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Cummins back for third Ashes Test
AUSTRALIA Captain Pat Cummins will return for what could be a decisive third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.
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December 11, 2025
Daily FT
Hyundai-Abans Auto shines as Title Sponsor of Colombo Motorshow 2025
Welcomes new era of mobility with three models
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December 11, 2025
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Ceybank offers strength, stability, and smart investing for all Sri Lankans
AMID a year of impressive growth and rising investor confidence, Ceybank Asset Management Ltd., one of the oldest unit trust Managers, has emerged as a key player at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s capital market transformation, offering trusted, accessible, and professionally managed investment solutions for all Sri Lankans.
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December 11, 2025
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Boulter misses out on Australian Open main draw
FORMER
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December 11, 2025
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Epidemiologists urge public to be cautious of leptospirosis and skin rashes following floods
IN the aftermath of the unprecedented flooding which engulfed the island, epidemiologists warn the public to be cautious of possible outbreaks of leptospirosis, commonly known as 'rat fever' or 'mee una' and skin diseases.
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December 11, 2025
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India delivers major relief shipment
INDIA has sent over 300 tons in humanitar- ian relief assistance to Sri Lanka to sup- port ongoing emer- gency operations after Cyclone Ditwah left thousands displaced and caused extensive damage across multi- ple districts.
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December 11, 2025
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Putting the brakes on migration a no-win situation
THE Government has decided to do away with the five year no-pay leave granted to public sector employees with effect from 1 January 2026.
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December 11, 2025
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Rates hold steady for 21st week; auction fully subscribed
THE weighted average rates at the weekly Treasury Bill auction conducted yesterday held steady.
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December 11, 2025
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Dialog Completes Rapid Network Restoration and Commits to Expanding National Connectivity
SRI Lanka recently faced one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as floods and landslides disrupted families, communities, and essential infrastructure across the country.
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December 11, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber partners members, relief agencies to deliver Cyclone Ditwah support
IN response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has been actively supporting national relief and recovery operations in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka, key partners, and its members.
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December 11, 2025
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Minister sees red over landslide warnings
AGRICULTURE Minister K.D. Lalkantha yesterday voiced sharp concern over the continued red-level landslide alerts in Kandy, saying the lack of clearance from the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) is stalling basic recovery work and planning.
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December 11, 2025
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Mark and Comm named Rest of South Asia PR Agency of the Year 2025
MARK and Comm has been honoured at Campaign's Agency of the Year Awards 2025 (South Asia), taking home a Silver award and emerging as the sole agency in the Rest of South Asia PR Agency of the Year category.
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December 11, 2025
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Myth of the 76-year-curse and the failed post-Independence political elite
We Sri Lankans are living in a big lie.
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December 11, 2025
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MullenLowe Group reaffirms leadership position in Sri Lanka
Named \"Creative Agency of the Year in the Rest of South Asia\" at Campaign 2025 A creative performance rooted in talent, learning and future-forward capability Ranked #65 in Effie's global #17 Effie's APAC #1 in Effie's Sri Lanka rankings Marks landmark year across 43 clients, 33 categories and 111 brands and 27% business growth Thayalan Bartlett receives Commendation as one of South Asia's best Agency Heads at Campaign '25
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December 11, 2025
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'Battle of the Sexes' will not damage women's sport: Sabalenka
ARYNA Sabalenka has said her controversial Battle of the Sexes-style match against Nick Kyrgios will not damage women's sport.
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December 11, 2025
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Sanctuary in Clouds: What residential library of healing in Nuwara Eliya meant to me
A tribute to the book haven of writer Surya Vishwa in Hawaeliya in Nuwara Eliya
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December 11, 2025
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Rebuilding housing post-Ditwah: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s tsunami experience
THE Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka's recent history.
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December 11, 2025
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Myanmar aid flight arrives in Sri Lanka
A Y-8 aircraft from the Myanmar Air Force, which was transporting aid along with a delegation from the Government of Myanmar, arrived at the Katunayake Air Force Base on Saturday to provide assistance to those displaced by the severe weather conditions impacting the island.
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December 11, 2025
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Doctors, patients and hospitals: A growing concern that demands urgent attention
AS a citizen of this country, I am increasingly troubled by an issue that affects every one of us, yet remains insufficiently discussed and poorly addressed by those in positions of authority.
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December 11, 2025
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Colombo Gateway One future landmark shaping Port City Colombo's skyline
CANARY Wharf Holdings Ltd., based in Singapore, marked a major milestone on the 27 November 2025 with the successful announcement event of Colombo Gateway One to be developed within Port City Colombo, an extension of Colombo's existing Central Business District.
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December 11, 2025
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PRASL presents “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises”
THE Public Relations Association of Sri Lanka in collaboration with The Sun (Daily Mirror), Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., will host an exclusive learning and networking event titled, “Reputation Under Fire: How Leaders Can Navigate Online Crises” on 16 December 2025 at the Sheraton Colombo Hotel.
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December 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Thai Travel Agents to strengthen bilateral ties
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok held two productive meetings with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and the Thai Travel Agents Association (TTAA) as part of its ongoing preparations to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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December 11, 2025
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BYD and JKCG Auto launch all-new BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka
BYD, together with its sole authorised distributor John Keells CG Auto (JKCG Auto), have announced the official launch of the all-new BYD ATTO 1 and BYD ATTO 2 in Sri Lanka.
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December 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka showcases tourism excellence at 8th Travel Expo Ankara
SRI Lanka showcased its vibrant and diverse tourism potential at the 8th edition of Travel Expo Ankara — International Tourism and Travel Fair, held from 20 to 22 November at the ATO Congresium.
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December 11, 2025
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Third Shift Media honoured Agency of the Year South Asia at Campaign Asia
■Wins Silver the highest honour awarded in the media agency category ■Only independent Sri Lankan agency to achieve consistent success
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December 11, 2025
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IRCSL launches “InsureChamp 2025” – Inter-University Insurance Quiz Competition
THE Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL), the national authority responsible for supervising, regulating, and developing the insurance industry, has announced the launch of “InsureChamp 2025” —Inter-University Insurance Quiz Competition, on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
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December 11, 2025
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Seylan Bank ATMs delivers customer ease with option to withdraw cash in preferred currency mixes
SEYLAN
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December 11, 2025
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Ditwah floods 20% of Sri Lanka, triggers 1,200 landslides, heightens food insecurity: UNDP
CYCLONE Ditwah inundated 1.1 million hectares, or about 20% of Sri Lanka's land area, and exposed 2.3 million people to flooding, according to new UNDP geospatial analysis that expands on earlier assessments of the country's worst flooding disaster in decades.
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December 10, 2025
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People's Bank, UnionPay International to introduce national payment cards
Sign MoU to introduce co-branded payment cards Agreement also includes the expansion of UnionPay acceptance across People's Bank's merchant network
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December 10, 2025
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HNB Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond Issue oversubscribed
HATTON National Bank PLC yesterday announced that its Sustainable Bond issue has been oversubscribed, after receiving applications exceeding Rs. 10 billion, prompting the bank to close the offer early at 4:30 p.m.
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