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Global tourism giant Minor urges Sri Lanka to shift from price to value
Delivering keynote at CA Sri Lanka's 46th National Conference, Minor International Group CEO Dillip Rajakarier says Sri Lanka must move beyond discount-led tourism and invest in service and brand building, Warns that low prices erode GDP gains, calls for seamless infrastructure and skilled workforce
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October 09, 2025
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Human + Al the next frontier in cyber defence
Experts at Daily FT-CICRA 11th annual Cyber Security Summit discuss how the human-Al alliance will redefine speed, precision, and judgment in cybersecurity
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October 09, 2025
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Govt. says those who attempt to discredit CIABOC have vested interests
Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa defends appointment of Ranga
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October 09, 2025
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OPA urges focused reforms in Budget 2026 to drive stability, growth and equity
Calls for National Investment Facilitation Authority and Digital Land Bank to attract FDI
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October 09, 2025
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CSE trading from Disaster Recovery site tomorrow
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) is to conduct a planned full day of trading from the Disaster Recovery site using the Automated Trading System Disaster Recovery Solution tomorrow (10).
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October 09, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon expands reach with 50 new ‘BOC Connect’ service centres
THE Bank of Ceylon (BOC), the nation’s leading financial institution, further strengthened its customer service network with the launch of 50 new ‘BOC Connect’ Agent banking service centres across the country.
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October 09, 2025
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Sarvodaya Finance Rs. 2 b debenture issue snapped up on opening day
SARVODAYA Development Finance PLC's (SDF) Rs. 2 billion listed debenture issue wa snapped up on its opening day yesterday.
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October 09, 2025
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AllB provides $ 52 m to strengthen power transmission, renewable energy growth
THE Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Sri Lanka have signed a loan agreement for the Kerawalapitiya-Port L Second Transmission Line Project, under which AllB will provide $ 52 million in sovereign-backed financing to help Sri Lanka unlock its renewable energy potential and advance sustainable development.
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October 09, 2025
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Matheesha and Lidiya crowned champs at Sri Lanka Badminton Novices in Ratnapura
MATHEESHA Perera and Lidiya Fonseka were crowned champions at the Sri Lanka Badminton Novices Championship 2025 which concluded on Thursday 2 October at the Deshabandhu Lt. Col. W. Wimaladasa Indoor Stadium in Kuruwita, Ratnapura.
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October 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka charts bold AI future as inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes
Signals nation's rise as South Asian tech and innovation hub
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October 09, 2025
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CEB Engineers’ Union urges Parliamentary review of power sector reforms
Cites legal violations and governance lapses
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October 09, 2025
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T-Bill yields hold largely steady at weekly auction
Secondary Bond market activity subdued Rupee dips marginally
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October 09, 2025
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BIA air traffic up 14% in first eight months of 2025
BANDARANAIKE International Airport (BIA) recorded a 14.4% year-on-year increase in air traffic during the first eight months of 2025, reflecting a steady recovery in aviation activity, the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation said.
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October 09, 2025
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Sanken awarded Rs. 3 b contract for Ratmalana Airport complex
SANKEN Construction Ltd., has been awarded the contract worth Rs. 3 billion for an airfield facility at Ratmalana Airport.
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October 09, 2025
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WindForce acquires 51% of Safe Power International
To develop Rs. 4.2 b Puttalam 10MW wind power project via 75:25 debt-to-equity mix
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October 09, 2025
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BYD and John Keells CG Auto strengthen momentum
Open Moratuwa showroom; unveil BYD SEALION 5
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October 09, 2025
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Mooney’s masterclass century carries Australia to victory
Pakistan's pathetic performance in Women's Cricket WC continues
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October 09, 2025
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NPP Govt. to make Mattala Airport profitable
Airport tax exemption at Mattala extended to June 2027, Mattala gets Wildlife Dept. office to address elephant intrusions
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October 09, 2025
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Fertiliser subsidy to cost Rs. 5 b more
THE fertiliser subsidy program is to cost Rs. 5 billion more, the Government announced yesterday.
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October 09, 2025
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Cabinet approves four-month Murban crude supply deal with BB Energy Asia
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved a proposal to award a long-term contract to Singapore-based BB Energy Asia Ltd. for the supply of four shipments of Murban crude oil to Sri Lanka.
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October 09, 2025
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SWRD to AKD: From mastery to marginality in foreign policy
\"My country is a small one, a weak one, a poor one...\" - SWRD Bandaranaike, UNGA speech, November 1956
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October 09, 2025
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CA Sri Lanka President says higher growth outweighs Macro-Linked Bonds risk
Higher growth could lead to $ 2 b in additional debt costs between 2028-2038 However, CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu says Sri Lanka must not slow growth to limit future Bond payments Notes only 38 professionally qualified among 1,600 public finance officers managing Rs. 7 b expenditure budgets Warns transparency laws need skilled professionals to deliver results Calls ethics and financial credibility the foundation for investor confidence
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October 09, 2025
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Why Sri Lanka: Investor perspectives at SLEIS 2025
AS Sri Lanka transitions from economic stabilisation towards a path of accelerated, inclusive growth, with a renewed emphasis on private sector—led development, Day 2 of the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025, organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, will host a dedicated session titled “Why Sri Lanka -— Investor View”.
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October 09, 2025
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Hameedia re-launches H Sports Pelawatte outlet
HAMEEDIA, celebrated the grand relaunch of its H Sports outlet in Pelawatte, unveiling a fresh new store concept and exclusive activewear collections.
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October 09, 2025
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Cosmetics.lk wins “Most Popular Website in Sri Lanka” in E-Commerce category
COSMETICS.LK, has been honoured with the title ‘Most Popular Website in Sri Lanka” in the E-Commerce Category at BestWeb.lk 2025, organised by the LK Domain Registry.
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October 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka means business in Tokyo
SRI Lanka under a public private sector initiative last month wooed Japanese investor interest at a forum in Tokyo.
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October 09, 2025
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Taj Samudra Colombo hosts International Women's Cricket Teams
TAJ Samudra, Colombo was honoured to host the national women's cricket teams of Australia, Bangladesh, and South Africa during their recent visit to Sri Lanka.
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October 09, 2025
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Monk on hunger strike for Mahinda
A Buddhist monk from Rathupaswala, Ven. Theripahala Siridhamma Thero, began a hunger strike in Tangalle yesterday to protest the Government's decision to withdraw the security detail of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
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October 09, 2025
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Seylan Bank collaborates with National Credit Guarantee Institution to empower MSMEs
THE Government of Sri Lanka, working with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has introduced a special program for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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October 09, 2025
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DFCC Bank and DIMO partner to expand affordable vehicle ownership
DFCC Bank PLC has partnered with DIMO to make vehicle ownership more affordable and accessible—helping businesses expand, families progress, and communities thrive.
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