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'Ripe for Innovation' symposium explores future of Sri Lanka's TomEJC mango sector
AUSTRALIA'S Market Development Facility (MDF), in collaboration with the Lanka Fruit and Vegetable Producers, Processors and Exporters Association (LFVPPEA), the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research's (CGIAR) Fruit and Vegetables for Sustainable Healthy Diets (FRESH) project, hosted the 'Ripe for Innovation' symposium on Sri Lanka's TomEJC mango sector on 8 May.
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May 20, 2025
Daily FT
Hameedia launches Sri Lanka's first-ever online tailoring platform
HAMEEDIA, Sri Lanka’s leading menswear brand, recently launched ‘We Create’, the country’s first-ever digital tailoring platform, via www.envoylondontailorstore.com.
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May 20, 2025
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Cinnamon Grand Monthly Medal May 2025 at RCGC
Darshan accounts for Division A nett win
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May 20, 2025
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Shenal felicitated by Havies
SHENAL Deelaka was felicitated by Havelock Sports Club after completing over 100 games for the Park Club since leaving school in 2014.
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May 20, 2025
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President inquires into well-being of war veterans
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday visited the 'Mihindu Seth Medura' convalescent home in Attidiya, where he inquired into the health and well-being of the resident war heroes currently receiving long-term care at the facility.
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May 20, 2025
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Happy Birthday: Remembering 'The Boss'
19 May 2025 marks the 82nd birth anniversary of who I fondly refer to as 'the last of Sri Lanka's Big Men'.
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May 20, 2025
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BASL expresses concern over online and social media posts targeting judicial officers
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in a statement yesterday expressed its deep concern about several online media, including social media posts, targeting judicial officers.
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May 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka Agripreneurs' Forum meets Maldivian Agriculture Minister
Discussions explore cross-border investment opportunities
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May 20, 2025
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SJB and UNP reach common consensus to establish power in local councils
THE main Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), and the United National Party (UNP) yesterday issued a joint statement, noting that the two parties have reached a common consensus to establish power in local councils with the support of other Opposition political parties.
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May 20, 2025
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Media's Al use needs strong ethical framework and reality checks
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) is the latest buzzword. Every industry and profession seems to be concerned about how AI is impacting their work. Discussions are unfolding not only about integrating AI tools to enhance efficiency, but also whether some advanced AI systems could replace certain human held jobs.
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May 20, 2025
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President directs Ministry officials to accelerate implementation of digital economic solutions
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake last week held a meeting with officials of the Digital Economy Ministry and heads of relevant institutions to discuss the progress of digital economic initiatives.
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May 20, 2025
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Sphinx-class luxury liner AIDAstella makes maiden call at Hambantota International Port
HAMBANTOTA International Port (HIP) marked a significant milestone in its cruise operations, welcoming the Sphinx class AIDAstella, the first vessel from AIDA Cruises to call at the port.
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May 19, 2025
Daily FT
Advocata urges Govt. to reassess recent price controls on bottled water
THE Advocata Institute has urged the Government to reassess the recent price controls imposed on bottled water.
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May 19, 2025
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Govt. and Unilever partner to establish global standard for Ceylon Tea
Holds high-level review meeting on progress of collaboration Initiative aims to boost tea production up to 400 m kilos and tea export earnings to $ 2.5 b annually in next five years
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May 19, 2025
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Manufacturing suffers seasonal dip, services sector growth slows in April
CBSL says PMI survey points to optimistic outlook for next three months
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May 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka's renewable energy dilemma: Choosing the right path forward
THE recent article published, 7 May 2025 in Daily FT Sri Lanka, under the title \"Wind power: Essential element of renewable energy mix for Sri Lanka,\" shared by Mayura Botejue (a.k.a. 'MB'), makes a passionate case for the primacy of wind in Sri Lanka's renewable energy transition.
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May 19, 2025
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CEB moots 18.3% tariff hike for 2H to offset costs, operational challenges
Insists proposed tariff increase is essential to maintain uninterrupted power supply, ensure financial viability as per IMF program, and support national energy security goals States tariff hike to address projected revenue shortfall of Rs. 42.19 b between June and December 2025 Forecasts revenue from new tariff revision is over Rs. 230.71 b Cites significant maintenance outages scheduled across several plants—Lakvijaya Power Plant, Kotmale, Ukuwela, and Victoria hydro plants Notes 312 MW Sobadhanavi IPP Thermal Plant expected to begin operations in combined cycle mode by next month PUCSL to release Public Consultation Paper tomorrow, will make decision in early June
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May 19, 2025
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President to attend 16th anniversary of end of conflict in North-East
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake is scheduled to participate in the National War Heroes’ Day celebrations today at the National War Hero Cenotaph in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte
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May 19, 2025
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CBSL Chief dismisses likelihood of 44% tariff on Sri Lankan exports amid US trade tensions
CENTRAL Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe last Friday stated that the imposition of a 44% reciprocal tariff on Sri Lankan exports to the US is unlikely, citing ongoing diplomatic engagement and recent developments in global trade policy.
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May 19, 2025
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Dialog Axiata Group commits further $ 100 m to expand digital infrastructure
Latest move brings cumulative investment to over $ 3.37 b as Sri Lanka's largest FDI
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May 19, 2025
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US beefs up Sri Lanka's maritime security
Embassy transfers $ 1 m to SL Navy for advanced nuclear detection equipment to strengthen maritime security and ensure safer, secure Indian Ocean region and US homeland
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May 19, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields drop; Activity robust
Rs. 173 b T-Bill auction fully subscribed; rates unchanged Money market liquidity decreases Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries declines Rupee see-saws; closes down
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May 19, 2025
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AG appoints four-member committee to review Batalanda Commission report
ATTORNEY General (AG) Parinda Ranasinghe has appointed a four-member committee to study the Batalanda Commission report and assess the possibility of legal action based on its findings.
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May 19, 2025
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'Galle Dialogue 2025' Maritime Conference launches website
THE Commander of the Navy, officially launched the website for the upcoming International Maritime Conference 'Galle Dialogue 2025' at the Navy Headquarters last week.
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May 19, 2025
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Deja vu?: How to prevent Yahapalana 2.0
The Government must not forget that many that would not have traditionally voted for the JVP voted for the NPP for two main reasons
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May 19, 2025
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Stench of sexual violence and incompetence of State
THE tragic suicide of a young girl following a harrowing case of sexual violence has laid bare, yet again, the deeprooted failures of our institutions, our society, and our collective conscience.
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May 19, 2025
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5th Bay of Bengal Maritime Dialogue opens tomorrow in Colombo
THE Bay of Bengal region is one of the most densely populated regions in the world featuring some of the world’s fastest rowing economies.
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May 19, 2025
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Amãna Bank delivers strong Q1 performance
Records highest ever Q1 PBT of Rs. 739 m and PAT of Rs. 434 m Advances up by 13% or Rs. 14 b to Rs. 125 b
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May 19, 2025
Daily FT
Experts say universities must rethink or risk irrelevance
Panel at ESOFT University launch flags widening gap between academic training and job market needs, stressing urgent realignment
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May 19, 2025
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ComBank wins 'Best Cross Border Salience – LMM' award from Visa
Commercial Solutions Excellence Awards 2025, presented during the recent Visa Leadership Conclave in Colombo.
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