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How poor sleep affects your brain
Sleep is often described as the brain's reset button, but for many people, it is the first thing to be sacrificed when life becomes busy.
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October 20, 2025
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Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza, closes Rafah crossing
Al Jazeera, quoting Palestinian officials, reported yesterday (19) that the Israeli Army has committed 47 violations of the ceasefire agreement since it came into force in early October, killing 38 people and wounding 143.
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October 20, 2025
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World Cup 'ruined' by 'predictable' Colombo weather
You wait four years for a World Cup, but if you're a player or fan in Colombo then you may have spent most of this tournament staring at the rain rather than enjoying some much-anticipated cricket.
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October 20, 2025
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Mintpay partners with FitsAir to make outbound travel more accessible
Mintpay, Sri Lanka’s premier payments platform, has partnered with FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first privately owned international airline, to offer customers flexible and rewarding payment options when purchasing air tickets.
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October 20, 2025
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Chinese firecrackers smuggled to Tamil Nadu seized, 4 arrested
Banned Chinese firecrackers, worth about Rs 5 crore, concealed in a container that arrived in a cargo vessel at the Tuticorin port, was seized by authorities and four men have been arrested in this connection, PTI reported yesterday (19)
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October 20, 2025
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Solar Care International honoured for solar PV preventive maintenance and innovation
Solar Care International (Pvt) Ltd. has been honoured with multiple prestigious accolades, reaffirming its position as a leader in solar preventive maintenance and solar innovation in Sri Lanka.
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October 20, 2025
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Trump aides ‘felt betrayed’ by Israel
US President Donald Trump’s senior negotiators in the Gaza peace talks have said they felt “betrayed” after Israel launched an airstrike on Qatar during mediation efforts, RT reported yesterday (19)
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October 20, 2025
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Tea market softens as key buyers reduce activity
The Sri Lanka Tea Auction held on October 15, 2025, saw a market under pressure, characterised by fair but inconsistent demand across the 5.5 million kilograms on offer.
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October 20, 2025
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Lead Mark Engineering recognised for its professional construction solutions
Lead Mark Engineering Pvt. Ltd., a leader in the construction sector, has been recognised at the Global Business Excellency Awards 2025, organised by London Business Excellency.
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October 20, 2025
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Vogue Jewellers opens its Melbourne Branch with a grand celebration
Vogue Jewellers, Sri Lanka’s premier jeweller since 1962, celebrated a significant milestone with the grand opening of its first international branch at Westfield Fountain Gate, Melbourne.
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October 20, 2025
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SJ Uni's LaunchPad 3.0 on Nov 1
AIESEC in University of Sri Jayewardenepura will conduct LaunchPad for the third time on Ist of November at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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October 20, 2025
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Chinese academic delegation visits Minasro College to strengthen their academic partnership
Minasro College, a leading English medium educational institution based in Sri Lanka, hosted a special delegation from Chongqing Three Gorges Vocational College (CGVC), China, on 27th September 2025 at its main campus.
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October 20, 2025
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Construction of Rs 2.26 bn 10-storey hospital building halted
The Health Ministry said that the construction of a 10-story professorial unit for the Provincial General Hospital in Badulla had been halted.
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October 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka showcases its tourism potential at TTG Travel Experience 2025 in Italy
Sri Lanka made a strong presence at the TTG Travel Experience 2025, Italy’s leading international travel and tourism fair, held from 8 to 10 October 2025 at the Rimini Expo Centre.
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October 20, 2025
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Central Bank holds firm on rates, rejects billions in T-Bill bids
In last week's government securities market, the Central Bank's Treasury bill auction revealed a cautious standoff between the authorities and investors. While there was significant investor interest, with bids totaling LKR 102 billion, the Central Bank accepted only LKR 27 billion, a fraction of the LKR 77 billion it had initially offered.
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October 20, 2025
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Sri Lankan teenager crowned Foyle Young Poet of the Year
Ellanya Sivasubramaniam, 15, from Reading, Berkshire, UK has been recognised as one of the winners of the prestigious Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award, Tamil Guardian reported.
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October 20, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines named Leading International Airline in South Asia for third consecutive year
SriLankan Airlines scored a hat-trick, winning the title of Leading International Airline in South Asia under the Visitors' Choice Awards category at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, for the third consecutive year, placing the airline at the pinnacle of aviation in the region. The airline directly connects to 33 destinations in 21 countries across the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East, the Far East, Europe and Australia.
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October 20, 2025
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Spin in focus again as South Africa chase redemption in Rawalpindi
How about we scrap the toss and give the visiting team the choice of batting or fielding first? It's been tried in county cricket, with some success, and discussed by the ICC. In the wake of what happened in Lahore last week and looks likely to be the case again in Rawalpindi this week, the measure is worth considering at the highest level.
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October 20, 2025
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LAUGFS Gas brings global glory to Sri Lanka for Marketing Excellence at WLGA 2025
LAUGFS Gas PLC has brought international recognition to Sri Lanka after being named the Winner of the Marketing Excellence Award 2025 by the World Liquid Gas Association (WLGA).
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October 18, 2025
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First oarfish sighting in Sri Lanka highlights citizen science in marine protection
Scientists have documented the first-ever record of an oarfish (Regalecus russellii) in Sri Lanka, a 2.6-meter (8.5-foot) specimen caught off the country's western coast.
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October 18, 2025
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Bangladesh tribunal seeks death penalty for former PM Sheikh Hasina
A prosecutor, on Thursday (16 October 2025), in a special domestic tribunal in Bangladesh, sought the death penalty for ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a case involving charges of crimes against humanity in amass uprising last year that forced her to flee the country.
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October 18, 2025
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ComBank partners Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens 2025 as Gold Sponsor & Official Banking Partner
Reaffirming its strong ties with one of Sri Lanka’s most followed sports, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with the Asia Rugby Emirates Sevens Series 2025 (2nd leg) as Gold Sponsor and Official Banking Partner.
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October 18, 2025
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India's exports cross $400 billion in H1 FY26 despite global trade turbulence
Calling FY2025-26 a “turbulent year” for international trade, India’s Commerce Ministry said on October 15 that, while global supply chains and markets remained unsettled, India succeeded in staying on a growth trajectory.
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October 18, 2025
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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan spike as truce about to expire
Suicide car bomber strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid unconfirmed reports that Qatar has offered to host peace talks
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October 18, 2025
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LOLC Al-Falaah Takaful Life & General honoured with four awards at the 10th IFFSA Awards 2025
LOLC Al-Falaah Takaful Life and LOLC Al-Falaah Takaful General have been honoured with four distinguished awards at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards 2025, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to Shariah-compliant takaful solutions during 2024.
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October 18, 2025
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IMF: Lanka on path to growth following debt restructuring
Sri Lanka, emerging from a debt restructuring, is on the path to growth and to restoring confidence, International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) Monetary and Capital Markets Department Director Tobias Adrian said.
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October 18, 2025
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Jayananda Warnaweera: The Kingmaker who turned Galle into a spin fortress
Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Jayananda Warnaweera, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 64 after a brief illness, had his moments with the ball, but it was his deeds off the field that truly left a mark on the game.
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October 18, 2025
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Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half
Lanka Ashok Leyland PLC, a successful joint venture between the Government of Sri Lanka and Ashok Leyland Limited of India, recently announced robust financial results for the first half of the financial year ending September 30th, 2025.
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October 18, 2025
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Ex-President Mahinda's former personal security officer further remanded
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday (17) ordered the further remand of retired Lieutenant Colonel Neville Wanniarachchi, former Personal Security Officer (PSO) to ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa, until 31 October.
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October 18, 2025
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Minorities cautious as Pakistan cracks down on far-right Islamist party
(UCAN) A sweeping crackdown on the far-right Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) after deadly anti-Israel protests has sparked cautious relief among religious minorities, including Christians, who have been targeted by the group in the past.
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