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West Ham to lodge complaint with referee chiefs over disallowed goal against Arsenal
WEST Ham intend to complain to the referees’ body, Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), over the decision to disallow Callum Wilson's goal after David Raya was deemed to have been fouled by Pablo.
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May 12, 2026
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Vietnam's trade strategy offers lessons for Sri Lanka's apparel sector
VIETNAM'S transformation into one of the world’s fastest-growing apparel export hubs offers important lessons for Sri Lanka as it seeks to strengthen export competitiveness and secure long-term growth in its garment industry.
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May 12, 2026
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RTS Holdings’ Hidellana and Avissawella tea factories achieve ‘Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification’
RTS Holdings has reached a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s tea industry with its Hidellana and Avissawella Tea Factories being awarded the prestigious ‘Zero Carbon Manufacturing Certification’ by the Sustainable Future Group, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable tea production.
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May 12, 2026
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ACME Printing to cut stated capital by Rs. 1.6 b to offset accumulated losses
ACME Printing and Packaging PLC has proposed a Rs. 1.6 b reduction in stated capital to offset accumulated losses and restructure its balance sheet.
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May 12, 2026
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Organised hypocrisy: The inevitable fate of anti-establishment politics?
“A good state relies on virtuous citizens for governance, while the state’s institutions cultivate virtue in them, forming a reciprocal relationship of ruling and being ruled.” — Aristotle.
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May 12, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields broadly steady; activity subdued
Rs. 250 b T-Bond auction in the spotlight
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May 12, 2026
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LAUGFS Power commissions 2 MW mini hydro plant in Ginigathhena
LAUGFS Power PLC said it has successfully commissioned and connected a 2 MW mini hydro power plant in Polpitiya, Ginigathhena to the national grid, expanding the company’s renewable energy portfolio.
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May 12, 2026
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“If anyone says we are discouraging renewable energy, we cannot accept that. Most of these projects are already in the process of being connected,” he said.
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May 12, 2026
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US-supported GeoAI Disaster Resilience Exhibition and Symposium opens to public in Colombo
THE US Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Association for Disaster Risk Management Professionals (ADRiMP), will host the GeoAI (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence) for Disaster Resilience Exhibition and Symposium, open to the public on 14 May at the Auditorium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
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May 12, 2026
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First-ever certificate course in inbound travel and tourism kicks off
Joint initiative by Jetwing Travels and Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management
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May 12, 2026
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Soaring World Cup ticket prices for players' families and guests leave several FAs stunned
NUMEROUS Football Associations (FAs) have been hit by increased prices when buying World Cup tickets for their players' family and friends, with teams competing at the tournament affected by a FIFA dynamic pricing model.
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May 12, 2026
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FITIS re-elects Dr. Dayan Rajapakse as Chairman
Sets sights on Sri Lanka's accelerated digital future
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May 12, 2026
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Fintrex Finance and APTS deploy ‘Nimble’ core banking system powered by Craft Silicon
FINTREX Finance has implemented and gone live with a new core banking system in partnership with APTS, as the finance company seeks to strengthen its digital infrastructure and support operational efficiency and service delivery.
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May 12, 2026
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“No hide-and-seek games”: Appeals Court upholds RTIC order directing Open University to release exam answer scripts
■ Court of Appeal rules Open University cannot deny student access to evaluated LLB selection test papers under RTI Act ■ Says transparency and accountability in higher education institutions are paramount considerations ■ Holds university by-laws cannot override provisions of Right to Information Act
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May 12, 2026
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Fair Comment files formal complaint seeking investigation into death of Kapila Chandrasena
FAIR Comment, an independent investigative news platform, has formally lodged a criminal complaint with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) requesting an immediate inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of former SriLankan Airlines CEO, Kapila Chandrasena.
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May 12, 2026
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Bangladesh's apparel exports to US face setback
BANGLADESH’S garment exports to the United States have suffered a major setback. The country’s “reciprocal” tariff policy is being seen as one of the key reasons behind the decline.
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May 12, 2026
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One in ten children affected by sexual abuse facilitated by digital tech
Stronger prevention and safer online spaces needed
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May 11, 2026
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Fiscal position strengthens in Jan.-Feb. as Govt. records Rs. 545 b primary surplus
Primary surplus expands 66% YoY; Overall Budget swings to Rs. 169.7 b surplus from Rs. 86.6 b deficit a year earlier; Revenue and grants surpass Rs. 1 t, rising 35.5% YoY amid strong tax collections; Expenditure growth contained at 1.6% YoY despite post-Ditwah reconstruction pressures
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May 11, 2026
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Colombo Port records 22% growth in container throughput in April
THE Port of Colombo (POC) has recorded a significant increase in container handling volumes during the first four months of 2026.
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May 11, 2026
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Private sector borrowings accelerate by Rs. 258 b in March, up 27.1% YoY to Rs. 10.7 t in 10
PRIVATE sector borrowings from the banking system accelerated sharply in March, with total outstanding 258.4 billion month-on-month (M-o-M) to Rs. 10.7 trillion ahead of the festive season.
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May 11, 2026
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PUCSL approves 18% electricity tariff hike from today
Chairman Prof. K.P.L. Chandralal says upward revision will not impact 95% of household users; Notes Govt. subsidy of Rs. 15 b extended to NSO till end-Sept.; Tariff hike will apply to domestic and religious places exceeding 180 units per month, selected categories under Govt. institutions, general purpose users, hotels and industrial users; Issues series of regulatory directives to improve accountability, user protection within power sector
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May 11, 2026
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Official reserves fall $ 267 m to $ 6.8 b in March as forex obligations remain elevated
CBSL turns net seller of US dollars in domestic market for first time in 22 months; April sales amounted to $ 95.9 m, buying $ 83 m
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May 11, 2026
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Thayalan Bartlett among APAC’s Future-Building Communications Leaders by Campaign Asia-Pacific
MULLENLOWE Group Sri Lanka Executive Chairman Thayalan Bartlett, has been recognised in Campaign Asia-Pacific’s inaugural 50 Over Fifty 2026 list, becoming the only Sri Lankan named among a select group of senior marketing, media and communications professionals from across the region.
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May 11, 2026
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Dubois stops Wardley in 11th round to take WBO heavyweight boxing title
DANIEL Dubois came back from two knockdowns to deal Fabio Wardley a brutal and bloody first defeat as a professional and take the World Boxing Organisation’s (WBO) World Heavyweight title in a thunderous all-British clash in Manchester, UK.
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May 11, 2026
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Sri Lanka faces shrinking room for policy mistakes, warn experts
SRI Lanka’s post-crisis recovery has stabilised key macroeconomic indicators, but tightening global conditions leave little room for policy mistakes or short-term stimulus, officials and development experts warned recently.
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May 11, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields close lower on US-Iran deal optimism
■ Rates stabilise at T-Bill auctions ■ Rs. 250 b T-Bond auction in focus ■ Money market liquidity increases
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May 11, 2026
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Gill sets up commanding Gujarat win over Rajasthan
SHUBMAN Gill's 84 from 44 balls led the in-form Gujarat Titans to a 77-run thrashing over Rajasthan Royals.
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May 11, 2026
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Reshan Dewapura joins LOLC Finance Board
LOLC Finance has appointed Reshan Dewapura to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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May 11, 2026
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Mohan Ratnayake joins Lanka Walltiles Board
LANKA Walltiles PLC has appointed Mohan Ratnayake to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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May 11, 2026
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GS Sports marks five years of advancing fitness solutions in Sri Lanka
GS Sports, part of George Steuart Health, marked its fifth anniversary with a commemorative event held on 29 April at its flagship showroom in Colombo 3.
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