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Epic Technology Group wins highest number of awards in Asia Pacific region at APICTA 2025
EPIC Technology Group has once again made Sri Lanka proud at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, securing the highest number of awards won by any single company in the Asia Pacific region.
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December 18, 2025
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Revisiting rainwater harvesting as a disaster risk reduction tool
Implementing the National Rainwater Harvesting Policy and relevant legislation is now urgent fo promote rain water harvesting practices across the island as a key disaster risk reduction (DRR) tool, especially in the wake of unprecedented climate change, triggering natural disasters of colossal losses such as the recent Ditwah cyclone. Success stories in rainwater harvesting from sev- eral other Asian counterparts offer cues for us to follow.
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December 18, 2025
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Sriyani Dress Point donates Rs. 20 m and deploys aid for Cyclone Ditwah victims
SRIYANI Dress Point, one of Sri Lanka's leading fashion retail chains, has stepped forward as a responsible corporate citizen by donating Rs. 20 million to the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka'
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December 18, 2025
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WealthTrust Securities Rs. 500 m IPO snapped up within minutes of opening
THE Initial Public Offering (IPO) of WealthTrust Securities Ltd., (WTS) was oversubscribed within minutes, prompting closure at 4:30 p.m. yesterday.
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December 18, 2025
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The Design Dialogues 2025: How can design shape future of Sri Lankan identity?
THE Design Dialogues 2025, a key segment of the annual Sri Lanka Design Festival (SLDF), took place over two days at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams.
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December 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka to co-host 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
SRI Lanka will co-host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference at the end of May, a move approved by the Cabinet of Ministers aimed at strengthening the country’s role in regional public debt management and fostering international cooperation.
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December 18, 2025
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New design destination: Styling Decor and Delizo Café unveil curated living in Colombo
STYLING Decor and Delizo Café have opened their doors in Colombo, unveiling an intimate and beautifully curated space that blends contemporary design with warm, earthy elegance.
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December 18, 2025
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CSE ends flat in volatile session
THE Colombo stock market endured a volatile session yesterday closing flat with both indices marginally down.
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December 18, 2025
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ITC Ratnadipa presents Shifu's Apprentice this December with Chef Liang and Chef Prithvi at Yi Jing
ITC Ratnadipa has launched 'Shifu's Apprentice,' an exclusive a la carte dining experience led by Chef Liang and his apprentice, Chef Prithvi, at Yi Jing until 21 December 2025, from 6:30 p.m. onwards.
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December 18, 2025
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Home Lands crowned Best Developer Sri Lanka for third consecutive year
Clinches Best Lifestyle Developer Asia additionally
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December 18, 2025
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Indunil accounts for Overall Nett title at WASPS Group Monthly Medal at RCGC
THE December Monthly Medal 2025 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGQ), sponsored by the WASPS Golf Group, brought the curtain down on the golfing year in fitting style, showing depth, diversity and competitive excellence across all divisions.
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December 18, 2025
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Japan extends $ 2.5 m Emergency Grant in response to cyclone disaster
Assistance will be implemented in partnership with International Organisation for Migration, World Food Programme and United Nations Children's Fund
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December 18, 2025
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CBC Finance lists on Colombo Stock Exchange
CBC Finance Ltd., a subsidiary of the Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC commemorated its listing on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) by way of the issuance of Rs. 1.5 billion worth of debentures by the ceremonial ringing of the market opening bell on the CSE trading floor.
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December 18, 2025
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Senura Civil Engineering, Rank Container Terminals give Rs. 50 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
THE 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to restore the lives of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to rebuild the country in the aftermath of the disaster, continues to
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December 18, 2025
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Pramodya returns as National Cricket Selection Committee Chairman
Former Sports Minister Harin Fernando slams appointment as ‘politicised’
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December 18, 2025
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'Legalised begging' and elegant targeting: What Ministers, Multilaterals are getting wrong about social protection in Sri Lanka
IN early November 2025, Minister Sunil Hadunhetti stated in Parliament that beneficiaries of the Aswesuma program should be ashamed for taking taxpayer money through the Government and characterised it as a form of \"legalised begging.\"
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December 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka lose to Bangladesh in final group game
BANGLADESH SEALED the top spot in Group B of the Under-19 Asia Cup, after defeating Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the final group match played at Dubai yesterday.
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December 18, 2025
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Ceylinco General Insurance wins MCA “D” Division 50 Over League
DESPITE a patient, sensible 67 runs, in 98 balls inclusive of eight fours and a six, by opening batsman Oween Salgado, Ceylinco General Insurance snatched a 18 runs win over Abans Group and lifted the glittering”CBL — Munchee” Trophy, inthe 6th Ceylon Biscuits Ltd,, sponsored, MCA“D\" Division 50 Over League Tournament 2026 Day/night Final con-duded last Sunday, 14 December at the CCGrounds, Maitland Crescent.
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December 18, 2025
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Pathum Nissanka breaks into IPL
Matheesha Pathirana second most expensive player at auction Seven Sri Lankan players will feature in 2026 IPL
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December 18, 2025
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Groundworth secures Special Recognition for Land Investments at PropertyGuru Asia Awards 2025
GROUNDWORTH Ltd., has been honored with Special Recognition for Land Investments at the prestigious Asia Property Guru Awards 2025.
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December 18, 2025
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How Sri Lanka can rebuild stronger after Cyclone Ditwah
Advanced Artificial Intelligence technologies offer new hope for disaster prediction, management and recovery Lessons from Cyclone Ditwah: Acall for smarter systems
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December 18, 2025
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LSSP at 90: The Sama Samaja role in constitutional issues
ON the occasion of the ninetieth anniversary of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP), this article highlights the party’s positions on constitutional matters.
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December 18, 2025
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Fashion Bug celebrates customer loyalty with rewards getaway
FASHION
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December 18, 2025
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Indra Traders gives Rs. 100 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
INDRA Traders Ltd., has made a financial contribution of Rs. 100 million to the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 18, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel mCash celebrates 12 years of transforming digital payments landscape
SLT-MOBITEL mCash is celebrating its 12th anniversary, over a decade of innovation, trust, and leadership in the nation’s digital payments landscape.
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December 18, 2025
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Unbalanced: Anura’s American partnership, Opposition’s foreign policy, Harsha’s ‘Hanuman-ism’
‘balance’ and seeking to ‘position’ Sri Lanka for superpower ‘partnership’ of a ‘strategic’ and ‘security’-related character, AKD is also abandoning Sri Lanka’s support for a multipolar world order and any vestiges of adherence to the principles of Nonalignment.
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December 18, 2025
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Climate change and natural disasters
THE damage to the environment and the landscape particularly in the highlands of Sri Lanka are massive following Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 18, 2025
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Govt. urges media responsibility amid confusion over recent weather systems
CABINET Spokesperson and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday issued a strong appeal to the media and the public to act responsibly and avoid spreading confusion over recent weather events, including the Cyclone Ditwah, warning that misinformation risks undermining the country’s recovery efforts at a critical moment.
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December 17, 2025
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Cabinet approves Rs. 150 m to fast-track e-Courts
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a Rs. 150 million allocation to the Judicial Service Commission to accelerate the rollout of the e-Court Project, reinforcing the Government's push to modernise the country’s judicial system in line with its wider fiscal and governance reform agenda.
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December 17, 2025
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Tourist arrivals cross 2.2 m mark
THE anticipated tourism rebound is edging into its final, decisive stretch of 2025 with arrivals now firmly above 2.2 million as of first half of the month, but the arithmetic of the final weeks suggests the industry will need an exceptional December to meaningfully exceed its lower-end ambitions.
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