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Cabinet approves UL’s passenger and cargo handling contracts worth € 9.63 m
TWO international agents have won contracts to provide passenger and ramp handling services and warehouse handling services to national carrier—SriLankan Airlines at the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, France for three years.
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February 27, 2026
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Bank of Ceylon...
BOCs performance reflects its dual commitment delivering robust returns for stakeholders while championing sustainable development that supports SriLanka’s long-term economic and social resilience.
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February 27, 2026
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Sri Lanka, South Korea discuss strengthening economic, employment and development cooperation
FOREIGN Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra held bilateral talks with his counterpart, Republic of Korea Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister Eui-Hae Cecilia Chung, in Seoul on Wednesday (25), focusing on enhancing economic ties and expanding overseas employment opportunities.
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February 27, 2026
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Rs. 140 b Bond auction delivers bullish outcome
Secondary Bond market rallies as market liquidity hits new high
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February 27, 2026
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Sad state of Pakistani hero Imran Khan
THE pathetic situation faced by former Pakistani Premier Imran Khan evokes feelings of great sorrow as well as anger.
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February 27, 2026
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Colombo Archdiocese urges respect for Easter Sunday investigation following Sallay arrest
THE Archdiocese of Colombo yesterday called on the public and political actors not to interfere with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, following the arrest of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief Major General (Retd.)
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February 27, 2026
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Unity without uniformity: A Ramadan reflection on national reconciliation
RAMADAN is often described as a month of spiritual discipline.
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February 27, 2026
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Indira Malwatta joins CT Holdings Board
CT Holdings PLC has appointed Indira Malwatta to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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February 27, 2026
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Salam Ramadan 2026 kicks off today
SALAM Ramadan, the grandest event in the Sri Lankan Muslim Calendar, is set to take off in a big way this year from today (27) to 1 March.
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February 27, 2026
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Pan Asia Bank partners DIMO
To launch commercial vehicle leasing campaign enabled by industry- first QR-based Inquiry Response Platform
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February 27, 2026
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CSE ends on the up on blue-chip counters
COLOMBO stocks ended on the up yesterday driven by blue chip stocks.
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February 27, 2026
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Supreme Court dismisses FR petitions challenging Emergency Regulations after Cyclone Ditwah
THE Supreme Court yesterday dismissed two Fundamental Rights petitions filed against President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's decision to promulgate Emergency Regulations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
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February 27, 2026
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FitsAir unveils Dynamic Fare Optimiser to strengthen trade pricing
FITSAIR has launched its Dynamic Fare Optimiser (DFO), an advanced pricing solution developed exclusively for travel agents, reinforcing the airline's commitment to smarter distribution and it’ positioning as Sri Lanka's \"Right Price Airline.
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February 27, 2026
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Immediate renovation of Kerawalapitiya Industrial Zone highway to resume
THE Cabinet of Ministers this week approved the immediate renovation of a critical 2.2-kilometer stretch of highway connecting the Kerawalapitiya Expressway access point to the Elakanda highway, a key route serving the industrial zone developed by the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation.
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February 27, 2026
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Cricket is beyond skills: It is about thoughts, feelings and beliefs
Dasun Shanaka spoke from the heart after Sri Lanka's World Cup exit. But the real crisis starts not in the dressing room — it starts in the boardroom
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February 27, 2026
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OPA stands for safeguarding professional community
THE Organisation of Professional Associations (OPA) in a statement expressed profound shock and deep concern over the tragic killing of a legal professional who was a member of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), a member organisation of the OPA.
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February 27, 2026
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Nippon Koei JV gets consultancy contract for phase II of Anuradhapura North Water Supply project
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding the consultancy contract for Phase IT of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project to M/s. Nippon Koei Ltd., a joint venture between M/s. Nippon Koei India Ltd., and Green Tech Consultants Ltd., of Sri Lanka.
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February 27, 2026
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US private sector keen to invest and develop Sri Lanka’s graphite industry
A delegation, representing the Montana State Partnership Program, engaged with Ambassador Mahinda Samarasinghe to explore substantial investment opportunities within Sri Lanka’s graphite sector.
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February 27, 2026
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India crush Zimbabwe to revive T20 World Cup hopes; unbeaten South Africa advance to semi-finals
INDIA posted the secondhighest total in the history of the Men'sT20World Cup as its batters gave home fans a show of sixes in a 72-run win over Zimbabwe in the Super Eights yesterday.
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February 27, 2026
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Lankan Captain blames physical fitness, poor pitches for Sri Lanka’s defeats
Rues on missed opportunities as country makes another early World Cup exit Calls on Govt. to protect future generation of players from negative criticism
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February 27, 2026
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Colombo Racing Club organises “Würth Drag Wars”
Promises thrilling night-time extravaganza at Katukurunda Racing Track
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February 27, 2026
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HNB Assurance achieves 42% GWP growth and 28% rise in profit in 2025
HNB Assurance PLC has reported an outstanding financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, delivering a 42% year-on-year growth in Life Insurance Gross Written Premium (GWP), this along with the growth rate in Renewals are the highest in the industry.
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February 27, 2026
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President to launch 'Himikama' freehold title deed program in Anuradhapura
THE Government will commence the national rollout of the 'Himikama' program today, granting freehold title deeds to individuals who have been developing land under permits and grants, with a focus on farming communities.
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February 27, 2026
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US says Sri Lanka must establish two-way FDI and trade
THE US signalled that deeper economic engagement with Sri Lanka will depend on sustained reforms and reciprocal trade and investment flows, with US Embassy in Colombo Chargé d'Affaires Jayne Howell telling business and Government leaders that American capital will expand where regulations are predictable, contracts are honoured, and procurement is transparent.
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February 26, 2026
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NDB reports all-time high earnings; doubles PAT on a normalised basis
THE National Development Bank PLC yesterday announced a strong growth across all business lines with Net Banking Revenue increasing by a 45.2% on a comparable basis.
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February 26, 2026
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Court orders trial against foreign insurance broker for securing local reinsurance tender
THE Fort Magistrate's Court yesterday overruled preliminary objections raised by Tysers Insurance Brokers Ltd., an international insurance broking firm, and fixed for trial a case in which Tysers was accused of violating the Regulation of Insurance Industry Act.
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February 26, 2026
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DFCC Bank delivers landmark 2025
Record performance and strategic expansion key highlights
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February 26, 2026
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Home Lands Announces Strategic Entry into Port City Colombo with Iconic High Rise Development
Enhances Scope for Foreign Investment in Sri Lanka
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February 26, 2026
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Phoenix Ogilvy dominates Sri Lanka's creative rankings
Standout year with international awards show wins at LIA, One Asia, Clio, AdFest, Spikes Asia and The Work
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February 26, 2026
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Digital Economy and Cyber Security Acts this year
THE Government is stepping up its efforts to introduce two major pieces of legislation-the Digital Economy Act and the Cyber Security Act, to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the country's digital transformation program.
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