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DFCC Bank powers Faldo Junior Golf and Pro-Am 2026 for second consecutive year
Creates international professional growth opportunities for youth
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November 22, 2025
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Govt. to restart construction of 74 bridges
THE Cabinet of Ministers this week approved recommencing the construction of the remaining 74 bridges by the State Development and Construction Corporation.
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November 22, 2025
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Govt. moves to control prices of 200 more medicines
Reduces price of 350 essential medicines already
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November 22, 2025
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Al - Good or bad? You decide
CHANGE is the code word of this world. Everything is subject to change; our minds, the earth, the sky, our bodies, our friends, our enemies and of course information technology. Akin to the human space much has changed in space that is cyber and in this interview with Jesse Dingley, a 25-year-old British born AI engineer we attempt to look objectively at the phenomena that is AI.
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November 22, 2025
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Sri Lankan products and tourism on show at 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar in Bangkok
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok showcased the Sri Lanka Pavilion at the 70th YWCA Diplomatic Charity Bazaar, held for four days from 06 to 09 November 2025 at Central World Pulse, Bangkok.
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November 22, 2025
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Russel's hosts festive cake mixing ceremony led by talented NAITA chefs
RUSSEL'S has hosted its annual cake mixing ceremony at the company's headquarters, marking the beginning of the festive season with joy, unity, and creativity.
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November 22, 2025
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SLC hands over 196 Level 5 certificates to umpires
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently handed over certificates to 196 cricket umpires who successfully completed the Level 5 Umpires Examination.
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November 22, 2025
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CSE ends week below 23,000 points
THE Colombo stock market yesterday closed down sharply, falling below 23,000 points for the first time in nearly two weeks.
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November 22, 2025
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Of plants that shake, elephants that chase, and oils of magic
AUTHORED by Venerable Thambugala Anandasiri Thero in the Sinhala language, the English translation of the book “Twenty Five Years of Life in the jungle’ is by Kamala Rajapakse, printed and published by Dayawanse Jayakody and Company — Printers.
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November 22, 2025
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Enough is enough - Sri Lanka needs to get rid of the stragglers
Losing to Zimbabwe is the last straw
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November 22, 2025
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Opposition stages joint rally in Nugegoda as leaders vow to topple Govt.
Namal Rajapaksa says rally serves public interest; warns State officials against political bias and vows to build public momentum to topple Govt. Harin Fernando hails Namal Rajapaksa, praises former Presidents Mahinda and Ranil for past achievements and questions the capability of the current leadership Udaya Gammanpila declares rally as start of a larger movement, claims it has rocked the Govt. Sugeeswara Bandara accuses President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and his MPs of attempting to undermine country’s Buddhist culture Chamara Sampath Dassanayake says opposition will decide its leader in due course, dismisses Government concern over that choice; challenges Public Security Ministry leaders to reveal their qualifications
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November 22, 2025
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CFA Society Sri Lanka announces opening of applications for CFA Institute Program Access Scholarships 2026
CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced that applications are now open for the August 2026 CFA Institute Program Access Scholarships.
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November 22, 2025
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Mrs J – the students are in the library
MRS Jayasinghe ran down the wooden stairs making a louder noise than normal. They had begun this new exercise to conduct classes for CMA candidates. The lecturer was at Mrs Jayasinghe’s table having discovered the classroom empty. Nalis Rajendra, Council Member supervising education, shouted from downstairs that the students were crowding the lending desk and wanted her to shoo them away. Ovitige the library assistant ran up with the message.
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November 22, 2025
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Aberdeen Holdings earns GHG Verification deepening commitment to a greener Sri Lanka
AS Sri Lanka accelerates its transition toward a greener and more resilient economy, Aberdeen Holdings, a diversified conglomerate operating across more than eight industries, has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability by achieving Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification Certification under the ISO 14064-1:2018 standard.
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November 22, 2025
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The Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's mission - 'Serve the Mankind'
BHAGAWAN Sri Sathya Sai Baba, one of the most revered spiritual masters of our time, was born on 23 November 1926. Having dedicated His entire life to graciously serving humanity, He attained Samadhi on 24 April 2011. His mission was to foster spiritual regeneration through selfless service, with a core message of love, peace, and compassion. He vowed to guide those who had strayed back to goodness, to relieve the suffering of the poor, and to help humanity recognise its own inherent divinity. He sought to achieve this by inculcating the spirit and practice of the principle that “Serving man is serving God.
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November 22, 2025
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Public sector officials complete China-funded capacity development programs
OVER 800 officials from Government and semi-Government institutions in Sri Lanka took part in capacity development programs in the People's Republic of China this year, and a reception to honour the returning participants was held on Thursday at the Moonwalk Ballroom of the Lotus Tower.
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November 22, 2025
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Prego at Amari Colombo celebrates 10th Edition of Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine
PREGO Colombo at Amari Colombo invites guests from 22 to 28 November on an extraordinary culinary journey in celebration of the 10th Edition of the Worldwide Week of Italian Cuisine—a global initiative supported by Italian Embassies and Consulates around the world, dedicated to showcasing the excellence, authenticity, and cultural richness of Italian gastronomy.
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November 22, 2025
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CEB's Sept. quarter profit down 98% YoY as margins erode
QoQ performance weakens on falling revenue amid steady costs
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November 22, 2025
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Golden mirage takes over City of Dreams Sri Lanka
City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to ignite Colombo's festive season with “Signature Golden Mirage,” a breathtaking celebration inspired by the enchanting world of Arabian Nights and curated in honour of UAE National Day.
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November 22, 2025
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Sri Lanka showcases tourism, investment opportunities at Sydney Lions District 201N5 Conference
THE Sri Lanka High Commission in Australia successfully promoted Sri Lanka as a vibrant tourist and investment destination at the Lions District 201N5 Conference, held on 15 November in Wentworthville, New South Wales.
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November 22, 2025
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Is the Online Safety Act an unnecessary piece of law?
DEFAMATION disputes have long been part of Sri Lanka’s legal landscape, well before the arrival of the Online Safety Act (OSA).
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November 22, 2025
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Dangers of indiscriminate use of antibiotics
A medical expert warned this week that the widespread and indiscriminate use of antibiotics in the country is accelerating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and could render treatment of disease using antibiotics ineffective.
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November 22, 2025
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Memoirs of a heart
MOIRS of Heart, reflecting on a journey of progressive inner transformation; is the second solo exhibition by Chandrika Maelge.
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November 22, 2025
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Defending champions Kandy SC out for first game at Welisara
DEFENDING league and Clifford Cup champions, Kandy Sports Club will launch their 2025/26 campaign with an away fixture against Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club at Welisara today (22 November).
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November 22, 2025
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CR continue unbeaten run in shortened game
CR and FC strengthened their campaign with another impressive performance, securing a 19/0 win over Sri Lanka Army ina weather-shortened encounter at Panagoda yesterday.
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November 22, 2025
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Fitch places...
The rating action follows the announcement by the Government on 11 November that the Cabinet of Ministers granted approval for the proposal to transfer all the State-owned shares of HDFC and SMIB to Bank of Ceylon (BOC; (CC+/AA-(lka)/Stable) and People’s Bank (Sri Lanka) (PB; AA-(lka)/Stable), respectively.
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November 22, 2025
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Listless Sri Lanka succumb to Zimbabwe by 67 runs
ZIMBABWE produced a dominant all-round performance to rout Sri Lanka for 95 and win their second match of the T20I Tri-Series by 67 runs at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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November 21, 2025
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Dialog and JICA renew strategic partnership
DIALOG Axiata PLC, has renewed its strategic partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to further their shared mission of driving positive transformation and sustainable progress across Sri Lanka through impactful social development initiatives spanning multiple sectors.
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November 21, 2025
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Nick Faldo Junior European Final: Kaya tied on top position
SRI Lanka’s rising golf talents Kaya Daluwatte was tied on top position while Reshan Algama was tied on fifth position end of Day 2 at the Nick Faldo Junior European Final played at the Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club.
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November 21, 2025
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CSE market PE climbs above 18-year average – FCR
THE Colombo stock market has reached a major valuation milestone in November 2025, trading at a price-earnings (PE) level significantly above its long-term norms, First Capital Research (FCR) said yesterday.
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