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Rebuilding Sri Lanka cannot mean repeating what failed
This wasn't an ordinary natural disaster, it was a warning to change course
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December 09, 2025
Daily FT
Australian Migration Consultants launches Dubai-based Mount Institute of Business Development in Sri Lanka
Signs MoU with Union Bank to expand affordable education pathways for Sri Lankan students
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December 09, 2025
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Anandian Dilain awarded Best U13 Batsman in SSC School of Cricket's Malaysian tour
DILAIN Senehas Dissanayake, a budding cricketer from Ananda College, Colombo, has been recognised as the Best Batsman of the Under-13 age category in SSC School of Cricket’s recent tour to Malaysia.
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December 09, 2025
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Blue Lanka Tours contributes towards life-saving flood relief efforts
BLUE Lanka Tours has responded to the destruction caused by Ditwah cyclone by donating two brand new motorboats worth Rs. 2.6 million to the Government.
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December 09, 2025
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CICRA Campus concludes pioneering Certified Data Protection Officer Training Program
CICRA Campus has successfully concluded its inaugural Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Program, marking a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's journey toward comprehensive data protection and regulatory compliance.
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December 09, 2025
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AI-enabled threat detection for Blockchain attacks
The article explains the critical role Al plays in enhancing Blockchain security by thoroughly identifying, analysing, and mitigating various potential threats.
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December 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism hails stature of latest 5-star Cinnamon Life at COD
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam highlights hotel accounts for 10% of star-class rooms in the country; critical role in enhancing tourism industry's foreign exchange earnings Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams CEO and General Manager Sanjiv Hulugalle pays great tribute to resilient staff; says their spirit, dedication and resilience is a blessing and is the heart and soul
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December 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s debt of gratitude after the cyclone
IN the wake of the recent cyclone, one of the most devastating natural disasters to strike Sri Lanka in decades, our country is once again faced with a heartbreaking toll.
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December 09, 2025
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Role of the Opposition in a time of national crisis
WE as a country are once again facing a moment of profound national trauma. The recent natural disaster-one of the worst since the 2004 tsunami-has left nearly a thousand confirmed dead or missing and caused an estimated $ 7 billion in economic damage.
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December 08, 2025
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People’s Bank triumphs at Great HR Awards
PEOPLE’S Bank has been honoured at the Great HR Awards 2025, receiving the prestigious title of “Best Talent Acquisition Organisation of the Year 2025”.
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December 08, 2025
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Rs. 80 b loan scheme for new entrepreneurs next month
A joint program by the Finance Ministry and the banking sector to provide loan facilities for new entrepreneurs is scheduled for launch in January next year, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi told Parliament's Ministerial Consultative Committee recently.
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December 08, 2025
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Serendib Flour Mills recognised for excellence at National Quality Awards
SERENDIB Flour Mills Ltd., has been recognised with a Merit Award under the Medium-Scale Manufacturing Organisations category at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards (SLNQA) 2023, presented by the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), held in November.
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December 08, 2025
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IFC urges Sri Lanka to lock in reforms, leverage private capital to reach 7% growth target
INTERNATIONAL Finance Corporation (IFC) South Asia Regional Director Imad Fakhoury has urged Sri Lanka to move beyond economic stabilisation and decisively enter a phase of competitive, private sector-led growth, warning that the Government’s limited fiscal room makes sustained reforms and private capital mobilisation indispensable.
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December 08, 2025
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Unity Plaza lights up Colombo's digital future with largest triple-faced LED display
Launch marks culmination of Unity Plaza's multi-year modernisation journey, positioning it at the centre of the nation's advancing digital future and reinforcing its role as Sri Lanka's leading technology hub
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December 08, 2025
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People’s Bank secures top accolades at South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025
PEOPLE’S Bank was recognised with two prestigious titles— Best Bank in the Public Banking Sector and Sustainable Bank of the Year in the Public Banking Sector—at the South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2025 (SAPS), held recently at Cinnamon Life — City of Dreams, Colombo.
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December 08, 2025
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CBSL directs banks on debt relief for disaster-hit borrowers
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) as the regulator has directed all licenced banks to implement a series of relief measures for individuals and businesses whose income or operations were directly affected by the recent cyclonic-related natural disasters.
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December 08, 2025
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Govt. issues Budget Circular with extensive Ditwah relief package
THE Finance Ministry has announced a wide-ranging financial support program for households and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah, as the Government moves to stabilise communities and prevent deeper economic scarring from the country's worst natural disaster in years.
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December 08, 2025
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IMF postpones SL's Fifth Review to assess emergency funding
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday confirmed that Sri Lanka's request for $ 200 million in emergency financing now takes priority over the Fifth Review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), which will be deferred to early next year.
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December 08, 2025
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Batsmen make merry on rain-free day
TEST stars Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva, Pasindu Sooriyabandara, Sharujan Shanmuganathan, and Himasha Liyanage thumped centuries on a rain-free second day of the SLC Major Club 3-Day tournament to place their respective clubs in a strong position.
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December 08, 2025
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Acuity Knowledge Partners rebrands to Acuity Analytics and launches new website
ACUITY Knowledge Partners has announced its rebrand to Acuity Analytics, the new trading name for the firm.
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December 08, 2025
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Govt. briefs diplomatic community on flood relief efforts and plans for rehabilitation and reconstruction
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath on Friday co-chaired a diplomatic briefing to update foreign Diplomatic Missions and International Organisations accredited to Sri Lanka, and Sri Lanka Missions and Honorary Consuls abroad, on national recovery and rebuilding efforts following adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Ditwa.
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December 08, 2025
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India delivers Bailey bridge to support Sri Lanka’s post-Cyclone recovery
INDIA has delivered 110-ft-long, customisable, modular Bailey ridge Units to Sri Lanka along with engineering expertise to support reconstruction efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 08, 2025
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Human Rights Commission writes to AKD over imposition of Emergency Regulations
Makes key recommendations
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December 08, 2025
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President tours affected districts, reviews relief efforts and assures communities
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake spent the ‘weekend in Kandy, Matale, Anuradhapura, and Ratnapura, assessing Cyclone Ditwah’simpact, reviewing district-level restoration work, and meeting religious leaders to brief them on the Government’ relief program.
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December 08, 2025
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Strong growth drives LCB Finance to best-ever interim results
LCB Finance PLC has reported a significant rise in profitability for the first half of the financial year 2025/26, posting a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 298.32 million for the six months ended 30 September 2025.
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December 08, 2025
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Kohli breaks down batting masterclass against South Africa
A standout feature from India's 2-1 ODI series win over South Africa saw Virat Kohli forge a memorable series display.
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December 08, 2025
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Great Place To Work Sri Lanka announces Best Workplaces for Women 2025
GREAT Place To Work Sri Lanka recently announced the Best Workplaces for Women 2025, spotlighting organisations whose own employees validate them to be fostering inclusive, empowering and supportive work environments for women.
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December 08, 2025
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Fintrex completes Rs. 500 m Tier II capital raise
FINTREX Finance PLC has completed a Rs. 500 million capital raise via an unlisted, unsecured subordinated loan structured as Trust Certificates, following approval from the Central Bank.
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December 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka to miss $ 18.2 b export target this year
SRI Lanka is projected to fall short of its export target of achieving $ 18.2 billion in 2025 due to exterEDB Chairman nal and internal Mangala shocks, though Wijesinghe preparing for a major structural shift in its strategy to boost earnings to $20 billion next year.
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December 08, 2025
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Don't forget reforms because of Ditwah: CBSL Chief
CENTRAL Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned that Sri Lanka cannot afford to forget the reform agenda that underpins the country's stabilisation, even as post-Ditwah reconstruction demands immediate Government attention.
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