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Education at risk: Protecting childhood in a digital age
From Italy's curriculum bans to Sri Lanka's textbook scandal, Governments face a reckoning over child safety in education
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January 05, 2026
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SSC, Leo CC, Moratuwa SC join Army SC in securing full points
TIER B 3-DAY TOURNAMENT
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January 05, 2026
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NDB Bank and IMPACT IT forge strategic partnership
Automate business finance with direct ERP banking integration
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January 05, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields close steady week-on-week
@ Primary auctions undersubscribed @ Foreign holdings in rupee Treasuries increase @ Money market liquidity increases
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January 05, 2026
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Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026
IN the last three years, Sri Lanka had been recovering slowly but steadily from its worst economic crisis that had crippled the country in 2022.
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January 05, 2026
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nVentures leads $ 200,000 Seed Round into Flash Health
Initiative to scale cashless outpatient care in Sri Lanka
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January 05, 2026
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Sri Lanka Pavilion at Muscat Festival promotes tourism and goods
A Sri Lanka Pavilion promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination for Omani holiday makers and 10 stalls displaying Sri Lankan jewellery, cosmetics, batik and other designer clothing, Sri Lanka tea, spices, and traditional food was opened today by Charge d’ Affaires of the Sri Lanka Embassy Maxwell Keegel at the Qurum Park in Muscat.
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January 05, 2026
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UN Security Council to convene after US move against Maduro draws international alarm
THE United Nations Security Council is set to meet today following US military action in Venezuela that led to the removal of President Nicolas Maduro, an operation the UN Secretary-General has warned could set a dangerous precedent.”
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January 05, 2026
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Croospulle leads run chase as CCC turn tables on Chilaw Marians CC
SLC MAJOR CLUB 3-DAY LEAGUE
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January 05, 2026
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Reclaiming Sri Lanka’s electricity future: The need for transparent, inclusive, and visionary policy reform
SRI Lanka stands at a crossroad in its pursuit of energy security, economic resilience, and sustainable development.
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January 05, 2026
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Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal
The current draft, Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, (PSTA), which has been in the making for almost a year, was published in December 2025.
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January 05, 2026
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MSTI Maritime Academy inaugurates Sri Lanka's most advanced Full Mission Bridge Simulator
MSTI Maritime Academy, established in 1986 as Sri Lanka's first privately owned maritime training school, has developed a distinguished legacy of over three decades in producing globally competent seafarers.
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January 05, 2026
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TMC Colombo, TMC Mount Lavinia support flood-affected families in Wellampitiya
TMC Colombo and TMC Mount Lavinia recently completed a joint flood relief initiative on 21 December 2025 to assist families affected by severe flooding in the Wellampitiya, Gothatuwa and Angoda areas.
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January 05, 2026
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Healthguard Distribution achieves ISO 9001:2015 and GDP certifications
Move reinforces commitment to international quality and safety standards in pharmaceutical distribution across Sri Lanka
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January 05, 2026
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Grade 6 English Curriculum misstep calls for stronger child safeguarding, not political point-scoring
THE recent public concern over the inclusion of an inappropriate website link in the Grade 6 English Textbook has understandably triggered public concerns.
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January 05, 2026
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China urges US to ‘stop toppling’ Venezuelan Govt., release Maduro
CHINA has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after Washington carried out massive military strikes on the capital, Caracas, as well as other regions, and abducted the leader.
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January 05, 2026
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Lifetime Achievement Award for Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayake Thero
THE prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during The People's Awards 2025 ceremony held recently was bestowed to the Chief Incumbent of Gangaramaya Temple, Hunupitiya, Colombo, Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji Nayake Thero.
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January 05, 2026
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TRCSL staff donate to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
THE Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has donated to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka'
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January 05, 2026
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Police register second win in League; sink Navy
SRI Lanka Police Sports Club recorded their second win of the Inter-Club Rugby League season with a hard-fought 14/10 victory over Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club in an encounter played at Police Park yesterday.
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January 05, 2026
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The Management Club Colombo hosts ‘The Way Forward’ with Ravi Jayawardena
TMC - Colombo successfully concluded yet another insightful edition of its flagship event “The Way Forward “series on 27 November 2025 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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January 05, 2026
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Sarvodaya Development Finance and FINAP launch next-generation WageTech solution for on-demand salary access
SARVODAYA Development Finance PLC (SDF), in collaboration with Fintechnology Asia Pacific Lanka Ltd (FINAP), has officially launched CIXOR PayDay, a next-generation digital WageTech platform that enables employees to access a portion of their earned wages in real time, while giving employers a structured and capital-efficient way to offer this benefit.
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January 05, 2026
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Former SLR President calls for independent inquiry into Asia Rugby governance
■ Urges World Rugby to table 2022 appeal, alleging prolonged inaction and due process failures within Asia Rugby
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January 05, 2026
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Macroeconomic signals and private sector credit: An executive approach
THE Management Club (TMC) Mount Lavinia will host an executive forum titled “Macroeconomic Signals Shaping Private Sector Credit” on 8 January 2026 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, as part of its ongoing initiative to support and strengthen Sri Lanka’s management community.
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January 05, 2026
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TMC Colombo to Spotlight ‘Global Expansion Strategies’ at January 2026 ‘Members Speak’ Session
THE Management Club (TMC) Colombo will host its next Members Spark forum under the theme- “Why Stay Local, When You Can Go Global? — From Sri Lankan Roots to Global Relevance” on 27 January 2026 at the Ebony Hall, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo from 6 p.m. to 8p.m.
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January 05, 2026
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People's Bank introduces digital ticketing solution for SLTB
PEOPLE'S Bank has partnered with the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry to introduce a digital ticketing solution for Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses, in line with the Government drive to adopt innovative digital solutions, with guidance from the Digital Economy Ministry.
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January 05, 2026
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FACETS 2026 positions 'Island of Gems' Sri Lanka as Asia's true jewel
Following are excerpts from the speech of Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association President Akram Cassim at the opening of the three-day FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 international gem and jewellery exhibition on Saturday at the Cinnamon Life
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January 05, 2026
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Living in the era of Donald Trump
IN the years to come, the world will be defined as the eraBefore Donald Trump and After Donald Trump.
2 min |
January 05, 2026
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New education reforms to proceed with 2026 academic year: PM
Says investigations underway behind the Grade 6 English textbook module, suspects a conspiracy to sabotage reforms
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January 05, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s collision with nature: Lessons from India to address agrarian question and employment
NATURE seems to be at war with a market-driven investment pattern slowly decaying the means of survival for the masses.
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January 03, 2026
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Thikshila de Silva rattles CCC
BOTTOM of the table Chilaw Marians CC had CCC in a bit of bother, capturing four wickets for 62 runs by the close of the first day after they had been dismissed for 185 in their Major Club 3-day League match played at the Colts grounds yesterday.
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