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Drumming “Drucker” in the Digital Age: Impacts and implications
IS Drucker applicable in the Digital age? Many raise this question about the most admired management thinker of our times. It is pertinent time to answer as we commemorate his twentieth death remembrance. He was born and died in November. To be precise, born on 19 November 1909, and died on 11 November 2005, his thoughts on being brilliant on basics of management have influenced millions. Today’s column reflects his relevance in modern days and times.
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November 26, 2025
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Cabinet clears...
Sri Lanka submitted its letter of intent to join RCEP on 28 June 2023, signalling its ambition to deepen regional economic integration.
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November 26, 2025
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South Africa close to first series win in India since 2000
SOUTH Africa are on the brink of a first Test series win in India for 25 years after reducing the hosts to 27-2 in pursuit of 549 on day four yesterday in Guwahati.
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November 26, 2025
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President moves to introduce law for on-site destruction of seized narcotics
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake said Sri Lanka must adopt a two-track response to the country’s drug problem, focusing both on intercepting narcotics and on treating addiction.
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November 26, 2025
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Entries now open for 73rd National Badminton Championship 2025
ALL arrangements have been set afoot by Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) to hold the 73rd National Badminton Championship 2025 from 17 to 23 December at S. Thomas’ College Indoor Sports Complex in Mount Lavinia. Organised and conducted by SLB, the country’s core domestic badminton event will take place at Mount Lavinia for seven consecutive days, with an expected high participation of top ranked and leading shuttlers of the country, in different categories.
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November 26, 2025
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Ronaldo cleared for World Cup opener despite red card
CRISTIANO Ronaldo will play for Portugal in their opening game at next year’s World Cup finals despite his red card against Ireland.
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November 26, 2025
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Leading experts at BASL's second National Data Protection Symposium
THE second National Data Protection Symposium, hosted by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) to be held on 2 December, at Cinnamon Life Colombo, will bring together legal experts, policymakers, and industry professionals under the theme “Safeguarding Privacy in the Age of Intelligence”.
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November 26, 2025
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Nissanka is back and Sri Lanka win
Keep hopes of reaching T201 Tri-Series final alive
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November 26, 2025
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Tax professionals: The backbone of ethical tax practices
WITH the 30 November tax deadline looming, Sri Lanka’s tax professionals are not just racing against time they are quietly safeguarding the integrity of the nation’s fiscal system. Their desks are full, their phones never stop ringing, and their evenings often stretch late into the night. But their work in this busy season is only one part of a much bigger role. Today, tax professionals are also essential guardians of ethical tax behaviour and public trust in Sri Lanka’s tax system.
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November 26, 2025
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Chanaka ends 21st overall in 121st Malaysian Amateur Golf 2025
SRI Lanka's Chanaka Perera had a good effort at the 121st Malaysian Amateur Open – Men's Championship, by delivering commendable performances against a high-quality international field.
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November 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka Customs hitting record single-day revenue: A turning point or one-off?
ON 15 October 2025, Sri Lanka Customs announced that it had collected Rs. 2,470 million (i.e. Rs. 2,470 million = Rs. 2.47 billion) in a single day — the highest ever recorded by the agency. As of that date, cumulative customs revenue in 2025 reached Rs. 1,867 billion (i.e. Rs. 1,867,000 million).
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November 26, 2025
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Parliament turns orange to end gender-based violence
Parliament, badges were presented to all Members of Parliament to express their support towards ending gender-based violence.
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November 26, 2025
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Govt. expects metro bus service will set new standard for public transport
THE proposed metro bus network will introduce a new culture and operating model for Sri Lanka’s public transport sector, Transport and Highways Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena told Parliament yesterday, adding that it is intended to become the template for future services.
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November 26, 2025
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ISSO makes Forbes DGEMS 200 list, poised for nextgeneration global scale
ISSO, the fast-growing, prawn-focused fast-casual dining chain from Sri Lanka, yesterday announced its recognition in the highly exclusive Forbes DGEMS 200 List for 2025.
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November 25, 2025
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Colombo Port handles 6.2 m TEUs in first nine months, up 6.7% YoY
CONTAINER volumes at the Colombo Port rose 6.7% year-on-year in the first nine months of 2025 to nearly 6.2 million TEUs, up from 5.8 million TEUs a year earlier, as the Government aims to improve efficiency while industrialists warn of recurring vessel omissions leading to production shocks.
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November 25, 2025
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US envoy discusses collaboration on education with Prime Minister
US Ambassador Julie Chung called on Prime Minister Dr. Hari Amarasuriya last week at the Parliament of Sri Lanka and discussed matters of bilateral intrest.
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November 25, 2025
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WealthTrust Securities announces Rs. 500 m IPO
Proceeds to further strengthen its core capital buffer, Offer comprises over 71.5 m shares at Rs. 7 each for 5.84% stake, Subscription opens 17 Dec., applications accepted from yesterday, IPO offer price provides 18% upside to primary valuation methodology used to value company
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November 25, 2025
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Cenmetrix marks 20 years of innovation and leadership in digital identity and access management
CELEBRATING two decades of innovation, Cenmetrix has emerged as a pioneer and trusted name in Sri Lanka’s digital identity and access management landscape—a company whose technologies continue to redefine how organisations manage identity, security, and efficiency.
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November 25, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank joins Deepal to drive green leasing in Sri Lanka
PAN Asia Banking Corporation PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with Prime EV Automobiles, the authorised representative of the Deepal electric vehicle brand in Sri Lanka.
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November 25, 2025
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People's Bank partners Transport Ministry to launch digital ticketing solution for commuters
PEOPLE'S Bank, in collaboration with the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry, has launched a groundbreaking initiative that marks a significant milestone in the country's journey toward a fully digital public transport ecosystem.
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November 25, 2025
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Tilvin says NPP-led Govt. will transform society during its five-year mandate
JANATHA Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva assured members of the Sri Lankan community in London that the National People’s Power (NPP)-led Government remains firmly committed to delivering deep social and economic transformation during its five-year mandate.
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November 25, 2025
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Cleantech champions circular solutions at Biodiversity Sri Lanka's 10th anniversary
CLEANTECH Ltd, reaffirmed its longstanding core commitment to environmental stewardship and innovative circular economy efforts as the Gold sponsor at the 10th anniversary celebration of Biodiversity Sri Lanka (BSL) under the theme “LIFE 2025 — Business for Biodiversity.” It was commemorated as a three-day event that brought together leaders from the corporate, policy, and conservation sectors to explore pathways for a greener economy.
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November 25, 2025
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Key batter back, pace trio named in Black Caps Test squad
KANE Williamson, New Zealand’s all-time leading Test run-scorer, has been named in the Black Caps’ 14-player squad to face the West Indies beginning on 2 December.
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November 25, 2025
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Domestic refinancing risk dominates debt outlook
THE Government’s Medium Term Debt Management Strategy 2026-2030 report warns that refinancing pressure is heavily concentrated in the domestic debt portfolio, even as external debt obligations appear more spread-out following restructuring.
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November 25, 2025
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TIECON Sri Lanka 2026: Premier entrepreneurship summit to connect innovation with global opportunity
SRI Lanka’s business landscape is set for a defining moment with the launch of TiECON Sri Lanka 2026, the country’s premier entrepreneurship summit designed to connect innovation with global opportunity.
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November 25, 2025
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IRD says individual taxpayers reach 1.2 m with 200,000 new taxpayers in 2025
THE Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday announced that 200,000 new taxpayers have been registered so far this year pushing individual taxpayers to 1.2 million, reflecting continued improvements in the country’s tax administration and compliance efforts.
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November 25, 2025
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MakeMyTrip urges India and Sri Lanka to unlock next wave of travel growth
MAKEMYTRIP Chief Commercial Officer - Holidays and Experiences Jasmeet Singh last week called for stronger strategic collaboration between Sri Lanka and India's largest online travel platform to accelerate tourism growth, noting that Sri Lanka has \"all the right building blocks\" to scale its presence in the world's fastestgrowing outbound travel market.
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November 25, 2025
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Fintrex's digital transformation and inclusive finance strategy power 352% PAT growth to Rs. 286 m
FINTREX Finance PLC has delivered another strong performance in the first half of FY2025/26, reaffirming its reputation as one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted and progressive financial institutions.
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November 25, 2025
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Tea export earnings rise to $1.29 b in first 10 months of 2025
SRI Lanka earned $ 1.29 billion from tea exports in the ten months to October 2025, according to Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Forbes and Walker Research.
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November 25, 2025
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Vision 2030: Banking Sri Lanka into a more competitive future
AS the end of the calendar year approaches, Sri Lanka has at last moved from stabilisation into a brittle but very real recovery. The economy is nearing its second full year of positive GDP growth with inflation broadly under control, while foreign reserves are on track to reach around $ 6.5 - 7 billion. A powerful rebound in external inflows - especially a 20% year-on-year increase in worker remittances to nearly $ 6.5 billion by October 2025 — has given our nation badly needed breathing room.
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