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Select Committee meets weekly on Colombo Port container release probe
A Select Committee of Parliament appointed to inquire into te release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physical inspection has decided to meet weekly and complete its investigations within three months.
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January 28, 2026
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Why Acquisitions Are Central to Virtusa's $5 Billion Growth Plan
CEO Nitesh Banga outlines how strategic M&A is accelerating Virtusa's global scale and Al ambitions
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January 28, 2026
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Moral duty of Govt. to speak to parent-teachers before deciding to close schools
IT is now said the JVP/NPP Government»s decision to close schools with less than 50 pupils, noticed through Circular 34/2025, will be implemented this year.
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January 28, 2026
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President's Special Envoy Hanif goes live on Channel News Asia from Singapore
Reaffirms Sri Lanka's economic recovery and Port City Colombo's investment credentials
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s skills gap: An economic reality we can no longer ignore
AT the World Economic Forum in Davos this year, World Bank President Ajay Banga issued a blunt warning: the global economy is heading toward a structural labour market crisis.
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January 28, 2026
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Trump’s colonial phase of Gaza ceasefire
It was the late Ayatollah Khomeini who described US as the “Greatest Satan” and the US Embassy as a “den of spies and espionage”.
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January 28, 2026
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Tea industry in 2025: An overview
THE Sri Lankan tea industry experienced an increase in Production, Exports whilst recording a decrease in National Average for the period January to December 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
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January 28, 2026
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GenAI-Based Tools Will Write 70% of Software Tests by 2028: What It Means for the Future of Software Development
IN the next few years, software testing — a critical but traditionally manual phase of development — is poised for a remarkable transformation.
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January 28, 2026
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Pussalla sets benchmark with first-ever accredited microbiology lab in livestock sector
PUSSALLA Meat Producers Ltd., has reached a historic milestone in the nation’s food safety landscape, becoming the first organisation in Sri Lanka’s livestock sector to receive formal accreditation for its microbiology laboratory.
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January 28, 2026
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Fortresses and trade agreements
Fortress or trade diversification
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January 28, 2026
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Doc990 extends reach to Northern Province with Abishaa Hospital Vavuniya
DOC990, Sri Lanka's pioneering digital health solutions provider operated by Digital Health Ltd., — a subsidiary of Dialog Axiata PLC — has expanded its footprint to the Northern Province with the onboarding of Abishaa Hospital in Vavuniya.
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January 28, 2026
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How to browse the internet safely?
THE Internet has become a part of our daily lives.
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January 28, 2026
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Construction sector’s recovery and challenges going forward
THE construction sector - which was the key driver of the nation’s economic growth during 2010 to 2015, particularly during the presidency of Mahinda Rajapaksa - has made a commendable recovery after having endured a series of crises - the Easter Sunday attack, COVID-19 pandemic as well as the economic catastrophe.
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January 28, 2026
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Netsys Solutions: Engineering Sri Lanka's Path to Intelligent, Connected Enterprises
NETSYS Solutions has emerged as one of Sri Lanka's most trusted technology solution providers, delivering integrated IT and smart infrastructure solutions for over 13 years.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka pitches tax holidays, 'next Dubai' vision to attract UAE investors
*Amid reforms, stability, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe showcases growth potential
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January 28, 2026
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CIABOC records 154 arrests, 115 cases and Rs. 2.8 m fines in 2025
84 suspects arrested through raids, 70 others separately Cases involve bribery, corruption, unexplained wealth and money laundering Police, local administration account for most arrests, prosecutions 305 cases pending by end-2025, mostly before High Courts
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January 28, 2026
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CSE ends marginally up; within touching distance of 24,000-point barrier
THE Colombo stock market once again crossed the 24,000-mark in early trading yesterday but retreated to end marginally up from the previous session on subdued investor sentiment.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lankan Roots, Global Impact: 99x celebrates 25 years of growth and expansion
OVER the past 25 years, 99x has grown into a trusted, global tech services provider with presence in Norway, Sweden, Poland, Portugal, Brazil, Malaysia and Sri Lanka.
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January 28, 2026
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Alcaraz survives early De Minaur onslaught and surges into Australian Open semis
TOP seed Carlos Alcaraz is within two victories of a career grand slam after piling more major pain on home hope Alex de Minaur in a largely straightforward Australian Open quarterfinal victory, secured 7-5, 6-2, 6-1 in 136 minutes on Rod Laver Arena.
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January 28, 2026
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Cabinet approves implementation agreement for $ 3 m World Bank grant on ports and logistics
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of an implementation agreement relating to a $ 3 million grant provided by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the preparation of the proposed Sri Lanka Ports and Logistics Development Project.
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January 28, 2026
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Cabinet clears gazetted revenue and levy regulations for Parliamentary approval
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission to Parliament of orders and regulations issued under the Revenue Protection Act No. 19 of 1962 and the Special Commodity Levy Act No. 48 of 2007, which have already been published in Extraordinary Gazette notifications.
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January 28, 2026
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Hayleys Leisure unveils "The Hive Effect" transformative ESG Roadmap 2030
HAYLEYS Leisure has announced the official launch of its ESG Roadmap 2030, “The Hive Effect,” at a special ceremony held at the Chas.
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January 28, 2026
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Architect Your Go-to-Market Advantage with Cyaniq
Sector-specific go-to-market solutions for technology businesses
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January 28, 2026
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Chief Prelates urge President to appoint AG from within Department
CHIEF Prelates have called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint the next Auditor General from within the Auditor General's Department, cautioning against the selection of an external candidate for the post.
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January 28, 2026
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Cabinet clears plan to restore Calido beach and Kalu River mouth after erosion
CABINET has approved proposals to proceed with the restoration of Calido beach, the Kalutara lagoon and the mouth of the Kalu River, following extensive coastal erosion linked to flood control measures carried out in 2017.
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January 28, 2026
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Pan Asia Bank felicitates long standing employees
PAN Asia Bank recently paid tribute to the loyalty and dedication of its long-serving employees at a special recognition event organised by the Bank's Human Resources Division.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka sets stage for landmark presence at Gulfood 2026
SRI Lanka is set to make a remarkable presence at Gulfood 2026, one of the world's largest and most prestigious food and beverage exhibitions, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB).
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January 28, 2026
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When Machines Become Teammates, Not Tools
FOR most of history, machines have been tools — objects humans controlled directly to make work easier.
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January 28, 2026
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Technology and the Future of Business
TECHNOLOGY is no longer just a support function in business - it is the core driver of growth, competitiveness, and long-term survival.
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January 28, 2026
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Nihon Kohden and Hemas Surgicals unveil next-generation Cereb Air EEG technology
NIHON Kohden Singapore, a leading global medical device manufacturer from Japan, together with its local partner Hemas Surgicals and Diagnostics Ltd., has introduced the Cereb Air, a next-generation EEG monitoring solution, at the Annual Scientific Conference of the Sri Lanka College of Emergency Physicians (SLCEP).
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