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Korean NFS concludes four-year initiative enhancing Sri Lanka’s forensic drug analysis capacity
Korea’s National Forensic Service (NFS) has concluded a four-year initiative aimed at enhancing Sri Lanka's forensic drug analysis capacity, under the project titled “Strengthen Capacity Building of Forensic Drug Analysis in the Criminal Justice System in Sri Lanka (2021-2025).
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October 31, 2025
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Hayleys Mobility launches to redefine Sri Lanka’s transportation future
Hayleys Fentons Limited announced the launch of Hayleys Mobility, a new venture delivering cutting-edge new-energy vehicle solutions and infrastructure, supporting the country’s transition towards sustainable mobility.
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October 31, 2025
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Monash–UCL partnership strengthens Australia–Sri Lanka education investment ties
Australia’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Matthew Duckworth, highlighted the economic and strategic significance of education as a driver of bilateral relations between Australia and Sri Lanka, highlighting the Monash-UCL partnership as a model of transnational collaboration that continues to power Sri Lanka’s human capital development.
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October 31, 2025
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Doctors breach service bonds, costing state over Rs. 1. billion
The National Audit Office has revealed that doctors who have left the public service without settling their dues owe the state more than Rs. 1,277 million. According to a special audit report, the total amount outstanding as of October 31, 2024 includes unpaid bonds, fines, and loan advances.
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October 31, 2025
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Aitken Spence shines at Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards with four prestigious wins
Aitken Spence PLC proudly announced a remarkable achievement at the 15th Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025, hosted by Women in Management (WIM).
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October 31, 2025
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MAS bag Division-D title
MAS Holdings defeated Hayleys 58-34 in the Division-D women's finals of the 33rd Mercantile Services Basketball Association League tournament held at the Royal College (Indoor) stadium.
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October 31, 2025
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Two suspects arrested while trying to sell rare conch shells
Two suspects have been arrested in Divulapitiya for attempting to sell two Triton's Trumpet conch shells valued at Rs. 60 million.
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October 31, 2025
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Eknaligoda case adjourned again for want of two more judges
The long-running case over journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda’s abduction and disappearance, was adjourned until 05 Decembe by the Colombo High Court’s Special Bench, presided over by Judge Sujeewa Nishshanka yesterday.
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October 31, 2025
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Arbitrary transfers in health sector: Docs to launch strike
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that it will launch a countrywide trade union action today (31) in protest against what it calls the arbitrary transfer procedure being implemented for government doctors.
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October 31, 2025
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South Africa make historic leap into World Cup final
South Africa were led by Laura Wolvaardt and Marizanne Kapp
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October 31, 2025
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Wood, Ferdinands, Kandamby and Wijetunge towork with national side
Sri Lanka Cricket has clarified that the appointments of Julian Wood and Rene Ferdinands as national batting and bowling coaches will not impact the continued roles of Thilina Kandamby and Piyal Wijethunge within SLC's coaching structure, and that each coach will link up with the men's national side on a \"rotational basis\".
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October 31, 2025
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SLS mark on water bottles mandatory from April 2026: CEA
The Central Environment Authority (CEA) has announced that from April 1, 2026, all plastic water bottles sold in Sri Lanka must carry the Sri Lanka Standards (SLS) Product Certification Mark, in line with a new directive issued by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA).
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October 31, 2025
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Former Ambassador Aryasinha appointed Executive Director of RCSS
Ambassador (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha, former Foreign Secretary of Sri Lanka, has been appointed Executive Director of the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS).
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October 31, 2025
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Correction
Apropos yesterday's lead story headlined ‘Deputy Speaker, too, gives up one fuel allowance’, we inadvertently quoted Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih as having said that he wouldn't forgo the fuel allowance granted to MPs.
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October 31, 2025
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Lanka, China strengthen agricultural ties with focus on tea, coffee, and tobacco
Discussion with the Chinese delegation în progress at a Parliamentary Committee Room
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October 31, 2025
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Endane Biodiversity Corridor – Reuniting forest, rekindling life
In the lush green heart of Sri Lanka’s wet zone, where the songs of cicadas mingle with the distant rush of waterfalls, a remarkable story of restoration is quietly unfolding. The Endane Biodiversity Corridor, a pioneering initiative by Dilmah Conservation, stands today as a symbol of ecological healing and visionary stewardship — a bridge reuniting fragments of rainforest once divided by human hands.
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October 31, 2025
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... and Trump Failed
ANALYSIS COMMENTARY
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October 31, 2025
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PAN ASIA Bank marks 30 years with outstanding nine-month financial performance with a PAT of over Rs. 3 billion
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported a stellar financial performance for the nine months ended 30th September 2025, reaffirming its resilience and strategic agility amid a gradually recovering yet challenging macroeconomic environment.
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October 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka welcomes ‘Hello, to More’ as GWM and David Pieris Automobiles announce strategic partnership
David Pieris Automobiles (Private) Limited (DPA), the four-wheeler sales arm of the David Pieris Group of Companies, has been appointed as an authorised seller and distributor for GWM, a global automotive giant, in Sri Lanka.
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October 29, 2025
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A review of Sri Lanka's genetic inheritance challenge
The recent findings on consanguinity rates in Sri Lanka by Dr. Thurairajah's team, as reported in The Sunday Times, have brought a longstanding but often private practice into the public health discourse.
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October 29, 2025
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Shafali Verma replaces injured Pratika Rawal in India's World Cup squad
Shafali Verma originally not part of India's Women's World Cup squad - either the main 15 or the reserves - has received a late call-up as a replacement for Pratika Rawal, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
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October 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka's women's cricket on the rise
Missing out on the last Women’s World Cup in New Zealand was a bitter pill to swallow for everyone involved in Sri Lankan cricket.
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October 29, 2025
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CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as next Chief Justice of India
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who is set to retire on 23 November, at the age of 65, has recommended Justice Surya Kant to be the next CJI, officially starting the process to choose his successor.
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October 29, 2025
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Managing motion sickness
Travelling should be an enjoyable experience, but for many the onset of queasiness, dizziness and nausea can turn a seemingly harmless journey into a distressing episode of Motion Sickness.
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October 29, 2025
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Does Sri Lanka contribute to global intellectual expansion of Social Sciences and Humanities?
Let me begin with a confession.
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October 29, 2025
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Battle for T20 World Cup favouritism begins
While ODI series had relatively little meaning other than both teams taking some early steps on the road to the 2027 World Cup, the five-match T20I series beginning in Canberra on Wednesday night is of far greater significance for the near term.
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October 29, 2025
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New CNI appointed
Maj. Gen. Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), retired on Monday (27).
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October 29, 2025
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Ex-COPE Chair asks govt. to reveal beneficiaries of double-cab deal
\"IMF cannot turn a blind eye to this
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October 29, 2025
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Former ICC match referee Chris Broad accuses global cricket body of leniency towards India
Former ICC match referee and England cricketer Chris Broad accused the global cricket body of leniency towards India in an interview with The Telegraph published on Monday.
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October 29, 2025
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Lanka Communist Party vehemently condemns renewed threat to Cuba from US
The Communist Party of Sri Lanka has condemned stepped up US action targeting Cuba.
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