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NDB Bank wins Gold at SLIM Digis 2.5 for groundbreaking gamer-led NEOS campaign
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC has announced its achievement of winning Gold at the SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards, Sri Lanka’s premier recognition for excellence in digital marketing.
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September 23, 2025
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People's Bank partners Justice Ministry to drive countrywide court digitalisation
PEOPLE’S Bank yesterday announced a collaboration with the Justice Ministry and the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka to introduce digital payment solutions across the judicial system.
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September 23, 2025
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Police seize three lorries linked to major drug haul in Tangalle
SRI Lankan Police have uncovered three lorries linked to narcotics within two days in Tangalle, seizing more than 200 kilograms of drugs along with firearms.
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September 23, 2025
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Colombo High Court fixes Yoshitha Rajapaksa asset case for 15 Oct.
THE Colombo High Court yesterday directed that the case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother Daisy Forrest be recalled on 15 October.
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September 23, 2025
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HNB Finance and Indra Traders partner to offer exclusive vehicle leasing and rewards across SL
HNB Finance PLC has partnered with Indra Traders Ltd., to offer exclusive vehicle leasing solutions, and a host of value-added benefits for customers across the country.
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September 23, 2025
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What Doha delivered: Diplomacy beyond the podium
The Doha summit stands as a potent act of collective diplomacy
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September 23, 2025
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HNB Card Operations Department achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality management
HNB PLC has announced that its Card Operations Department has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification following a comprehensive third-party audit of its internal processes, controls, and service delivery frameworks.
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September 23, 2025
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Digitalisation or dependency?
Sri Lanka’s Al dilemma beyond AKD’s binary
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September 23, 2025
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Renowned French former rugby player Serge Betsen to visit Sri Lanka in Nov.
THE Sri Lanka - France Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has announced a new initiative to boost tourism and introduce value-added cultural exchanges through a unique blend of French rugby and fashion.
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September 23, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank promotes integrated EV and solar leasing solution for smarter lifestyles
PAN Asia Bank has announced the launch of EV Plus, a pioneering bundled financing proposition that combines electric vehicle (EV) leasing with solar energy financing, empowering customers to embrace a cleaner, more sustainable future and smarter lifestyles.
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September 23, 2025
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NDB Bank partners Ideal Motors to drive affordable leasing solutions
NDB Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors Ltd., the official distributor for Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
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September 23, 2025
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CSE starts week up, extends rally to fifth session
COLOMBO stocks market started the week with both indices closing in the green Monday, extending its rally into a fifth session with positive investor sentiment delivering an above-average turnover.
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September 23, 2025
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Royal win Orville Abeynaike Trophy against arch rivals
CENTRE Forward Kithmina Ratnayake netted two goals for Royal College to win Orville Abeynaike memorial trophy for the third consecutive year against arch rivals St. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia when they met for the 24th annual encounter at Colombo International Astra Turf.
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September 23, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon’s Islamic banking charts new course for Sri Lanka’s growth
THE global financial system is undergoing a profound transformation. On one hand, technological disruption is redefining how banks interact with customers. On the other, sustainability imperatives are forcing financial institutions to rethink their role in addressing climate change and social inequalities.
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September 23, 2025
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Blossom Well signs BOI agreement for $2.99 m boutique hotel establishment
BLOSSOM Well Holdings Ltd., has signed an agreement with the Board of Investment (BOI) for $ 2.99 million to build a boutique hotel in Thissamaharama.
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September 23, 2025
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Sysco's global technology leadership meets Sri Lanka's digital leaders
SYSCO Executive Vice President, and Chief Information and Digital Officer Tom Peck recently met with Digital Economy Deputy Minister Eranga Weeraratne, and Chief Advisor to the President on Digital Economy and ICTA Chairman Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya.
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September 23, 2025
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President to address UN General Assembly tomorrow
■Flies to Japan end Sept. for EXPO 2025 Osaka; to meet Japanese Emperor, address business forum
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September 23, 2025
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Disrupt Asia 2025 shines as South Asia's new innovation powerhouse
Four-day festival ignites global confidence in Sri Lanka's startup ecosystem
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September 23, 2025
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MAS stamp their class in Mercantile Volleyball Tournament
MAS Holdings put on a stellar show to lay their hands on four championship titles in multiple categories at the recently concluded Mercantile Volleyball Tournament held at the Sir Albert F. Peiris Sports Complex, Wennappuwa.
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September 23, 2025
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Ceylinco VIP commemorates 25th anniversary with 25,000 gifts
CEYLINCO VIP On The Spot celebrates its 25th anniversary this month with an unprecedented countrywide celebration.
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September 23, 2025
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Must-win game for Sri Lanka with entry to final on the line
Take on Pakistan in Asia Cup Super Four today
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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka promoted as wedding destination in western India
SRI Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Mumbai, organised promotional events in Mumbai and Ahmedabad on 7 and 9 September to promote Sri Lanka as a wedding destination.
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September 23, 2025
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World’s second oldest Amateur Golf tees off today
THE 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship will tee off at the Royal Colombo Golf Club today and will be worked off till 28 September.
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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance General ranked No. 1 General Insurance Brand in Sri Lanka by Brand Finance 2025
SRI Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd., (SLICGI) has been crowned the No. 1 General Insurance Brand in the Brand Finance Sri Lanka 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025 ranking.
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September 23, 2025
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Nepal's uprising and lessons for South Asia
Driving Nepal’s movement was the Gen Z generation.
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September 23, 2025
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CBSL seen holding fire on rates ahead of 2026 Budget, shaky external sector
FIRST Capital Research (FCR) said Sri Lanka's fragile external balances, with reserves rising only slightly to $ 6.2 billion in August from $ 6.1 billion in July and with projected outflows of $ 513 million in August and $ 611 million over the next three months, are likely to keep the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) cautious at its Policy Review on Wednesday (24), ahead of the 2026 Budget in November.
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September 22, 2025
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President declares power supply essential service to block CEB unions
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday issued a Gazette declaring all electricity-related services as essential services.
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September 22, 2025
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Union Bank to raise Rs. 3 b via debenture issue
UNION Bank said that its Board of Directors had resolved to issue up to a maximum of 30 million Basel III-compliant, listed, rated, unsecured debentures of Rs. 100 each to raise a maximum of Rs. 3 billion to be offered to investors subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals.
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September 22, 2025
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All three global ratings agencies confirm Sri Lanka’s exit from default
ALL three global ratings agencies have lifted Sri Lanka’s sovereign ratings out of default, confirming the country’s recovery phase and placing the ratings in the speculative grade.
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September 22, 2025
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South Asia calls for united tourism front as Colombo hosts SATA 2025
COLOMBO once again became the focal point of regional tourism dialogue last Friday, as the 'Connect & Conversations' forum of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 returned to the city after six years.
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