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CINEC Campus Open Week to guide students on higher education pathways
• MARITIME • ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY • MANAGEMENT • LOGI • SUPPLY CHAIN • ENGLISH • & PHYSICAL EDUCATION • COMPUTING • AVIATION ENGINEERING • AN PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
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April 06, 2026
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Sigh of relief for taxpayers
Govt. agrees to drop controversial clauses from Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026 after strong objections and Supreme Court challenge
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April 06, 2026
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Pope Leo calls for global leaders to choose peace in first Easter Mass
The first US-born Pope has become a vocal critic of the Iran war, and has used recent public addresses to denounce global conflicts and urge de-escalation.
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April 06, 2026
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Banks question MSME credit narrative, flags data and discipline gaps
■HNB MD/CEO says lending constraints reflect information asymmetry, not liquidity ■Traditional credit models fail where financial records are absent ■Warns credit without discipline risks misallocation and defaults
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April 06, 2026
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Govt. takes...
This is according to the progress report of Governance Action Plan — 2025 recently published by the Presidential Secretariat.
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April 06, 2026
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Pathfinder Foundation hosts Russian Deputy Foreign Minister for high-level dialogue on global geopolitics
THE Pathfinder Foundation hosted a high-level discussion featuring Russian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Andrey Rudenko during his official visit to Sri Lanka.
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April 06, 2026
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Govt. waives QR payment fees for small merchants in push towards cash-lite economy
THE Government has removed transaction fees on low-value QR payments in a bid to accelerate digital adoption, as policymakers intensify efforts to shift the economy away from cash dependence.
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April 06, 2026
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New Zealand 'A' series criterion for selection
■Sri Lanka tour of the West Indies ■Sri Lanka 'A' win first unofficial ODI comfortably
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April 06, 2026
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The endeavours of enlightened leaders: Tested in turbulent times
YESTERDAY was Easter Sunday, associated with the resurrection of a revered leader.
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April 06, 2026
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23 players in NSL 4-day squads fail fitness test
Fifth edition gets underway today Can Galle make it three-in-a-row?
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April 06, 2026
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Post-Easter Sri Lanka: Between memory, narrative, and national security
AS Sri Lanka approaches the seventh commemoration of the Easter Sunday Attacks, the national mood is once again marked by grief, reflection, and an enduring sense of incompleteness.
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April 06, 2026
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Vallibel Finance sets course for expansion with Rs. 2.12 b capital raise
IN a decisive step to reinforce its financial foundation and fuel its next wave of expansion, Vallibel Finance has unveiled plans to raise approximately Rs. 2.12 billion via a Rights Issue.
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April 06, 2026
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Colombo facilitates renewed regional momentum on climate transparency, agrifood systems and COP31 engagement
A regional workshop on enhanced transparency and cooperation for climate action concluded recently in Colombo, bringing together representatives from countries across Asia and the Pacific and Central Asia to strengthen collaboration on climate transparency, agrifood systems transformation, and engagement in the lead-up to the 31st session of the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31).
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April 06, 2026
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The Ghost in the Gazette
Legally, the Government's current stance faces a formidable obstacle: the Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation.
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April 06, 2026
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Rethinking SL's development through happiness, youth wellbeing and resilience
Sri Lanka ranked 134th in global happiness index
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April 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s real wealth lies not underground, but on the map
THE more unstable the world becomes, the more the map changes.
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April 06, 2026
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McLarens Maritime Academy celebrates future seafarers at Convocation 2025
MCLARENS Maritime Academy (MMA), a leading approved Maritime Training Institute in Sri Lanka, held their Convocation of 2025 at BMICH recently.
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April 06, 2026
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Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award by Canterbury Christ Church University
IN a significant recognition of global spiritual leadership and community service, Canterbury Christ Church University has conferred its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honour Award upon Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thero, one of Sri Lanka’s most respected Buddhist leaders.
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April 06, 2026
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External economic shocks and challenge of policymakers
In the recent past, Sri Lanka was hit by two severe external economic shocks.
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April 06, 2026
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Malwatte retain Cup championship
THE 24th Inter Plantation Rugby Sevens concluded in grand style at Dickoya, with Malwatte Valley Plantations defending their title, defeating Maskeliya 31-7 in an electrifying Cup final played before a packed and lively crowd.
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April 06, 2026
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CILT Sri Lanka successfully hosts 42nd Annual General Meeting
THE Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Sti Lanka successfully hosted its 42nd Annual General Meeting on 31 March 2026, at the prestigious Union Ballroom, Hilton Colombo Residences.
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April 06, 2026
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FASL launches APIX-powered global Fintech collaboration following Sri Lanka FinTech World Cup at Port City Colombo
THE Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL) has announced a strategic cross-border fintech collaboration with the Singapore-based APIX Platform, following the successful conclusion of the FinTech World Cup - Sri Lanka Regional Competition held on 31 March 2026 at Port City Colombo.
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April 06, 2026
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Wycherley International School celebrates 40 years with landmark coffee table book
WYCHERLEY International School recently marked a major milestone with the launch of its 40th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, a celebration of four decades of vision, dedication, and educational excellence.
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April 06, 2026
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MSI recognises top commercial PC partners at annual awards ceremony
MICRO-STAR International Ltd, (MSI) headquartered in Taiwan, recently hosted its Partner Excellence Awards in Colombo, bringing together over 100 partners and industry stakeholders to celebrate outstanding performance and strengthen its growing partner network in Sri Lanka.
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April 06, 2026
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April at Ahāra: Weekends worth waiting for
IN a city that rarely slows, 'April at Ahāra' at Amari Colombo invites to do just that—pause, gather, and indulge in weekends designed with intention.
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April 06, 2026
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Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine condemns Israeli death penalty law
Demands immediate repeal and urgent international action
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April 06, 2026
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People’s Bank triumphs at LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026
PEOPLE’S Bank, has once again reaffirmed its position at the forefront of digital banking innovation by securing the Gold Award for the Most Popular Digital Payment Solution (Large Banks Category) for its People’s Pay mobile payment app at the prestigious LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.
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April 06, 2026
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Middle East conflict dictate domestic Bond rates; yields close higher
THE secondary Bond market during the holiday-shortened week last week was characterised by an initial bearish bias followed by consolidation, with overall sentiment remaining largely influenced by external developments.
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April 06, 2026
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Haroon Aslam stamps his class in USA
HAROON Aslam, representing Texas Wesleyan University, secured his first intercollegiate victory at the Roadrunner Classic, held recently in Georgia statein USA.
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April 06, 2026
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New private…
According to latest Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data, new borrowings from domestic commercial banks reached Rs, 142.6 billion, recovering from the nine-month low of Rs. 108 billion in January.
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