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Ceylon Chamber to host business interaction with delegation from Yunnan
■Agriculture, food processing, and tea industry among focus sectors
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June 26, 2025
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Access Motors rolls out first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles
ACCESS Motors, the sole authorised agent of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Sri Lanka, welcomed its first official shipment of Land Rover vehicles since the Sri Lankan Government lifted vehicle import restrictions, effective 1 February.
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June 26, 2025
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National experts from ISACA, SL CERT, and TechCERT join Sinetcom panel discussion
A high-level panel discussion organised by Sinetcom in collaboration with Sophos brought together some of Sri Lanka’s most respected voices in cybersecurity and public sector IT to discuss the evolving threat landscape and the urgent need for collaborative defence strategies.
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June 26, 2025
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Energy Storage: Powering the Next Leap in Sri Lanka's Renewable Journey
As Sri Lanka moves steadily toward a cleaner and sustainable energy future, energy storage is an emerging component of this transformation.
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June 26, 2025
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Sysco LABS MD highlights Sri Lanka's tech potential at Shift25 Summit
SYSCO LABS Managing Director Rasika Karunatilake recently joined a high-profile panel at Shift25 — the annual flagship leadership summit organised by AICPA & CIMA.
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June 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka in must-win encounter against UAE on 4 July
THE Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2025 has entered its decisive phase, with four nations — Hong Kong China, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Sri Lanka - vying for the coveted direct qualification spot to the Rugby World Cup 2027.
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June 26, 2025
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Kandy, Colombo South in record run chase
THE Sri Lanka Under-19 Youth League tournament conducted by Sri Lanka Cricket produced a record run chase at Samadhi grounds in Anuradhapura with a total of 713 runs being scored.
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June 26, 2025
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HNB Finance delivers robust performance with 112% growth in Profit Before Tax and strong portfolio growth momentum for FY24/25
HNB Finance PLC has delivered an outstanding performance for the financial year ended March 31, 2025, continuing its positive growth trajectory and further strengthening its position in Sri Lanka's financial services sector.
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June 26, 2025
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Health Minister flags political plot to disrupt sector reforms
HEALTH Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday disclosed that an intelligence report has flagged attempts by certain politically affiliated groups to undermine the Government's initiatives to improve and streamline the sector.
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June 26, 2025
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Colombo stock market gathers further momentum
THE Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its new found optimism amidst calmer external front.
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June 26, 2025
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Pause or peace? Iran's resilience, resistance and rebooted revolution
PRESIDENT Trump's dramatic ceasefire announcement was against the backdrop of a triangular stand off. Iran hit several US bases in the region, having telegraphed its punch. There were zero human casualties, just as there were none in the US strikes on Iran's three sites of nuclear enrichment.
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June 26, 2025
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Ancient engineers would be ashamed: Rebuilding Sri Lanka with light
Centuries before the world debated net-zero targets or climate resilience, Sri Lanka was living the principles of sustainability. Not in theory, but in soil, stone, and water.
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June 26, 2025
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British-Sri Lankan cardiologist invited to chair European Cardiology Summit session
BRITISH-SRI Lankan cardiologist Dr. Yanushi Dullewe Wijeyeratne, who is a Clinical Lecturer at City St George's, University of London and St George's Hospital, London, was recently honoured with an invitation to serve as a Session Chair at the EHRA Young EP Summit 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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June 26, 2025
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EDB's National Packaging Centre conducts awareness workshop on food packaging for exporters
THE National Packaging Centre (NPC) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently conducted an awareness workshop on “Packaging of Food Products” for exporters and potential exporters, with the aim of enhancing their knowledge on packaging solutions that meet both local and international market standards.
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June 26, 2025
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Ceylinco Life concludes Family Savari 18 with spectacular Malaysia tour for policyholder families
CEYLINCO Life recently concluded the 18th edition of the 'Family Savari' rewards program with a breathtaking all-expens es-paid holiday tour to Malaysia for its policy holder winners and their families.
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June 26, 2025
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Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo and Kandy celebrate culinary excellence at 22nd Culinary Art Food Expo 2025
RADISSON Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Colombo, and Radisson Hotel Kandy are proud to celebrate an extraordinary culinary triumph as their talented culinary and F&B teams brought home an impressive tally of accolades, a total of 32 awards from the prestigious 22nd Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFÉ) 2025, organised by the Chefs Guild of Sri Lanka and held from 13 to 15 June.
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June 26, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber launches DEI Award 2025 to recognise inclusive business excellence
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Award 2025, a national initiative aimed at recognising Sri Lankan businesses that are actively embedding inclusion and fairness into the fabric of their organisations.
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June 26, 2025
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Rapid rollout of clean technologies makes energy cheaper, not more costly
Key task for governments is to make clean energy technologies more accessible to those that may otherwise struggle with the upfront costs, new IEA special report finds
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June 26, 2025
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Time for both Govt. and Opp. to look beyond LG polls
THE Local Government elections may be long over but dramas are unfolding on a daily basis at different councils as the Government and the Opposition lock horns to gain control of them. While the NPP has managed to take control of 200 local authorities, there are ongoing disputes in cases where joint opposition groups have more seats than the ruling party or in some instances where the number of seats is tied.
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June 26, 2025
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Kandamby praises Sri Lankan quicks
SRI Lanka's batting Coach Thilina Kandamby praised the efforts of fast bowlers Asitha Fernando and Vishwa Fernando on the opening day of the second cricket Test against Bangladesh at the SSC Grounds yesterday.
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June 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka impresses Australian counterparts through vibrant cultural aspects and picturesque locations
SHOWCASING its potential to promote Sri Lanka as a top tourism destination, Sri Lanka Tourism hosted a successful familiarisation tour for ten leading travel agents all across Australia, including Melbourne, Sydney, and the Gold Coast.
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June 26, 2025
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flydubai celebrates 15 years of service to Sri Lanka
FLYDUBAI, a Dubai-based airline, has celebrated the 15th anniversary of its successful operations in Sri Lanka at a special welcoming ceremony held at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on Monday (23).
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June 26, 2025
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Secondary Bond market remains positive
■Treasury Bill auction undersubscribed; 182-day tenor edges up ■Rupee appreciates further
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June 26, 2025
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A currency that works for all: Why we need balance, not strength
IN the ongoing debate on Sri Lanka's currency direction, much of the noise focuses on the strength of the rupee. A stronger rupee, many argue, will ease import costs, tame inflation, and bring short term consumer relief.
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June 26, 2025
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Great Place to Work unveils "Sri Lanka's 10 Best Workplaces in Technology Industry for 2025"
GREAT Place to Work Sri Lanka has announced the 10 Best Workplaces in Technology for 2025, recognising organisations that foster high-trust, high-performance cultures driving innovation, collaboration, and growth in the tech sector.
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June 26, 2025
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Govt. moves to enforce child protection laws with new national program from 1 July
THE Government has decided to roll out a new national program to strengthen child protection, cracking down on child labour and raising public awareness on children's rights.
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June 26, 2025
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Pink yeast: Natural and effective way to improve Sri Lankan tea
The pink yeast growing on tender tea leaves can be effectively used to improve the quality of tea which has now been neglected in Sri Lanka
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June 26, 2025
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GAFM USA launches Practitioner Certification for Management Consultants in Sri Lanka
THE Global Academy of Financial Management (GAFM), USA has taken a significant step towards advancing the professional standards of management consultancy in Sri Lanka with the introduction of the Practitioner Certification for Management Consultants — Management Consultancy Professional (MCP), GAFM USA.
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June 26, 2025
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Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies celebrates half century of academic excellence
THE Postgraduate Institute of Pali and Buddhist Studies, affiliated with the University of Kelaniya and established in 1975, ceremonially commemorated its fifty-year academic legacy on the 21 June 2025.
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June 26, 2025
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Kaya tied at number 2
KAYA Daluwatte, Sri Lanka’s top junior ladies golfer, put up an impressive performance at the USGA qualifier, where she shot an impressive one under par to secure a spot at the prestigious USGA Girls’ Junior Championship.
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