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President launches “Prajashakthi” national program
Initiative aims to empower communities and distribute economic benefits fairly
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
IMF backs Sri Lanka with waiver on data reporting breach considering corrective action and reform commitment
IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou explains underreporting linked to interest subsidies for senior citizens in 2022 and reporting gaps in line Ministries
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
CSE ends week on the up
THE Colombo stock market sustained its winning run ending the week on the up.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Daily FT-ICCSL-EFC webinar today on “Labour Reforms Vital to Attract Investment and Develop Export Sector”
THE Daily FT, ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, SLASSCOM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni Association of the University of Colombo, The Employers Federation of Ceylon, will be conducting a webinar titled “Labour Reforms Vital to attract Investment and Develop Export Sector.”
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Fury unleashed in Jaffna
THE long twilight of the post-LTTE era cast its gentle, deceptive shadows over Sri Lanka's Northern Province. For years, the land, once scarred and bleeding, had begun to breathe again.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
CBSL launches transformative financial literacy initiatives
Key collaborative move towards building a financially literate Sri Lanka
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
CBSL announces execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance
Charges NLFP has continuously been violating/ contravening the provisions of the FBA and several Directions and Rules issued
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Records galore during Gill masterclass at Edgbaston
BUILDING on a strong start on Day 1 of the second Test after being asked to bat by England skipper Ben Stokes, India built further on their advantage with Gill shattering multiple records in his knock so far.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?
In a letter addressed to the Health Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) pointed out that medical staff are increasingly being forced to request patients to obtain medicines, consumables, and laboratory investigations from external sources, an act that, in the absence of official guidance, has subjected them to public criticism and professional risk.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Trinity vs Royal battle pick of schools rugby this weekend
TRINITY College and Royal College meet at Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele today. Both teams are boasting flawless 4/0 records plus both remained unbeaten till to date.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
UAE prevails in tensed encounter with Sri Lanka 29/21
ASIA Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 witnessed an intense battle at the Racecourse ground in Colombo when UAE edged out Sri Lanka by 29 points (4 tries, 3 conversions, 1 penalty) to 21 points (2 tries, 1 conversion, 3 penalties) yesterday
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Colombo Chief Magistrates' Court remands S. M. Chandrasena till 18 July
THE Colombo Chief Magistrates' Court yesterday ordered to remand former Minister S. M. Chandrasena till 18 July, in connection with the alleged distribution of seed paddy worth Rs. 25 million to his political associates during the 2015 Presidential Election period.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Shangri-La Colombo presents sensory symphony
SHRI-LA Colombo, in collaboration with Spa Ceylon and Mastercard, unveiled an exclusive multi-sensory dining experience in celebration of Wellness Month.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
What America doesn't get about South Asia: India and Pakistan can't be equated
Treating India and Pakistan as interchangeable partners sends the wrong signal to allies, undermines US credibility, and weakens regional stability. It perpetuates a flawed narrative that has outlived its strategic purpose
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka eye another ODI home series win
ANOTHER ODI series win is within their grasp if Sri Lanka play their cards right when they take on Bangladesh in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium today.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Aggrieved students file FR case, parents write to HR commission over non-acceptance for KDU Medical Degree
UNIVERSITY-QUALIFIED G.C.E. Advanced Level (G.C.E. A/L) students, who have been deprived of applying for the Medical Degree at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) by a sudden decision taken by the State, have filed a fundamental rights case in the Supreme Court, which will be taken up on 7 July.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Rienzie Wijetilleke – 11 months that changed course of cricket administration
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) administration was in chaos when President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga appointed Rienzie Wijetilleke who passed away yesterday at the age of 85, as chairman of the first interim committee to administer Sri Lanka Cricket in June 1999.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Cap Snap Lanka wins four Gold Awards at National Quality and Productivity Convention
CAP Snap Lanka Ltd. won four Gold Awards at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity 2025, held recently at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, where its subsidiary, American Polymers Ltd. also received a Silver Award. The event was organised by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP).
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
SLASSCOM recognises India's First Secretary (Economic) Devika
INDIAN High Commissions' First Secretary (Economic) Devika Lal on Thursday was honoured by the national chamber for Sri Lanka's knowledge and innovation (IT/BPM) industry, SLASSCOM at its Annual General Meeting.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Lanka Indian Oil Company donates Rs. 100 m to President's Fund
THE Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has donated Rs. 100 million to the President's Fund.
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July 05, 2025
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Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition
Iconic event to celebrate stories, art, performance and conversation in the heart of Galle Fort from 22 to 25 January with the return of the Children's Festival and Art Trail
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary
SINOPEC Energy Lanka Ltd., commemorated its second corporate anniversary with a special Family Day celebration held in Hambantota, the birthplace of Sinopec’s operations in Sri Lanka.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Major Club 50-over matches conducted under new concept
Defending champions Ace Capital CC will be the guests of NCC at the NCC grounds.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue
SRI Lanka and Japan yesterday held the Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue for the first time under the new NPP Government.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
F1 The Movie races into Scope Cinemas with Sri Lanka's biggest Hollywood red-carpet premiere
The Movie, the high-octane film from Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, had its red-carpet premiere hosted by Liberty Lands, the official local movie importer, and Scope Cinemas at a landmark venue: the Atrium of Havelock City Mall. This marks Sri Lanka's first-ever red-carpet film event held inside a shopping mall atrium, drawing in elite guests and media for a night that celebrated both Hollywood glamour and Formula 1 adrenaline.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Same yardstick should be applied when investigating corruption/bribery
THE same way that the bond scam continues to haunt former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the container scam involving the release of a large number of containers from the Colombo Port without due clearance will haunt President Anura Kumara Disanayake and his Government for a long time to come.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Understanding how tourism enriches the heart
THIS is a question that every entrepreneur in the tourism industry must ask themselves.
7 min |
July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Oceans and the triple planetary crisis
The world’s oceans are endangered by the triple planetary crisis, but they also offer significant opportunities for action
4 min |
July 05, 2025
Daily FT
First win for Thurstan; overcomes Vidyartha
THURSTAN College recorded its first win this season when they beat Vidyartha College by 31/24 at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.
1 min |
July 05, 2025
Daily FT
PMD clarifies on NIRDC's meetings with ADB and JICA
THE President's Media Division in response to Daily FT story titled “NIRDC, ADB, and JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth” (https://www.ft.lk/ business/NIRDC-ADB-andJICA-hold-talks-to-boostSri-Lanka-s-innovation and-youth/34-778307) has sent the following clarifica tion.
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