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Why Sri Lanka’s three-wheeler industry deserves credit for reducing poverty?
Walk through any Sri Lankan town and you'll hear it before you see it—the familiar hum of the three-wheeler, or “tuk-tuk,” weaving through traffic, carrying workers, schoolchildren and market goods.
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October 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential in Russia with roadshows and leisure fair participation
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau successfully conducted a series of tourism roadshows in St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Moscow, aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka’s presence in the Russian market and attracting a wider range of travellers.
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October 27, 2025
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Gardening boosts mental wellbeing
Gardening offers a quietly powerful way to support both physical and emotional health.
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October 27, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines' overall loss masks 64% cut in core operational deficit
SriLankan Airlines has reported an overall Group loss of LKR 2,735 million for the 2024/25 financial year, a sharp reversal from the LKR 7,925 million profit recorded the previous year.
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October 27, 2025
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Navy rescues crew members from distressed Merchant Vessel (MV) INTEGRITY STAR
In a swift response to a distress call, the Sri Lanka Navy successfully rescued the crew of the Merchant Vessel (MV) INTEGRITY STAR, that was in distress due to failure in the main engines, approximately 100 nautical miles south of Sri Lanka, and the crew was in a desperate situation.
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October 27, 2025
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Virtusa hosts British insurer CFC to unveil global services hub in Sri Lanka
Virtusa Corporation, in partnership with CFC, a pioneer in insurance solutions for emerging risk and market leader in cyber, opened the doors to CFC’s digital services hub in Colombo last week.
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October 27, 2025
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Declare 2026 as ‘Year of the Other’
Government consider declaring 2026 as the ‘Year of the Other’.
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October 27, 2025
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Trump hails ‘Historic’ peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia, expands US role in Southeast Asia
SNS: US President Donald Trump on Sunday presided over the signing of what he described as a “historic” peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, calling it a “monumental step” toward regional stability.
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October 27, 2025
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Kelly Felder expands its fashion footprint, reaches out to Wattala
Founded in 2007, Kelly Felder 's designs and styles draw inspiration from diverse cultures, international trends, and leading global fashion platforms, while staying true to the brand’s own creative identity.
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October 27, 2025
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SL Ambassador meets Chairman of FCC on Intl. affairs in Russia
Sri Lankan Ambassador in Moscow Shobini Gunasekera recently met the Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs (The higher Chamber of the Russian Parliament), Grigory Karasin.
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October 27, 2025
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NPC urges govt. to address accountability issues
Ts National Peace Council (NPC) has warned against what it called the danger of unjustified complacency following the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution adopted last month in Geneva, which gave Sri Lanka two more years to fulfil its commitments on accountability, truth-seeking, and reparations.
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October 27, 2025
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Achintha acomplishes historic achievement
St. Aloysius' College, Ratnapura athlete Lahiru Achintha accomplished a historic achievement when he won the country's first ever Asian Youth Games gold medal in Bahrain on Thursday.
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October 25, 2025
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Thieves steal ancient Buddha statues from Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya
Police said yesterday that thieves have broken into the museum of the historic Mahiyangana Raja Maha Viharaya and stolen several ancient Buddha statues stored there.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power
Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands
6 min |
October 25, 2025
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India upgrades Kabul outpost to full Embassy without recognising Taliban
India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy of India, restoring a comprehensive diplomatic presence in Afghanistan for the first time since August 2021.
2 min |
October 25, 2025
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Audit urges urgent legal reform, transparency in e-visa deal
MPs get special audit report on the visa scam at Immigration and Emigration Dept.
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October 25, 2025
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Suspect believed to have helped Sewwandi to escape to India by boat arrested in Jaffna
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested a suspect believed to have assisted Ishara Sewwandi, one of the prime accomplices in the February killing of underworld figure Ganemulle Sanjeewa, to flee to India by boat.
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October 25, 2025
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ComBank receives Global Finance 'Best Bank' award in Washington DC
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was formally presented the Global Finance ‘Best Bank in Sri Lanka’ award recently, at the magazine's annual awards ceremony held, as customary, during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington DC.
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October 25, 2025
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Bourse notches 12 crossings but trading levels leave much to be desired
CSE trading did not reach satisfactory levels yesterday due to monthend profittakings.
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October 25, 2025
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'Backhoe' Saman's wife further remanded
The wife of underworld figure ‘Backhoe Saman’, Shadhika Lakshani, who is currently in remand custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, was further remanded on Thursday.
1 min |
October 25, 2025
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Deciding when to retire
As more people approach the idea of stepping away from full-time work, it becomes ever more important to pause and ask key questions about the decision to retire.
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October 25, 2025
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Two arrested by Bribery sleuths
Two individuals, a member of the personal staff of former Deputy Minister of Housing and Construction Indika Bandaranayake, and a former officer of the Department of Fisheries, have been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs. 500,000 from a person by promising employment at the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, and accepting Rs. 240,000 as an advance payment.
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October 25, 2025
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LOLC Finance crowned Sri Lanka’s No. 1 NBFI Brand
Secures Spot Among Top 15 Most Valuable Brands in 2025
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October 25, 2025
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Unit of Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor’s ‘Peddi’ heads to Lanka for next schedule
The unit of director Buchi Babu Sana’s eagerly awaited action extravaganza ‘Peddi’, featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead, has now headed to Sri Lanka for the next schedule of the film.
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October 25, 2025
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Rain: Indoor fun activities for kids
On a rainy day when the skies pour and outdoor play is off the cards, the home becomes a vibrant playground of possibilities for children.
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October 25, 2025
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Dilmah strengthens Sri Lanka’s water & ocean stewardship
Dilmah invited to be Patron of UN Global Compact Network, Sri Lanka’s Water & Ocean Stewardship Working Group
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October 25, 2025
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Andhra Pradesh to build 5km-wide Great Green Wall to protect its 1,053km- long coastline from cyclones and storms
Andhra Pradesh is planning to build a 5-km-wide ‘Great Green Wall (GGW) along its 1,054km-long coastline to mitigate the impact of natural phenomena like frequent cyclones, and environmental degradation.
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October 25, 2025
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Thai govt. moves to bring back from Lanka two gifted elephants
The Thai government is set to hold talks with Sri Lanka next week (28) to bring back two elephants that were gifted by Thailand, following reports of poor living conditions and alleged mistreatment.
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October 25, 2025
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Sampath Bank and NCE empower Sri Lanka's exporters through renewed partnership
Sampath Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s export community by renewing its partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) for 2025.
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October 25, 2025
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Strong market confidence in JF Packaging IPO – HNB Investment Bank
Demonstrating renewed investor confidence in Sri Lanka's capital market, HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB) has expressed strong optimism over the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of JF Packaging Limited, describing it as a \"landmark and timely offering\" poised to deliver significant long-term value.
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