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AIA Insurance shines at SLIM National Sales Awards 2025 with multiple wins
AIA Insurance has announced its outstanding achievement at the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards 2025, where the company's Agency and Bancassurance teams secured seven individual awards at a grand ceremony held recently.
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December 05, 2025
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Pakistani PM calls President Dissanayake, offers support to rebuild
PAKISTANI Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by telephone Tuesday night to express his deep condolences over the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to property caused by the disaster, the President’s Media Division said.
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December 05, 2025
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UNFPA in life-saving response to humanitarian crisis triggered by Cyclone Ditwah
■Prioritises women, girls, pregnant women, newborns and people with disabilities
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December 05, 2025
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COMBANK HONOURED AMONG SRI LANKA'S TOP CORPORATE CITIZENS
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon's standing as one of Sri Lanka's exemplary corporate citizens was reaffirmed when the Bank was recognised with six awards at the 22nd Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards presented by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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December 05, 2025
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Digital Wings takes off in Sri Lanka: Empowering students through technology
THE initiative reflects a deep commitment to bridging the digital divide in Sri Lanka, particularly in rural regions where connectivity and equipment are scarce.
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December 05, 2025
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The usual suspects crop up in post-disaster Sri Lanka
IT didn’t take long for them to show through the velvet glove.
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December 05, 2025
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Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy ad brands after IPG takeover
OMNICOM has announced it will lay off more than 4,000 employees and fold several well-known advertising agency brands after its $ 13 billion acquisition of rival Interpublic Group (IPG).
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December 05, 2025
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NESTLÉ LANKA RECOGNIZED AT THE BEST CORPORATE CITIZEN SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2025
Nestlé Lanka was recognized at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2025, taking home seven awards in several categories including, the Triple Bottom Line Award for Social Sustainability – People, Category Award for Environment Beyond Business, Category Award for Employee Relations, Category Award for Customer Relations, and three awards in Environmental Commitment, Environmental integration and Employee Relations for the consistent commitment and continuous improvement of initiatives throughout the past three years.
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December 05, 2025
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CGL tees off today
THE Ceylon Golf League (CGL) is set to script a landmark moment in the country's sporting landscape as Sri Lanka's first ever franchise golf competition tees off today at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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December 05, 2025
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SLC donates Rs. 300 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of president Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund.
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December 05, 2025
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Secondary Bond market remains active
Transaction volumes at healthy levels boosted by several block transactions
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December 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life shines at SLIM National Sales Awards 2025
SRI Lanka Insurance Life marked a momentous achievement at the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards 2025, with its sales team being recognised for their unwavering dedication and excellence in the field.
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December 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka Overseas Chinese Association donates to cyclone relief
DEMONSTRATING their support for Sri Lanka's post-disaster recovery efforts, the Sri Lanka Overseas Chinese Association has donated Rs. 1 million to assist in the nation’s rebuilding process, the President's Media Division announced.
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December 05, 2025
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HNB Finance wins two prestigious honours at CMA Integrated Reporting Awards 2025
HNB Finance PLC has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, reaffirming the company’s commitment to transparency, good governance, and integrated business performance.
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December 05, 2025
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VFS Global donates Rs. 7.5 m for Sri Lanka's relief work
VFS Global has made a contribution of Rs. 7.5 million ($25,000) to the Government's official Flood Relief Fund established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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December 05, 2025
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ComBank's Innovation Challenge brings digital customer experience to fore
Bank's first initiative of its kind generates scalable new customer-centric digital solutions More than 600 staff, 112 teams, one big idea - staff stimulated to reimagine banking at 4-month innovation sprint
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December 05, 2025
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Dilmah launches Grey2Green: Call to greening urban spaces
COLOMBO’S built-up areas have warmed by up to 4°C over the last two decades, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, emphasising the urgent need for more green spaces in the city.
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December 05, 2025
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Watawala Tea wins Gold Local Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence 2025
SUNSHINE Consumer has announced its outstanding achievements at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025, where its flagship brand Watawala Tea was crowned as the Gold Local Brand of the Year and Silver for Product Brand of the Year.
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December 05, 2025
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UAE sends sixth aircraft with more aid to Sri Lanka
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dispatched another relief consignment to Sri Lanka yesterday as part of its ongoing support for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division said.
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December 05, 2025
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Over 19,000 overseas workers contribute to relief fund
TREASURY Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said that as of Tuesday (2) over 19,000 Sri Lankans working abroad have contributed to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to support national recovery efforts following the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 05, 2025
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SAGT WINS SECTOR AWARD AT CEYLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BEST CORPORATE CITIZEN SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2025
South Asia Gateway Terminals recognised for outstanding sustainability performance for the second consecutive year
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December 05, 2025
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OPA members, associations unite to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah
IN the wake of the severe humanitarian crisis brought about by Cyclone Ditwah, the Member Associations as well as the Members of the Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) have come together to extend vital assistance to affected communities.
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December 05, 2025
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Rebuilding Sri Lanka beyond the catastrophe
A strategy for financing recovery and long-term resilience
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December 05, 2025
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From Thambuththegama to UK culinary stage
The inspiring rise of the mushroom farmer's son, Pethum Tharuka Hettiarachchi
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December 05, 2025
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Hutch contributes Rs. 60 m to support cyclone-affected communities
AS part of ongoing relief efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, Hutch Sri Lanka has donated Rs. 60 million to the Government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund.
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December 05, 2025
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Japanese JDR medical team arrives in Sri Lanka
Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio somata along with Head of the JOR Medical Team Kiichiro |wase formally handed over the 27 deployed personnel including medics, doctors, and relief/rescue Personnel to SriLankan authorities.
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December 05, 2025
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Colombo Aces to feature at CGL
Earlier this year, Colombo Aces made history by capturing the inaugural Sri Lanka Padel League 2025 championship — a defining achievement in their debut season of franchise sport.
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December 05, 2025
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CHEC Port City Colombo deploys disaster-response fleet to restore A5 corridor
The A5 Kandy to Nuwara Eliya road is a critical transport route heavily damaged by Cyclone Ditwa
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December 05, 2025
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Pioneering sustainability: Vidullanka achieves carbon neutrality across all operations
VIDULLANKA PLC has attained Carbon Neutrality across its entire operational footprint after successfully securing the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Statement under the internationally acclaimed ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.
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December 05, 2025
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Australia extends additional $ 2.5 m support to cyclone-hit SL
AUSTRALIAN High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth yesterday announced that its Government is providing an additional $ 2.5 million to support Sri Lanka’s response to Cyclone Ditwah
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