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Police seize over 18 kg of narcotics in Kadawatha raid
POLICE said yesterday that a man and a woman arrested at a house in Pahala Biyanwila, Kadawatha, on Wednesday were found with more than 18 kilograms of narcotics in their possession.
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October 10, 2025
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DiabSense wins Venture Engine 2025, AGC Innovate and Spectrify Al named runners-up
Event celebrates Sri Lanka's trailblazing entrepreneurs and record startup participation
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October 10, 2025
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Fintrex Finance partners APTS and Craft Silicon for core banking system
FINTREX Finance Sri Lanka has embarked on a transformative journey in partnership with Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) and Craft Silicon, marking a significant milestone in its digital banking evolution.
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October 10, 2025
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Justice Minister says Easter Sunday probe details cannot be disclosed
JUSTICE Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament yesterday that details related to the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings should not be made public while inquiries are still under way.
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October 10, 2025
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Truth and Reconciliation Bill soon, PC elections next year
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday a Bill to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be presented soon, while preparations were underway to hold Provincial Council elections next year.
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October 10, 2025
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Slack to power secure, context-aware AI apps and agents built on conversational data
SLACK, a Salesforce company, has unveiled major enhancements to its platform that enable partners and developers to build secure, context-aware AI apps and agents powered by customer-owned conversational data.
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October 10, 2025
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30 Days of Akuru invites artists worldwide to celebrate Sri Lankan letterforms
AKURU Collective, a collective of people coming together to inspire interest in letterform and typography, launches its 7th edition of the '30 Days of Akuru' challenge, an initiative exploring the artistic boundaries of Sinhala and Tamil letterforms.
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October 10, 2025
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CDRI awards Rs. 142 m grant for UN-Habitat-Water Board project
UN-HABITAT, together with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB), has officially launched a new project in Sri Lanka titled 'Safe and Resilient Water Supply for Western Cities - Integrating Climate Resilience into Water Safety Plans of the Ambatale Water Supply Scheme.'
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October 10, 2025
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Tamil actor Vijay and the cinematic politics of “Dravidian” Tamil Nadu
Meanwhile actor Vijay's ill-fated TVP rally and its aftermath have drawn much attention to the peculiar politics of Tamil Nadu.
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October 10, 2025
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Supporting dreams through art: SJDSF annual sale on 11-12 Oct.
THE Shiranee Joseph de Saram Foundation (SJDSF) will host its annual art sale on 11 and 12 October at Radicle Gallery, 103 Chatham Street, Colombo 01, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will showcase original works by leading and emerging Sri Lankan artists, with all proceeds directly supporting the Foundation's mission to empower neurodiverse individuals and their families.
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October 10, 2025
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Third edition of “Sri Lanka: A Cultural Odyssey” in Milan
THE third edition of the mega Sri Lanka promotional event in Milan, themed “Sri Lanka: A Cultural Odyssey” was held on 27 and 28 September at Merlata Bloom Shopping Centre—one of Milan’s most iconic lifestyle and retail destinations.
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October 10, 2025
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Freshly baked, boldly flavoured burgers arrive in Sri Lanka with Domino's The Dominator
DOMINO'S has expanded its offering in Sri Lanka with the launch of first ever burger platform The Dominator.
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October 10, 2025
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Adhithya, Jevahn, Kaya and Reshan to tee off in Bahrain
SRI Lanka is set to make a strong impression at the upcoming Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Bahrain, as the nation fields one of its most promising junior golf teams in recent years.
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October 10, 2025
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New Deputy Secretary at General Treasury
THE Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal by President Anura Kumara Disanayake in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, Policy Planning and Economic Development to appoint A.N. Hapugala, a special grade officer in Sri Lanka Accountants’
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October 10, 2025
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Colombo Land appoints Ruchira Withana to Board
COLOMBO Land and Development Company PLC has appointed Ruchira Withana to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
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October 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka's Professional Coaching Conference returns with focus on 'Humanity 5.0'
IN an effort to unlock a humanfirst future, Sri Lanka's Professional Coaching Conference was held recently for the second time, with a focus on keeping people at the centre of progress in a technology-driven world.
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October 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka indirectly linked to Iran's 'shadow fleet' oil and LPG network hit by new US sanctions
THE US Department of the Treasury yesterday said it has imposed sanctions on a global network of companies, ships, and individuals facilitating Iranian petroleum and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports, including shipments that reached Sri Lanka.
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October 10, 2025
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CSE rebounds, turnover tops Rs. 13 b
COLOMBO stock market rebounded yesterday to close on the up with turnover exceeding Rs. 13 billion amid upbeat investor sentiment following the IMF's positive review of the ongoing program.
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October 10, 2025
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Belle Colombo debuts unforgettable Chef's Table experience
BELLE Colombo, dining destination and steakhouse, brought together a selected group of culinary enthusiasts on 1 October for an exclusive Chef's Table evening that redefined the essence of fine dining.
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October 10, 2025
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ASIAN CUP CHAMPIONSHIP 2027 (SAUDI ARABIA) Mighty Turkmenistan humbled by Sri Lanka
JASON Thayaparan with his acrobatic defensive play enabled Sri Lanka to notch up a close 1-0 win over mighty Turkmenistan in a key Asian Cup Championship 2027 (Saud Arabia) group stage game played at Racecourse Stadium yesterday.
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October 10, 2025
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Sysco LABS Dialogues demonstrates power of public-private collaboration to position Sri Lanka as global ICT hub
Strategic panel discussion brings together leading voices from academia, policy, and industry to showcase collaborative pathways for national digital economy growth
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October 10, 2025
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BSL celebrates decade of business-led conservation
BIODIVERSITY Sri Lanka (BSL) marked its 10th anniversary this year, celebrating a decade of uniting businesses, scientists, and policymakers to safeguard the island's natural heritage.
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October 10, 2025
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Wiping out corruption is no easy task
FIGHTING bribery and corruption is a common topic which dominates the political discourse in Sri Lanka.
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October 10, 2025
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Banking veteran Thushari Hewawasam joins People's Insurance Board
PEOPLE'S Insurance PLC has announced the appointment of Thushari Hewawasam to its Board as a Non-Executive NonIndependent Director.
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October 10, 2025
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Ambuluwawa: Biodiversity hotspot under threat
Institute of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka study urges immediate actions against habitat fragmentation and rapidly spreading invasive alien species
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October 10, 2025
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LAUGFS Power appoints Russell De Zilva as CEO
LAUGFS Power PLC has announced the appointment of Russell De Zilva as its new CEO and as a Non-Independent Director to its Board.
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October 10, 2025
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ICC WOMEN’S CRICKET WORLD CUP de Klerk’s knock for the ages sees South Africa beat India
NADINE de Klerk played an incredible knock for the ages to get South Aftica over the line in their Women’ Cricket World Cup match against host India at Visakhapatnam yesterday.
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October 10, 2025
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Creating Customer Experience: Importance of 'Employee Engagement'
EMPLOYEE engagement refers to one's emotional and intellectual involvement in unique value creation.
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October 10, 2025
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Global tourism giant Minor urges Sri Lanka to shift from price to value
Delivering keynote at CA Sri Lanka's 46th National Conference, Minor International Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier says Sri Lanka must move beyond discount-led tourism and invest in service and brand building, Warns that low prices erode GDP gains, calls for seamless infrastructure and skilled workforce
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October 09, 2025
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Human + Al the next frontier in cyber defence
Experts at Daily FT-CICRA 11th annual Cyber Security Summit discuss how the human-Al alliance will redefine speed, precision, and judgment in cybersecurity
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