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Japan commendation award to Prof. Sajjiv Ariyasinghe
AMBASSADOR of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata recently awarded a Certificate of Commendation to Prof. Sajjiv Ariyasinghe Senior Professor of Physiology at the Faculty of Dental Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
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October 13, 2025
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Healy spearheads Australia's record run chase
India suffer second successive defeat in Women’s Cricket WC
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October 13, 2025
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LOLC Al-Falaah empowers savings accounts with upgraded international debit card
LOLC Al-Falaah the Alternate Financial Services unit of LOLC Finance has announced the relaunch of its new upgraded International Debit Card. This latest offering is designed to deliver enhanced convenience, security, and financial empowerment while staying true to the principles of Islamic banking.
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October 13, 2025
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Sri Lanka boosted by returning senior trio for Asia Rugby Sevens in Colombo
THE second leg of the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 is set to light up the Racecourse Ground in Colombo on 18 and 19 October, featuring both the Men’s and Women’s segments, with Asia’s best battling for vital series points.
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October 13, 2025
Daily FT
Too many flaws in Sri Lanka's cricket that need fixing
Time is running out in Women's Cricket World Cup
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October 13, 2025
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Prospects College of Higher Education and XpressJobs sign MoU to strengthen career pathways for students
PROSPECTS College of Higher Education (PCHE) announced a partnership with XpressJobs through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
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October 13, 2025
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SLIM NSA 2025 grand finale on 28 Oct. to recognise Ambassadors of Sales
SLIM NSA 2025, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing – National Sales Awards 2025 is to hold its grand finale on 28 October.
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October 13, 2025
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BALPP's Executive Credential in Leadership and Public Policy
THE Bandaranaike Academy for Leadership and Public Policy is now being recognised as a pioneering institution at the intersection of thought leadership, governance, and professional development.
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October 13, 2025
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Sri Lanka digital industry challenged by weak branding, market access
Doerscircle COO Yasas Abeywickrama spotlights digital economy strategy Says country yet to meet past digital export targets despite steady growth Industry lacks visibility, skills volume, and policy support Urges stronger branding and global links
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October 11, 2025
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SLBFE busts major foreign job scandals over Rs. 21.49 m
Victims promised jobs in Europe and Canada Lankan-born Canadian defrauded Rs. 1.49 m for jobs in Canada Two arrested for Rs. 20 m racket for nursing jobs in Hungary, Netherlands and Finland Mawanella teacher nabbed for unlicensed online job agency for Romania, Poland, and Germany
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October 11, 2025
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Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado wins 2025 Nobel Peace Prize
THE Nobel Peace Prize for 2025 has been awarded at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo to Venezuelan Opposition Politician Maria Corina Machado.
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October 11, 2025
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Resplendent Ceylon properties earn 2025 Michelin Keys
THE 2025 Michelin Key distinctions, recognising the world's leading hotels for exceptional hospitality, have been announced, with all three properties under Sri Lanka's Resplendent Ceylon earning recognition in the South Asia region.
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October 11, 2025
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Shanakiyan urges Govt. to prioritise North, East development
TAMIL National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday urged the Government to focus on developing the Northern and Eastern Provinces.
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October 11, 2025
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Harini to attend China “Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women”
AT the invitation of the Government of the People's Republic of China, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya is scheduled to visit China from 12-15 October.
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October 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka welcomes initial phase of Gaza peace agreement
SRI Lanka yesterday welcomed the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasises the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region.
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October 11, 2025
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Rapper and Producer Jude Da Dude elevates Sinhala rap scene with latest EP
SINCE launching his rap journey in 2017, Jude Da Dude has been steadily rising as one of the most promising names in Sri Lanka's hip-hop scene.
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October 11, 2025
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Relevance of forests for biodiversity education
THIS is a proposal to include biodiversity education in schools and universities.
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October 11, 2025
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Three new Ministers, 10 Deputies in pre-Budget Cabinet reshuffle
A Cabinet reshuffle took place yesterday with President Anura Kumara Disanayake appointing three new Ministers and 10 new Deputy Ministers in a move aimed at improving coordination and accelerating national development priorities aligned with the 2026 Budget.
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October 11, 2025
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Manchester Soccer Academy launches Federation Cup 2025 for Under-12 segment
THE Manchester Soccer Academy (MSA) will launch the Federation Cup 2025 for the Under12 segment which will be played today and tomorrow at the Race Course Stadium commencing 9.00 a.m. onwards.
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October 11, 2025
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Access Monthly Medal today
THE much looked forward Access Monthly Medal will take place at the Royal Colombo Golf Club with the tee off today at 6.45 a.m.
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October 11, 2025
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Art of Bhavana: Cultivation of mind and body
VENERABLE Professor Rahula, a Buddhist scholar, in his provocative best, cuts through centuries of mistranslation. Bhavanā is not \"meditation\" in the sense of escaping the world, sitting in a corner, or pursuing mystical powers. It means something much more vivid: cultivation.
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October 11, 2025
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CID handles over 20,000 investigations – Dr. Jayatissa
Ensures investigations progressing steadily after several individuals linked to underworld networks arrested Govt. accuses those involved not only murderers and shooters, but also those who gave them political shelter and directives
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October 11, 2025
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Science College Rugby Support Group decries poaching via deceptive scholarships
Calls for fair play and responsibility; urges schools, administrators, and policymakers to act with integrity
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October 11, 2025
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Cinnamon Grand Colombo welcomes festive season with cake mixing ceremony
Kicks off festive offerings with an array of signature Christmas cakes, hampers, and gourmet delights
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October 11, 2025
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Karma, intention, and transformation: Path from separateness to oneness
KARMA is one of the most widely discussed concepts in spiritual traditions, yet it is often misunderstood. Conventionally, people see karma as a system of cosmic reward and punishment: good actions bring good results, and bad actions bring suffering.
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October 11, 2025
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Brief on Jaffna software company Loncey Tech
RAJ Creations was born at night. In fact over many nights in 2019. Raj was in Colombo working during the day for the Ministry of Education in its IT department, and at night he was working on projects for his own private clients.
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October 11, 2025
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More than merely messiahs – viz: is the era and ethos of ‘strongman’ governments gone for good? (2/4)
WE continue our discussion of the much debated issue of whether Sri Lanka ever truly benefitted from the 'strongman' model of political leadership, as was assumed in the past for a plethora of reasons - not least among these the propaganda machines of charlatans posing as saviours.
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October 11, 2025
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SJB, UNP to form joint platform – Sajith
THE Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to politically collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) under a joint political program, led and guided by the SJB.
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October 11, 2025
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New Case-File Tracking System revolutionises anti-corruption investigations
CIABOC, with support from UNDP and Japan, unveils transformative platform
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October 11, 2025
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Science fiction action film "Trons Ares" in Lankan cinemas
AMERICAN science fiction action film Tron: Ares (stylised as TRON: Ares) is now being shown in nine cinemas in Sri Lanka.
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