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Govt. missing the wood for trees
CABINET Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa announced this week that the Government plans to lease 24 bungalows and official residences formerly used by Government Ministers to private investors and international organisations.
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January 08, 2026
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Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech's 10th President
DR. Ray Jayawardhana, an accomplished academic leader and renowned astrophysicist who currently serves as provost of Johns Hopkins University, has been named Caltech's next President, the tenth in the Institute's 105-year history.
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January 08, 2026
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Jetwing Saman Villas wins "Best International Hotel for Weddings" at Travel+Leisure India's Best Awards 2025
JETWING Saman Villas, part of Jetwing Luxury Reserves, has been awarded “Best International Hotel for Weddings” at the 14th edition of Travel+Leisure India and South Asia's Best Awards, held last month in New Delhi.
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January 08, 2026
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27TH PRESIDENTIAL EXPORT AWARDS PRESENTED TO SRI LANKAN EXPORTERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EXPORT SECTOR
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) successfully concluded the 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of Hon.
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January 08, 2026
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Message from the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board
As we concluded 2025, it is with immense pride that we reflect on the historic achievements of Sri Lanka's export community celebrated at the 27th Presidential Export Awards Ceremony held on December 11, 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
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January 08, 2026
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Govt. flags drop in Korean job placement
■Outlines diplomatic push for relief to over 10,000 candidates
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January 08, 2026
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LB Finance recognised at ICSDB 2025 for excellence in sustainability and digital innovation
LB Finance PLC earned distinguished recognition at the 4th International Conference on Sustainable and Digital Business 2025 (ICSDB 2025), organised by the SLIIT Business School on 11 and 12 December 2025 at Waters Edge.
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January 08, 2026
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Stock market suffers worst humiliation in 130-year history
Trades and orders up to first 24 minutes cancelled after questionable maiden transactions of newly listed Wealth Trust Securities shares
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January 08, 2026
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Weekly T-Bill auction averages rise for 3rd straight week; Rs. 100 b auction fully subscribed
Secondary Bond market yields drop further; market remains active
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January 08, 2026
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British Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations donate £ 25,000 to rebuilding and disaster recovery efforts
BRITISH Sri Lankan Muslim organisations came together to express their solidarity and commitment to help their motherland and handed over a collective donation of £25,000 (Rs 10.5 Million) towards Sri Lankan Government’s National Rebuilding and Disaster Recovery Initiative, efforts following the severe impact of Cyclone DITWA, Flooding and Landslide.
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January 08, 2026
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Sri Lanka signs € 188 m debt restructuring deal with Germany
THE Finance Ministry yesterday said it has signed a bilateral agreement with the Federal Republic of Germany to restructure external debt amounting to 188 million, marking a further milestone in Sri Lanka's ongoing debt restructuring process.
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January 08, 2026
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MBSL Midcap Index revised for 2026
Proven stock market index brand for over 20 years
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January 08, 2026
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Fresh policy approach to Lasantha Wickrematunge case in an age of apathy and indifference
SIXTEEN years after the assassination of The Sunday Leader editor Lasantha Wickrematunge, the Sri Lankan justice system has failed to identify or effectively prosecute those who ordered the killing.
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January 08, 2026
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President pushes to bring informal sector into fold
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday instructed officials to encourage small and medium businesses (SMEs) to register their enterprises while accelerating access to a 3% interest credit scheme for Ditwah-hit businesses.
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January 08, 2026
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High Commission in KL hosts #VisitSriLanka High Tea to woo tourists from Malaysia
THE Sri Lanka High Commission in Kuala Lumpur recently hosted an Evening High Tea program under the theme #VisitSriLanka, reaffirming Sri Lanka's commitment to promoting tourism and people-to-people ties with Malaysia.
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January 08, 2026
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Weerawansa fires JVP over proposed EPF changes, accuses Govt. of policy reversal
NATIONAL Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa yesterday warned that the Government is preparing to replace the existing Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) system with a pension scheme that would disadvantage workers, accusing the ruling coalition of reviving a policy it had vehemently opposed in the past.
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January 08, 2026
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Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens, spotlighting country's gem trade ambitions
THE third edition of Gem Sri Lanka, a major show case of the country's high-quality stones and craftsmanship, kicked off yesterday in Colombo, bringing together top exhibitors, designers, and buyers from across the world.
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January 08, 2026
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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts strengthens gender inclusion
CINNAMON
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January 08, 2026
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“If You Hug Me, | Will Fall” reframes sustainability through human strength
Memoir explores dignity-led recovery, sustainable support systems and the power of standing on one's own terms
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January 08, 2026
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Women's NSL T20 gets underway today
Senior players including Chamari Athapaththu rested
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January 08, 2026
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Sri Lanka begin final run to T20 World Cup on sorry note
Lose to Pakistan by six wickets
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January 08, 2026
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Bethell century gives England Ashes silver lining
JACOB
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January 08, 2026
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Flexiprint Honored at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25 for the 4th Consecutive Year
Flexiprint (Pvt) Ltd, a trailblazer in Sri Lanka's printing and packaging industry, proudly celebrated yet another landmark achievement by securing the Best Exporter Award (sectoral) at the Presidential Export Awards 2024/25.
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January 08, 2026
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Emergency extended by two months: Minister
PUBLIC Security Minister Ananda Wijepala this week told Parliament that emergency regulations are expected to remain in force for a further two months.
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January 08, 2026
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Phoenix Ogilvy recognised for HR excellence at Great HR Awards 2025
PHOENIX Ogilvy has been recognised for its human resource practices in the Media and Advertising sector at the Great HR Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life.
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January 08, 2026
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US Ambassador Julie Chung to depart Sri Lanka
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung will depart Sri Lanka on 16 January after almost four years of dedicated service, marking the conclusion of her tenure as the United States' top diplomat in Colombo, its embassy in Colombo said yesterday.
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January 08, 2026
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Dialog secures exclusive ICC Media Rights for Sri Lanka (2026-2028)
DIALOG Television announced that it has secured the exclusive media rights in Sri Lanka for all International Cricket Council (ICC) events from 2026 to 2028, alongside a free-to-air broadcast collaboration with TV Supreme.
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January 08, 2026
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OSC raises Rs. 1.1 m for Colombo Friend-in-Need Society
THE Overseas School of Colombo (OSC) turned sport into service, raising Rs. 1.1 million for the Colombo Friend-in-Need Society (CFINS) at SAISA Swimming Meet - 2025.
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January 08, 2026
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NSA for tea falls in 2025 despite Dec. rise
THE National Tea Sale Average (NSA) for 2025 declines from a year ago although December 2025 recorded a marginal improvement in rupee terms, while dollar realisations softened, according to data compiled by Forbes & Walker Research based on Sri Lanka Tea Board statistics.
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January 08, 2026
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Piling work of Home Lands' Bayfonte Marina, Negombo completed ahead of time
Sri Lanka's first tourist resort apartment complex
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