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Roger Menezes reflects on musical journey of hits and memories
Roger Menezes' name will resonate with anyone who's grown up listening to the soundtrack of Sri Lanka's golden era of music.
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October 04, 2025
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Spa Ceylon, All About That Reef and Scope Cinemas spearhead ocean conservation
Screens globally acclaimed documentary 'Ocean with David Attenborough'
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October 04, 2025
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“Economic growth alone cannot solve gender inequality” – Satkunanathan
Says banks and finance companies in the North and East specifically targeted women heads of households for loans and micro-credit
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October 04, 2025
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Constitutional dictatorships – OR: is the era and ethos of 'strongman' governments gone for good? (1/4)
IT has been a year since a new government voted in by the people of Sri Lanka brought the issue of types of political leadership into the forefront of reflective civics.
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October 04, 2025
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Playing two of the toughest teams at the start is beneficial to us – Athapaththu
Aussies say Sri Lankan spinners will be biggest threat
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October 04, 2025
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Govt. announces 2025 5G spectrum auction
THE Government yesterday formally issued the Notice of Assignment (NoA) for the 2025 5G spectrum auction, setting in motion the long-anticipated process to roll out next-generation mobile services in the country.
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October 04, 2025
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Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja tons flatten West Indies
ESPNCRICINFO: India's batting riches put them in consummate control of the first Test of their home season, with KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel scoring important centuries.
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October 04, 2025
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The son who grieves for his father
WHO is a parent? Isit only one who has a biological bond? Or can humanity be gentle enough to endearitself to the extent where strangers become maternal or paternal protectors, thus filling vacuums of sorrow with compassion and selfless love?
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October 04, 2025
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World Bank calls for urgent energy, public sector and PPP reforms to drive growth
Stresses Sri Lanka's energy costs remain among highest in region, burdening both households and industries
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October 04, 2025
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Women's status in SL needs more discussion
THE key findings and recommendations of the research conducted by the UN Women program on gender equality in Sri Lanka presented to the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus this week showed that there has been a regression in gender equality in Sri Lanka in the global context. While Sri Lanka was ranked 18th among 115 countries in 2006, it dropped to 130th among 148 countries in 2025.
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October 04, 2025
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Govt. rules out LGBTQ tourism push, pledges quality-driven industry growth
TOURISM Minister Vijitha Herath on Thursday clarified that the Government has no plans to promote LGBTQ tourism as part of its strategy, stressing that Sri Lanka's focus is on building a \"quality over quantity\" tourism industry rooted in the country's culture, heritage, and hospitality.
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October 04, 2025
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Exploration into Natural Intelligence of a rainforest
LAST week we featured in this page, an article on how Artificial Intelligence (Al) can be a boon to humankind in particular situations.
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October 04, 2025
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Alcohol and tobacco usage in SL decline, reveal latest surveys
ALCOHOL consumption in Sri Lanka has shown a decade-long downward trend, with a new 2024 survey revealing that fewer than 30% of men are current drinkers.
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October 04, 2025
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Govt. commits to anchor recovery on fiscal discipline, reforms and digitalisation
Treasury Secretary says financial discipline key to stabilising economy and guiding future policy
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October 04, 2025
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George Keyt Foundation’s ‘Young Contemporaries 2025’ celebrates overwhelming success
TH E George Keyt Foundation's 'Young Contemporaries 2025' exhibition culminated with tremendous success at the Barefoot Gallery, drawing over 300 attendees on the first evening and achieving extraordinary sales of artworks.
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October 04, 2025
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Red notice to Sri Lanka Rugby from World body
THE Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Lanka Rugby, which is scheduled for 8 October, is set to be one of the most significant in recent times as it will decide the future leadership of the sport for the 202527 term.
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October 04, 2025
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HWPL World Peace Summit highlights global cooperation for sustainable peace
HEAVENLY Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace NGO, hosted the 11th HWPL World Peace Summit in Cheongju, gathering over 800 global leaders.
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October 04, 2025
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NSB pays Rs. 6 b dividend to Treasury
THE National Savings Bank (NSB) has approved a dividend of Rs. 6 billion to its sole shareholder, the General Treasury, following robust financial results.
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October 04, 2025
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Fools, knaves and narratives
\"People don't want to hear the truth, because they don't want their illusions destroyed\" - Friedrich Nietzsche
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October 04, 2025
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Russian envoy speaks out at Pathfinder Foundation’s ‘Ambassador’s Roundtable’
AT the Ambassador's Roundtable hosted by Pathfinder Foundation, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, provided a comprehensive overview of his Government's position on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, NATO expansion, international law, global energy scenario and security dynamics in the region.
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October 04, 2025
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Launch of children’s book ‘Ollie Shoots for the Sun’
'OLLIE Shoots for the Sun', a children's book written by Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya and illustrated by Danushri Welikala, was launched on 27 September at the Colombo International Book Fair, which is taking place at BMICH until 6 October.
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October 04, 2025
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England spinners rout South Africa for 69
ENGLAND'S spin trio of Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean took seven wickets between them in England's 10-wicket win over South Africa in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match played at Guwahati yesterday.
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October 04, 2025
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President urges Maha Sangha's guidance to restore moral fabric
Presents Scroll of Appointment to new Anunayake of Asgiri Chapter Most Ven. Naranpanawe Ananda Thero Vows to dismantle 'dark regime', combat drug menace Says rebuilding collapsed economy is possible, but restoring society suffering from moral degradation is far more difficult Announces progress on long- awaited amendments to Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance Notes cultural heritage, natural beauty and hospitality are its true assets to boost tourism, than short-term trends
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October 04, 2025
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Beyond degrees: Creating future- ready workforce for Sri Lanka
THE future of Sri Lanka's economy depends not only on investment and policy but on how well the country prepares its people for the world of work.
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October 03, 2025
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Union Assurance continues to be among 'Top 50 Most Valuable Brands' in Sri Lanka
UNION Assurance has once again secured a coveted position in the 100 Most Valuable Brands 2025 ranking published by Brand Finance.
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October 03, 2025
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Salesforce launches MuleSoft Agent Fabric
New solution to orchestrate and govern any AI agent across Agentic Enterprise
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October 03, 2025
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Dr. Gitanjali first woman President of Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates' Association
THE Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates' Association (SLHGA), the largest body of professional hoteliers, marked a historic milestone with the appointment of its first-ever woman President Dr. Gitanjali Chakravarthy, a trailblazer who has been shaping Sri Lankan hospitality for decades.
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October 03, 2025
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Shippers' Council sees SVAT abolition diverting FDI away from Sri Lanka
Says SVAT abolition could divert critical investment to competing countries with greater certainty
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October 03, 2025
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Gabriel’s Charity Auction in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka
GABRIEL'S Charity Auction in aid of Rescue Animals Sri Lanka (RAS) will take place on 31 October at the Mahogany, Cinnamon Grand, commencing 7.30 p.m.
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October 03, 2025
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EDB targets Nov. completion of National Export Development Plan
Underperforming export competitiveness due to policy missteps, structural inefficiencies. New plan builds on lessons from National Export Strategy of 2018-2022; to address shifting global trade conditions, SL's post-crisis priorities
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