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Govt. ended culture of political interference in foreign employment: Minister Herath
Reveals practice of ministers, deputy ministers, and their private secretaries intervening and taking money to send people to Israel for employment
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October 29, 2025
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Brandix highlights ESG Stewardship in latest ESG Report
BRANDIX launched its 10th Sustainability Report for 2024/25 this week, and laid out new ambitious targets that will transcend its environmental and social footprint.
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October 29, 2025
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WCIC’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue with “Empowering Future Female Entrepreneurs” workshop
60 undergraduates from 16 universities inspired through workshops, mentorship, and global connections
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October 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka goes back to former practice of appointing vice-captain
Shanaka named as Asalanka's deputy for T20Is
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October 29, 2025
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Free-visa scheme for 47 countries to be implemented within two months: Tourism Minister
SRI Lanka’s long-delayed free visa policy for select countries is set to take effect within the next one to two months, Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday announced, as the Government moves to finalise and gazette the regulation.
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October 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka, India to implement 33 development projects in Eastern Province under Rs. 2.37 b grant
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the signing of 33 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry and the Indian High Commission to implement development projects in the Eastern Province under the Indian Multi-Sectoral Grants.
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October 29, 2025
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Cabinet approves recruitment of 8,547 personnel across ministries and provincial councils
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry accounts for largest number of new recruitments with 5,198 positions, followed by Buddhism, Religious and Cultural Affairs Ministry with 1,261 vacancies
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October 29, 2025
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Seylan Bank PAT up 26% YoY to Rs. 8.3 b by Q3 2025
SEYLAN Bank yesterday said it recorded a Profit Before Income Tax (PBT) of Rs. 12.8 billion in Q3 2025, up 20.75% from Rs. 10.6 billion in Q3 2024.
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October 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka welcomes new winter flight connections from Switzerland, Russia and Belarus
SRI Lanka’s international tourism connectivity received a boost yesterday as Edelweiss Air, Red Wings Airlines, and Belavia inaugurated their winter season flights to Katunayake and Mattala airports, signaling growing interest from European and Russian travelers.
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October 29, 2025
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Remembering eviction of northern Muslims and making commitment to coexistence
IT has been 35 years since the Muslim communities of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province were evicted en masse by the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).
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October 29, 2025
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CEAT Kelani wins double honours at CNCI Achiever Awards 2025
CEAT Kelani Holdings has been recognised with two prestigious awards at the 2025 CNCI Achiever Awards presented by the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI), reaffirming its standing as one of the country’s foremost industrial enterprises.
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October 29, 2025
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Four new High Courts in Colombo under Anti-Corruption National Action Plan
IN a bid to strengthen the judicial system’ capacity and expedite cases under the Anti-Corruption National Action Plan (2025-2029), the Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved the establishment of four new High Court premises in Colombo.
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October 29, 2025
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Sysco LABS shines at Mercantile Government Services International Chess Championship 2025
SYSCO LABS' Chess team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork at the Mercantile Government Services International Rating Chess Championship 2025, competing among 85 teams across the Rapid and Blitz events.
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October 29, 2025
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Cabinet clears Bill to regulate container depot operators and amend licensing laws
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved publishing a new Bill in the Government Gazette and submit the same for Parliament approval.
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October 29, 2025
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SAPRI shaping South Asia‘s future through dialogue and action
THE South Asia Policy and Research Institute (SAPRI) marked its 15th anniversary recently with a bold and timely initiative: a six-part discussion series titled’ Policy Pulse: Youth Voices for South Asia”.
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October 29, 2025
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George Steuart Health honours excellence at Achievers Night 2025
GEORGE Steuart Health Ltd., a pharmaceutical importer in Sri Lanka and the healthcare arm of the George Steuart Group, celebrated the outstanding achievements of its employees and distributors at Achievers Night 2025, held recently in Colombo.
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October 29, 2025
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Malaysian women cricketers to tour Sri Lanka
THE Malaysian national women’s team will tour Sri Lanka during October-November to play a five-match T20 series against the Sri Lanka Under-19 national team.
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October 29, 2025
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Browns EV executes Sri Lanka's largest electric vehicle delivery
Over 100 brand-new BAW vehicles handed over to first owners
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October 29, 2025
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CNCI Achiever Awards 2025
RECOGNITION of Award Winners of “CNCI Achiever Awards 2025” for industrial excellence was held in Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo on 23 October 2025.
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October 29, 2025
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Epic Technology Group dominates at National ICT Awards 2025
Wins highest number of accolades
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October 29, 2025
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GREE AirTech Sri Lanka wins prestigious ‘Most Promising Award’ at GREE Global Conference
Sri Lankan subsidiary claims top honour among strategic partners from over 100 countries, bringing global recognition to the island nation
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October 29, 2025
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DIMO joins forces with young racing star Yevan David
WITH a shared mission to enhance Sri Lanka's position on the global stage, leading diversified conglomerate DIMO and young racing prodigy Yevan David have forged a partnership that redefines the country's path to the international motorsport arena.
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October 29, 2025
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Judged by appearances: Mental cost of living in a filtered world
The more we compare, the more we disconnect from our own path
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October 29, 2025
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Boosting Austria-Sri Lanka relations
MALIK Fernando has been appointed as Honorary Consul for ‘Austrian Sri Lanka.
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October 29, 2025
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PayMedia triumphs at NBQSA 2025; wins Overall Gold award
PAYMEDIA Ltd., has achieved the Overall Gold Award at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2025, with BoC Flex recognised as the “Best of the Best Software Application in Sri Lanka.”
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October 29, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel unveils Apple’s revolutionary 5G Ready iPhone 17 series
SLT-MOBITEL recently announced the launch of the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 17 Series in Sri Lanka, bringing Apple’s latest breakthrough technology to local consumers, powered by its state-of-the-art 5G-ready network.
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October 29, 2025
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Nawaloka Hospitals returns to profit, strengthens balance sheet as it marks 40th anniversary
NAWALOKA Hospitals PLC has reported a net profit of Rs. 56 million for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, marking a strong turnaround from the Rs. 305 million loss recorded in the previous year.
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October 29, 2025
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CSE closes down for third consecutive session
THE Colombo stock market fell for the third consecutive session yesterday on selling pressure.
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October 29, 2025
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Canadian arrested at BIA with Rs. 182 m worth of hashish
OFFICERS of the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested a 21-year-old Canadian national for attempting to smuggle over 18 kilograms of hashish into the country.
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October 29, 2025
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Shuttlers and wrestler shows promise
SRI LANKA’S young shuttlers showed exceptional talent and fighting spirit at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 producing some of the country’s finest badminton performances in recent history.
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