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Prime Minister meets Sri Lanka National Women's Cricket Team
A special meeting between the members of the Sri Lanka National Women’s Cricket Team and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was held last week at Temple Trees.
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October 28, 2025
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Hutch partners TRCSL to welcome regional telecom regulators
ON 23 September 2025, Hutch Sri Lanka played host to the ceremony for the 2nd Meeting of the South Asia Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services, partnering with the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to stage a distinguished evening of regional camaraderie and dialogue.
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October 28, 2025
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LRA assigns A- Entity Rating to Vallibel Finance
Affirms robust market position and financial strength
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October 28, 2025
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BIG BOLD BRAVE 2025: Harvard APAC Regional Conference returns to Sri Lanka
THE Harvard Club of Sri Lanka has recently announced the return of ‘BIG BOLD BRAVE 2025, (BBB 2025)’ a premier thought leadership conference, bringing together over 15 countries from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to advance future-focused dialogue.
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October 28, 2025
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No one should be above the law – not even Presidents
LAST week, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy began serving a five-year prison sentence after being convicted of conspiring to illegally raise campaign funds from Libya.
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October 28, 2025
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Govt. plans smartphone ban for under 12s
THE Government is planning to prohibit the use of smartphones by schoolchildren under the age of 12, Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Paulraj said recently.
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October 28, 2025
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Hayleys Plantations launches Sri Lanka's first shade-tree carbon credit project under T-SHADE
Restores tea-estate ecosystems while monetising shade-tree carbon ■First initiative registered under Verified Carbon Standard, ensuring credible measurement and reporting ■Pilot has restored 55 hectares at Gouravilla and Mahanilu Estates with over 7,000 shade trees planted ■Approx. 22.1 million tonnes of CO2 sequestration projected the first five years from pilot areas ■Over a 40-year crediting period, T-SHADE is projected to scale up to 100,000 hectares
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October 28, 2025
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Urgent repairs planned for historic Nuwara Eliya Post Office amid heritage conservation push
Holds review meeting to restore 130-year-old colonial-era Post Office as heritage tourism site Explores selection of conservation experts to undertake renovation work in line with heritage standards
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October 28, 2025
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PMF expands reach with opening of new branch in Bandarawela tomorrow
IN line with its strategic growth vision and ongoing commitment to serve members and customers across the nation, PMF PLC will open its newest branch in Bandarawela tomorrow.
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October 28, 2025
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Hayleys Plantations partners Solidaridad to strengthen global leadership in regenagri
HAYLEYS Plantations has entered into a landmark partnership with Solidaridad Network Asia and its Sri Lankan partner Nucleus Foundation to advance regenerative agriculture and carbon insetting programs across its estates.
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October 28, 2025
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Energy Minister attends Russian Energy Week 2025
SRI Lanka Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody participated in the Russian Energy Week 2025 held in Moscow from 15-17 October.
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October 28, 2025
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NSA 2025: SLIM recognises "Ambassadors of Sales" in Sri Lanka
THE National Sales Awards (NSA) 2025 organised by the Sri Lanka Insitute of Marketing (SLIM), recognises the exceptional talent and performance among the dedicated sales professionals in Sri Lanka marking its grand finale today.
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October 28, 2025
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Unequal exchange: Systematic drain of value from Global South
THE alluring facade of capital accumulation in the global ‘core’ economies conceals a cruel reality. Its sustained prosperity is predicated on the vast systematic appropriation of labour and resources from the Global South’s peripheries and semi-peripheries. In the contemporary world, this colossal appropriation of value is orchestrated primarily through the mechanism of ‘unequal exchange in international trade’.
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October 28, 2025
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CSE opens week in red
COLOMBO stock market opened the week in red yesterday, falling for the second consecutive session.
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October 28, 2025
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Amana Bank opens new Corporate Office
AMANA Bank recently opened the doors to its new Corporate Office, located at No. 353, Galle Road, Colombo 3, adjacent to its Main Branch premises.
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October 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka wins first Silver at Asian Youth Games
SRI Lanka's young athletes continued to shine brightly on the continental stage as they produced some inspiring performances at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025, currently taking place in Bahrain.
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October 28, 2025
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Aitken Spence shines at Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards with 4 wins
AITKEN Spence PLC yesterday announced a remarkable achievement at the 15th Top50 Professional and Career Women Global Awards 2025, hosted by Women in Management (WIM).
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October 28, 2025
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St. Regis Packaging wins Presidential Environment Award
ST. Regis Packaging Ltd., has received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Environmental Sustainability at the Presidential Environment Awards 2025, held on 23 October 2025 at the BMICH, under the patronage of the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
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October 28, 2025
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Jaffna named among Best Cities to Visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet
THE global travel media giant Lonely Planet has announced its prestigious annual list of destinations under the “Best in Travel 2026” publication, naming Jaffna among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026.
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October 28, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025: Defining the South Asian voice in global fashion
Presented under banner of Sri Lanka Design Festival, powered by AOD, where intelligent luxury meets regional creativity
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October 28, 2025
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Six SLIIT academics ranked among world Top 2% Scientists by Stanford-Elsevier survey
Institute plans to enhance its research presence and facilities by next year SLIIT unveils long-term goal to become the ‘Harvard of Sri Lanka’ and to be listed as one of world's top 1,000 universities Emphasises the need for expanded foreign university collaborations and international funding to support high-level research
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October 28, 2025
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Auditor General gets letter on audited financials of Royal College SDS for 2024
Following is a letter sent by an alumnus Padmasena Dissanayake (RC 67/74) to the Auditor General on the Audited Financials of Royal College - School Development Society (SDS) for 2024. The letter has been copied to the Education Ministry Secretary as well.
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October 28, 2025
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Term of cricket selection committee ends in December
SLC in process of notifying stakeholders to nominate names for new selection panel
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October 28, 2025
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Origin Matters: How Geographical Indications Can Power New Opportunities for Sri Lanka - Insights from International Experts
As Sri Lanka explores new ways to enhance the value of its agricultural and artisanal heritage, Geographical Indications (GIs) are emerging as a promising pathway.
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October 28, 2025
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Kayaam Wellness and Cape Weligama named among Tatler Best 100 Hotels in Asia-Pacific 2025
RESPLENDENT Ceylon and Reverie, the luxury hospitality collection by Dilmah Tea, has announced that Kayaam Wellness and Cape Weligama have been named to the Tatler Best 100 Hotels in Asia-Pacific 2025, unveiled recently at the Tatler Best Awards ceremony in Bangkok.
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October 28, 2025
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St. Anthony's Solar honoured with prestigious sustainability award
ST. Anthony’s Solar has been honoured with the “Sustainable Adoption of Renewable Energy Award” at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025.
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October 28, 2025
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Indian nabbed at BIA with heroin worth Rs. 85 m
SRI Lanka Customs officers have arrested a 39-year-old Indian national attempting to smuggle 2.8 kilograms of heroin into the country, with the narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 84.96 million.
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October 28, 2025
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Standard Chartered appoints Kumudu Munasinghe as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing
STANDARD Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Kumudu Munasinghe as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, effective 15 October.
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October 28, 2025
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Dr. Gishan Illangakoon appointed to SMB Finance Board
TOP professional Dr. Gishan Illangakoon has been appointed to the Board of SMB Finance PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 28, 2025
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CBSL appoints new Deputy Governors
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. C. Amarasekara and K.G.P. Sirikumara as Deputy Governors.
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