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Narrow escape for defending champs Peterites against Science College
DEFENDING champions St. Peter’s College were made to work hard for their second win of the Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2025 as they narrowly edged past a resilient Science College side 29/23 in a thrilling encounter at Bambalapitiya last weekend.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
HNB launches fully funded home loans with a lifestyle top-up in partnership with Prime Group
CONTINUING its mission to make homeownership more accessible and inclusive, HNB PLC has partnered with Prime Group to introduce two new enhancements to its home loan offering.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
HK thrash Sri Lanka 78/7 in Asia Rugby Championship Top 4 clash
HONG Kong handed off Sri Lanka 78/7 in the Asia Rugby Championship Top 4 clash held in Hong Kong yesterday.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
CSE announces constituent change in S&P Sri Lanka 20 index
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the new constituents of the S&P Sri Lanka 20 index made by S&P Dow Jones Indices at the 2025 Mid-Year rebalance.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
First win for Sumangala; Overcome Vidyartha
SRI Sumangala College Kandy secured their maiden victory in the Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2025 with a commendable 24/12 triumph over Vidyartha College in Week 3, held at the Trinity College Rugby Stadium last weekend.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
Siyapatha Finance debenture issue oversubscribed
SIYAPATHA Finance PLC, a subsidiary of Sampath Bank PLC and a prominent leader in Sri Lanka's non-banking financial sector has announced the resounding success of its recent debenture issuance, which received an overwhelming response from investors, meeting and surpassing all expectations.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
Isipathana beat Dharmaraja; DS edge out Ananda
ISIPATHANA College continued their winning streak with a gritty 32/19 points win over Dharmaraja College in muddy conditions at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last evening.
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
Thomians win in high-scoring game
S. Thomas' College put on an impressive all-round performance to secure a thrilling 50/35 bonuspoint victory over Mahanama College in their Dialog Schools Rugby League Week 3 clash at Ratmalana.
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June 23, 2025
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Pathum, Kamindu could become 'greats' like Mahela, Sanga – Mathews
■ Overwhelmed by the adoration expressed by the spectators
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June 23, 2025
Daily FT
Union Assurance recognised as company with great managers for fourth consecutive year
UNION Assurance, has once again been recognised for its commitment to cultivating outstanding leadership and a workplace culture where people are empowered to thrive in their respective roles.
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June 23, 2025
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International Atomic Energy Agency to hold emergency Board meeting today post-US strikes
INTERNATIONAL Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi has said he will call an emergency meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors today in light of the 'urgent situation' in Iran following the latest attacks on the country's nuclear facilities.
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June 23, 2025
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Tokyo Cement boosts capacity with high-tech 1 m ton plant in Trincomalee
INDUSTRY and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi recently inaugurated Tokyo Cement Group's cutting-edge cement manufacturing plant in Trincomalee.
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June 23, 2025
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Latest episode of groundbreaking docuseries by Prince William puts spotlight on Sri Lanka's wildlife
Newest episode of 'Guardians' features rangers in Sri Lanka risking their lives to foster a more peaceful coexistence between elephants and local communities and save this endangered species from extinction
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Southern Expressway service area leased for Rs. 10,000 for 99-years: Bimal
Asserts as Southern Expressway was first of its kind in country, initial designs and feasibility studies were vulnerable to alterations
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June 21, 2025
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CSE rebounds on Friday but ends week with loss
THE Colombo stock market yesterday staged a strong rebound though ending the week with losses.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Media organisations urge President Disanayake to strengthen RTI Commission
A host of media organisations have urged President Anura Kumara Disanayake to strengthen the Right to Information (RTI) Commission.
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June 21, 2025
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BOI tells President $ 4.6 b FDI proposals received so far in 2025
FDI in 1Q of 2025 rises by $ 96 m
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June 21, 2025
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Deputy Minister Harshana resigns as MP to take up Treasury Secretary post
DEPUTY Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma yesterday resigned as a National List MP to take up the post of Treasury Secretary.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights here next week
THE United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 23 to 26 June.
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June 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka charts bold course in global trade with strengthened Bangladesh ties
EDB Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe outlines intensified export growth strategy focused on Bangladesh and market diversification
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June 21, 2025
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Nation Branding boost for tourism unlikely amid procedural delays
SRI Lanka's much-awaited 'Nation Branding' campaign, billed for grand unveiling midnext week is now in danger of branding itself as yet another 'missed deadline'.
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June 21, 2025
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Prime Group and FSLGA seal public-private synergy to elevate Local Government capacity nationwide
PRIME Group, Sri Lanka's leading real estate conglomerate, has entered into a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federation of Sri Lankan Local Government Authorities (FSLGA) recently to launch a comprehensive capacity-building initiative for local government officers across the island.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Professional costing framework should be implemented to determine cost price of electricity: Response
THE article titled “Professional costing framework should be implemented to determine the cost price of electricity” (28 May 2025) by Lakshman R. Watawala presents a case for strengthening cost accounting in Sri Lanka’s state-owned enterprises (SOEs), especially in the energy sector.
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June 21, 2025
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South Australia Governor arrives
SOUTH Australia Governor Frances Adamson AC, will visit Sri Lanka on 21-22 June for high-level meetings.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Asian 6 Red and Teams Snooker Championship from tomorrow at Moors
THE Billiard and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka, under the auspices of the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports, has announced the Asian 6 Red and Teams Snooker Championship, to be held in Colombo from 22 to 28 June.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
'Sri Lanka's Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance' conference recaps successes and challenges
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), co-hosted the high-level conference on 'Sri Lanka's Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance' on 16 June at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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June 21, 2025
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Shanakiyan blasts NPP for not having consistent principles or policies
PARLIAMENTARIAN Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam claimed that the National People’s Power (NPP) lacked consistent principles or policies as they supported the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) candidate of the Vakarai Municipal Council.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Unravel Jaffna, hidden heart of Sri Lanka's tourism
“She is the re-incarnation of Alle Rani, a queen which reigned in this area,” quips Prof. Somasundaram showing me some historical photographs.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Trinity extends unbeaten run; beat Thurstan 48/19
TRINITY College produced a clinical first-half display to overpower Thurstan College 48/19 in their Dialog Schools Rugby League Week 3 encounter played at Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.
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June 21, 2025
Daily FT
Dijital Team opens authorised Pearson VUE Test Centre in Sri Lanka
DIJITAL Team, a global service provider offering smarter offshoring solutions for IT businesses, recently partnered with Pearson VUE, a global provider of professional testing services to open an authorised Pearson VUE test centre in Sri Lanka.
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