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SriLankan Airlines bags APEX Best In Food and Beverage in Central/Southern Asia
SRILANKAN Airlines has won the 2026 APEX Best In Food and Beverage Award for Central/ Southern Asia, celebrating the vibrant medley of flavours that define its onboard menu, from international culinary delights to homegrown recipes that awaken every sense.
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November 20, 2025
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Rohit's reign over as New Zealand batter claims top ranking
■Daryl Mitchell becomes second New Zealander to hold No.1 spot for ODI batters, even as South Africa Captain Temba Bavuma also climbs in Test rankings
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November 20, 2025
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Emigrate workers' trade fair today with varieties of products at Diyatha Uyana
EMIGRATE workers trade fair organised by the Sri Lanka bureau of Foreign Employment with Varieties of products stalls of emigrate workers will be held on 20 Nov 2025 at Diyatha Uyana.
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November 20, 2025
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Climate Impact X migrates to Yaala Labs' P8 Platform
YAALA Labs, the global market infrastructure provider, has announced the successful implementation of its P8 platform at Climate Impact X (CIX), powering its Exchange and Auction services for a growing portfolio of environmental products.
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November 20, 2025
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Oman exploring avenues to deepen economic ties with Sri Lanka
OMAN is accelerating its efforts to attract foreign investment and sees growing opportunities for Sri Lankan businesses and professionals in tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and education, according to the country’s Ambassador’s to Sri Lanka.
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November 20, 2025
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SC grants leave to proceed in BASL fundamental rights case on ragging death
THE Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed in the Fundamental Rights application filed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) over the suicide of Charith Dilshan, a second-year student of the Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University (SUSL), who died after enduring severe ragging on or around 26 April.
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November 20, 2025
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CSE closes marginally down in volatile session
THE Colombo stock market yesterday closed marginally down after a volatile session driven by sharp selling pressure in early trading.
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November 20, 2025
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JVP-FSP contestation, Sajith and 13A, Mahinda Rajapaksa in history
'The Rohana Wijeweera commemorated by the JVP was definitely not the same one memorialised by the FSP'.
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November 20, 2025
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New Zealand-Sri Lanka Friendship Match celebrates sporting ties and shared values
THE Roshan Mahanama Trust (RMT), in collaboration with the New Zealand High Commission, recently hosted the New Zealand-Sri Lanka Friendship Cricket Match at the iconic S. Thomas' College Cricket Grounds, Mount Lavinia.
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November 20, 2025
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Viet Nam explores cooperation opportunities with Northern Province
A delegation from the Embassy of Viet Nam in Sri Lanka led by Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam concluded a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka's Northern Province from 17-19 November 2025. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for collaboration between Viet Nam and the Northern Province, with a focus on strengthening economic, trade, investment and tourism linkages.
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November 20, 2025
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PEOPLE'S LEASING & FINANCE PLC SECURES MERIT AWARD AT NATIONAL CLEANER PRODUCTION AWARDS 2025
People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) is proud to announce that it has been honored with a prestigious Merit Award in the Finance Sector under the Service - Large Category at the National Cleaner Production (NCP) Awards 2025, held on 06th November 2025 at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.
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November 20, 2025
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Understanding listed sustainability bonds and how Bank of Ceylon positions itself for a changing capital market
SUSTAINABILITY is reshaping global finance, tremendously. Over the past, sustainable bonds have become a defining feature of responsible investment, bridging the gap between capital markets and long-term environmental and social goals. Now, as Sri Lanka prepares to deepen its green finance ecosystem, the conversation around sustainable debt instruments is moving from policy to practice.
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November 20, 2025
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Green gram purchasing initiative gets Rs. 764 m boost
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the allocation of funds to purchase the green gram harvest in competition with the private sector, further expanding the Government's existing procurement program.
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November 20, 2025
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BigWin partners National Lotteries Board to take Sri Lanka's lottery system online
BIGWIN has joined hands with the National Lotteries Board (NLB) to bring Sri Lanka's lottery system into the digital era.
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November 20, 2025
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Govt. updates driving licence levy for foreigners and foreign licence-holders
THE Transport Ministry has announced revisions to the Motor Traffic Act, issuing Gazette No. 2463/04 on 17 November to update fees under the Motor Traffic (Oriving Licence Levy) Regulations of 2022.
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November 20, 2025
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Budget and inclusive development
“A Budget should be balanced not by more taxes, but by reduction of follies” (Herbert Hoover).
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November 20, 2025
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David Pieris Group's SpeedBay ushers in new era of world-class karting in Sri Lanka
MANAGED by David Pieris Racing and Leisure Ltd., the motorsports arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, SpeedBay is redefining motorsports in Sri Lanka.
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November 20, 2025
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People's Leasing & Finance PLC Secures Four Wins Including Silver at SLIM National Sales Awards 2025
People's Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) proudly announced a major milestone in its commitment to sales excellence, celebrating four remarkable victories at the SLIM National Sales Awards (NSA) 2025. This annual event, organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), is widely recognized as the country's pinnacle celebration for outstanding sales and marketing professionals who demonstrate exceptional skill, dedication, and superior performance throughout the year.
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November 20, 2025
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Dialog secures ICC media rights for Sri Lanka until January 2028
THE International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Dialog Television (Private) Limited has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast ICC Events in Sri Lanka through January 2028, further strengthening the ICC’s partnership with one of the country’s leading entertainment platforms.
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November 20, 2025
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IFS and 1X Technologies partner to bring Industrial AI to physical world
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, last week announced at Industrial X Unleashed in New York a strategic partnership with 1X Technologies (1X), to jointly industrialise humanoid robotics for asset-intensive industries.
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November 20, 2025
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Futurity secures seed funding to introduce AI-enabled intelligence for everyday work
FUTURITY, SriLanka's fist Al-native research and development studio, yesterday announced the successful close ofits seed funding round. A joint venture between Invos Global and Gyania, the Futurity team set-out to introduce Al-enabled intelligence to everyday work, processes, teams and workplaces.
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November 20, 2025
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Message from the Chief Executive Officer of National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka
The National Cleaner Production Awards scheme was introduced in 2007 with the aim of recognizing enterprises that demonstrate leadership in resource efficiency and environmental responsibility. At the time, it was a pioneering initiative in Sri Lanka, intended to encourage industries to adopt cleaner production practices and to position the country on par with evolving international sustainability standards.
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November 20, 2025
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Advice Lab forges strategic alliance with Rhombus Advisory
ADVICE Lab, a reputed BPO that provides paraplanning and administrative services to Australian financial planners, has secured a strategic investment from Rhombus Advisory, one of Australia's leading professional services groups.
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November 20, 2025
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Union Assurance hosts top achievers at Partnership Distribution MDRT recognition event 2025
UNION Assurance has celebrated the outstanding achievements of its top-performing Insurance Relationship Officers (IROs) of the Partnership Distribution Channel at a MDRT recognition event, held at Hilton Colombo.
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November 20, 2025
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Budget 2026 projections cloud para-tariff phase-out, Arutha warns
THE Government's plan to unwind para-tariffs has been thrown into doubt by its own revenue projections, according to analysis by economic think tank Arutha Research, which says the 2026 Budget sends mixed signals on one of the most critical reforms for export growth.
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November 19, 2025
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LOLC Finance Rs. 15 b debenture issue gets regulatory nod
LOLC Finance yesterday said that its proposed Rs. 15 billion debenture issue has been approved by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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November 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Denmark seal $ 39 m debt restructuring deal
SRI Lanka has signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement with Denmark, securing the rescheduling of approximately $ 39 million in outstanding loans.
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November 19, 2025
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Govt. to formalise powers of Public Debt Management Office under new regulations
THE Government has taken the next step toward fully operationalising the Public Debt Management Act.
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November 19, 2025
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Govt. to allow night work for female hotel, restaurant staff
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved amendments to Order No. 3 of the Shop and Office Employees Act No. 19 of 1954 relating to service and wages regularisation, paving the way for legal provisions governing night work for female employees in the hospitality sector.
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November 19, 2025
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Govt. to invest Rs. 150 m to expand residential facilities for prison officers
THE Government will invest Rs. 150 million in 2026 to expand and upgrade residential facilities fr prison oficers, as severe staffing shortages continue to force officers to work beyond their regular duty hours.
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