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Govt. moves to expedite Japan-funded e-gate project at ports and airports
A high-level committee meeting was recently held at the Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry to accelerate the implementation of the electronic gate (e-gate) system project, which is being carried out with grant assistance from the Government of Japan.
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May 24, 2025
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President inaugurates “Sancharaka Udawa” 2025
Minister Vijitha Herath says Govt. has declared 2025 as the “Year of Tourism Renaissance,” with plans to generate $ 5 b in income
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May 24, 2025
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HNB powers agri-machinery leasing with Lanka Commercial Trading collaboration
HNB has announced a strategic partnership with Lanka Commercial Trading Ltd., (LCT) to enhance access to high-quality agricultural machinery through flexible and affordable leasing solutions.
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May 24, 2025
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Duminda Dissanayake arrested over 'gold-plated' T-56 firearm
OPPOSITION politician Duminda Dissanayake, was arrested by Police yesterday in connection with the investigation carried out by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) regarding the ownership of the gold-plated T-56 assault rifle discovered at a prominent apartment complex in Havelock Town on Tuesday (20).
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May 24, 2025
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Ven. Ajahn Brahm reveals first-hand experiences how Buddhist meditation heals diseases such as cancer
CANCER can be fully eliminated from the human anatomy through consistent Buddhist meditation practices, renowned British born Buddhist monk, meditation teacher and author, Ven. Ajahn Brahm told a segment of the Sri Lankan medical fraternity last Saturday.
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May 24, 2025
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Old Thurstanites and Old Isipathana tee off in golf
OLD Thurstan and Old Isipathana golfers will tee off in their 8th annual encounter played for Naomal Fernando Trophy on 25 May at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).
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May 24, 2025
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"Peacemaking bodies must be held accountable amidst Gaza crisis": Jayatilleka
Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka delivers sharp critique of global institutions over failure to ensure justice in Gaza crisis Recalls 2011 UNESCO vote backing Palestine despite US threats; underscores need for principled international action Warns current Gaza conflict is “no longer war – it is genocide”, slamming use of starvation as a weapon and global silence as complicity Highlights double standards in Western foreign policy, calls for urgent reform of global peacemaking bodies like the UN Urges Sri Lankans to pressure Govt. for stronger stance on global injustices; stresses public engagement key to institutional change
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May 24, 2025
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Republic Day
THE 22nd day of May is the 53rd anniversary of the Republic of Sri Lanka.
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May 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka and Bhutan bilateral consultations in Thimphu
THE second round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Bhutan will be held on 27 May at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade in Thimphu.
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May 24, 2025
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All-new O3 Deo Spray enters men's personal grooming market
ICL Brands Ltd. recently unveiled the refined '03 Deo Spray, specially curated to take on the men's personal grooming market in Sri Lanka, designed for the effervescent, bold, and style-driven men of today. The unveiling brought together key representatives from the Company as well asa plethora of stakeholders.
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May 24, 2025
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CSE sees healthy week
THE Colombo stock market yesterday finished a healthy week with indices and turnover up whilst enjoying high net foreign inflow.
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May 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka to welcome 1 millionth tourist today
SRI Lanka Tourism is set to welcome its one millionth tourist today (24), making a major milestone.
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May 24, 2025
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CG Hospitality and Marriott International launch Series by Marriott with The Fern brand portfolio in India
CG Hospitality Global, the hospitality arm of CG Corp Global and majority stakeholder in Concept Hospitality Ltd., yesterday announced a landmark collabora-tion with Marriott International for the global launch of Series by Marriott — a new midscale and upscale collection brand.
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May 24, 2025
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Mathews to retire from Test cricket after first Test against BD
■Paucity of Test cricket claims another victim
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May 24, 2025
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Israel expresses support to Lalkantha in boosting agriculture
THE Israeli Government has expressed its willingness to implement agricultural projects in Sri Lanka similar to 32 'Centre of Excellence' projects implemented with India.
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May 24, 2025
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SLC Major Clubs T20 tournament resumes tomorrow
Six matches down for decision after brief suspension due to bad weather
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May 24, 2025
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Sweeping the state clean with a rhetorical broom
THE NPP government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative has much to commend it. It’s visionary, programmatic, a sea change for a country steeped in waste, delinquency and corruption. For a nation wracked by ruinous politicking over the years, it comes as a breath of fresh air.
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May 24, 2025
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Who was Venerable Walpola Rahula?
VENERABLE Walpola Rahula Thero’s 118th death anniversary fell on 9 May. On 24 May, a commemorative event is being organised by the Walpola Rahula Foundation Trust chaired by his only Monk pupil Venerable Galkande Dhammananda at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. It is timely and of significant relevance to today’s societal practices in the name of Buddha and Buddhism, to examine the life and times of Venerable Rahula and his philosophy and approach to Buddhism.
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May 24, 2025
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Cargills Food City concludes 'Avurudu Wasana Promo' turning shoppers into millionaires
CARGILLS Food City once again played a central role in Sri Lanka's Avurudu celebrations, continuing its commitment to easing the festive shopping burden for families.
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May 24, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel TechNovation 2025 showcases progressive solutions for national challenges
SLT-MOBITEL successfully concluded the grand finale of TechNovation 2025, the flagship ideathon, showcasing breakthrough technological solutions addressing pressing national level environmental and social challenges.
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May 24, 2025
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Professor Karunathilake new Vice Chancellor of Colombo University
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Professor I.M. Karunathilake as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo.
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May 24, 2025
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Thailand and Sri Lanka deepen social development ties
AMBASSADOR of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Thailand, Wijayanthi Edirisinghe met with the Minister of Social Development and Human Security of Thailand, Varawut Silpa-archa, on 9 May at the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security in Bangkok.
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May 24, 2025
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Anti-corruption drive should not be aimed at silencing critics
THE Ministry of Public Security has instructed the Police to complete the establishment of Public Safety Committees across the country by 20 June. A circular has been issued regarding the establishment of 14,022 Public Safety Committees, covering every Grama Niladhari division in the country.
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May 24, 2025
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Shifting public mood
Political transition
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May 24, 2025
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Spotlight for Sri Lanka as global film destination
Significant joint initiative by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and National Film Corporation and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts
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May 24, 2025
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"Strive with determination" – Motto of the Green Machine
ISIPATHANA College rugby team, who are also known as the “Green Machine” among rugby enthusiasts clinched the Schools Knockout Rugby Championship 2025 by beating Trinity College, Kandy on Sunday, 18 May marking their fourth consecutive title.
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May 24, 2025
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Centre for Meditation Research at University of Colombo; revealing to world how meditation can heal
In this interview with Prof. Dilshani Dissanayake, the Founding Director of the Centre for Meditation Research (CMR), Faculty of Medicine of the University of Colombo, we attempt to understand the link between meditation and human health.
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May 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka invites WHO Chief for 2025 South Asia Health Summit in Colombo
THE Government has invited the World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to undertake a visit to Sri Lanka for the South Asia Regional Conference scheduled for October 2025 in Colombo.
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May 24, 2025
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SL Head Coach appointed for Rugby
SRI Lanka Rugby Director Inthi Marikar has secured one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most respected coaches to lead the national side into Asia Rugby’s Top 4 competition.
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May 24, 2025
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SL Rugby suspended; five-member working task force appointed
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued, suspending the registration of Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR).
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