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SLITPA UAE Awards 2025 honours Sri Lankan IT professionals
THE Sri Lankan IT Professionals Association (SLITPA) UAE, with the support of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and the Northern Emirates, successfully hosted the SLITPA UAE Awards Night 2025 on 28 June at the Pullman Dubai Creekside Hotel, Dubai.
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July 04, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel partners Al Pazz, Sri Lanka's first Al-powered legal research platform
IN a landmark move set to redefine legal research in Sri Lanka, SLT-Mobitel Mobile has partnered with Redblocks AI Ltd. to launch AI Pazz, the country's first-ever Al-powered legal research platform featuring Sri Lanka's largest and the most up-to-date digital legal library, to offer unprecedented access to advanced legal research tools.
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July 04, 2025
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Gaza: Humanity's litmus test
\"My message to the international community is that our silence and complicity on the situation in Gaza shames us all. It is almost like the behaviour of the military junta in Burma\"(Desmond Tutu)
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July 04, 2025
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Unigra and Eiger Holdings host high-impact culinary demonstration to elevate Sri Lanka's HORECA standards
EIGER Holdings Ltd., in strategic partnership with Unigra, a global leader in high-performance ingredients for pastry, bakery, and foodservice professionals, recently hosted a technical demonstration aimed at advancing product knowledge, skill development, and culinary innovation within Sri Lanka's HORECA industry.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council hosts exclusive Members' Networking Evening at Port City
THE Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong Business Council (SLGMBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Members' Networking Evening on 13 June at the Port City Sales Gallery, Colombo.
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July 04, 2025
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Five-year National Action Plan to strengthen child protection framework
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved the implementation of the five-year National Action Plan for the National Child Protection Policy, which was initially approved in October 2019 under the National Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998.
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July 04, 2025
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Browns marks 150 years with Rs. 200 m dealer rewards and tribute to 101 years of Exide
IN an effort to honour the longstanding loyalty and performance of its key dealers across the island, Browns' Battery and Tyre Strategic Business Unit (SBU) recently hosted a prestigious dealer appreciation ceremony at the Galle Face Hotel.
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July 04, 2025
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'MCI' Fertilisers strengthen agriculture in Northern Province through sustainable solutions
LANKA Bio Fertilizers Ltd., one of Sri Lanka's leading manufacturers and distributors of Hybrid Pellet Fertilisers, NPK Compound Fertilisers, and Biofertilisers, continues to make significant strides in transforming the agricultural landscape of the country. Operating under renowned brand names such as 'MCI', 'TopCrop', 'BSP', and 'Biofilm', the company is now making a strong impact in the Northern Province.
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July 04, 2025
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Cabinet clears submission of amended Justice of the Peace orders to Parliament
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved submitting amended orders governing the appointment, suspension, cancellation and code of ethics for the post of Justice of the Peace to Parliament.
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July 04, 2025
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Will Sri Lanka keep the good governance prize?
IT is late September. The World Governance Forum has just announced the 2025 Good Governance Awards. There was no tension before the name of the winner was announced. It had been obvious for months that it would be Sri Lanka. The award is given for improvements in governance over the previous 12 months.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka Expo 2026 after 14-year hiatus
SIGNALLING a bold push to revitalise the country's export promotion efforts, the Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday greenlit the return of the Sri Lanka Expo Exhibition in 2026, reviving the flagship trade show after a 14-year hiatus.
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July 04, 2025
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We panicked - Taskin Ahmed
■ Milan's run out and Janith's catch were the turning points - Hasaranga
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July 04, 2025
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Profit taking drags Colombo stock market down
THE Colombo stock market yesterday reverted to negative mode due to profit taking by investors.
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July 04, 2025
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A city rising: How Port City Colombo secures Sri Lanka's tomorrow
SRI Lanka is a land of endurance. Over the many trials that our country has faced over its history, the hallmark of our people is their resilience. Through the chaos of conflict and varying crises, Sri Lankans have always rallied to creating a better future for the nation, placing their hopes in its people and projects, driving the country on a steady march towards prosperity.
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July 04, 2025
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Wild swings in Dockyard share price
THE share price of Colombo Dockyard (DOCK) yesterday declined by 16.5% after on Wednesday (2), it shot up by 62% in its first day of trading since the announcement of proposed acquisition by India’s Mazagon.
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July 04, 2025
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India's Mazagon's acquisition of Colombo Dockyard
THE announcement of the acquisition of a 51% controlling stake in Colombo Dockyard PLC (Dockyard) by India's state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders (MDL) for $ 52.96 million from Japan-based Onomichi Dockyard last week captured both the local and international media interest. The finalisation of the transaction is expected to be completed within six months.
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July 04, 2025
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HNB strengthens mobility offering with strategic vehicle leasing partnership with Micro Cars
HNB PLC, has partnered with Micro Cars Ltd. to offer leasing solutions for a wide range of passenger and commercial vehicles, including the MG Vehicles, TIGGO 4 PRO midsize SUV, PROTON SAGA sedan, REXTON SPORTS, and HIGER luxury buses.
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July 04, 2025
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Deputy Sports Minister to lead World Badminton Day Walk tomorrow
FORMER decorated sprinter, Olympian and current Deputy Sports Minister Sugath Thilakaratne will lead the World Badminton Day Walk, which falls tomorrow.
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July 04, 2025
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Cinnamon Colombo Hotels celebrate culinary and service triumph at CAFE 2025
IN a landmark celebration for Sri Lanka's hospitality sector, Cinnamon Colombo Hotels has showcased its culinary excellence at the prestigious Culinary Art Food Expo (CAFE) 2025, held recently at the BMICH and organised by the Chef's Guild of Sri Lanka.
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July 04, 2025
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People's Bank triumphs at 6th Governor's Challenge Trophy Corporate Quiz 2025
IN a thrilling display of knowledge and strategic thinking, the Quiz Team from People’s Bank emerged as champions at the 6th Governor’s Challenge Trophy Corporate Quiz Competition for Global Commerce Excellence 2025, held recently at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
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July 04, 2025
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Elshaddai Enterprises and Jayasuriya Associates secure Govt. contracts to supply contact lenses for eye surgeries
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved two local companies—Elshaddai Enterprises Ltd., and Jayasuriya Associates to supply five categories of contact lenses used in cataract removal and myopia implantation surgeries, following a competitive international bidding process.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka National Archives secures € 384,248 grant for research on Dutch palm leaf manuscripts
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday approved a proposal by the National Archives Department to sign an agreement and proceed with a research project on Sri Lankan-origin Dutch palm leaf manuscripts, following its success in securing a competitive grant of 384,248.
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July 04, 2025
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Cabinet approves timeline for 2026 Budget
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Tuesday approved presenting the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026 to Parliament in October.
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July 04, 2025
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Liverpool forward Jota dies in car crash
LIVERPOOL forward Diogo Jota has died in a car crash, aged 28.
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July 04, 2025
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BYD celebrates production of millionth record-breaking Seagull
ON 30 June, at BYD’s Xi’an factory, a Seagull vehicle rolled off the final assembly line, marking the official achievement of 1 million cumulative sales. From launch to reaching this milestone, the Seagull took only 27 months, making it the fastest pure EV + A00-class model to reach the 1 million mark globally. The Seagull has redefined what customers around the world can experience in a compact EV, by offering cutting-edge technologies, efficient packaging and no compromise on equipment or safety.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka–UAE trade relations bolstered through exclusive session with UAE Ambassador at National Chamber
THE National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka successfully hosted an exclusive Bilateral Trade and Investment Session with the gracious presence of Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Sri Lanka Khaled Nasser Al Ameri on Tuesday, 1 July, at the Chamber Auditorium, Colombo 10.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka secures € 30 m debt relief deal with Hungary
SRI Lanka has taken another key step in its ongoing external debt restructuring process, signing a bilateral agreement with Hungarian Export Credit Insurance PLC to reschedule outstanding loans valued at around € 30 million (approximately Rs. 10.5 billion).
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July 04, 2025
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JVP-NPP Govt. and 5,941 acre “gazetted landgrab” attempt in north
THE Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) led National People's Power (NPP) Government of President Anura Kumara Disanayake created history at the Parliamentary elections of 2024 by winning 159 seats in a Parliament of 225 MPs.
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July 04, 2025
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Domino's debuts flagship outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport setting new standards in hospitality
THE distinct aroma offesh-baked pizza now mingles with departure announcements as Domino's Pizza Sti Lanka debuts its world-class flagship outlet at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the country’s primary aviation hub, setting new benchmarks in travel hospitality.
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July 04, 2025
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MasterChef franchise makes landmark debut in Sri Lanka with star-studded launch
Global culinary hit commissioned in 71 territories following latest Banijay Rights deal Rs. 3 m in cash, a luxury vehicle, and coveted MasterChef Title await Sri Lanka's next great cook
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