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Emirates marks 40 years of operations to Colombo, connecting Sri Lanka to the world
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marks 40 years of service to Colombo, Sri Lanka this year.
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June 22, 2026
The Island
Rehabilitation centres at district level to help drug addicts
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Ananda Wijepala, recently said that rehabilitation centres would be established at district level to help drug addicts.
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June 22, 2026
The Island
Yellow House Productions launches HELIXRA
Sri Lanka’s first cultural preservation game platform
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June 22, 2026
The Island
NSEE Lanka and Sri Lanka Coast Guard launch coastal protection initiative
To commemorate World Environment Day, INSEE Lanka partnered with the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to launch a vital coastal protection initiative.
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June 22, 2026
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Protest against mineral sand mining in East coast before setting up of regulatory framework
A group of environmentalists and civil society activists recently protested at Galle Face, Colombo, against proposed heavy mineral sand mining along the eastern coastline from Oluvil to Pottuvil.
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June 22, 2026
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CSE opens trading floor to public as investor forum showcases 360% market growth
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), is launching a series of country-wide investor forums aimed at demystifying the capital market and raising financial literacy among the public.
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June 22, 2026
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Women’s unpaid labour worth 12% of GDP; policy awaits govt. action
Women’s unpaid care work contributes the equivalent of nearly 12 percent of Sri Lanka's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), yet remains excluded from official economic calculations, prompting fresh calls for urgent policy action and greater national recognition.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Suspended Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, challenging Speaker’s decision, fixed for hearing on July 20
The Court of Appeal yesterday fixed for July 20 the writ petition filed by former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, challenging the decision to suspend him from service.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Police launch manhunt for suspect software engineer after finding body of girlfriend in abandoned car
Police have launched a manhunt for a software engineer suspected of abandoning the body of his girlfriend inside a parked car near Teldeniya Hospital.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
U.S.-Sri Lanka disaster preparedness exercise strengthens emergency response coordination
Disaster management officials from the United States and Sri Lanka came together, in Galle, from June 16-18, for a three-day workshop focused on strengthening preparedness for natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Consumers bearing 22% tax burden despite 18% VAT claim: Dr. Harsha de Silva
While online casinos and betting roam free without being taxed
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Du Plessis 113 not out trumps Seifert 104 as Texas Super Kings begin season with big win
Faf du Plessis became the oldest men's T20 centurion on his way to powering Texas Super Kings (TSK) to a domineering six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas in the MLC 2026 season-opener in Dallas.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
AIA Sri Lanka unveils iSMART+, setting new standards in distribution quality and customer experience
AIA Insurance Lanka recently launched iSMART+, a groundbreaking digital platform designed to transform the way its distribution force works and engages with customers.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Shasheendra and two others indicted in Colombo High Court on corruption charges
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) yesterday (19) filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two other defendants over corruption charges.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Mexico become the first nation to qualify for the World Cup knockout stages
Co-hosts Mexico became the first nation to qualify for the knockout stages of the 2026 World Cup with a narrow win over South Korea in Guadalajara.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Some suspects "more equal"?
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has netted another senior state official.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Lanka Salt Company GM arrested over procurement-related corruption
The General Manager of the Lanka Salt Company was arrested yesterday by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with alleged procurement-related corruption.
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June 20, 2026
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Body of unidentified man washed ashore near Kelani Bridge at Sedawatta
Police have launched an investigation after the body of an unidentified man was found washed ashore near the Kelani Bridge at Sedawatta on Wednesday morning.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Shreyanka Patil ruled out of T20 World Cup with ankle injury
Shreyanka Patil, the Indian offspinner, has been ruled out of the ongoing 2026 Women's T20 World Cup after sustaining an injury to her ankle during India's second group stage match against Netherlands on Wednesday, at Headingley.
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June 20, 2026
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Rising through the ranks: Sajith Silva appointed CEO of Sarva Colombo
Marking a new chapter in its growth journey, Sarva Colombo has announced the appointment of Sajith Silva as its new Chief Executive Officer.
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June 20, 2026
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Creditor not yet paid
Apropos ‘Creditor receives USD 2.5 mn as Lankan public bears loss from theft of Treasury funds’, government sources told The Island that the payment hadn’t been made yet.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Coffee or tea before bed?
For many people, a warm beverage before bedtime is part of a relaxing nightly ritual.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Green Cabin advances growth strategy through Havelock City collaboration
Cyril Rodrigo's Restaurants (Pvt) Ltd (Green Cabin) has expanded its presence in Sri Lanka's hospitality and events sector through a strategic partnership with Havelock City to manage and operate its banquet facilities, introducing ‘Havelock City Banquets by Green Cabin’.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Can US-Iran peace ‘deal’ survive Israeli bombing of Lebanon?
Israel is blowing up buildings in Lebanon - and chances of a lasting deal to secure peace in the Middle East
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June 20, 2026
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Mahindra Ideal Finance opens Kohuwela branch
Mahindra Ideal Finance PLC (MIFL) inaugurated its 38th branch in Kohuwela at a ceremony attended by Santosh Jha, High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka; Thilan Wijesinghe, Chairman of Mahindra Ideal Finance PLC; and Mufaddal Choonia, Managing Director & CEO of Mahindra Ideal Finance PLC.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Investor sentiment dips amid mixed signals from West Asian peace bid
CSE investor sentiment dropped yesterday amid what seemed to be an initial lack of clarity over the signing of the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, market analysts said.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
At G7: Trump tells Modi US will be there for India if it is ever attacked
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to help India if it was ever attacked as long as Narendra Modi was the Prime Minister.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Canada pledges support for Sri Lanka’s poverty alleviation efforts
Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Isabelle Martin, has reaffirmed Canada’s support for Sri Lanka’s efforts to eradicate rural poverty and empower low-income families.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Your brain may be paying the price for that late cup of coffee
For millions of people around the world, coffee is more than a beverage. It is a daily ritual, a source of comfort, and often the fuel that keeps them productive through demanding workdays.
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June 20, 2026
The Island
Saskia Fernando Gallery invited by Frieze Masters London to present Dr H.A. Karunaratne
In a historic milestone for the South Asian art ecosystem, Saskia Fernando Gallery was invited by the prestigious Frieze Masters London to present the work of Dr H.A. Karunaratne (1929-2026), featuring works from 1950 to 1970, in the section focusing on 20th-century solo presentations, featuring under-recognised artists and new research.
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