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IPGL to tee off at RCGC tomorrow
IN a landmark moment for Sri Lankan golf, the Indian Premier Golf League (IPGL) will stage its first-ever overseas tournament at the iconic Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), marking a significant milestone both for the League and for Sri Lanka's golfing landscape.
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December 22, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines launches operations at Terminal 1 Velana International Airport
SRILANKAN
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December 22, 2025
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Tea export earnings rise 13% YoY to $ 1.4 b in first 11 months
SRI Lanka earned an estimated $ 1.4 billion from tea exports in the 11 months to November 2025, according to Sri Lanka Customs data analysed by Forbes & Walker Research.
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December 22, 2025
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Seaspan and Ceyline Shipping celebrate 20 years of partnership excellence
SEASPAN Corporation Ltd., and Ceyline Shipping Ltd., are celebrating two decades of transformative partnership that has elevated Sri Lanka’s maritime industry on the global stage.
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December 22, 2025
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Let us rise together with resilience, courage and determination
IT is with a heavy heart that I pen this piece in the immediate aftermath of the worst natural disaster ever to strike Sri Lanka in a lifetime, leaving an entire nation in shock, grief and despair.
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December 22, 2025
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Bileeta's award-winning Entution ERP once again recognised at NBQSA
BILEETA'S award-winning Entution ERP has once again been recognized for excellence, securing two prestigious honours at the NBQSA (National Best Quality Software Awards).
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December 22, 2025
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10-try blitz by CR sinks Navy
CR & FC produced a ruthless response to last weekend's setback, running riot against Navy Sports Club to record a commanding 10-try 64/15 victory in their Inter-Club Rugby League encounter at Welisara on Saturday.
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December 22, 2025
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What not to do about the central hills
THE President wants to stop new construction above 5,000 feet elevation and move out people who currently live there.
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December 22, 2025
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PA says plantations stabilised after Ditwah
THE Planters' Association of Ceylon (PA) yesterday said that Regional Plantation Companies (RPC) moved swiftly to safeguard estate workers and surrounding communities following Cyclone Ditwah, activating emergency protocols, relocating families from high-risk areas, and restoring basic services in coordination with State authorities.
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December 22, 2025
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Nishan de Mel urges Sri Lanka to reject IMF RFI
VERITE Research Executive Director Dr. Nishan de Mel yesterday reiterated his warning that accepting the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) proposed $ 206 million Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI) to address post-Ditwah recovery could impose a high effective cost on Sri Lanka.
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December 22, 2025
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Altair will be reimagined and refreshed under new ownership: Thilan Wijesinghe
After the ownership change, new investments valued at over Rs. 600 m have been committed to the building encompassing safety and security enhancements, functional and operational upgrades, and strategic aesthetic aspects
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December 22, 2025
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Cargills Bank Credit Cards: “Tapit” into unbeatable festive and 365-day savings
CARGILLS
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December 22, 2025
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England beaten to lose another Ashes in Australia
ENGLAND'S Bazball project is in tatters as yet another Ashes in Australia was lost in three Tests.
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December 22, 2025
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Hikvision Skill Quest: Advancing Sri Lanka's technical workforce
HIKVISION Sri Lanka has announced the successful completion of the Hikvision Skill Quest ~ Grand Final, recently held at Hilton Colombo Residences.
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December 22, 2025
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AKD chairs special discussion on restoring lives under ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ program
A special discussion was held on Saturday under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to review district-level plans aimed at restoring the lives of citizens under the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' program and to examine challenges that have emerged during implementation.
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December 22, 2025
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Unsung Heroes of the Central Bank 3: Dr. D. S. Wijesinghe, quantitative economist who did not have previous training in math
ON the side of the annual general meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Prague, Czech Republic in 2000, I had a private conversation with the then World Bank’s Chief Economist Nicholas Stern, now Lord Stern.
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December 22, 2025
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Fitch says global shipping outlook is deteriorating in 2026
FITCH Ratings has maintained its deteriorating outlook for the global shipping sector, reflecting geopolitical and policy risks, according to an Outlook report released recently.
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December 22, 2025
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Global shipping is going paperless—Sri Lanka risks being left behind on electronic Bill of Lading
IN global shipping, the Bill of Lading (BL) is one of the most critical documents.
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December 22, 2025
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Single National Asset Tax (SNAT): A bold blueprint for disaster recovery, economic revolution
YOUR Excellency, Our nation faces a defining moment.
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December 22, 2025
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Union Bank Gampola branch reopens for customers
UNION Bank reopened its Gampola branch on 17 December following the impacts of Cyclone Ditwah-related floods that severely affected businesses and residents in the area.
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December 22, 2025
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Judiciary commits to taking digitisation agenda forward
Annual Conference of Judicial Officers 2025 unites Sri Lanka's judiciary in digital transformation of justice sector, particularly in post-disaster context
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December 22, 2025
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RDA revises ticketing system at Kerawalapitiya Interchange from today
THE Road Development Authority (RDA) has announced changes to the ticket issuing system at the Kerawalapitiya Interchange on the Outer Circular Highway, with the revised arrangements set to take effect from 12 noon today (22).
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December 22, 2025
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India take 1-0 lead in series with eight-wicket win
Five-match WT20I series against Sri Lanka
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December 22, 2025
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'ONE LOVE' reggae musical festival in March 2026 to reinvigorate roots in Sri Lanka
South Asia's first of its kind 3-day festival as tribute to legendary Bob Marley to feature six global iconic reggae artists
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December 22, 2025
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Rootcode Connect 2025 concludes in Tallinn, Estonia
ROOTCODE Connect 2025: AI in e-Governance Forum took place recently at Fotografiska Tallinn, Estonia, bringing together Government leaders, policymakers, and decision makers from across Europe to discuss how artificial intelligence is redefining digital governance.
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December 22, 2025
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SLT-MOBITEL to drive Sri Lanka’s next digital transformation with 5G
MARKING a major leap forward in the country’s digital transformation journey, SLT-MOBITEL, has made its 5G network publicly available, enabling Sri Lankans to experience the power and possibilities of next-generation connectivity.
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December 22, 2025
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CJ leads delegation of 10 Apex Court judges for knowledge exchange with Indian judiciary
A knowledge exchange and interaction program for 10 Apex Court judges of Sri Lanka was organised by the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, and National Judicial Academy (NJA), Bhopal, from 8-12 December. The delegation was led by Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena.
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December 22, 2025
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People's Bank grants first loan to rehabilitate MSMEs affected by Cyclone Ditwah
PEOPLE'S Bank has extended the first loan under a special Government-intervened loan scheme introduced to support the rehabilitation of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 22, 2025
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BASL writes to President raising concerns over challenges faced by RTI Commission
Says any proposed amendment to RTI Act or functioning of Commission must be preceded by due consultations including with BASL, as a principal stakeholder, and public
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December 22, 2025
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Allianz commits € 200,000 for post-flood recovery in Sri Lanka
Part of € 600,000 regional relief for Southeast Asia
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