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CAL marks key milestone with CSE listing
THE shares of Capital Alliance Holdings Ltd. (CAL) commenced trading on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) last Friday.
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June 02, 2025
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Eminent soil scientist Rattan Lal appointed Global Ambassador of regenagri
EMINENT soil scientist Rattan Lal has been appointed the Global Ambassador of regenagri, the world’s foremost regenerative agriculture standard.
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June 02, 2025
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SriLankan Engineering achieves CAAT certification to provide MRO services for Thai carriers
SRILANKAN Engineering, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) division of SriLankan Airlines, has been certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) as a Foreign Repair Station and Approved Maintenance Organisation (AMO).
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June 02, 2025
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands promotes Ceylon Spices
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands together with the Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka organised “SpiceConnect: Sri Lanka - Netherlands Spice Dialogue & Exhibition” on 21 May at the Embassy premises, in hybrid format.
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June 02, 2025
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SDB bank demonstrates resilience and strategic progress in 1Q
SDB bank has reported a resilient performance in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the bank's commitment to steady progress, stakeholder value, and long-term sustainability.
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June 02, 2025
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RCGC wins Eagles' Quadrangle Cup Golf Championship
THE Eagles' Quadrangle Cup Golf Championship 2025, organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force, concluded in grand style when Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) became champions at the China Bay golf course.
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June 02, 2025
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EFL powers up Northern islands with $ 11 m solar hybrid project backed by India
IN a groundbreaking milestone for renewable energy in Sri Lanka, Expo Lanka Freight Ltd. (EFL) - Project Division has successfully completed the first critical delivery phase of a transformative $ 11 million Solar Hybrid Energy Project for three remote islands off the Jaffna Peninsula, in collaboration with U Solar India and with generous assistance from the Government of India.
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June 02, 2025
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Sunshine Holdings delivers steady FY25 results with 7% top-line growth
DIVERSIFIED Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC has recorded resilient revenue growth during the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY25), amidst macroeconomic headwinds and evolving consumer dynamics.
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June 02, 2025
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IASL appoints new Office Bearers for 2025/26
THE Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL), the official representative body of the country's insurance industry, has appointed its Office Bearers for the 2025/26 term.
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June 02, 2025
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CDB achieves historic performance in FY25
■Profit after tax up 59% at Rs. 4 b ■Profit before taxes at Rs. 7.9 b ■Revenue surpasses Rs. 25 b ■Contribution to State coffers at Rs. 3.9 b ■Total assets up 22% to Rs. 156 b; loan book up 29% to Rs. 110 b
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June 02, 2025
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Gearing up to enhance responsiveness for search and rescue eventualities in SL airspace
Key decisions made at National Aeronautical Search and Rescue Committee Meeting - 2025
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June 02, 2025
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SEC reaffirms strong support for CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards
THE eagerly anticipated 12th annual CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is scheduled to be held on 24 June, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams. It has been a flagship event in the CFA Society Sri Lanka calendar since its inception in 2012, and is among the most sought-after accolades recognising and rewarding excellence in the local capital markets.
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June 02, 2025
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Fight or Flight: Employees' choice under toxic leadership
Understanding toxic leaders: Insecurity and manipulation
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June 02, 2025
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Dhanushka Fonseka joins Softlogic Finance as new CEO
DHANUSHKA Fonseka has been appointed as the new CEO of Softlogic Finance PLC, having joined the company from Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC.
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June 02, 2025
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Sports meets strategy: TMC Jaffna hosts inspiring dialogue with Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage
IN a landmark event that brought sports policy and community leadership together under one roof, The Management Club (TMC) Jaffna, in collaboration with the Jaffna Managers Forum (JMF), hosted Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage for a compelling discussion on “Sports and the Northern Province.”
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June 02, 2025
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Hope, healing, and honest conversations: A night of reflection at Peace and Reconciliation Forum in Jaffna
THE city of Jaffna witnessed an evening of powerful dialogue and deep reflection as leaders, professionals, and citizens came together on 3 April for a landmark Discussion Forum on Peace and Reconciliation, held at J Hotels, Pungakulam.
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June 02, 2025
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Tea smallholders record significant production increase through Dallakin Wenasak
DALLAKIN Wenesak, a private-public partnership program aimed at increasing the productivity of tea lands was a roaring success as tea smallholders recorded increases between 15% and 45% in their lands within a period of 12 to 16 months.
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June 02, 2025
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Bairstow and Gleeson help Mumbai win IPL eliminator
MUMBAI Indians kept their hopes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) alive and knocked out Gujarat Titans by holding on to win a high-scoring eliminator by 20 runs.
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June 02, 2025
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Empowering people for a thriving nation: Essentials for excellence
THE most sought-after People Conference of Sri Lanka is ready to unfold once again this year. It will be held on 2 and 3 June. With the apt theme, “Empowering people for a thriving nation,” it will feature eminent speakers, elite panellists, and excellent deliberations. I as a former president of Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), member of the technical committee of the National HR Conference (NHRC) 2025 and also as the moderator of the first panel discussion is indeed delighted to share the salient features of it with high national, regional and global significance. Today’s column is all about it.
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June 02, 2025
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MESSAGE FROM THE ITALIAN AMBASSADOR TO SRI LANKA HIS EXCELLENCY DAMIANO FRANCOVIGH
On the occasion of the day of celebration for the Italian Republic I would like to extend the greetings of the Embassy to all Sri Lankans.
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June 02, 2025
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HNB Assurance Group maintains 30% GWP growth momentum in 1Q
HNB Assurance Group (HNB Assurance and HNB General Insurance) has delivered an outstanding performance in the first quarter of 2025, continuing its growth momentum and building on the success achieved in the previous year.
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June 02, 2025
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Bullish week for CSE
THE Colombo stock market yesterday ended a bullish week boosted by rebound in investor sentiment and strategic deals.
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May 31, 2025
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Asian shares dip as uncertainty grows about what's next with Trump's tariffs
ASIAN shares were mostly lower on Friday as uncertainty grew about what will happen next after a US court blocked many of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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May 31, 2025
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US appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under an emergency powers law, for now, as his administration appeals an order striking down the bulk of his signature set of economic policies.
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May 31, 2025
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Sri Lanka-China Trade and Investment Forum 2025 sparks new economic opportunities
Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando invites Chinese firms to consider joint ventures in agro, ICT/BPO, textiles and apparel, tourism, and renewable energy Highlights historic China-Sri Lanka ties and urges action beyond dialogue Outlines focus on ethical manufacturing, renewable energy, exports, and digitisation Promises investor-friendly policies based on transparency and sustainability
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May 31, 2025
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China presents roadmap to deepen economic cooperation with Sri Lanka
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao highlights China-Sri Lanka friendship from ancient Silk Route to Belt and Road ties at 'Sri Lanka-China Trade and Investment Forum 2025' in Colombo Proposes three key focus areas-expanding trade, deepening investments, defending multilateralism Urges greater use of trade fairs and joint programs to boost Sri Lankan exports to China Encourages Chinese investment in green, digital and low-carbon sectors Backs creation of industrial and supply chain zones in Sri Lanka Warns against global protectionism; promotes China as stable and open trade partner Cites 2024 bilateral trade hits $ 5.36 b, with 13.4% YoY growth, highest for China in South Asia
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May 31, 2025
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Elon Musk confirms departure from US Govt. role
ELON Musk has officially stepped down from his role in the US Government, saying he will now shift his full attention back to running Tesla and SpaceX after months of tension over federal spending policies.
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May 31, 2025
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Deepa Mehta to film new Sherlock Holmes-inspired comedy 'Sher' in Sri Lanka
Filmmaker selects Nuwara Eliya and Cinnamon Hotels as key locations
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May 31, 2025
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Biz confidence bounces back
\"THE barometer of business confidence rebounds sharply despite the state of play
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May 31, 2025
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Wake-up call for Sri Lanka's future
FOR decades, institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank have operated under the guise of global development and stability — but their deeper function has often been to reshape struggling economies in ways that benefit the global financial elite.
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