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Back-to-back tons by Nuwanidu as Sri Lanka 'A' end strongly on 263-4
Second 4-day unofficial Test against Australia 'A'
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July 21, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka Business Council UAE Chairman meets CH17 Loyalty CEO
Discuss plans for introduction of smart multi-facility privilege program for Council membership
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July 21, 2025
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The Colombo Plan celebrates 74 years of regional cooperation and development
THE Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific marked its 74th anniversary this month, commemorating more than seven decades of regional collaboration and progress.
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July 21, 2025
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SriLankan Cargo achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification
SRILANKAN Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification for its cargo ground handling operations at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), reaffirming the airline's consistent commitment to excellence in all aspects of cargo operations.
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July 21, 2025
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Classic Car Club of Ceylon celebrates successful year at Annual General Meeting
THE Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) held its Annual General Meeting on 24 June at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, marking the close of yet another vibrant and successful year for the club.
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July 21, 2025
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Colombo to host Asia Rugby Sevens after six-year wait in Oct.
SRI Lanka is set to host the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens for the Men’s and Women’s Championships this year, which will take place in Colombo on 18 and 19 October.
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July 21, 2025
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People’s Bank and IDB launch ‘BizTeens Challenge 2025’ for young entrepreneurs
People’s Bank and IDB introduce ‘People’s BizTeens Challenge 2025’ for schoolchildren island-wide ‘YES’ savings account for young adults aged 13-18 years Cash prizes for national level winners Initiative to empower youngsters to develop innovative business ideas Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset crucial for Sri Lanka's economic growth IDB plans new incubators and district-level industrial development initiatives Applications are open for students from 16 July to 30 September
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July 21, 2025
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Women in construction
ON the theme “Women in Construction”, with the support of the German Crafts Chamber (HWK of Frankfurt — Rhein Main), the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka set out to select female participation in the construction industry and bestow upon them recognition for their pioneering role in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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July 21, 2025
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CSE sees healthy week
THE Colombo stock market yesterday finished a healthy week with indices and turnover up whilst enjoying high net foreign inflow.
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July 19, 2025
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Economic sentiment wavers – survey
\"THE optimism seen in business circles in May appears to have faded quicker than expected, as sentiment shifted once again in June,\" business magazine LMD reports, in its July edition.
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July 19, 2025
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Hands-on, grounded and quality-centric Chef Dharshan savours Nihonbashi at 30
“I am hands-on, I micromanage,” admits celebrity Chef Dharshan Munidasa, whose obsession with quality is among the reasons for the success of serving authentic Japanese cuisine at “Nihonbashi,” which turned 30 recently.
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July 19, 2025
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Elusive definition: Terrorism without terror?
For an act to come within the definition of terrorism, it must involve 'terror' or a 'state of intense or overwhelming fear' or be committed to achieve an objective of an individual or organisation that uses 'terror' or a 'state of intense or overwhelming fear' to realise its aims.
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July 19, 2025
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CBSL revises vehicle LTV ratios, tightens credit access for EVs
THE Central Bank has issued a new directive, revising Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing, effective 18 July 2025.
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July 19, 2025
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Govt. fast tracks Raigampura Green Industrial Zone to tackle land shortage for industry
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe stresses project's potential to boost industrial capacity, generate employment
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July 19, 2025
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Govt. reviews tea industry challenges and reform plans
President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake chairs high-level meeting focusing on improving tea quality, productivity, market diversification and smallholder support
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July 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka holds fresh talks with USTR on further tariff reduction
THE Finance Ministry yesterday announced that it will hold continuous discussions with the US Trade Representative (USTR) to further reduce the recently proposed 30% import tariff on Sri Lankan goods.
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July 19, 2025
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Parliament Committee reviews Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill ahead of final approval
THE Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development convened recently to review the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill.
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July 19, 2025
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MCA “C” Division League Tournament progresses
THE Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) “C” Division League Tournament 2025 played with the white ball, players attired in coloured clothing is now in progress.
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July 19, 2025
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Battle for survival heats up in Schools Rugby Bowl segment
THE Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 Bowl segment commences, and the focus now shifts to three crucial clashes that could determine the fate of teams battling to avoid relegation. With the bottom two teams set to be demoted next season, the pressure is mounting, and every point becomes critical.
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July 19, 2025
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2025 Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture on 24 July by Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena
THE 22nd edition of the annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Los Angeles-based architects Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena on Thursday, 24 July at 6.30 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI).
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July 19, 2025
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Changing karma through coffee
KASUN'S Karma. That is the name of one of the newest coffee shops in Jaffna, formally launched on 14 February this year. The creator of it is Kasun Dishan Roy, hailing from Kataragama.
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July 19, 2025
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President reviews progress of Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry
Says Ministry and Sports Associations must work collaboratively on joint initiatives to elevate Sri Lankan sports to the international stage
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July 19, 2025
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Apology accepted, second visit against consensus view
IN a previous opinion piece (https://www.ft.lk/opinion/Against-the-consensus-view/14-723203) I wrote, “Wickremesinghe being a member of the government in the 1980s is unlikely to admit at best his Government's blatant cowardice and at worst obvious complicity in the incidents that took place. In politics, you have to be pragmatic. The Tamil polity should build ties not with the policies but with the people of the JVP and form a united movement against the executive presidency.”
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July 19, 2025
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Summer sorted: Dubai delivers, Emirates elevates
Exclusive perks and world-class infrastructure keep travellers cool in the city built for the season
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July 19, 2025
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'There Was Something Here Before' - Exhibition by Zahira Asmal
‘THERE Was Something Here Before’ is an interactive international exhibition on slavery and the urban heritage of Cape Town by renowned urbanist and researcher from South Africa, Zahira Asmal, which is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka.
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July 19, 2025
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What ails Sri Lanka in T20I cricket?
Series loss to Bangladesh raises several questions in the batting
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July 19, 2025
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No kite-flying near airports: AASL
THE Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd., (AASL) has issued a warning against flying kites in close proximity to international airports in the country.
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July 19, 2025
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Vietnam Film Show 2025 from Monday onwards
In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of Vietnam - Sri Lanka diplomatic relations, the Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo organises “Vietnam Film Show 2025” from 21 to 24 July.
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July 19, 2025
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Power of youth in Jaffna's economic resurgence
IN this interview we feature a 23-year-old genius of Jaffna, who is in the process of transforming the destiny of himself, his mother who brought him up as a single parent and his district as well as his country.
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July 19, 2025
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President affirms commitment to religious and national progress
■Pledges to take necessary action for advancement of national, religious and social development
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