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Justice cannot be further delayed for Easter Sunday attacks
SEVEN long years have passed since the Easter Sunday bombings of April 2019 with a troubling and persistent absence of tangible justice.
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April 06, 2026
Daily FT
'Members Speak' March session by TMC Colombo
Over the past seven months, TMC Colombo has hosted several impactful events.
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April 06, 2026
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Issues and concerns of condominium property stakeholders
“LIVING in a condominium property will become stressful if there are no proper bylaws for administration and management and the Council does not fulfill its obligations owed to the unit owners,” said a resource person at a well-attended seminar on ‘Issues and Concerns of Stakeholders in Condominium Properties, organised by The Management Club (TMC) Colombo headed by Chairperson Duneeshya Bogoda and her team at the Mahogany Hall, Cinnamon Grand Hotel on 24 March.
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April 06, 2026
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Nations Trust Bank brings business insights to Kurunegala with 'Beyond Ordinary' Advisory initiative
NATIONS Trust Bank (NTB) recently hosted its 'Beyond Ordinary - Nations Business Advisory' event in Kurunegala.
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April 06, 2026
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New members of TMC Colombo
Dinendra Nanayakkara is the Chief Supply Chain Officer of International Distillers Ltd., overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations involving manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, and logistics for a workforce of over 250.
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April 06, 2026
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HIP expands capacity as Middle East crisis drives surge in shipping volumes
HAMBANTOTA International Port (HIP) has significantly expanded its operational capacity in response to a sharp surge in global shipping volumes triggered by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key alternative hub along the East-West shipping corridor.
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April 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka hosts landmark international destination wedding at Shangri-La Hambantota
SRI Lanka recently welcomed over 800 international guests for the destination wedding of entrepreneur Mujtaba Shaikhani and Dr. Hafsha Merchant, a distinguished aesthetic medicine doctor from Mumbai.
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April 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka promoted as a key tourism destination in Melbourne
THE official launch of FinHolidays was recently held at Lincoln Toorak drawing the participation of prominent business and financial stakeholders.
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April 06, 2026
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Solo Sri Lankan among Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2025 winners
SOLO Sri Lankan, a leading travel experience provider, has been recognised among the top 10% of listings worldwide in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2025, a distinction based entirely on authentic reviews and ratings shared by travellers on Tripadvisor.
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April 06, 2026
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Vauxhall DSTRCT by John Keells Properties sets new benchmark
Says over 200 apartments sold in just two weeks
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April 06, 2026
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Groups announced for Plantation Rugby Sevens
THE 24th Inter Plantation Rugby Sevens, organised by Dickoya Maskeliya Cricket Club, is set to come alive tomorrow (4 April) at Darawela Ground with the first kickoff scheduled for 9 a.m. promising an exciting day of fast-paced rugby action with 2 groups of 4 teams each announced by the organising committee headed by former Ananda rugby player, Manjula Samarakoon.
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April 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka and World Bank Group launch new partnership to create jobs, attract private investment
THE World Bank Group (WBG) and the Government of Sri Lanka yesterday launched a new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) to support Sri Lanka's continued recovery, help achieve its 7% medium-term economic growth target, and support job creation.
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April 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka Parliamentary Committee concludes infrastructure study tour in India
A 15-member delegation from the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development of the Parliament of Sri Lanka recently concluded an official study tour of India from 22 to 27 March at the invitation of the Government of India.
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April 03, 2026
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$ 600 m valuation and JPMorgan exit both trace back to Sri Lanka
nVentures writes first cheques to two fintech companies that market is now paying millions to catch up with.
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April 03, 2026
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IMF tells Sri Lanka to safeguard economic stability
Visiting IMF delegation for Fifth and Sixth Reviews under EFF program meets President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. | Discuss advancing EFF program without undermining economic stability achieved so far amidst Mideast crisis. | President states key program targets met, IMF comments on performance. | Says managing Mideast war fallout prudently with measured decisions to address fuel and energy issues while targeting relief for vulnerable groups.
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April 03, 2026
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Tourist arrivals dip 20% in March on Mideast war
Welcomes 183,979 visitors, down 20% YoY. | YTD arrivals up 2.5% to 740,634 visitors. | India remains top source market, up 26% YoY to 47,533; followed by UK and Russia.
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April 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka Brand Forum launches to drive purpose-led business future
Forum designed around four focus areas: leadership, innovation, sustainability, and branding. | Inaugural Leadership Summit scheduled for 18 May, themed 'Resilience Redefined: Leadership for a New Era'. | Forum aims to bridge gaps between industry, academia and young professionals.
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April 03, 2026
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A duo's duel to shine beyond Bradby
HISTORY was already in the making when two schools realised that there exists a Multiverse beyond the Bradby Universe, and the one who conquers the Multiverse shall hold absolute power and supremacy to become the God of Rugby.
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April 03, 2026
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IMF meets Opposition party leaders; Dilith voices concern over EFF program impact on poor
THE visiting staff delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday met with leaders of the Opposition parties in Parliament to get their views on issues of mutual interest.
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April 03, 2026
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NDB Bank says detected Rs. 380 m employee-linked fraud
Bank and law enforcement authorities investigating. | Says fraud could be higher than preliminarily Rs. 380 m detection. | Has no impact on customer deposits, account balances or bank's day-to-day operations.
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April 03, 2026
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Lanka Milk Foods recovers Rs. 309.3 m from legal claim
LANKA Milk Foods (CWE) PLC yesterday said it has recovered over Rs. 309.3 million from a longstanding legal claim arising from a breach of contract.
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April 03, 2026
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Bimal visits Moscow to deepen bilateral engagement with Russia
TRANSPORT, Highways and Urban Development Minister and Leader of te House Bimal Rathnayake recently undertook an offical visit to Moscow, where he engaged ina series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and exploring new avenues of partnership between SriLanka and the Russian Federation
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April 03, 2026
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WindForce proposes Rs. 4 b Green Bond issue
WINDFORCE PLC yesterday said that its Board of Directors have proposed to raise Rs. 4 billion via a Green Bond issue.
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April 03, 2026
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Dialog introduces Samsung Galaxy S26 Series with Al-powered camera and 5G connectivity
DIALOG Axiata PLC has announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series in Sri Lanka through its retail and digital channels, bringing Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone lineup to local consumers.
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April 03, 2026
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Stasshani joins Elpitiya Plantations Board
ELPITIYA Plantations PLC has appointed Stasshani to its Board as Non-Executive Director.
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April 03, 2026
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Strengthening partnerships for the future of work: CIPM Sri Lanka hosts ILO Country Director
THE Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka had the distinct privilege of hosting International Labour Organisation(ILO) Country Director for Sri Lanka and the Maldives Joni Simpson, at a special engagement held at the CIPM Auditorium in Colombo on 17 March 2026, organised by the Standing Committee on Empowered Authority and National Role in HR.
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April 03, 2026
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CSE ends on the up, down 1.2% during week
THE Colombo stock market started the new months and ended the week on the up amid subdued activity levels.
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April 03, 2026
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Correction: Ceylon Beverage group makes new Board appointments
YESTERDAY'S Daily FT published the incorrect photo of Ranil Goonetilleke in our story above announcing his
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April 03, 2026
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Siyapatha Finance posts exceptional financial performance for FY25
SRI Lanka’s homegrown financial institution Siyapatha Finance PLC displayed robust financial performance for the year ended 31 December 2025, reflecting the company’s continued strategic growth initiatives, solid asset quality, and resilience amidst volatile economic conditions.
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April 03, 2026
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Central banks hold rates as Middle East war clouds inflation and growth outlook
MAJOR central banks largely held interest rates steady in March, as uncertainty stemming from the Middle East conflict complicated the global economic outlook and constrained room for policy easing.
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