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Colombo Dockyard signs major shipbuilding contract
To build two cable laying and repair vessels for Orange Marine
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November 06, 2025
Daily FT
Cabinet approves local funding to complete Maharagama-Piliyandala road upgrade
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to utilise State funds to complete the remaining section of the Maharagama-Piliyandala road after the OPEC Fund for International Development loan was found insufficient to cover the full project cost.
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November 06, 2025
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Breaking from tradition, unions table policy-driven 2026 Budget proposals
IN what appears to be a break from the past, a consortium of 13 independent labour unions affiliated to the National Labour Advisory Council have come together for the first time to draft proposals for the 2026 Budget which focuses more on labour policy rather than the usual wish-list for benefits and salary increments.
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November 06, 2025
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Sri Lanka U19 crush Malaysia to take winning 3-0 lead in series
SRI Lanka Under-19 women cricketers came up with a convincing performance to crush the touring Malaysian women’s team by 118 runs at the Colts Ground yesterday and take a winning 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series.
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November 06, 2025
Daily FT
AI a multiplier for businesses; key to elevate service levels
GLOBAL customer relationship management solutions giant Salesforce recently highlighted that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a multiplier for businesses and key to elevate service levels in developing economies in South and Southeast Asia.
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November 06, 2025
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Sri Lankan women-led tech entrepreneurs gain technical exposure at GITEX Global 2025 in Dubai
EDB-led delegation connects with global investors and partners at world’s largest technology event
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November 06, 2025
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AOD and Cinnamon Life unite for "What's Your Colombo?"
Design-led movement to celebrate the city through its stories
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November 06, 2025
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The education Budget: a pre-Budget exploration
THE NPP Government will be presenting its first full-year Budget for 2026 tomorrow, outlining its policy priorities for an economy continuing to suffer under severe austerity. Education has been repeatedly highlighted as a priority for the Government, with promises of an increased allocation for the sector in the upcoming Budget. Increasing public spending on education incrementally to the desired level of 6% of GDP during the Government's tenure was a promise made in the NPP's election manifesto.
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November 06, 2025
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Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election
Zohran Mamdani, 34, has won New York City'srace for mayor in a contest that rallied young voters and sparked debate about the future direction ofthe US Democratic Party.
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November 06, 2025
Daily FT
When shadow of economic crime falls on the State
THERE is a silence that follows tragedy—a phone call in the night, a trembling voice, a parent who will never be whole again. A needle, a pill, a decision made in darkness. In that moment, the world seems unbearably indifferent. Yet indifference is never neutral—it is the shadow in which evil thrives.
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November 06, 2025
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President halts new Mannar wind projects pending public consent
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed authorities not to proceed with new wind power projects on Mannar Island without securing the consent of local residents, following public concerns over environmental and social impacts.
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November 06, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank marks 30 years with commemorative stamp
PAN Asia Bank recently marked a significant milestone in its journey of excellence and innovation with the official launch of a commemorative postage stamp to celebrate its 30th anniversary.
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November 06, 2025
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Sri Lanka athletics loses great coach
SRI Lanka athletics lost a great coach with the sad demise of K.L.F. Wijedasa at the age of 93.
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November 06, 2025
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Shiroma Nandani joins HDFC Board
HDFC Bank has appointed Shiroma Nandani to its Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director.
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November 06, 2025
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Union Bank kicks off Phase 2 of National Entrepreneurship Development Program
A milestone initiative by the Union Bank School of Social Entrepreneurship (UBSSE), the inauguration of the National Entrepreneurship Development Program (NEDP) Phase 2 was held recently at the University of Moratuwa. A milestone public private partnership and a collaborative ini-
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November 06, 2025
Daily FT
Taxation and silent killing of local industries
TAXATION serves as one of the most powerful tools in shaping a nation’s economic destiny. Its purpose extends far beyond merely filling State coffers. A sound and just tax system is meant to foster economic growth, promote social equity, ensure fair distribution of wealth, and protect domestic industries from unfair foreign competition and dumping.
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November 06, 2025
Daily FT
2nd Session of Sri Lanka–UAE Joint Commission concludes in Colombo
Discussions encompass wide range of areas of cooperation, including political, economic, financial, transport, sports, health, customs, energy, labour, defence, science and technology, education, culture, agriculture, food, and postal sectors Sri Lanka highlights importance of further consolidating economic and trade relations UAE conveys willingness to further step up cooperation in energy, investments, financial services and textiles, notes importance of economic cooperation diversification
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November 06, 2025
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HNB joins as Principal Sponsor of Northern Investment Summit 2026 to boost growth in North
HNB PLC has joined hands with The Management Club (TMC) as the Principal Sponsor and Official Banking Partner of the Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26). The initiative, set to take place in Jaffna in January, is aimed at accelerating investment, entrepreneurship, and inclusive economic growth in the Northern Province.
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November 06, 2025
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SLASSCOM's IT & BPM Exploration Day inspires Northern Region's next generation of tech talent
THE SriLanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has hosted the IT & BPM Exploration Day — Northern Region recently at the University of Vavuniya — Faculty of Technology, marking another milestone in its ongoing efforts to expand technology education and career awareness actos the country.
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November 06, 2025
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Black state, Anura’s drug war, Cuba’s UN victory over US
...We are establishing a National Operations Centre that will bring together the Police, the Armed Forces and all relevant agencies. This centre will integrate the Customs Department, the Department of Immigration and Emigration, the Department of Motor Traffic, the Police, the Armed Forces and the Intelligence Units into a single coordinated network.
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November 06, 2025
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Hayleys defeat CDB in 10th MCA Super Premier T20 tournament final
HAYLEYS GROUP made amends to their loss in the 32nd Singer-MCA Super Premier 50 over tournament final last Thursday, by defeating the star studded Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) team by five runs in the final of the 10th MCA Super Premier T20 tournament played under lights at the CCC ground on Sunday night.
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November 06, 2025
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47th MHA Seven-A-Side tournament set for 9 Nov.
THE Mercantile Hockey Association (MHA) will stage its 47th Annual Seven-a-Side Hockey Tournament on 9 November at the P. Sara Oval. Play begins at 8:30 a.m., with more than 250 players representing 26 corporate teams across six categories.
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November 06, 2025
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Addressing unpaid care work in Sri Lanka: Tool to boost economy and alleviate poverty
■2023 study done by Women and Media Collective, asserts that the economic value of women's unpaid care work could increase Sri Lanka's GDP by at least 30% ■2021 Labour Force Survey in Sri Lanka cites 73% of economically inactive population to be women ■Among unemployed women in Sri Lanka, 59% cite their care responsibilities as the primary reason for being outside the labour force
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November 06, 2025
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Sarrah Sammoon honoured among ‘Influential Women of the World’ in Paris
ENTREPRENEUR and global mobility leader Sarrah Sammoon has been recognised as one of the ‘Influential Women of the World - Global Awardees’, Edition 6 - Dr Monica Garg, an international honour celebrating measurable, society-shaping impact by women across sectors.
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November 06, 2025
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Rashmini Mather joins Cable Solutions' Board
CABLE Solutions PLC has appointed Rashmini Mather to its Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director.
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November 06, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life appoints Nalin Subasinghe as CEO
SRI Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), has announced the appointment of Nalin Subasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 November 2025.
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November 06, 2025
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Women in Tech call for inclusive growth as Sri Lanka enters Al era
WITH artificial intelligence (AI) redefining industries worldwide, a group of Sri Lankan women professionals recently came together calling for greater inclusion and leadership opportunities for women in the country's tech space.
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November 06, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s 2026 Budget: Defining moment for stability, growth, and confidence
1950s: Focused on nation-building and post independence infrastructure.
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November 06, 2025
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Inventive Polymers Lanka celebrates seven years of innovation, safety, and sustainability
Marking a milestone with the success of SHAKO helmets
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November 06, 2025
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Asia Asset Finance clinches four awards at National Project Management Excellence Awards 2025
ASIA Asset Finance PLC (AAF) lit up the National Project Management Excellence (NPME) Awards 2025, taking home four major honours in one night.
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