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Digital resource centres launched to modernise Sri Lanka's smallholder tea sector
SRI Lanka's smallholder tea sector received a major digital and knowledge-sharing boost with the official handover of new \"Regenerative Agriculture Digital Resource Centres\" to the Tea Smallholdings Development Authority at a ceremony held on 20 May at the Ratnasiri Wickramanayake National Training Centre.
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May 23, 2026
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President signals confidence, draws line with 2022 economic crisis
Acknowledges challenges, says current pressures stem from external shock, not reserve collapse
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May 23, 2026
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Govt. defends exchange rate, monetary regime amid currency pressure
Reiterates unfolding currency pressure due to external shocks and not domestic policy
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May 23, 2026
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Adverse weather conditions force a second postponement of domestic cricket
THE prevailing adverse conditions have forced Sri Lanka Cricket to postpone the commencement of the 2026-27 season indefinitely for the second time.
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May 23, 2026
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Geoffrey Bawa Furniture Exhibition in Japan
THE furniture exhibition Geoffrey Bawa Exhibition — Furniture of Tropical Modernism is currently on view at Vague Archives in Kobe, Japan, in partnership with 51% and CASA DE.
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May 23, 2026
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Sampath Bank strengthens ocean plastic reduction efforts with community-led Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dickwella
REINFORCING its commitment to environmental stewardship and inclusive socio-economic development, Sampath Bank PLC officially handed over a fully operational Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Batheegama, Dickwella, under its ‘A Breath to the Ocean’, ocean plastic reduction initiative.
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May 23, 2026
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Ranjith Siyambalapitiya’s ‘My Wendala Orchard’ – a richly layered tribute to generations of cultivation
A garden shaped by memory, discipline and quiet perseverance with over 500 varieties of fruit trees, has been brought to life in print with the release of My Wendala Orchard (Mage Wendala Palathuru Arana), a valuable work by former Minister and parliamentarian Ranjith Siyambalapitiya and agricultural expert Dr Suba Heenkenda.
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May 23, 2026
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21 alleged underworld figures deported from Dubai arrive in Sri Lanka
A group of 21 alleged underworld figures deported from Dubai arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday morning, according to police sources.
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May 23, 2026
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Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest
WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka cut short her French Open news conference as part of a 15-minute limit on media duties in protest at the prize money on offer.
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May 23, 2026
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British School athletes shine in Thailand
THE British School in Colombo (BSC) emerged athletic champions at the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA) Under-11 Primary Games, held at the Pattana Sports Resort in Chonburi, Thailand.
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May 23, 2026
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IDL reopens renovated MOH Office, Kaduwela
INTERNATIONAL Distillers Ltd., (IDL) ceremonially reopened the newly renovated Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office, Kaduwela, on 6 May 2026, in a meaningful affirmation of the Company’s long-standing commitment to the community it calls home.
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May 23, 2026
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Forensic audit to expose financial irregularities at SLC
THE newly appointed Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee said that they have already begun doing a forensic audit of the accounts of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to find out if there has been any financial irregularities.
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May 23, 2026
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Samsung retains global No. 1 gaming monitor position for seventh consecutive year
SAMSUNG Electronics has retained its position as the No. 1 gaming monitor brand worldwide for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its dominance in a market driven by performance, precision, and immersive innovation.
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May 23, 2026
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Antizionism, new Antisemitism and Islamophobia
ZIONISM is a late 19th century product born in response to a virulent wave of Christian hatred towards Jews or antisemitism spreading throughout Europe.
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May 23, 2026
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Heritage Expediciones funds life-giving tube wells for Padaviya's most vulnerable communities
HERITAGE Expediciones Ltd., has funded the installation of three tube wells for vulnerable families in Padaviya, North Central Province, demonstrating its commitment to meaningful community impact.
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May 23, 2026
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CHEC marks key milestone in China-funded affordable housing project in Colombo
CHINA Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) has achieved a major construction milestone in the China-aided affordable housing project in Colombo, with the successful topping out of the Maharagama site on 12 May 2026.
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May 23, 2026
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OrphanCare and AAA Industries forge partnership
THE OrphanCare Trust has entered into a partnership with AAA Industries Ltd, a leading footwear manufacturer, through which the company will make a financial contribution to OrphanCare on the basis of each shoe sold on selected footwear brands.
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May 23, 2026
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Rajoo aims higher after strong Masters performances
AT 41, Roshan Rajoo, the former school champion of high jump, has returned to the runway with clear intent.
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May 23, 2026
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The Global South's message to Washington and Beijing
THE recent high-level engagement between China and the United States is more than routine diplomacy - it marks a moment of recalibration the world has been waiting for.
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May 23, 2026
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IEPSL and Nepal Institute launch Climate Finance Training Program
Nepal-Sri Lanka collaboration strengthens sustainable banking and environmental professionalism
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May 22, 2026
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Correspondent banking and AML failures: North American and European case studies
THIS is yet another, under the theme “Learning from the Lessons of other Jurisdictions.\"
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May 22, 2026
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The Republic is 54: Towards a third, “system-changing” Republican Constitution
SRI Lanka’s constitutional journey remains marked by unresolved dilemmas: entrenched executive dominance, fragile fundamental rights, unfulfilled reform promises, and the persistent national question.
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May 22, 2026
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Govt. reiterates commitment to reforms ahead of $700 m IMF tranche
Deputy Finance and Planning Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando stresses foreign exchange position will be strengthened with healthy inflows expected; Remains committed to fiscal reforms, targets to achieve 2032 debt-toGDP goal by end-2026
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May 22, 2026
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Abuse of child by Thero: Collective statement calls for impartial investigation and justice
THE case concerning the serious abuse allegations against Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thero is scheduled to be heard again today (22).
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May 22, 2026
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Banks, frauds and stakeholders
DRIVEN by my passion as a former banker with 24 years of local and global banking exposure and deeply concerned by the recent frauds in the Sri Lankan banking sector, I was compelled to write this article under ‘‘My View’’ to elaborate on the causes of such frauds.
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May 22, 2026
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Sajith asks Govt. to use ‘demonstrated reforms credibility’ to negotiate another IMF program
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the National People’s Power (NPP) Government to use its ‘demonstrated reforms credibility’ to negotiate another bail-out package with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), amid growing concerns on the Middle East war’s impact on the economy.
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May 22, 2026
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Govt. rules out vehicle import ban, rejects claims of surge in LCs
Deputy Finance Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando says only 1,782 vehicles covered by LCs opened on 15 May; Daily LC values decline from $23.71 m to $ 14.98 m within four days; Govt. accuses Opposition of spreading misleading figures and market panic
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May 22, 2026
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IMF signals confidence in Sri Lanka’s ability to manage external shocks
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou yesterday signalled confidence in Sri Lanka’s ability to manage the economic pressures arising from the Middle East war, saying the country’s stronger policy framework, improved reserves, and ongoing reform program had placed the economy in a better position to absorb external shocks than in the past.
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May 22, 2026
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SL reaffirms commitment to sustainability at International Tea Day conference in China
Plantations and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyaratne says future of tea industry must be built on economic growth, social responsibility, environmental sustainability and empowerment of teagrowing communities; Highlights Ceylon Tea continues to represent quality, trust, and reliability globally over 150 years; Describes tea as a form of \"soft diplomacy\" capable of building stronger ties between nations
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May 22, 2026
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PUCSL flags operational, environmental and financial risks linked to Lakvijaya coal shipments
Regulator estimates Rs. 8.5 b financial impact linked to coal supplied by Trident Chemphar; Report says Lakvijaya unable to operate at full 900 MW capacity using current coal shipments; Fly ash emissions doubled while several stack emissions recorded sharp increases; PUCSL warns prolonged shipment delays and reduced plant output could threaten power security during peak demand months
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