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Private sector propels tourism with first-ever destination drive
SRI Lanka's private sector has come forward to propel the country's first-ever and self-funded and curated destination marketing campaign to boost tourist arrivals amidst frustration over the delay in initiatives by State agencies.
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October 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka finish fifth as New Zealand lose to England
SRI Lanka ensured they finished fifth in the final league standings of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup when England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in their match played at Visakhapatnam yesterday.
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October 27, 2025
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Lankan digital economy estimated at Rs. 1.3 t
SRI Lanka’s digital economy is estimated at Rs. 1,342 billion, accounting for 4.5% of GDP, according to the Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) Annual State of the Economy 2025 report.
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October 27, 2025
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Kaya Daluwatte wins historic first medal for golf
Sri Lankan juniors so far won one Gold and four Bronze medals, look forward to adding few more during last four days of the games
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October 27, 2025
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Independent adviser recommends rejection of Ambeon's mandatory offer for Myland Developments
HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB), acting as the independent adviser, has recommended that shareholders of Myland Developments PLC (MDL) not accept the mandatory offer made by Ambeon Capital PLC, citing that the offer price of Rs, 8.50 per share is below most of the company’ fair-value estimates.
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October 27, 2025
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FentonsIT wins 'Most Popular Technology Website' award
FENTONSIT, the information technology arm of Hayleys Fentons, has received the 'Most Popular Technology Website' Special Recognition at the BestWeb.LK 2025 Awards ceremony held recently.
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October 27, 2025
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Overseas Realty records
Rs. 6.8 b PBT for 9 months
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October 27, 2025
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IMF, Arugam Bay and US warning
THE US administration had issued a warning to American tourists visiting Sri Lanka of an imminent threat of violence, terrorism and landmines. A similar warning was issued in October last year pointing to developments in Arugam Bay. But the current warning came amidst two other developments besides Arugam Bay.
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October 27, 2025
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Government must seize moment to deliver justice and reconciliation
SRI Lanka stands at a moment when political intent, social demand, and institutional oppor tunity align. The people have given the new Government a decisive majority and a clear mandate for change. With a twothirds majority in Parliament, a largely cooperative opposition, and an expectant population, the Government now has a unique opportunity to deliver on its promises of system change and to move forward on long-delayed justice and reconciliation.
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October 27, 2025
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Kelaniya Uni. Future Marketers Association holds 'Great Minds | EntreTalks'
THE Future Marketers Association of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, held its flagship knowledge-sharing initiative Great Minds | EntreTalks recently at the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies Auditorium, powered by Dialog Finance.
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October 27, 2025
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Kemcare Technologies recognised as Great Place to Work in Sri Lanka
KEMCARE Technologies Ltd. has announced that it has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work in Sri Lanka, effective September 2025.
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October 27, 2025
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Bureau of Foreign Employment to nab driver for defrauding Rs. 10 m with job promises in Israel
THE Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested a female who has close connections with a SLBFE driver, who has defaulted over Rs. 10 million from job seekers promising jobs in Israel.
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October 27, 2025
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Mahindra Ideal Finance strengthens financial inclusion
SRI Lankans across the island rely on three-wheelers, vans, motorbikes, and small trucks not just for transport, but for income.
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October 27, 2025
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TONI&GUY redefines global salon experience in Sri Lanka
Delivering world-class hairdressing and hospitality at the heart of Colombo
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October 27, 2025
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Audit finds $ 1.4 m unpaid taxes by former e-Visa operators
AG Dept. says no verified record of total revenue collected, cannot confirm earnings from e-Visa system Revenues between Apr.-Aug. ‘24 routed to foreign bank accounts instead of official Govt. channels
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October 27, 2025
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Dankotuwa Porcelain nearly triples public holding to 35%
DANKOTUWA Porcelain PLC has increased its public shareholding to 34.98% as of 30 September 2025, up from 12.57% three months earlier.
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October 27, 2025
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People's Bank solidifies leadership in digital banking with over 4 m customer registrations
SEC Chairman Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara becomes 4 millionth customer
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October 27, 2025
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Lankan Ambassador Ajwad presents credentials to Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman
AMBASSADOR of Sri Lanka to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Omar Lebbe Ameer Ajwad presented Letters of Credence as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, to Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who received the credentials on behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the King of Saudi Arabia, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
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October 27, 2025
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PM commends All Ceylon Young Men's Muslim Association Conference at 75th Annual Convention
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya participated in the 75th Annual Convention of the All Ceylon Young Men’s Muslim Association (YMMA) Conference held on 20 October at the Cinnamon Life Hotel, Colombo.
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October 27, 2025
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PM calls for greater collaboration between Govt. and private sector
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya last week called for greater collaboration between the Government and private sector to strengthen local industries.
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October 27, 2025
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Lankan banking and finance sector reaffirms commitment to sustainable growth
THE Global Sustainable Finance Conference (GSFC) 2025, held on 25-26 September 2025 in Karlsruhe, Germany, provided a pivotal platform for advancing the global dialogue on sustainable finance and inclusive economic growth.
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October 27, 2025
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Sampath Bank begins restoration of another five tanks
To uplift 1,112 farming families across 2,182 acres of paddy lands
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October 27, 2025
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Fintech Forum Sri Lanka celebrates one-year milestone with inaugural AGM
FINTECH Forum Sri Lanka (Guarantee) Ltd., recently marked its first anniversary and inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Colombo, celebrating a year of uniting the country’s fragmented financial ecosystem under one platform.
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October 27, 2025
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Canadian Agricultural Mission in town to strengthen ties
THE High Commission of Canada in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, in collaboration with The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, has announced the visit of a Canadian Agricultural Mission to Sri Lanka from 27-31 October.
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October 27, 2025
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Bond market closes week positively
Money market liquidity stable Foreign holdings in rupee Treasuries continue to climb; record 3rd straight weekly increase Rupee depreciates to hit low of Rs. 304
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October 27, 2025
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CICRA Campus produces SL's first Certified Data Protection Officers batch
CICRA Campus has concluded its inaugural Data Protection Officer (DPO) Training Program, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s journey towards robust data protection compliance.
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October 27, 2025
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MiHCM unveils Syntra at Connect 2025
■ Al-powered solution enables secure analysis of private data ■ Acts as an enterprise intelligence brain combining HR, business, and document data ■ Company transitions beyond HR into work tech ■ All-new agentic MiA redefines employee experience ■ SmartAssist for Reports among the product line-up
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October 27, 2025
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Rusiripala Tennekoon travails long journey across time but not without facing life’s trials
RUSIRIPALA Tennekoon, ex-banker and trade union leader, released his autobiography titled ‘My journey: Across time and trials’ in Colombo last week.
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October 27, 2025
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Inside Lithuania's digital frontline: How Delfi's fact-checkers combat disinformation across languages and platforms
AS disinformation and propaganda increasingly shape public opinion across Europe and beyond, Lithuania's largest digital media outlet, Delfi, has become a frontline defender of information integrity through its dedicated fact-checking department Melo Detektorius (The Lie Detector).
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October 27, 2025
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LKI Admiral's Morning takes up 'Maritime Domain Awareness'
THE Lakshman Kadirgamar Institute of International Relations and Strategic Studies (LKIIRSS) held the 3rd session of the month for the lecture series titled 'Admiral's Morning' on 21 October at the Lighthouse Auditorium in Colombo. The series began in September, with the aim of building awareness regarding Sri Lanka's maritime issues.
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