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Dhammika continues to serve with 'Service Serves Us'
RENOWNED service excellence trainer Dhammika Kalapuge will present, for the fifth time, his highly acclaimed one-day public program, 'Service Serves Us,' on Tuesday, 22 July, at Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo 2.
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July 11, 2025
Daily FT
Marco Polo Blue Deal: Sri Lanka poised to lead Indian Ocean's green energy revolution
CHARTING a bold new course towards a clean energy future, the Marco Polo Blue Deal is the ultimate business case for the future of Sri Lanka’s economy in the 21st century.
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July 11, 2025
Daily FT
Kobe Motor introduces Powertrain Warranty with Auto Miraj as authorised service partner
KOBE Motor this week announced Auto Miraj as its authorised nationwide service partner in a collaboration that aims to offer unparalleled value and peace of mind to Sri Lankan vehicle owners.
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July 11, 2025
Daily FT
Arrogance of ignorance
MINISTER of Industries Sunil Handunneththi's performance at a panel discussion at the 2025 Summer Davos meet of World Economic Forum held in Nanjing unleashed a monstrously huge tide of chattering that continues unabated keeping the chattering class busy on the importance of English.
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July 11, 2025
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Transparency International fumes over Govt.'s inertia over RTI Chief vacancy
Calls on President and Constitutional Council to expedite appointment of Chairperson to RTI Commission without further delay, showcasing genuine commitment to anti-corruption in Sri Lanka
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July 11, 2025
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Building a resourcing strategy: Blueprint for sustainable local governance - Part 3
Sri Lanka stands at a pivotal moment. To restore confidence in Government institutions and improve service delivery, the country must invest in professional, strategic asset management.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Drought forces NWSDB to urge public to conserve water
DUE to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has requested consumers to use drinking water sparingly.
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July 10, 2025
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Heretic's Mirror: Moral psychology and collapse of reform in NPP - Part 2B
This essay explores the NPP's transformation from reformist force to morally enclosed echo chamber. Drawing on Jonathan Haidt's moral psychology, it shows how loyalty eclipses truth and dissent becomes apostasy.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Trump settles for 30% tariff on Sri Lanka, down from 44% proposed earlier
Some analysts welcome 30% rate for Sri Lanka as better than Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Bangladesh and Indonesia Disappointment for others who were expecting 20% tariff Japan, Malaysia and Philippines charged lower tariff than SL Trump invites Sri Lanka to participate in “extraordinary economy of the United States” Says 30% is far less than what is needed to eliminate trade deficit disparity with US Warns if SL decides to raise tariff, then whatever number chosen will be added onto 30% that US will charge from 1 August Insists tariff slapped as necessary to correct many years of Sri Lanka's high tariff and non-tariff policies and barriers Claims unsustainable trade deficit with SL is major threat to US economy and national security Assures if SL eliminates tariff and other policies and barriers, US will consider further adjustment
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Kusal Mendis beginning to realise his potential
Pockets Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Advocata Institute urges Govt. to uphold electricity sector reforms
THE Advocata Institute yesterday called on the Government to reaffirm its commitment to the critical reforms initiated by the 2024 Electricity Act.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture puts spotlight on “Learning from Leopards"
Two experts Noah Falklind and Hannah Gormley to share key insights on 17 July
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup build-up begins today
Three-match series against Bangladesh at Pallekele Hasaranga ruled out of series with hamstring injury
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July 10, 2025
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Safeguarding Sri Lanka's leopards: Hayleys Plantations establishes wildlife corridors towards biodiversity conservation
FURTHERING their commitment to environmental stewardship and wildlife conservation, Hayleys Plantations has partnered with leading environmental and conservationist organisations to accelerate leopard conservation by establishing wildlife corridors within their estates.
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July 10, 2025
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Australia 'A' clinch unofficial ODI series 2-1
Sri Lanka 'A' lose third and final match by 7 wickets
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka Tourism tops 1.2 m arrivals amidst sluggish July start
First eight days of July welcome 48,300 tourists, down from 50,141 in 2024 during critical summer travel window
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
President calls for urgent Customs reforms to support digital economy goals
High-level meeting focuses on identifying long-term solutions to persistent inefficiencies, technological bottlenecks in Customs system
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July 10, 2025
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Industry slams flawed policymaking jeopardises trade and port competitiveness
Aramex Country Manager Sanjay Samarasinghe says politicians lack technical expertise and rely on rich advisers
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Anura Shakthi: Indianisation, rhetoric, zero-development, socioeconomic regression
\"...Mazagon's entry into Colombo Port is not merely a commercial bailout - it is a strategic assertion in the Indian Ocean's unfolding power play...' (https://www.ft.lk/ft_view_editorial/India-s-Mazagon-s-acquisition-of-Colombo-Dockyard/58-778549)
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Shanakiyan calls for international prosecutor's office to probe Easter attacks
ILANKAI Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday in Parliament called for a special prosecutor's office with international assistance to conduct an inquiry into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks which left more than 250 dead.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Prestige in Every Stroke: The 114th Shakspeare Shield at RCGC
The Shakspeare Shield returns to the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) on Sunday, 20th July 2025, for its 114th edition, continuing its legacy as Sri Lanka's oldest and most prestigious corporate golf tournament.
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July 10, 2025
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Sanasa General and Life Insurance sponsor Green Walk 2025 organised by Isipathana College
SANASA General Insurance and Sanasa Life Insurance have come on board as the official insurance partners for Green Walk 2025, the annual walk organised by Isipathana College, Colombo.
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July 10, 2025
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Govt. involvement in media regulation risky
THE Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL) withdrew recently from a committee appointed by the Ministry of Mass Media to draft a National Media Policy, citing contradictory statements from ministry officials and a lack of clarity surrounding the initiative.
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July 10, 2025
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Exporters warn against back-door charges, urge Govt. to uphold transparent trade practices
THE Joint Chambers of Commerce on Tuesday urged the Government of Sri Lanka to engage in meaningful consultation with all recognised industry chambers before making decisions that directly impact trade, exports, and the wider economy.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Reshan continues to lead after Day 2 at NRT
LEFT handed golfer, Reshan Algama, retained his lead at the Sri Lanka Golf Ranking Tournament with a composed even-par second round of 73, bringing his total to an impressive 144 after two days of play at Rajawella yesterday.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Welcome to new Mayor
AT the recently held elections for the Council of the Colombo Municipality, the governing NPP won a majority of the wards, a clear indication of the preference of the citizens living in the capital city.
4 min |
July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Nishantha Jayaweera sworn in as Member of Parliament
REPRESENTING the National People’s Power (NPP), Nishantha Jayaweera yesterday was sworn in as a Member of the 10th Parliament before Speaker of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne.
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July 10, 2025
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Stakeholders suggest CIABOC be designated oversight body on campaign finance irregularities
MULTIPLE stakeholders yesterday advocated necessary legislative amendments to the Regulation of Election Expenditure, Act No.03 of 2023, mooting that the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) be designated as the oversight body for campaign finance irregularities.
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July 10, 2025
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Breathing life back into Bellanwila: WNPS and Abans unite with DWC to restore urban wetland sanctuary
THE Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS), in partnership with Abans PLC and under the guidance of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), is further restoring one of Colombo's most vital ecological sites, the Bellanwila-Attidiya Sanctuary, through a flagship conservation initiative known as the Green Isle Project which focuses on an important island section within the sanctuary.
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July 10, 2025
Daily FT
Bloomfield and BRC involved in high-scoring thriller
BLOOMFIELD and BRC were involved in a run glut at the Bloomfield grounds where 615 runs were scored with both sides topping the 300-run mark in a Major Club 50-over game yesterday, but strangely, not one batsman crossed the century mark.
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