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Governor Nandalal says CBSL phasing out conflicting legacy roles
Asserts CBSL independency at 75th Anniversary Oration Busts myths, misconceptions, unrealistic expectations confronting CBSL Acknowledges conflicting roles of CBSL and plans to phase them out Says CBSL will gradually stop managing public debt, EPF and concessionary loan schemes for targeted sectors Points to break from contentious practices of the past, CBSL no longer supports fiscal expansion nor controls exchange rate
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August 30, 2025
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Australia's United Petroleum gives up on Sri Lanka
CPC MD Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage confirms company notified withdrawal, citing operational challenges and small market size Says 64 petrol stations under United Petroleum brand revert to CPC management Exit marks collapse of United Petroleum's first overseas venture, despite earlier pledge of $ 27.5 m investment and 20-year BOI licence
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August 30, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines marks 46 years with travel treats for passengers
SRILANKAN Airlines completes another journey around the sun on 1 September, celebrating its 46th anniversary by giving its valued customers more reasons to explore the world with special anniversary offers.
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August 30, 2025
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Construction PMI maintains momentum in July
THE Central Bank yesterday said the Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI — Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 60.0 in July 2025 from 58.6 the previous month, indicating a continuous expansion in construction activities.
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August 30, 2025
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Bling Productions and Eyeon win big at WOW Awards Asia 2025 for South Asia's first immersive digital art space 'Pixel Bloom' at Colombo Lotus Tower
IN a landmark achievement for the Sri Lankan event industry, Bling Productions and Eyeon recently clinched two Silver awards and one Bronze award at WOW Awards Asia 2025—Asia's most prestigious platform for recognising excellence in events and experiential marketing.
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August 30, 2025
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Lankan dancers shine on stage at 39th Jerash Festival 2025 in Jordan
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jordan, in collaboration with the management of the Classis Apparel Industry Co. Ltd. in Jordan, presented a breathtaking Sri Lankan traditional dancing performance in the 39th Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, held on 2 August at the Ancient City of Jerash, marking Sri Lanka's participation for the first time in recent history.
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August 30, 2025
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What we could learn from cultural exchanges
JAPAN is a country that is well known for its cultural habit of respect. This is the explanation given for the country boasting the cleanest public toilets in the world, often resembling or bettering washrooms in 5-star hotels in other countries. It is a nation known for an education sector that specialises in teaching smallest of children to take responsibility for their actions and perfecting each and every task they set about to do.
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August 30, 2025
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President wants private sector to convert Presidential Houses, Ministerial bungalows into tourism resorts
Says official program launching soon President AKD hosts tourism sector for pre-Budget 2026 talks Notes promotional campaigns not enough to achieve tourism targets
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August 30, 2025
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Mullahs and Muslim politics
Muslim politicians and mullahs are walking on a tight rope by trying to bargain with these parties
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August 30, 2025
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Madushanka hat-trick seals the deal for Sri Lanka
Pull off thrilling seven-run win to go one-up in series
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August 30, 2025
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GDF unites world leaders and experts in Colombo
Explore unique Al-powered green energy, food security and cybersecurity applications
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August 30, 2025
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SLC UNDER-23 INTER-CLUB 2-DAY TOURNAMENT Moors SC grab full points, others share spoils
MOORS SC pulled off a convincing seven-wicket win against NCC in their SLC Under-23 inter-club 2-day match concluded at Moors grounds yesterday.
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August 30, 2025
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Ceylinco Life treats premium clients to exclusive Kandy Perahera experience
THE magic and pageantry of the Kandy Esala Perahera came alive for 120 special guests of Ceylinco Life recently, when the company's Customer Relations Division hosted its ninth consecutive annual Perahera viewing event at the Ceylinco Life Kandy Branch at No. 65, Kings Street, coinciding with the second Randoli Perahera.
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August 30, 2025
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Stability restored, but where is growth?
NEXUS Public Policy Dialogue probes Sri Lanka's next economic steps
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August 30, 2025
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Indictment of President Emeritus
The issue at hand should be decided according to the reasonable man standard
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August 30, 2025
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People’s Bank presents prizes to winners of ‘People’s Debit Card Gedaratama Thagi — 02’ grand draw
PEOPLE’S Bank recently presented prizes to the three grand prize winners of the ‘People’s Debit Card Gedaratama Thagi — 02’ draw (March — May 2025).
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August 30, 2025
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Former MP Rathana Thera remanded till 12 September over alleged 2020 abduction case
FORMER Member of Parliament Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera was yesterday ordered to be remanded until 12 September by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court in connection with an alleged abduction case dating back to 2020.
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August 30, 2025
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Lankan envoy meets Federation of the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry
HIGH Commissioner-designate of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Rear Admiral Fred Senevirathna, held a meeting with the FPCCI President on 13 August, at the President's Office of the Federation Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Islamabad.
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August 30, 2025
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SSRFAs poor planning mars Under 18 Elite Sevens
SRI Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SSRFA) will stage the Under 18 Elite Rugby Sevens today and tomorrow (30-31 August) at the Bogambara Stadium in Kandy. However, the tournament has already drawn criticism for its poor organisation and planning.
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August 30, 2025
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Necessary civic revolution: Bureaucratic inertia, system change and national awakening (Punorudaya)
Public servants with compromised integrity venture beyond their expertise in servitude to their political masters, regardless of the consequences to the country. Politicians heed their advice over real subject experts. For example, a prominent public services medical doctor advised a former president on an overnight organic farming revolution. The president heeded his false advice, which exposed the doctor's stupidity, destroyed farmers’ livelihoods, and plunged the country into a severe food crisis. This toxic combination of professional hubris and political servility is endemic across many public institutions.
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August 30, 2025
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AIDEX 2025 Festival tomorrow
AIDEX Festival, an annual celebration of courage and talent, organised by the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society (CFINS), will take place tomorrow (31) at the Air Force Grounds, Colombo from 9 a.m.
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August 30, 2025
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Trinity host Thomians at Hockey
TRINITY College and S. Thomas’ College face off in their much looked-forward annual hockey encounters which will take place on 30 August at the Asgiriya Cricket Stadium.
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August 30, 2025
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Seat belts mandatory for expressway bus passengers
TRANSPORT Minister Bimal Rathnayake yesterday said that a gazette notification making it mandatory for passengers traveling in passenger buses on expressways to wear seat belts is scheduled to be issued on 31 August.
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August 30, 2025
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NDB Bank partners Waters Edge for Oktoberfest at the Edge 2025
NDB Bank has announced its partnership with Waters Edge as the Principal Partner for the much-anticipated Oktoberfest at the Edge 2025, set to take place on 24, 25, and 26 October at Waters Edge, Colombo.
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August 30, 2025
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Godawaya Shipwreck Exhibition at BMICH kicks off on 3 Sept.
Unique event highlights US and Sri Lanka maritime connections
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August 30, 2025
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Official vs. private: Where does one draw the line?
THE case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has resulted in a debate over what constitutes official and private undertakings by an elected official, particularly when he/she happens to be executive president of the country.
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August 30, 2025
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Kavindu Perera to lead Sri Lanka Sevens at Asia Rugby Series
FORMER Vidyartha College speedster and current Kandy SC star winger, Kavindu Perera has been entrusted with the captaincy of the Sri Lanka Sevens outfit for the upcoming Asia Rugby Sevens Series.
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August 30, 2025
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Sri Lanka Vanithabhimana 2025 Grand Finale
Celebrates landmark year of women's achievement and sustainable empowerment
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August 30, 2025
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Relevance of publishing industry to a nation
We are about to usher in the month of September that is heralded as the month designated for the promotion of national literacy and inculcating the love of reading.
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August 30, 2025
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Royal-Thomian Tennis Encounter returns today for 23rd edition
THE much-anticipated Royal-Thomian Tennis Encounter returns for its 23rd edition today at 6 p.m., with Royal College, Colombo set to host S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia under lights at the P Nagendran Tennis Complex.
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