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AASL urges travellers to check flight status amid adverse weather
Floods disrupt airport access; Passengers told to use expressway
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November 29, 2025
Daily FT
Universal relevance if Ho'oponopono (to put right) – the natural intelligence of our human connectedness
WHY is it that few medical professionals know of Hawaiian psychologist Dr. Ihaleakala Hew Len who after being appointed head of a mental institution housing violent psychiatric persons brought about near magical transformation by using on himself four short sentences whenever he would go through the files of the acts carried out by the inmates.
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November 29, 2025
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Ditwah death toll rises
69 dead, 34 missing as inclement weather impacts over 219,200 people; DMC issues severe flood warning for eight rivers, key bridge washes away
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November 29, 2025
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Energy Minister: Over 65,000 power disruptions island-wide
Says CEB crews working continuously to restore supply as weather permits
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November 29, 2025
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Treasury Secretary outlines emergency funding, procurement flexibilities and international support
Releases additional Rs. 220 m to District Secretariats; Says chambers, multilateral agencies and State banks supporting relief efforts via financial access, essential supplies and operational readiness, including mobile banking units; Strengthens on-ground coordination by deploying satellite phones to communication-cut areas
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November 29, 2025
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India extends immediate humanitarian relief to Sri Lanka
RESPONDING swiftly to the emerging humanitarian needs following Cyclone Ditwah, the Government of India has arranged urgent relief assistance to support ongoing Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) efforts for the affected families.
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November 29, 2025
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India deploys INS Vikrant helicopters for Sri Lanka's cyclone relief efforts
INDIA yesterday deployed helicopters from the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant docked in Colombo, to support Sri Lanka’s rescue and relief operations as Cyclonic ‘Storm Ditwah continues to generate severe weather across the island.
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November 29, 2025
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TVS Lanka Knowledge Centre Hosts NVQ Certification Ceremony at BMICH
TVS Lanka Ltd., has hosted the TVS Knowledge Centre NVQ Certification Ceremony on 29 October, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) reinforcing its longstanding commitment to technical excellence and the development of Sri Lanka's skilled workforce. As a private organisation in the country officially recognised by the Government to offer NVQ Level 4 certification through National Apprentice and Industrial Training Authority (NAITA) and the Tertiary
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November 29, 2025
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Rs. 31.2 b emergency funds: President orders unrestricted spending
District Secretaries, Development Committee Chairpersons told to spend on rescue, relief operations without allowing funding concerns to slow response efforts; Rs. 1.2 b already released for disaster relief; a further Rs. 30 b set aside in 2025 Budget for emergencies
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November 29, 2025
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DM Running Training Academy shines in Singapore
DM Running Training Academy, representing Sri Lanka, won the overall championship at the Open Invitational Tournament held at the Yu Changking Stadium in Singapore.
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November 29, 2025
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Deepti commands big fee but Healy unsold in WPL
INDIA all-rounder Deepti Sharma commanded the second-biggest price in Women’s Premier League history, but Australia captain Alyssa Healy went unsold at the 2026 auction.
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November 29, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah and its aftermath
SRI Lanka is experiencing one of its worst natural disasters in recent times.
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November 29, 2025
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Proposed R360 series delays launch until 2028
R360, the proposed global rugby series targetting the game's top stars, has pushed back its launch date two years to 2028, raising doubts over the project's viability.
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November 29, 2025
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Self-censorship in media has no place in democratic jurisdictions
RECENTLY, a US Appeals Court dismissed an attempt by Donald Trump to revive a defamation lawsuit against CNN.
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November 29, 2025
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Sansa, Lisa shine at BSC Athletics Meet
SANSA Jayawardena and Lisa Li were selected as the Year 7-8 Girls’ Age Group champions at the Inter-House Athletics Meet of the British School in Colombo (BSC) held at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex in Diyagama recently.
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November 29, 2025
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People rescued by Air Force Bell 212 aircraft
PEOPLE who were stranded in the Mahawa Ella area due to adverse weather conditions have been rescued by an Air Force Bell 212 aircraft.
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November 28, 2025
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Agriculture, household loans drive strongest turnaround in sectoral private credit
CBSL releases new survey data tracking sectoral private lending of banks from Apr.-Sept. 2025
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November 28, 2025
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Ditwah cyclone ravages Lanka
SRI Lanka’s weather emergency continued to worsen yesterday, with the Disaster Management Centre reporting that the death toll has risen to 47 while nearly 6,000 people have been affected across multiple districts over two days. Nearly 21 individuals remain missing as floods, landslides and collapsing structures intensify across the country.
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November 28, 2025
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MDF-SLTDA unveils tourism survey
SRI Lanka's largest-ever tourism survey, “From Data to Decisions: Strengthening Tourism Through Evidence and Collaboration,” was unveiled yesterday, offering policymakers and industry stakeholders a roadmap to shape marketing, product development, and future development.
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November 28, 2025
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President Chairs Disaster Management Council to review response
THE National Disaster Management Council yesterday met at the Defence Ministry under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review the nationwide emergency caused by severe weather.
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November 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka will see overturn in external debt repayment in 2025: CBSL Chief
CENTRAL Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe on Wednesday provided a detailed breakdown of Sri Lanka’s external debt servicing outlook, noting that the country would see an overturn in its payments, which is considered good.
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November 28, 2025
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Dates of games and time changed as per SLR
Unbeaten Kandy, CR, CH, Havies to continue winning form
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November 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism assures tourists of safety
SRI Lanka Tourism yesterday said the country remains safe and fully open to visitors despite adverse weather affecting several regions, noting that major tourist destinations continue to operate without disruption.
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November 28, 2025
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Inclement weather conditions force postponement
2025-26 Major Club 3-day tournament.
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November 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka to host FICAC South Asia Conference 2026 in February
Association Of Consuls in Sri Lanka wins bid; event to boost investment, trade and tourism
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November 28, 2025
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GNEXT Sri Lanka wins "Best Distributor in the South Asian Region" at Xiaomi Global Partner Conference
GNEXT Sri Lanka has been awarded the prestigious Best Distributor in the South Asian Region title at the Xiaomi Global Partner Conference held in Beijing, China.
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November 28, 2025
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Banking veteran joins Seylan Developments Board
SEYLAN Developments PLC, a property development, administration and maintenance firm part of the Seylan Bank group, has appointed Ranil Dissanayake to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
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November 28, 2025
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How to beat the NPP In 2029: BluePrints and Bloc parties
IF the NPP Government maintains the current IMF-driven economic trajectory, by 2029, a combined liberal political movement, led by Sajith Premadasa, under the UNP’s ‘Elephant’ Symbol, without the baggage of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, would comfortably defeat the incumbent President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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November 28, 2025
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NPP Govt. shows its inability to handle disaster situation properly – S.M. Marikkar
Claims Govt. fails to handle disaster situations properly due to slow and uncoordinated decision-making Says effective national leadership must have ability to take swift, practical decisions, especially during emergencies Stresses Govt. has failed to implement any meaningful program to advance key national priorities such as economic recovery etc. Reiterates merger between UNP and SJB will proceed despite attempts to derail process Highlights traditional ‘Walau’ political culture has faded and princes only exist in dream worlds Assures SJB has no desire to create crisis to come to power as it believes in democratic political struggle Claims majority of people have now understood that NPP Govt. has incompetent leaders
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November 28, 2025
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SDB bank appoints industry veteran Aruna Jayasekera as Chief Human Resources Officer
SDB bank has announced the appointment of Aruna Jayasekera as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), marking another milestone in the Bank’s strategy to bring in proven industry experts who can elevate organisational standards and accelerate its transformation journey. This appointment reflects SDB bank’s renewed focus on strengthening its people agenda, enhancing the Employee Value Proposition (EVP), and building a culture that empowers employees to thrive.
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