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NDB Bank partners with Ideal Motors to drive affordable leasing solutions
NDB Bank recently entered into a strategic partnership with Ideal Motors (Pvt) Ltd., the official distributor for Mahindra vehicles in Sri Lanka, through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka launches first Climate Resilience Revolving Fund for MSMEs
In a landmark step towards strengthening the resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) against climate-induced disasters, Chrysalis, with the support of CARE Germany, officially launched Sri Lanka's first Climate Resilience Revolving Fund for MSMEs in Colombo recently.
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September 23, 2025
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AI, branding will need a human connection
As we approach the last quarter of 2025, there is a need felt to map some of the transformative touch points that have influenced the journey of change and transformation in the last three quarters. This year has not just been about the rapid rise of new technologies, but also about how these technologies are reshaping social, cultural, and economic ecosystems. The branding industry, in particular, stands at the crossroads of disruption and reinvention.
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September 23, 2025
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Sri Lankan business leaders to participate in the 2025 UN Private Sector Forum
On the invitation of the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, three representatives from UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka (Network Sri Lanka) will participate in the 2025 United Nations Private Sector Forum (PSF), a high-level roundtable that brings together a select group of global private sector leaders to drive forward sustainable economic growth as a high level convening during the UN General Assembly Week in New York.
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September 23, 2025
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Saudi Arabia at 95: A Nation Rooted in Heritage, Soaring Towards the Future
Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrates its 95th National Day marking nearly a century since the historic unification of the Arabian Peninsula under the leadership of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud in 1932. From a desert kingdom to a global powerhouse at the crossroads of tradition and transformation, Saudi Arabia's story is one of resilience, faith, and ambition.
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September 23, 2025
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Driving the next wave of ports and logistics growth at SLEIS 2025
As Sri Lanka positions itself as a strategic hub in the Indian Ocean, the ports and logistics sector remains central to driving trade, attracting investment, and unlocking regional connectivity.
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September 23, 2025
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Canada, Australia, UK recognise state of Palestine
Netanyahu hits back: “There will be no Palestinian state”
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September 23, 2025
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Atlas awarded at SLIM Digis 2.5 for pioneering digital & technology led learning experiences in Sri Lanka
Atlas, Sri Lanka’s leading learning brand, secured an array of awards at SLIM Digis 2.5 for its outstanding contributions to advancing education through the integration of technology and creativity.
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September 23, 2025
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Artificial sweeteners linked to memory loss
A study of almost 13,000 people has found a link between artificial sweeteners and waning cognition, with the connection \"even stronger” among diabetes patients whose illness means eating sugar is out of the question.
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September 22, 2025
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ESCO to host Peace Art Festival for disabled in Moratuwa
The Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation (ESCO), Egodauyana, is scheduled to host a special Peace Art Festival on 27 and 28 September at its headquarters in Egodauyana, Moratuwa.
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September 22, 2025
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India, Canada NSAs hold talks in New Delhi to boost security cooperation
(Republicworld)Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie G. Drouin, National Security and Intelligence Adviser of Canada, on September 18 in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement.
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September 22, 2025
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Strange case of Sri Lanka's austerity drive
17 September (p6), where he refers to the 09 September World Bank report. Make no mistake about the fact that the \"World Bank\" is actually an American institution, its very constitution requires the Head to be an American citizen.
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September 22, 2025
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Credit card usage rises 3.8% in first seven months
The number of active credit cards in Sri Lanka rose by 12,325 in July, reaching 2,088,069 by the end of the month, Central Bank data show.
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September 22, 2025
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Rise in number of women, children targeted by sex offenders online
The sexual exploitation of children and women via the Internet is on the rise, with 28 children already falling prey to cybercriminals so far this year, police have warned.
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September 22, 2025
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Why reconciliation eludes Sri Lanka
Bandaranaike and Chelvanayakam shaking hands
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September 22, 2025
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Ranil calls for action to defeat efforts to silence Opposition
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that if attempts are made to silence Opposition leaders and establish an authoritarian rule, the Opposition must stand together to defeat them.
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September 22, 2025
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Pakistan says its nuclear programme can be made available to Saudi Arabia under their new defence pact
Pakistan's Defence Minister has said the country's nuclear programme \"will be made available\" to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries' new defence pact.
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September 22, 2025
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Beijing Forum: Lanka calls for Belt and Road and ASEAN's Outlook to work in tandem
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal (retd) Sampath Thuyacontha addressing a high-profile gathering at the 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in China, underscored the importance of collective dialogue, regional cooperation, and mutual respect in addressing global and regional security challenges.
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September 22, 2025
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34 years after being born and raised in India by Sri Lankan parents, litigant is declared 'stateless,' approaches: Madras High Court
Thirty-four years after being born and brought up in India by his Sri Lankan parents, R. Bahison of Ramapuram in Chennai has now been labelled as ‘stateless’ by the Collectorate.
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September 22, 2025
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Wanyonyi runs championship record to win world 800m title in Tokyo
In what turned out to be a race of record depth, Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi won the men's 800m at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 in a championship record of 1:41.86.
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September 22, 2025
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Road accidents: 1,960 deaths so far this year
About 1,960 people have died in road accidents in Sri Lanka so far in 2025, according to Police Headquarters.
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September 22, 2025
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Fritz stuns Alcaraz to turn tide for Team World
American Taylor Fritz stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz as Team World turned things around to take a 9-3 lead on day two of the Laver Cup.
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September 22, 2025
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Lankan woman under ED scanner in LTTE funding probe
India’s Enforcement Directorate has secured permission from a Chennai court to interrogate Sri Lankan national, Letchumanan Mary Franciska, in connection with a money laundering probe linked to an alleged attempt to revive the banned Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), NDTV reported yesterday.
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September 22, 2025
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CEB workers crank up trade union action
Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have intensified their industrial action by refusing to participate in procurement and tender activities in protest against the government efforts to restructure the СЕВ.
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September 22, 2025
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Political witch hunts and blacklists: Donald Trump and the new era of McCarthyism
A modern-day political inquisition is unfolding in “digital town squares” across the United States. The slain far-right activist Charlie Kirk has become a focal point for a coordinated campaign of silencing critics that chillingly echoes one of the darkest chapters in American history.
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September 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka look to plug bowling leaks
Cricket, as ever, has a wicked sense of humour. Sri Lanka had rolled over Bangladesh with ease in the group stage of the Asia Cup and Bangladesh were banking on them to topple Afghanistan too, to sneak into the second round.
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September 22, 2025
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Swift action helps prevent spread of Pettah fire
A major fire erupted on the fifth floor of a commercial building on First Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo, on Saturday afternoon, completely destroying several shops.
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September 22, 2025
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Economist warns 5% growth insufficient, calls for ambitious reforms
Despite a recent uptick in economic indicators, a senior economist has cautioned that Sri Lanka’s current growth trajectory is inadequate for a full recovery, calling for a decisive push towards 8-10% expansion in the coming years.
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September 22, 2025
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India warns new US fee for H-1B visa will have 'humanitarian consequences' -BBC
The Indian government has said a new $100,000 (-BBC£74,000) fee for applicants seeking US skilled worker visas will have \"humanitarian consequences\".
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September 22, 2025
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Adaptive sports and rehabilitation
Adaptive sports are opening up new pathways in rehabilitation by helping people recover not just physically but mentally and socially as well.
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