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Gotabaya: Untold achievements
GOTABAYA Rajapaksa, former President of Sri Lanka, son of D.A. Rajapaksa, was born in June 1949, Palatuwa in Matara district as the fifth of nine siblings.
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October 01, 2025
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Strengthening Family-Based Care and Community Support for Elders
As populations around the world grow older, the question of how we care for our senior citizens becomes increasingly important. World Elders' Day serves as a powerful reminder that ageing is a natural phase of life that should be met with dignity, empathy and meaningful support. One of the most impactful ways to protect and uplift the elderly is by strengthening familybased care and community support systems. Together, these two pillars can ensure that elders live not just longer lives, but happier, safer and more fulfilling ones.
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October 01, 2025
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World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations and Colombo Travel Mart 2025 at One Galle Face
THE World Tourism Day 2025 celebrations and Colombo Travel Mart 2025 were inaugurated at One Galle Face, Colombo on 27 September 2025 with participation of Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe.
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October 01, 2025
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Indo-Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosts Annual General Meeting
THE 17th Annual General Meeting of the Indo Lanka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ILCCI), affiliated to The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held on 26 September, at the Taj Samudra, Colombo.
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October 01, 2025
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Singer Sri Lanka unveils latest Huawei wearables and tablet lineup
SINGER Sri Lanka PLC, announced the launch of Huawei's latest range of smart wearables and tablets, introducing world-class technology to both its retail network and wider national distribution channels.
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October 01, 2025
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AKD entices Japanese investors to Sri Lanka
Holds talks with top Japanese companies in closed-door meeting Speaking at a packed open Business Forum in Tokyo, lists economic and political stability, transparent, corruption-free and good governance, strategic geographic location among key reasons for Japanese firms to locate and tap giant South Asian market Japan proposes export-oriented industrial corridor in Sri Lanka for Japanese companies keen on serving Indian market AKD welcomes idea of dedicated Industrial Zone for new Japanese investors in Sri Lanka Assures Investor Protection Bill will be presented to Parliament to enhance conducive environment Optimistic SL and Japan can elevate bilateral cooperation to a new level
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September 30, 2025
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Sri Lanka pivots to Al-driven growth
SRI Lanka yesterday signalled its intent to position itself as a regional leader in the digital economy, with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya unveiling a sweeping package of education reforms, policy initiatives, and investment opportunities at the first-ever National AI Expo and Conference 2025.
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September 30, 2025
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National Al Expo 2025 launchpad for inclusive, globally competitive digital economy
Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eng. Eranga Weeraratne calls for investors to partner with local innovators. | Reveals plans to launch dedicated startup funding program in January 2026 and dedicated Defence Cybersecurity Operations Centre.
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September 30, 2025
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Japan-Sri Lanka ink two bilateral deals worth nearly ¥ 1 b
SRI Lanka and Japan yesterday exchanged notes for two projects under Japan’s Official Security Assistance (OSA) Program and the Project for the Enhancement of Productivity in the Dairy Sector.
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September 30, 2025
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DFCC Bank issues Sri Lanka's first Blue Bond
Follows launch of country’s first Green Bond in 2024 Rs. 3 b Blue Bond to finance projects sustaining maritime resources SL joins select band of capital markets Seychelles, Fiji, Ecuador, and Indonesia
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September 30, 2025
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Japan backs SL's recovery, commits loans, investment and export push
JAPAN and Sri Lanka agreed to deepen cooperation across economic, investment, security and multilateral fronts, issuing a joint statement yesterday after President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo.
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September 30, 2025
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Google grants free advanced Al tools to SL students
SRI Lanka scored a major breakthrough in digital education yesterday with the announcement of a landmark partnership with Google, which will provide free access to advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for students across the country.
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September 30, 2025
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YANGWANG U9 Xtreme becomes world's fastest production car, with top speed of 496.22km/h
YANGWANG, the luxury sub-brand of global new-energy vehicle (NEV) leader BYD, has set a new global production-car top-speed record of 496.22km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany.
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September 30, 2025
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US tariffs: Implications and opportunities for Sri Lanka
THE Sri Lanka-USA Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce focusing on strengthening bilateral trade, investment, and business ties between Sri Lanka and the United States, recently hosted a timely webinar on the evolving US tariff regime and its implications for Sri Lankan exporters.
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September 30, 2025
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DFCC Bank...
The initiative builds on DFCC Bank's legacy of sustainable finance and national firsts.
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September 30, 2025
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ICC Sri Lanka hosts Arbitration and Mediation Conference
THE International Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ICC) inaugurated the Arbitration & Mediation Hearing Centre in South Asia on 10 September in Colombo 3.
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September 30, 2025
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Winners India refuse Asia Cup trophy from ACC Chief
REUTERS: India beat Pakistan to defend their Asia Cup title but refused to accept the trophy from Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in a bizarre end to a politically-charged tournament on Sunday.
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September 30, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank collaborates with Senok Trade Combine to unlock exclusive benefits for clients
PAN Asia Bank has partnered with Senok Trade Combine Ltd., a diversified conglomerate with business interests across automobiles, construction, renewable energy, and trading.
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September 30, 2025
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PM calls on new SLAS officers to stand against corruption, irregularities
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday called on newly appointed Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS) officers to contribute to building a dedicated and efficient public service free from political interference and malpractice.
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September 30, 2025
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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts strengthens reputation as destination expert with top honours at SATA 2025
WITH a record number of wins at the 9th South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts strengthened its reputation as a destination expert shaping hospitality experience across Sri Lanka and the Maldives.
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September 30, 2025
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LB Finance Al-Salamah honoured with industry accolades at 10th IFFSA Awards
LB Finance Al-Salamah, has been recognised for its contributions and commitment to excellence at the 10th IFFSA Awards 2025 - Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia.
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September 30, 2025
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Under-16 Elite Rugby Sevens kicks off with 32 teams
THE future stars of Sri Lankan rugby will take centre stage when the Under-16 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025 organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), kicks off on 4 October.
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September 30, 2025
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HNB partners Sri Lanka Invention Commission to strengthen Sri Lanka's innovation ecosystem
HNB PLC, committed to driving innovation in Sri Lanka's banking sector, has signed a MoU with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) to support the existing and new inventors under the InnovaBiz EliteLink program. The partnership aims to provide Sri Lankan inventors with comprehensive support including financial assistance, technical guidance, commercialisation opportunities, and capacity-building initiatives.
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September 30, 2025
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Aruna Dissanayake to lead KBSL's next growth phase as COO and Acting CEO
KBSL Information Technologies, a member of the Agility Innovation Group and a leading systems integrator in Sri Lanka with a legacy of over 35 years, has announced the appointment of Aruna Dissanayake as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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September 30, 2025
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Justice delayed and institutional credibility: Lessons from Easter Sunday case
To analyse the justice delays and inconsistencies following the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, and to propose policy measures to strengthen the rule of law, enhance prosecutorial and judicial independence, and restore public trust in Sri Lanka’s criminal justice system.
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September 30, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber voices concerns over draft PPP Bill
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said that while it commends the Government's effort to introduce a legislative framework for PPPs through the Draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Bill, it noted several concerns that warrant further attention.
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September 30, 2025
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FCEJ stands in support of the birds, the land and the people of Mannar
Following is a statement by the Feminist Collective for Economic Justice, on the attack on protestors in Mannar over the energy project
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September 30, 2025
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What's next for Sri Lanka?
Asia Cup an eye-opener to frailties existing in the team
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September 30, 2025
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SLFFA calls for urgent policy rethink on SVAT
THE Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) yesterday urged the Government to urgently reconsider the recent changes to the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme, warning that the move could have serious implications for the logistics and export sectors.
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September 30, 2025
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Budget 2026: Smiles in every rupee
EVERY year, the arrival of Sri Lanka's national Budget brings with it familiar rituals: speeches in Parliament, presentations filled with charts, and days of debate about deficits, spending, and taxation.
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