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Clarifying the nature of official trips and ethical considerations: Response to Dr. Jayalath Adikarige
Following is a response to Dr. Jayalath Bandara Adikarige's article in the Daily FT, titled \"Accountability is not petty\" (https://www.ft.lk/columns/Accountability-is-not-petty-Response-to-Dr-Dayan-Jayatilleka/4-781081)
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
'C Rugby' returns with amazing sportsmanship, entertainment
IN an atmosphere that was both exciting and electric, the brother/sister school combined team from Vidyartha/ Pushpadana emerged Cup Champions with a 1-nil score, defeating Science/ Girls’ High School Mount Lavinia team, at the annual C Rugby Tag Carnival held on 30 August at the CR & FC Grounds.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Sterling Steels named Official Roofing Partner of CONSTRUCT 2025
STERLING Steels Ltd., a member of the E.B. Creasy Group and a leading provider of premium steel roofing solutions in Sri Lanka, announced its role as the Official Roofing Partner of CONSTRUCT 2025, the flagship construction industry exhibition organised by the National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL).
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Japan funds infectious waste incinerators for 15 State hospitals
THE Health Ministry yesterday said it plans to install advanced infectious waste incinerators in 15 Government hospitals under the Infectious Waste Management Improvement Project, funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Parent's perspective on British primary education
The British primary education plays this foundational role. It gives great satisfaction to a parent to watch children thrive in the British system. This article draws on personal observations, focusing on teaching content, support to families, assessments and teacher training.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Ceylinco Life honours top sales performers at Mid-Year Awards 2025
■Motivational theme 'Mission: Rise to Greatness' energises event at Shangri-La Hambantota
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Maris Cricket Legends win inaugural Over-40 T10 tourney
MARIS Cricket Legends (MCL) beat the much-fancied Old Mazenodians Kandana by 7 wickets in their inaugural triangular Over-40 segment of the T10 cricket tournament.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Browns Plantations: A Dual Win in Sustainability
Browns Plantations, the world’s largest manufacturer of tea, was recently honoured with two accolades in sustainability; the Future Leader Award and the Biodiversity Award at the CIOB Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Ex-Police Chief Pujith discharged from assault case
Operator allegedly assaulted for working elevator during national anthem and meditation program in 2017
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Good PR and The Expertin forge strategic partnership to deliver comprehensive business solutions
GOOD PR ltd, a leading public relations and event management company, has announced a strategic partnership with The Expertin Ltd, a prominent multidisciplinary business strategy and integrated business solutions provider, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's business services landscape.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Digital Innovation Fund, managed by BOV Capital, powered by Dialog Axiata, successfully exits IFINITY
Marks milestone in Sri Lanka's fintech innovation journey
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Sajith warns Govt. against using ICCPR to silence dissent
SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday urged the Government not to misuse the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) as a tool to silence political opponents.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
HNB showcases Club Elite Mastercard experience with Maldives preview
HNB PLC recently hosted an exclusive event in the Maldives to highlight the lifestyle benefits of its invitation-only Club Elite metal Mastercard. The curated two-day program brought together over 40 affluent customers, offering a firsthand glimpse into the privileges and premium service ecosystem that the Club Elite card represents.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka's SVAT abolition: Exporters call for urgent e-invoicing solution ahead of 1 Oct.
SRI Lanka's export community is bracing for a major policy shift as the Government prepares to abolish the Suspended Value Added Tax (SVAT) system by 1 October 2025. The move is part of a broader transition from a risk-free VAT framework to a risk-based VAT system, with a pilot phase of electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) scheduled to begin soon.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
CIOB held Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025
The Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards (SSA) 2025 night, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) in partnership with the 13th World Construction Symposium, featuring academic participation from the Building Economics and Management Research Unit (BEMRU) of the University of Moratuwa, took place on 16 August at 6 p.m. at Hilton Colombo.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025: Legal reforms and comparative insights
THE enactment of the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025 marks a significant development in Sri Lanka’s corporate legal framework. Certified on 4 August 2025, this amendment to the Companies Act No. 07 of 2007 introduces a series of legal reforms aimed at enhancing corporate transparency, governance, and compliance with international standards.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Sunshine Consumer shines as most awarded company at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025
Sri Lankan marketing’s premier recognition platform crowns winners in Colombo; Sunshine Consumer celebrates multiple accolades
2 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
SEC defers trading suspension of Browns Beach Hotels
THE Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday has deferred the trading of securities of Browns Beach Hotels PLC until August next year, the company said in a stock exchange filing.
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September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Sprinter Isuru Lakshan cleared of doping charges
THE Sri Lanka AntiDoping Agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has lifted the temporary ban imposed on Sri Lanka 200 m and 400 m sprinter Isuru Lakshan.
1 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Every product tells a story: Why Life Cycle thinking could shape a greener Sri Lanka
EVER wondered how much water it takes to produce a cotton shirt? Or what happens to your mobile phone after you throw it away? As conversations around climate change and sustainability intensify, more people from exporters to everyday consumers are beginning to look at the bigger picture. And in that picture, a tool called Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is taking centre stage.
4 min |
September 04, 2025
Daily FT
Industry Ministry in spotlight over delays, underperforming SOEs
A Parliamentary oversight committee has flagged land allocation delays as a major bottleneck for industrial growth, with lawmakers told it can take up to four years to secure land for new projects.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Dr. Senthilverl ups stake in Cargo Board to 10%
SENTHILVERL Holdings Ltd., of high net worth investor Dr. T. Senthilverl, has increased its stake in Cargo Boat Development PLC to 10%.
1 min |
September 03, 2025
Daily FT
E.B. Creasy public float up to 26.4% after shareholder trims stake
E.B. Creasy & Co. PLC said in a stock exchange filing yesterday that its public holding had increased to 26.43% following share sales by Colombo Fort Land & Building PLC.
1 min |
September 03, 2025
Daily FT
MAS bags major honours at Mercantile Badminton Tourney
IN a show of ultimate brilliance, Team MAS, led by Captain Randika Fernando, let the shuttle do the talking as they displayed amazing sporting spirit and stamped their authority at the recently concluded Mercantile Badminton Tournament, clinching a Grand Slam Championship title and a Bowl Championship 2nd Runners-up spot during the multi-day tourney held at the Mercantile Badminton Association Courts in Colombo.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Celebrating women entrepreneurs – “Invest in Her” Award Ceremony
THE Women’s International Foundation (WIF), in collaboration with Aviraté, hosted the “Invest in Her” Award Ceremony, celebrating the resilience, innovation, and potential of Sri Lanka’s MSME women entrepreneurs.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
SLPP seeks Maha Sangha's support over harassment of war heroes
THE Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siam Nikaya, the Most Ven. Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero, raising concerns about what it describes as the“harassment’ of war heroes.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Union Assurance and Nations Trust Bank mark milestone in their bancassurance partnership with first ever joint triathlon
UNION Assurance, in collaboration with Nations Trust Bank, proudly hosted Sri Lanka's first-ever triathlon in the bancassurance space titled, 'Triathlon 2025: Powered by Trust, Driven by Assurance.'
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Largest shareholder Fairfax picks up additional 1.3% JKH stake for Rs. 5.2 b
BIGGEST shareholder Fairfax on Monday picked up another 1.3% stake or 230 million shares in top blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC.
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
undermining Israel and the of pluralist Sri Lanka
Israel and the undermining of pluralist Sri Lanka
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Fort Railway Station to get ADB-fund Rs. 1.3 b upgrade
THE Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Ministry yesterday said that the Colombo Fort Railway Station will undergo a Rs. 1.3 billion renovation financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
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