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Sri Lanka reaffirms Indian Ocean peace, urges dialogue over confrontation
AT the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Sri Lanka underscored its foreign policy of peace, dialogue, and cooperation, positioning the Indian Ocean as a conflict-free zone and the island as a bridge between East and West.
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September 22, 2025
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World Bank wants SL to trim public sector
Public Finance Review said.
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September 22, 2025
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Gates Foundation-hosted Goalkeepers 2025 meeting kicks off in NY today
THE Gates Foundation’s ‘The Goalkeepers 2025’ event will return to New York City today (22) as world leaders gather for the 80th UN General Assembly.
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September 22, 2025
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Be warned of thieves and nuisance-makers in AI space
Last week, I met Pradeep Devaiah, Chairman and CEO of Bangalore based PDA Trade Fairs? in Colombo who can speak authoritatively on how innocent people become victims of cyberspace criminals.
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September 22, 2025
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Moose Clothing opens first-ever store at One Galle Face Mall
MOOSE Clothing Company has opened its first-ever retail store at the iconic One Galle Face Mall in Colombo.
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September 22, 2025
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Senaka Alawattegama appointed Director/ CEO of Kelani Valley Plantations
KELANI Valley Plantations PLC (KVPL), part of Hayleys Plantations, has appointed industry veteran Senaka Alawattegama as Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August.
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September 22, 2025
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SLB and Sports Ministry reward 12 medal-winning shuttlers at South Asia Regional Championship
SRI Lanka Badminton (SLB), in cllaboration with the Sports Ministry, conducted a presentation ceremony to reward the young shuttles who secured an impressive haul of 24 medals at the recent Badminton Asia South Asia Regional Championship 2025 held in Thimphu, Bhutan, The ceremony was held at the SLB Headquarters at Maitland Place in Colombo on 19 September, where players were presented with cash rewards and cer-titicates, issued for the very frst time by the conductors ofthe competition, Badminton Asia (BA).
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September 22, 2025
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Emirates opens new flight crew training centre
EMIRATES has announced the opening of its new flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth.
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September 22, 2025
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Public Rights Movement raises alarm over Litro tender changes, calls for probe
THE National Movement for the Protection of Public Rights has voiced strong concern over recent changes made to Litro Gas Lanka's tender process for importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), warning that the move could undermine the profitability of the State-owned enterprise (SOE) and compromise national energy security.
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September 22, 2025
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KPMG experts discuss SVAT abolition and road ahead
SRI Lanka’s tax framework is undergoing a pivotal transformation with the abolition of the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme, effective 1 October 2025.
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September 22, 2025
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Rockland commemorates 101 years with Chairman's Awards ceremony
ROCKLAND Group recently celebrated its 101st anniversary with the third annual Chairman's Awards.
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September 22, 2025
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Phoenix rising: How Colombo Stock Exchange symbolises nation’s remarkable resurrection
TO truly understand the story of a nation, one need not look further than the pulse of its stock exchange. It is a living, breathing entity that discounts the future, processes the present, and is invariably haunted by the ghosts of the past. For 16 tumultuous years, the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been the most honest narrator of Sri Lanka’s modern saga—a tale of euphoric triumph, devastating despair and now become the forward barometer of Sri Lanka’s economic rebirth.
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September 22, 2025
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Govt. holds pre-Budget discussion on maritime transport and logistics sector
A pre-Budget discussion related to the maritime transport and logistics sector was held last week at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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September 22, 2025
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Port City Colombo backs academia to empower SL’s next-gen
Successful university collaborations reinforce Port City Colombo's dual role as an investment catalyst and a champion of Sri Lanka's emerging talent Port City Colombo's Education Cluster is designed to provide high-quality education opportunities closer to home
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September 22, 2025
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ITC Hotels appoints Keenan as Area Manager – Sri Lanka and GM of Colombo’s ITC Ratnadipa
INDIAN hospitality leader ITC Hotels has announced the appointment of Keenan McKenzie as Area Manager — Sri Lanka and General Manager of ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo.
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September 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka hosts Asia Pacific Motorsport Championship 2025
Over 200 competitors from 20 nations expected in Colombo next month
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September 22, 2025
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Heritance Kandalama wins Gold under Climate Adaptation and Resilience category at ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025
HERITANCE Kandalama has been awarded Gold under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience category at the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held in New Delhi. This was in recognition of its outstanding contributions to responsible tourism through proactive, innovative, and scalable steps to both reduce their carbon footprint and protect tourism infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems from climaterelated risks. The prestigious accolade highlights the resort’s pioneering achievements in sustainable hospitality and reinforces its leadership role in shaping the future of tourism in Sri Lanka and the wider region.
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September 22, 2025
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Siddhalepa Golden Night 2025 - Honouring legacy, rewarding excellence
From heartfelt tributes to dazzling performances, evening brings together achievements, togetherness, and the true spirit of Siddhalepa
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September 22, 2025
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Vidullanka's Matara solar power plant adds another 3 MW of clean energy to national grid
VIDULLANKA PLC announced the commissioning of the 3 MW solar plant, constructed by its subsidiary Vidul Matara Solar Power Ltd. on Friday, 19 September. The new plant holds an installed capacity of 3 MW with the ability to export approximately 5.5 GWh of clean energy annually to the national grid.
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September 22, 2025
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SITA brings advanced digital travel solutions to support Sri Lanka’s tourism growth ambitions
AS Sri Lanka sets its sights on attracting over 3 million tourists in 2025 and generating $ 5 billion in revenue, SITA highlights how advanced technology can play a transformative role in shaping the nation's aviation and tourism future.
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September 22, 2025
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India-Sri Lanka Foundation approves new projects to boost economic ties
THE high-level India-Sri Lanka Foundation (ISLF) has approved several projects to boost cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
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September 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka end at number 4
SRI Lanka’s men’s team ended in fourth place at the opening leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series in China yesterday. Sri Lanka were handed off by Hong Kong China 33/0, but performed yards faster in the third-place encounter, though losing out 17/22.
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September 22, 2025
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TikTok launches dedicated STEM feed in Sri Lanka with Govt. support
TIKTOK, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, recently announced the launch of a dedicated STEM feed in the country, creating a new in-app destination for credible science, technology, engineering and mathematics content.
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September 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance emerge champions at Nationalised Services Soccer 7's 2025
SRI Lanka Insurance (SLIC) clinched the Division B title at the Nationalised Services Soccer 7’s Championship 2025, held on 12 and 13 September at the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council Grounds.
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September 22, 2025
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Ranil calls for united Opposition against ‘constitutional dictatorship’ at UNP’s 79th anniversary
Urges to organise 1,000 joint Opposition rallies, satyagrahas and protests countrywide Calls his arrest politically motivated; expresses gratitude to political leaders who stood by him Defends his economic record, stressing he left office with stronger fundamentals Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa congratulates UNP, its historic role in shaping modern SL SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam admits both camps erred by branding each other rogues to gain power NDF MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake calls for immediate UNP-SJB unity before reaching out to others
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September 22, 2025
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AIA Insurance continues as Platinum Sponsor of WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards for third consecutive year
AIA Insurance has announced its continued partnership with the Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) as the Platinum Sponsor of the WCIC Prathibhabhisheka Awards 2025, marking the third consecutive year of this meaningful collaboration.
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September 22, 2025
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FedEx opens regional logistics facility in Qatar free zone
QATAR Free Zones Authority (QFZ) and FedEx Logistics, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation, have opened a new regional logistics facility at Ras Bufontas Free Zone, marking a significant step in Qatar's emergence as a leading hub for global trade and supply chain operations.
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September 22, 2025
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Foreigners’ holdings in Rupee treasuries continues to climb; hits over Rs. 120 b mark
THE U-shaped recovery in foreign holdings of Rupee-denominated Government securities continued last week, supported by strong demand.
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September 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka should seriously consider fifth bowler option
Have failed to defend totals, resulting in losses
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September 22, 2025
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CEB reforms an absolute imperative
FEW institutions in Sri Lanka symbolise inefficiency and economic vulnerability as starkly as the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).
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