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ComBank and Abans forge landmark partnership with POS and digital payments rollout
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon is to roll out a major point-of-sale (POS) and digital payments solution across the national retail network of Abans PLC—in a partnership that sets a new benchmark for bank—retailer collaborations in the country and underscores the Bank’s capacity to deliver enterprise-grade acquiring infrastructure.
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November 24, 2025
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Tourism beyond numbers
LAST week, the tourism industry marked two million tourist arrivals for this year. It is a figure that signals renewed global confidence and a welcome boost to an economy still in recovery mode after the 2022 collapse. Yet it also comes with a sobering reminder.
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November 24, 2025
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Gayani de Alwis re-elected Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce Chairperson
Board of Management for 2025/2026 announced at the 40th AGM
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November 24, 2025
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Kangaroo Cabs spreads message of hope with pink ribbon campaign
KANGAROO Cabs in October turned everyday rides into a powerful movement for awareness.
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November 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s first exclusive dangerous cargo handling company debuts
@ InterGlobe Freight Solutions launches new venture ProDG Logistics
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November 24, 2025
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IFS, Boston Dynamics combine to power of robotics with Agentic AI to transform field operations
IFS, the leading provider of Industrial AI software, and Boston Dynamics, the global leader in mobile robotics, recently announced a groundbreaking collaboration to revolutionize how asset-intensive organisations manage and optimise their field operations.
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November 24, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon strengthens leasing portfolio through strategic partnership with Brown & Company
THE Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has recently entered into a strategic partnership with Brown & Company PLC to further enhance its customer offering and strengthen its footprint in the vehicle leasing sector.
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November 24, 2025
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Bahrain Airport Company renews partnership with Thales for security systems
BAHRAIN Airport Company (BAC), the operating and managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), has announced the preparation to renew its long-term partnership with Thales, a global leader in high technologies in defence, aerospace, cyber and digital.
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November 24, 2025
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Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025
ORGANISED under the National Pathway Program of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League (SLYL) 2025 tournament provides players a national-level platform to perform and elevate to the next level in a bid to reach the national stage.
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November 24, 2025
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LOLC Finance crowned No. 1 NBFI brand; secures spot among 'Top 15 Most Valuable Brands'
LOLC Finance PLC has been ranked 14th overall, in the prestigious 'Top 100 Most Valuable Brands of Sri Lanka' and number one in the Non Banking Financial Services (NBFI) sector list by Brand Finance.
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November 24, 2025
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Yara Technologies unveils YaraPay
YARA Technologies has announced the launch of YaraPay, an AI-driven, purpose-built payments platform for education that makes collecting, reconciling, and paying out school fees fast, transparent, and hassle-free.
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November 24, 2025
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Fitch places HDFC and SMIB on Rating Watch Positive pending acquisitions
Ratings action after Govt. proposal for Bank of Ceylon to acquire HDFC, People's Bank to acquire SMIB; Notes HDFC's eroding competitiveness in the housing loan segment, driven predominantly by EPF-backed loans, and deteriorating loan and deposit market share; SMIB profitable, yet capital below the regulatory minimum of Rs. 7.5 b; shortfall estimated at Rs. 2-3b
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November 22, 2025
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SEC defers Softlogic trading suspension to end-2025
SOFTLOGIC Holdings PLC yesterday said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the suspension of trading in its shares until 31 December.
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November 22, 2025
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RTI Commission flags crippling staff shortages
Says Commission functioned without Chairperson and one Commissioner for five months with only one legal officer and two legal assistants for much of year; Notes risks to information right of citizens and Constitution that could undermine progressive gains made so far under RTI regime; As RTI Act approaches a decade in 2026, law has been cited as global benchmark
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November 22, 2025
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Hayleys Fabric bags Gold at National Chamber, NEDA Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025
THE Western Province Entrepreneur Awards 2025 was held in grandeur on 19 November at the Lotus Hall, BMICH, marking the eighth consecutive year of this prestigious event.
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November 22, 2025
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'Clean Sri Lanka' could be long-awaited national brand identity for tourism: Hiran
Notes country struggles to define its global identity despite possessing natural and cultural assets; Opines Sri Lanka must build enduring global brand like 'Incredible India'; Says he \"dreams\" of Sri Lanka having equivalent national tourism brand identity like India
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November 22, 2025
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CCB targets higher coconut output in 2026 amid concerns over leaf blight
Coconut Cultivation Board targets 4.2 nuts next year; YTD Aug. production yields 1.92 b nuts, prices up 53% while exports increase 35% to $367m; Govt. allocates over Rs. 3 b to develop coconut industry in 2026
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November 22, 2025
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How survivor-centred tech solutions can reduce digital violence
Shutting down online violence is not easy, but it can be done.
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November 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka shines at World Travel Market 2025: Showcasing island's tourism excellence to world
IN collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London has marked a remarkable level of participation by the nation's tourism industry at World Travel Market (WTM) 2025, held from 4-6 November 2025 at the ExCel London.
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November 22, 2025
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Colombo Masters clinch Silver Finals at IFCR Roar Sri Lanka 2025
THE Colombo Masters delivered a remarkable comeback to secure the Silver Finals title at the IFCR Roar Sri Lanka 2025, defeating Thane Yodha by 90 runs in a commanding performance.
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November 22, 2025
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DFCC Bank powers Faldo Junior Golf and Pro-Am 2026 for second consecutive year
Creates international professional growth opportunities for youth
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November 22, 2025
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Govt. to restart construction of 74 bridges
THE Cabinet of Ministers this week approved recommencing the construction of the remaining 74 bridges by the State Development and Construction Corporation.
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November 22, 2025
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Govt. moves to control prices of 200 more medicines
Reduces price of 350 essential medicines already
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November 22, 2025
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Al - Good or bad? You decide
CHANGE is the code word of this world. Everything is subject to change; our minds, the earth, the sky, our bodies, our friends, our enemies and of course information technology. Akin to the human space much has changed in space that is cyber and in this interview with Jesse Dingley, a 25-year-old British born AI engineer we attempt to look objectively at the phenomena that is AI.
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November 22, 2025
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Sri Lankan products and tourism on show at 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Bangkok
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok showcased the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar, held for four days from 06 to 09 November 2025 at Central World Pulse, Bangkok.
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November 22, 2025
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Russel's hosts festive cake mixing ceremony led by talented NAITA chefs
RUSSEL'S has hosted its annual cake mixing ceremony at the company's headquarters, marking the beginning of the festive season with joy, unity, and creativity.
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November 22, 2025
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SLC hands over 196 Level 5 certificates to umpires
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently handed over certificates to 196 cricket umpires who successfully completed the Level 5 Umpires Examination.
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November 22, 2025
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CSE ends week below 23,000 points
THE Colombo stock market yesterday closed down sharply, falling below 23,000 points for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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November 22, 2025
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Of plants that shake, elephants that chase, and oils of magic
AUTHORED by Venerable Thambugala Anandasiri Thero in the Sinhala language, the English translation of the book “Twenty Five Years of Life in the jungle’ is by Kamala Rajapakse, printed and published by Dayawanse Jayakody and Company — Printers.
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November 22, 2025
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Enough is enough - Sri Lanka needs to get rid of the stragglers
Losing to Zimbabwe is the last straw
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