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China holds massive parade to mark 80th anniversary of WWII victory
CHINA held a massive military parade in central Beijing on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory in World War II, pledging the country's commitment to peaceful development in a world still fraught with turbulence and uncertainties.
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September 05, 2025
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Dubai Real Estate Roadshow comes to Colombo:
Exclusive 1-to-1 consultations for Sri Lankan investors
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September 05, 2025
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Lanka HealthEdu Solutions partners Amrita Hospitals India
THE Pan Audio Group of Companies, founded in 1982, is a pioneer in Sri Lanka’s IT industry.
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September 05, 2025
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Japan-funded Habarana-Veyangoda Transmission Line Project completed
JAPANESE Ambassador Akio Isomata on Wednesday attended the opening ceremony of the Habarana-Veyangoda Transmission Line Project at New Habarana grid substation, together with Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) General Manager Wasantha Edussuriya, and JICA Sri Lanka Office Chief Representative Kenji Kuronuma.
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September 05, 2025
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SL's High Commissioner to Pakistan presents credentials
HIGH Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Pakistan, Rear Admiral Fred Senavirathne (Retd.) presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari on 22 August, at Aiwan —e-Sadr (Presidency), Islamabad.
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September 05, 2025
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CoPF approves additional funding for Kandy water supply project
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) approved a proposed supplementary estimate to settle unpaid bills and complete the remaining work of the China EXIM Bank-financed Kandy North Pathadumbara Integrated Water Supply Project.
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September 05, 2025
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Shasheendra Rajapaksa files High Court bail petition
FORMER Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody on charges under the Public Property Act, yesterday filed a bail application before the Colombo High Court after being denied bail at the Magistrate's Court.
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September 05, 2025
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Vijay and anti-Sri Lankan Tamil Nadu political rhetoric
TWO weeks ago, superstar Kollywood actor Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, popularly known as Thalapathy Vijay, held a massive political rally in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, which not only drew the attention of India’s southern state but also made news waves in Sri Lanka due to the film star’s controversial remark over Katchatheevu Island.
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September 05, 2025
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Women in Tech Sri Lanka announces new team, renews strategic partnership with Mark & Comm
WOMEN in Tech, a global nonprofit organisation promoting inclusion, diversity, and equity in STEAM with a mission to empower 5 million women by 2030, has announced its new team, and also renewed its partnership with Colombo-based PR agency Mark & Comm Ltd., extending its role as strategic communications partner for the Sri Lanka Chapter for a further two years.
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September 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka and Italy successfully conclude inaugural political consultations
THE first round of political consultations between Sri Lanka and Italy, co-chaired by Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra and Italian Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Deputy Minister Maria Tripodi, successfully concluded yesterday at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry in Colombo.
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September 05, 2025
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NCE delegation to South strengthens regional export linkages
THE National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE), in collaboration with the Southern Agriculture Entrepreneurs Development Centre, successfully organised a special delegation to the Southern Province to strengthen partnerships between exporters and regional producers.
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September 05, 2025
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Melsta Hospitals appoints Cardiologist Dr. Sanjeewa Rajapakse to Board
MELSTA Hospitals Ragama has announced the appointment of Dr. Sanjeewa Rajapakse to its Board of Directors.
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September 05, 2025
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CareEdge Analytics and Advisory appoints Asitha Dodampegamage as new Country Head
CAREEDGE Analytics and Advisory Ltd., (CAAPL), a leading-edge analytics and advisory firm specialising in solutions for banks and financial institutions, has announced the appointment of Asitha Dodampegamage as its new Country Head.
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September 05, 2025
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Extravagant Teppanyaki experience at Tenkū this September
THIS September, prepare to take your midday dining to spectacular heights with the Teppanyaki Lunch at Tenkd, available daily from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Rs. 4,500 nett per person
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September 05, 2025
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Damn Fine Coffee announces exclusive distributorship of Oatly in Sri Lanka
DAMIN Fine Coffee has announced to be the official distributor of Oatly in Sri Lanka. This partnership brings one of the world's most iconic plant-based coffee innovations into the local market, making it easier for cafés, hotels, and households to meet customer preferences with confidence.
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September 05, 2025
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Timely visit of President to Katchatheevu
President Disanayake's unscheduled visit to Katchatheevu carried both symbolism and strategy
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September 05, 2025
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Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation welcomes newly appointed Sri Lankan Permanent Representative to UN
THE Royal College Old Boys' East Coast Foundation welcomed the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations, H.E. Jayantha Jayasuriya, PC, at a special gathering held in New York, United States.
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September 05, 2025
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Chilaw Marians CC send Moors SC bowlers on leather hunt - 420/7
SKIPPER Sakuna Liyanage and Darshaka Sandeep struck centuries and shared a fifth wicket stand of 189 to help Chilaw Marians CC to a mammoth first day total of 420-7 against Moors SC in their SLC Under23 inter-club two-day match at Surrey Village grounds, Maggona yesterday.
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September 04, 2025
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JKCG reaffirms commitment to customers amidst ongoing Customs proceedings
JOHN Kees CG Auto (JKCG) yesterday issued an update to its valued customers and stakeholders regarding the ongoing legal proceedings concerning the detention of certain consignments of BYD vehicles by Sri Lanka Customs.
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September 04, 2025
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INSEE sweeps top honours at CIOB Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025
INSEE, Sri Lanka's only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader, with flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaweli Marine Plus representing -over 55 years of trust, achieved a triple triumph at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025, organised by the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB). The awards affirm INSEE's commitment to environmental excellence and sustainable industrial practices.
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September 04, 2025
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No debt cliff in 2028 as SL outpaces IMF projections
BASED think tank Arutha Research Director - Debt Research Umesh Moramudali yesterday dispelled 'overstated' fears that Sri Lanka faces a looming debt servicing cliff when it resumes capital repayments of restructured foreign loans in 2028.
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September 04, 2025
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Govt. begins process to overhaul Tourism Act
Tourism Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe says stakeholder consultations, including private sector and SMEs, are essential, stressing reforms cannot be rushed Notes procurement delays hinder promotions, with digitalisation and e-procurement under consideration to speed up tourism campaigns
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September 04, 2025
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To be... or not to be... the Lion King?
79TH BRADBY SHIELD - 2ND LEG TACTICAL FORECAST
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September 04, 2025
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Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill comes into effect
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne endorsed the certification on the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.
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September 04, 2025
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World Bank keen to assist SL implement Proceeds of Crime Act
THE Foreign Ministry yesterday said that the World Bank has expressed its willingness to explore avenues of technical assistance to support the enforcement of the Proceeds of Crime Act, No. 5 of 2025 (POCA).
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September 04, 2025
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Govt. holds inaugural meeting of Presidential Tourism Task Force
THE Government on Tuesday convened the inaugural meeting of the newly established Presidential Tourism Task Force at the Presidential Secretariat, signalling a renewed push to boost the sector as a key driver of economic growth.
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September 04, 2025
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Yaden Laboratories first to export Sri Lankan-made sterile liquid injectables
YADEN Laboratories Ltd., has achieved a significant milestone with its first export of sterile liquid injectables to Zambia country in Africa.
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September 04, 2025
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John Keells Properties partners PickMe to facilitate customer visits to VIMAN Ja-Ela
JOHN Kells Properties is pleased to announcea strategic collaboration with PickMe to offer potential customers ofits latest residential project, VIMAN Ja-Ela, easy and convenient transportation solutions.
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September 04, 2025
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CSE closes in red for second session
THE Colombo stock market closed in the red yesterday for the second straight session with investors continuing to book profits.
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September 04, 2025
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Customs seizes Rs. 312 m worth of narcotics in Colombo
SRI Lanka Customs’ Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) yesterday uncovered a massive narcotics haul during routine enforcement operations at Colombo Cargo Express, reinforcing the agency’s vigilance in curbing drug smuggling into the country.
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