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A Troubling Shift in University Governance

Why the Proposed Universities Bill Raises More Questions than Answers (Amendment to Section 49 of the Universities Act, No. 16 of 1978) Sri Lanka’s modern higher-education landscape rests on a deep social commitment established nearly a century ago.

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4 mins

December 01, 2025

Sunday Island

Now Public: Some Secrets of Sri Lanka's Debt Restructuring

The IMF issued a 'lessons learnt' report in September 2025, giving us extensive information of their observations on Sri Lanka's debt restructuring undertaken after the declaration of the debt standstill in April 2022, including painstaking details of the entire exercise from their point of view, information which was shrouded in secrecy during the process of restructuring.

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9 mins

December 01, 2025

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India overtakes China to become world’s number one rice producer

In a landmark development with far-reaching implications for global food security, India has officially overtaken China to become the world’s largest producer of rice.

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2 mins

December 01, 2025

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FinMin increases spending limit by SOEs on CSR, donations with conditions

Ministry of Finance has issued a circular directing all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to overhaul their processes for donations, sponsorships, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities, and indirect business-related promotional expenses, while increasing their limits, a government document showed.

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2 mins

December 01, 2025

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India deploys INS Vikrant for Sri Lanka rescue

Attack helicopters to launch operations as weather clears

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1 mins

December 01, 2025

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Weather disasters: Sri Lanka flooded by policy blunders, weak enforcement and environmental crime – Climate Expert

Sri Lanka has once again been submerged not by unprecedented rainfall but by decades of political negligence, environmental crime, and institutional paralysis, says a climate expert.

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3 mins

December 01, 2025

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Celebrating Oman National Day

The celebration of the National Day of the Sultanate of Oman unfolded with distinguished elegance, as diplomats, dignitaries and invited guests gathered to honour the rich heritage and modern achievements of the Sultanate of Oman, under the leadership of Sultan Hatham bin Tarik.

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1 min

December 01, 2025

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Sunday Island

History repeats itself – Ukraine is Putin's Czechoslovakia

There is no USA to come to Europe's rescue this time

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5 mins

December 01, 2025

Sunday Island

Cinnamon Life Colombo Welcomes Culinary Maestro Chef Alessandro Dentone

Cinnamon Life Colombo is set to transform into a vibrant slice of the Italian Riviera as it proudly hosts acclaimed Ligurian chef Alessandro Dentone for the 10th Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World, held from 22 to 29 November 2025 in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Colombo.

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1 min

December 01, 2025

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Sunday Island

National Savings Bank Group Posts Strong 3Q 2025 Growth with 30% Surge in Profit Before Tax to Rs. 34.8 billion

National Savings Bank Group (NSB) reported a solid performance for the nine months ended 30 September 2025, delivering sharp improvements in profitability, margins and asset quality despite a moderating interest-rate environment.

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2 mins

December 01, 2025

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