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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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July 10, 2025
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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
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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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July 10, 2025
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LAUGFS Gas drives national dialogue on indoor emissions with 'Dara Kadulu' public awareness campaign on 2025 World LPG Day
IN a bold move to address the health and environmental risks of traditional cooking practices, LAUGFS Gas PLC launched a high-impact public awareness campaign titled 'Dara Kadulu' as part of its World LPG Day 2025 initiatives.
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July 10, 2025
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First Capital to host Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025
FIRST Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering full-service investment institution, has announced the First Capital Mid-Year Outlook Investor Forum 2025, a virtual event designed to provide investors and stakeholders with an in-depth analysis of Sri Lanka's economic and investment prospects for the remainder of the year.
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July 10, 2025
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99x empowers tech talent through AI-driven culture
99X, a leading product engineering company with a global presence, recognises that in today’s fast moving digital economy, access to top tier tech talent remains key to a nation’s progress, and it distinguishes itself by nurturing that talent from within.
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July 10, 2025
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Former Alliance Française de Kandy Director no more
PSYCHIATRIST, former Director of Alliance Française de Kandy, and Founder of Suriyakantha Centre for Art and Culture Dr. Jacques Christian Soulié, French national and longtime resident of Kandy, peacefully passed away at his residence, Suriyakantha Mahawalawwa in Handessa, on 5 July at the age of 85.
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July 10, 2025
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Reserve Bank of India extends fresh boost to Sri Lanka
THE Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has offered the Central Bank of Sri Lanka an extension to the remaining dues under the $ 2.6 billion Special Swap Arrangement signed, along with a reduction in interest rate, in a fresh boost to the economy and foreign reserves management.
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July 09, 2025
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Beyond bailouts: Can Sri Lanka reform without IMF?
“True sovereignty is not the absence of foreign oversight—it is the pres- ence of domestic courage to reform, even when no one is watching.” Introduction: A question of sovereignty or survival?
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July 09, 2025
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Shippers' Council warns against repeal of all-inclusive freight rule
IN a united and impassioned defence of all-inclusive freight regulation, top representatives from the export, manufacturing and logistics sectors on Monday called on the Government to reject efforts to dismantle the landmark regulation that has governed freight transparency since 2013.
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July 09, 2025
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Rs. 72.50 b Treasury bill auction undersubscribed
Secondary bonds market yields steady Rupee appreciates
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July 09, 2025
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Big upset turns Tables of the League
DIALOG SCHOOLS RUGBY LEAGUE 2025 WEEK 5 TACTICAL ANALYSIS
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July 09, 2025
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Dhammika returns to market; buys Nahil-founded East West for Rs. 3.2 b
Picks up 107 m shares at Rs. 30.20 each; majority of Wijesuriya family members sell out
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