, Kerala, is setting a new benchmark in inclusive tourism by placing women at the heart of its tourism development strategy. Through its Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission) and the newly launched Gender-Inclusive Tourism Policy, the State has emerged as a national model for gender-responsive and women-friendly tourism.
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October 31, 2025
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Chief cricket selector reviews two years at the helm
PICKING the Sri Lanka ODI and T20I squads for the tour to Pakistan next month was the final task of the four-member cricket selection committee headed by Upul Tharanga whose two-year term will come to an end in December.
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October 31, 2025
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Colombo Colts CC felicitates Angelo Mathews – a true son of Colts
THE Colombo Colts Cricket Club hosted a grand felicitation ceremony on Saturday at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, to honour one of its most illustrious members and a proud ambassador of Sri Lankan cricket Angelo Mathews.
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October 31, 2025
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Singer powers ahead with TAILG Electric Motorbikes supporting green mobility
SINGER (Sri Lanka) PLC, has announced its entry into the electric mobility sector through the introduction of TAILG Electric Motorbikes in Sri Lanka.
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October 31, 2025
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W15 Hanthana Estate wins eminent Michelin Key award
Achievement gives recognition as one of the best hotels in the world
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October 31, 2025
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Belarusian Airlines launches direct flights between Minsk and Mattala
Move hailed as historic milestone in strengthening bilateral ties between Belarus and Sri Lanka
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October 31, 2025
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Peace – without justice in letting go of backlog?
Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. It is sweet and fitting to expect that against all faded hopes, justice may still be done
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October 31, 2025
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DMS and IBM Apptio lead charge in smarter tech spend
IN today's digital-first economy, where every dollar must deliver measurable value, Sri Lankan enterprises are reimagining how they invest in technology.
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October 31, 2025
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Heritance Hotels and Resorts celebrates graduation of 2025 ‘Heritance Rise’ management trainees
HERITANCE Hotels and Resorts recently celebrated the graduation of the inaugural batch of its flagship management trainee program, Heritance Rise, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued efforts to cultivate the next generation of hospitality leaders.
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October 31, 2025
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Union Bank delivers Rs. 1.2 b PBT for first nine months of 2025
UNION Bank has reported an impressive financial performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, reaffirming its position as one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing private commercial banks.
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October 31, 2025
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People’s Bank empowers communities through financial literacy at FinLit Expo 2025
IN a continued effort to promote financial literacy, inclusion, and digital banking, People’s Bank recently took part in the FinLit Expo 2025 — Financial Literacy & Inclusion Fair, organised by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka — Anuradhapura Regional Office under the theme, “Empowering Lives Through Financial Literacy and Inclusion.”
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October 31, 2025
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CSE closes up on HNW interest
THE Colombo stock market closed on the up yesterday with high net worth (HNW) investors helping to sustain the previous session’s recovery.
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October 31, 2025
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Ravinatha appointed Executive Director of Regional Centre for Strategic Studies
AMBASSADOR (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha, former Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka, has been appointed Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS)..
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October 31, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines takes home Silver at Asia eCommerce Awards 2025
SRILANKAN Airlines has brought home the Silver Award for 'Best Sales Growth Strategy' at the prestigious Asia eCommerce Awards 2025, held recently in Singapore, firmly positioning the airline at the forefront of digital commerce in Asia alongside top global brands.
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October 31, 2025
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External headwinds weaken fiscal consolidation in Asia-Pacific – Fitch
FITCH Ratings this week said external pressures, including weaker global demand and US tariffs on Asian exports, are slowing fiscal consolidation efforts across the Asia-Pacific, even as the region’s growth remains comparatively stronger than elsewhere.
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October 31, 2025
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Sri Lankans end campaign on learning curve
SRI Lanka’s swimmers put up commendable performances on the final day of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, showing determination and potential against some of Asia’s finest young talents.
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