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Understanding and adjusting to a war that's both far and near
I sit in one of the dives On Fifty-second Street Uncertain and afraid As the clever hopes expire Of a low dishonest decade: Waves of anger and fear Circulate over the bright And darkened lands of the earth, Obsessing our private lives; The unmentionable odour of death Offends the September night. First stanza of W.H. Auden's poem, \"September 1, 1939
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March 06, 2026
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IRCSL sets roadmap to triple insurance penetration by 2035
Regulator marks 25 years of oversight of Sri Lanka's insurance sector this year Digital Motor Insurance Card and enhanced national data systems planned Structural reforms and regulatory upgrades under way Sector seen as key pillar of financial stability and risk protection
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March 06, 2026
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LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 to honour pioneers of ‘Inclusive FinTech’
LANKAPAY has announced the eighth edition of its flagship event, LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, at a press conference held on 25th February 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residencies.
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March 06, 2026
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Iran Embassy in Colombo condemns 'military aggression' by Israel and US
THE Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo has strongly condemned what it described as “savage military aggression” carried out by Israel and the US against Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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March 06, 2026
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India squeeze through to final in Mumbai slugfest
England lose second T20 World Cup semi-final by 7 runs
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March 06, 2026
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SLASSCOM Women in Tech Conference 2026 returns for fourth consecutive year
THE Women Technopreneurs Forum of SLASSCOM has announced the return of its flagship Women in Tech Conference 2026, taking place on 26 March 2026 at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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March 06, 2026
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WHO verifies attacks on health facilities in Iran amid regional conflict
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has confirmed multiple attacks on healthcare facilities in Iran during the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign, while also investigating reports that several medical personnel were killed or injured.
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March 06, 2026
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Tourism industry faces uncertainty amidst conflict in Middle East
SRI Lanka’s tourism industry witnessed a lavish period during the first two months of the year, driven by the peak winter season and the England Cricket Team’s tour during late January.
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March 06, 2026
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Japan provides assistance to improve educational infrastructure in North and East
JAPANESE Ambassador Akio Isomata on Wednesday signed grant contracts for two projects under the scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)”.
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March 06, 2026
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Techzone launches Al-enabled Lenovo experience store in Kandy
TECHZONE has opened a Lenovo Exclusive Store in Kandy, bringing AI powered laptops, desktops, and accessories closer to consumers and businesses in Sri Lanka's Central Province.
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March 06, 2026
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Huawei DCS Full-Stack Data Centre Solution passes ESG technical validation
ENTERPRISE Strategy Group (ESG), now part of Omdia, has released a technical validation report confirming that the Huawei DCS Full-Stack Data Centre Solution (Huawei DCS solution) fulfills the data centre demands of the Al era.
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March 06, 2026
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Prima Sunrise powers Sri Lanka Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 and Regional Junior Opens 2026
PRIMA, continues its support for the development of junior golf, sponsoring the Sri Lanka Junior Open, the most prestigious golf championship, for the 17th consecutive year.
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March 06, 2026
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M One Group clinches 22 honours at the 2025 Effie Awards
Cements its status as Sri Lanka's integrated marketing effectiveness leader
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March 06, 2026
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Hutch introduces GameOn
■Redefines esports and digital gaming landscape
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March 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka, India push economic resilience and tech-led partnership
Sri Lanka and India push deeper economic and technological integration Prime Minister warns against repeatedly testing the resilience of citizens as Sri Lanka builds back Says Sri Lanka seeks to be an \"equal partner\" in global technology engagement Welcomes Indian investment and tourism flows Highlights expansion of connectivity and people-to-people engagement Cooperation in Al, digital transformation, and education identified as key growth areas
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March 06, 2026
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Germany says 'military force alone' won't resolve conflicts
GERMAN Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said that it is “illusory” to think that the conflict can be resolved “by military force and unilateral action alone.”
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March 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka Journalists for Global Justice condemns Khamenei killing, urges Govt. to do so
SRI Lanka Journalists for Global Justice (SLJGJ) in a statement has strongly and unequivocally condemned the heinous assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei by the US and Israel, and the unlawful war imposed on Iran in the midst of diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the dispute over Tran’s nuclear program.
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March 06, 2026
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Norway urges rule of law, investment climate reforms to unlock stronger bilateral partnership
Deputy Foreign Minister's visit aims at setting new priorities, revitalising political engagement after several years without a high-level Norwegian delegation. | Expresses optimism on deeper trade, green and maritime ties with Sri Lanka.
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March 05, 2026
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President condemns Iran attacks in call with UAE leader
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a telephone conversation with United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed AI Nahyan yesterday, during which he condemned recent Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and several Arab countries.
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March 05, 2026
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Govt. to scrap cess on 2,634 imports in four-year reform push
IN a major trade policy shift aimed at boosting export competitiveness, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a phased removal of the cess imposed on 2,634 identified Combined Classification Codes over a four-year period from 2026 to 2029.
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March 05, 2026
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Fintrex Finance posts 352% surge in 3Q PAT
FINTREX Finance PLC has reported an exceptional financial performance for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, recording a year-to-date Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 478 million, a 352% increase over the corresponding period last year.
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March 05, 2026
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Middle East sovereign ratings resilient to short conflict: Fitch
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March 05, 2026
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President reviews economic risks and safety measures amid Middle East conflict
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday convened a series of high-level discussions at the Presidential Secretariat to review the potential economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and to assess measures required to safeguard Sri Lankan migrant workers and tourists.
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March 05, 2026
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Expert panel diagnoses why SL misses FDI
SRI Lanka's weak foreign direct investment (FDI) performance reflects not only policy shortcomings but also the failure of parts of the private sector to generate competitive returns, according to Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd., Chief Investment Officer International Sarath Sathkumara, who oversees a $ 50 billion investment portfolio.
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March 05, 2026
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Ceylinco Life takes lead for 22nd year with premium income of Rs. 44.18 b
Reports total income of Rs. 72.43 b Total assets up 14.15% to Rs. 287 b Pays Rs. 31.07 b in net claims and benefits to policyholders, up 24.06% Life Fund crosses Rs. 200 b mark
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March 05, 2026
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Marikkar alleges Rs. 8.5 b loss from coal shipments so far
SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday in Parliament launched a scathing attack on the Government, accusing it of presiding over massive financial losses in a controversial coal procurement process, misleading the public on cost-of-living relief, and attempting to deflect attention from alleged wrongdoing.
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March 05, 2026
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Govt. to recruit 15,839 to public sector
Over 9,700 of this to fill Defence Ministry vacancies
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March 05, 2026
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CBSL approves BOC GM/CEO appointment
BANK of Ceylon (BOC) yesterday said that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has granted approval for Y.A. Jayathilaka to perform executive functions as the General Manager/CEO of the bank with effect from 27 February 2026.
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March 05, 2026
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Allen powers New Zealand to final with fastest century
South Africa lose T20 World Cup first semi-final by 9 wickets
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March 05, 2026
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COLOMBO PORT CITY ACT REVISIONS IMPROVE EASE OF DOING BUSINESS
The 2026 amendments 1 to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) Act marks an important shift in Sri Lanka’s economic landscape.
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