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MAS Athlete Training Academy partners SLIIT to champion athlete education
THE MAS Athlete Training Academy (MATA) has announced a significant step forward in strengthening holistic athlete development with the formalising of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SLIIT.
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January 01, 2026
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BOC contributes Rs. 500 m to “Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund
BANK of Ceylon (BOC) has contributed Rs. 500 million to the Government's \"Rebuilding Sri Lanka\" Fund to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah.
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January 01, 2026
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CSE ends year on the up; ASPI gains 42% in 2025 and generates Rs. 2.4 t value
THE Colombo stock market yesterday ended 2025 on the up with the ASPI gaining 42% (down from 49.66% in 2024) and generating Rs. 2.4 trillion in value during the year.
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January 01, 2026
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People’s Bank provides financial assistance to support distressed customers and businesses
PEOPLE'S Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s leading state-owned commercial banks, has taken steps to provide concessions and financial support to strengthen and uplift small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) affected by the recent Cyclone Ditwah.
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January 01, 2026
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Former Sri Lanka Under-19 WC cricketer Akshu Fernando dies at 34
FORMER Sri Lanka Under-19 World Cup cricketer Akshu Fernando has passed away at the age of 34 in a career and life cut tragically short.
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January 01, 2026
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CR-Havelock game tomorrow to spice up Inter-Club 'A' Division Rugby League
THE Inter-Club ‘A’ Division Rugby League 2025/26 moves into Round 1 of Week 6 with two games down for decision tomorrow, with one game each on 3 and 4 January, as the competition gathers momentum midway through the season.
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January 01, 2026
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Nearly Rs. 5 b disbursed to paddy farmers hit by Cyclone Ditwah
AGRICULTURE and Livestock Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne yesterday said compensation amounting to Rs. 4,983 million has been paid o 67,460 paddy farmers whose cultivations were damaged by (clone Ditwah.
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January 01, 2026
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Twenty-six thoughts for 2026: Essentials for excellence
A refreshing 31,557,600 seconds in 2026 are with us.
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January 01, 2026
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Macksons Tiles Lanka records first ever tile export to Australia
MACKSONS Tiles Lanka Ltd., (Macktiles) has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of tiles to Australia, marking an important step in the company's international expansion and Sri Lanka's growing presence in value-added manufacturing.
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January 01, 2026
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Weekly T-Bill auction averages rise for 2nd straight week; auction undersubscribed
AT the weekly Treasury Bill auction held yesterday, weighted average yields recorded an upwards movement across the board for a second consecutive week.
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January 01, 2026
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Marikkar tears into Rs. 500 b Supplementary Estimate
SAMAGI Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar yesterday tore into the Government's Rs. 500 billion Supplementary Estimate for post-Ditwah recovery in 2026.
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December 19, 2025
Daily FT
SSC certainly mean business
SSC certainly means business the way they have launched their campaign to win the Tier B 3-day league and gain promotion next year to the Major Clubs 3-day league.
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December 19, 2025
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HNB General Insurance wins Gold award in Insurance Sector at National Management Excellence Awards 2025
HNB General Insurance has been crowned the Gold Winner in the Insurance Sector at the National Management Excellence Awards (NMEA) 2025, organised by the Institute of Management of Sri Lanka (IMSL).
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December 19, 2025
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Sampath Bank announces two-year Rs. 20 b capital raising program
SAMPATH Bank PLC has moved to strengthen its Basel III Tier Il regulatory capital through a proposed Rs. 20 billion listed debenture program, to be implemented in phases over the next two years.
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December 19, 2025
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Evolution Auto launches Riddara RD6 Active
Auto has officially announced the launch of the Riddara RD6 Active, the country's latest all-electric double-cab pickup, which was unveiled at the prestigious BMICH Motor Show.
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December 19, 2025
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Tourism levy revenue rises as Govt. pushes unified nation brand and community-centred growth
Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath SRI Lanka's tourism sector is being steered towards a more integrated, communityfocused, and strategically branded future, with revenues from the Tourism Development Levy (TDL) continuing to rise and a renewed policy emphasis on positioning the country under a single national brand, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament.
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December 19, 2025
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Colombo Shopping Festival 40th edition officially inaugurated
THE 40th edition of Colombo Shopping Festival was has inaugurated by, Aitken Spence Travels Managing Director Nalin Jayasundera with the participation of event partners and exhibitors.
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December 19, 2025
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HNB strengthens national response to Cyclone Ditwah with Rs. 100 m commitment
HNB PLC has contributed Rs. 100 million towards the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its commitment to national recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 19, 2025
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Economist warns IMF RFI too costly for Sri Lanka
Verité Research Chief warns Sri Lanka poised to repeat past mistakes amid cyclone recovery funding push Argues IMF RFI financing effective rate exceeds 6% and time-based surcharges add further 2.75% after three years IMF Executive Board decides on $ 200 m RFI today
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December 19, 2025
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Appeals Court clears Home LandsPentara project to proceed
Court refuses injunctions with costs, Home Lands continues with Rs. 30-35 b Pentara Residences construction Notes that Home Lands had obtained all necessary approvals from relevant authorities, and engaged in the construction process for several months Project is largest residential development investment, and Rs. 4.5 b land transaction highest in history of Colombo
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December 19, 2025
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Rajinikanth saga: From Bengaluru bus conductor to Tamil cinema superstar
FRIDAY, 12 December was a special day for millions of Tamil movie fans. It was the 75th birthday of popular Tamil cinema actor Rajinikanth. The evergreen filmstar has in a film career spanning fifty years, acted in 172 films. He is currently working on his 173rd movie.
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December 19, 2025
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Govt. raises about Rs. 10 b from 5G spectrum auction; Dialog, SLT-Mobitel secure licences
THE Government yesterday raised approximately Rs. 10 billion from Sri Lanka's 5G spectrum auction, with Dialog Axiata PLC and SLT-Mobitel, a unit of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC, emerging as the sole bidders and being awarded spectrum licences.
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December 19, 2025
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Chance for table toppers Police SC to extend their lead
A table toppers Police SC led by Sri Lanka white ball cricketer Ashen Bandara have a very good chance to extend their lead at the top when they take on Chilaw Marians CC at the Colts grounds in one of six matches starting today as the SLC Major Club 3-day League enters its third weekend.
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December 19, 2025
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AASL posts over Rs. 19 b profit in 2025
THE Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Ltd., (AASL) has registered a strong financial turnaround in 2025, posting a profit of Rs. 19.06 billion, reflecting an increase of Rs. 5.02 billion compared to the previous year.
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December 19, 2025
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IDSC completes data collection from businesses and industries
Reveals scale of industrial impact from Cyclone Ditwah, with 9,628 businesses directly affected
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December 19, 2025
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Insurance sector Ditwah-related exposure limited but weaknesses persist: Fitch
WHILE the Government and insurance industry regulator have urged insurers to expedite Ditwah-related settlements, Fitch Ratings has said that the exposure to flood and landslide risks were in fact limited.
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December 19, 2025
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Causes of landslides in Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands
Understanding landslide vulnerability | Natural factors contributing to landslides
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December 19, 2025
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Pathfinder Foundation launches landmark reports on mining and clean energy transformation
Landmark studies position Sri Lanka as an emerging hub for critical minerals and clean energy
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December 19, 2025
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Dialog launches Sri Lanka's largest 5G network, connecting over 1.5 m subscribers
Over 1.5 m Dialog subscribers already connected to the largest 5G network in Sri Lanka First operator to commercially enable 5G in Sri Lanka, powered by 220 live sites connected across the country, underscoring leadership in next-generation connectivity Only operator to secure 27 GHz spectrum, enabling gigabit speeds and advanced enterprise solutions, alongside 3500 MHz spectrum to support nationwide 5G coverage Plans to invest $ 100 m towards expanding 5G connectivity across Sri Lanka over the next two years Dialog offers the widest 5G roaming network, collaborating with 155 global partners across 76 countries, enabling high-speed 5G connectivity for inbound tourists and Sri Lankans travelling overseas
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December 19, 2025
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Editors’ Guild expresses concern over two incidents impacting freedom of expression
THE Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL) has expressed its grave concern regarding two recent incidents that have an adverse effect on the freedom of expression and media freedom in the country.
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