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New reforms to unlock investment
SENIOR Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa last week revealed that sweeping reforms in State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and public-private partnerships (PPPs) are in the pipeline as part of the Government's broader economic restructuring.
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September 05, 2025
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Legendary Italian designer Giorgio Armani dies
BBC: The Italian fashion designer and billionaire brand owner Giorgio Armani yesterday passed away at the age of 91.
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September 05, 2025
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IRD makes online-only VAT registration mandatory from September
THE Inland Revenue Department (IRD) announced that starting 1 September, all applications for both temporary and permanent Value Added Tax (VAT) registration must be submitted exclusively through its online “e-Services” platform.
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September 05, 2025
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Kandy Ayurvedic Pharmacy wins Global Business Excellence 2025 Elite Series II Award
KANDY Ayurvedic Pharmacy Ltd, of Nuwara Osu’ fame, Sri Lanka’s iconic and trusted name in the manufacturing and distribution of state-of-the-art ayurvedic and herbal medications, has been awarded the prestigious Ayurvedic Product Manufacturing Excellence Award at the Global Business Excellence 2025 Elite Series II at a gala ceremony held at the BMICH recently.
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September 05, 2025
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Digital services VAT deferred to April 2026
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday approved the postponement of VAT on digital services until April 2026, pushing back the original implementation date of 1 October 2025 to allow more time to address practical challenges.
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September 05, 2025
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Cabinet scraps ‘Viyathpura’ housing scheme for MPs affected by 2022 unrest
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Wednesday decided to abolish with immediate effect the concessional housing scheme under which MPs whose homes were destroyed during the May 2022 unrest were allowed to purchase Urban Development Authority (UDA) houses at subsidised rates.
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September 05, 2025
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Profile of a deeply divisive defence mechanism in our democracy today
THE curious case of an ex chief executive's indictment has brought on a battery of psychiatric symptoms among denizens of the Demotic Social-media Republic of Sri Lanka. ‘Demotic’ in the sense of the common people and ‘Social-media’ is self-explanatory. The hoi polloi have waged psychological warfare online — hat in hand, a PDA in the other — ever since the shock arrest.
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September 05, 2025
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Hulangamuwa calls for mechanisation, wage reforms to revive plantations
SENIOR Economic Adviser to the President Duminda Hulangamuwa last week warned that Sri Lanka’s plantation industry faces an urgent need for structural reforms if it is to remain sustainable in the face of declining output and a shrinking labour force.
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September 05, 2025
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"Time is no shield for criminals": President vows equal justice, Police reforms at 159th Police Day
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake on Wednesday declared that \"no crime will be allowed to disappear with the passage of time,\" pledging that the Government will pursue offenders \"irrespective of when or where the crime was committed.
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September 05, 2025
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CEB unions in work-to-rule campaign over reforms
ALL trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) began a work-to-rule campaign from midnight in protest against the planned restructuring and unresolved employee grievances.
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September 05, 2025
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Cabinet clears liquidation of 33 non-functional SOEs
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Disanayake, in his capacity as Finance, Planning, and Economic Development Minister, to liquidate 33 public enterprises deemed nonfunctional and financially unsustainable.
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September 05, 2025
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SLT appoints interim CEO
SRI Lanka Telecom PLC yesterday appointed Imantha Wijekoon as its interim CEO.
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September 05, 2025
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Why Prince William's support could be a turning point for Sri Lanka's elephants
SRI Lanka, famed for its biodiversity and cultural heritage, faces an unprecedented challenge: safeguarding its most iconic species — the Asian elephant.
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September 05, 2025
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Donburi Matsuri: Celebration of Japanese flavours at Yoroko
Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams takes you on flavour-packed journey through Japan's beloved rice bowls for limited time only
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September 05, 2025
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Rare culinary encore: Chef Azam Riyard elevates dry-aged experience at London Grill
IN celebration of fifty years of gastronomic distinction, London Grill at Cinnamon Grand Colombo presents the highly anticipated return of Chef Azam Riyard, the internationally acclaimed culinary maestro known as “The Dry-Aged Steak Guy”.
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September 05, 2025
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Ambewela redefines indulgence with Sri Lanka’s first Faluda Flavoured Yoghurt
AMBEWELA, Sri Lanka’s benchmark for dairy excellence, has once again raised the bar in innovation with the launch of its latest creation — the country’s first-ever Faluda Flavoured Yoghurt.
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September 05, 2025
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Pagariya JBN Power Conclave showcases global business leadership in Colombo
THE Pagariya JBN Power Conclave, an exclusive international summit for JITO's Chief Patrons (CPs) and leading Jain business leaders, was held from 15 to 17 August at the ITC Ratnadipa in Colombo.
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September 05, 2025
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SLC UNDER-23 INTER-CLUB 2-DAY TOURNAMENT Tamil Union turn tables on Bloomfield – win by one wicket
HAVING conceded a first innings lead of 61, Tamil Union turned tables on Bloomfield to pull off an exciting one-wicket win and take full points in their SLC Under-23 inter-club 2-day match concluded at Bloomfield grounds yesterday.
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September 05, 2025
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A fit Chameera is a boon to Sri Lanka
Praises the roles played by the bowlers and Kamindu Mendis
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September 05, 2025
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Addressing Sri Lanka's rising Orthopaedic care needs
RENOWNED orthopaedic expert Dr. Gurpal Singh recently completed a series of patient education sessions powered by the Sri Lanka office of IHH Healthcare Singapore in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB).
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September 05, 2025
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Sri Lankan takes Australia by storm as up-and-coming culinary personality in Sydney
SRI Lankan cuisine is stepping into the global spotlight, with Sydney-based culinary personality, budding chef and digital creator — Nipun Liyanapathirana (@ nipcooks), who recently received an award at the coveted Sydney Markets Fresh Award 2025.
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September 05, 2025
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Boots of glory: Soccer legends of St. Benedict's College
A historic reunion on the Benedictine turf today
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September 05, 2025
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Reshan to tee off in Thailand
SRI Lanka’s young 17-year-old golfer, Reshan Algama, has qualified to participate in the Thai Junior Championship which will tee off today (5 Sept.) till 7 September in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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September 05, 2025
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Ranithma 101st in world rankings, breaks into junior top 5; Viren climbs to No. 58
SRI Lanka badminton celebrated a landmark day as its two brightest stars, Ranithma Liyanage and Viren Nettasinghe, achieved career-best rankings in the latest update of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) world rankings.
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September 05, 2025
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Royal hold edge but Trinity no pushover
THE stage is set forthe second leg of the 79th Bradby Shield between Trinity College and Royal College which will beheld on 6 September atthe Royal Sports Complex.
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September 05, 2025
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Is JVP-led NPP Govt. weaponising the law to target Wickremesinghe?
The plot to humiliate and penalise ex-President Wickremesinghe also seems to have gone awry, at least for the present
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September 05, 2025
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Human-elephant conflict, the worst animal cruelty
Governments failed to bring effective solutions to human-elephant conflict because they did not try to treat the root cause
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September 05, 2025
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Special project to expedite missing persons investigations by 2027
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Wednesday approved fast-tracking investigations into complaints of missing and disappeared persons through a special project to be completed by the end of 2027
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September 05, 2025
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Flavours across borders: Chinese and Myanmar Food Festival at Shangri-La Colombo
THIS September, Shangri-La Colombo invites diners on a rare culinary journey, where the timeless artistry of Chinese cuisine meets the soulful authenticity of Myanmar’s flavours.
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September 05, 2025
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Prime Lands Residencies celebrates digital innovation as 'The Grand' website wins Gold at BestWeb.LK
PRIME Lands Residencies PLC has once again been recognised for digital excellence, earning a Gold Award at the prestigious 15th BestWeb.lk Awards for the second consecutive year.
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