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National campaign launched to control sexual harassment in public transport and spaces
SEXUAL harassment in Sri Lanka’s public transport and spaces poses a severe threat to women and girls, limiting their freedom and causing distress. This persistent issue fosters gender imbalance, directly hindering the nation’s economic growth and overall development.
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July 28, 2025
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President prioritises protection of wild elephants, daily lives of rural community
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake on last week held a crucial discussion with relevant Ministers and Officials regarding the protection of wild elephants and safeguarding daily lives of rural community.
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July 28, 2025
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Textile and apparel sector strengthens ESG transparency with new GRI-backed initiative
A new sustainability initiative is set to enhance the resilience, competitiveness, and global standing of Sri Lanka’s apparel sector.
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July 28, 2025
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Ground-breaking study on women inclusion in Sri Lanka's maritime sector
A national first for gender inclusion in maritime sector by Maritime SheEO and Ceyline Group
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July 28, 2025
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Need for Central Counter Party framework for CSE
THE Colombo Stock Exchange Senior Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management and Post Trade Settlement Dulani Warnakulasooriya in this interview shares insights into the need for a Central Counter Party (CCP) clearing in Sri Lanka, a landmark development aimed at strengthening market stability, reducing systemic risk, and aligning with international best practices.
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July 28, 2025
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IRCSL hosts awareness session on AML/CFT compliance for insurance brokers
THE Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) conducted an awareness session to the insurance brokering companies on Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT), on 4 June at the Auditorium of Center for Banking Studies (CBS) of Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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July 28, 2025
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European Union and Sri Lanka host landmark International Conference on Child Protection to tackle violence against children
MARKING a critical push to combat all forms of violence against children in Sri Lanka, the International Conference on Child Protection (ICCP’25) was inaugurated on 25 July and ran until yesterday (27 July).
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July 28, 2025
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CICT launches Sri Lankan talent into global maritime leadership
IN a significant step toward global engagement and talent development, Colombo International Container Terminals (CICT), has facilitated the participation of 16 top performing Sri Lankan students from six leading universities in the C Blue Training Program in China.
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July 28, 2025
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Priyantha Ranasinghe to lead CIPM for another term
CIPM Sri Lanka unanimously reelected outstanding HR professional and business leader Priyantha Ranasinghe as President for the year 2025/26 at its Annual General Meeting held on 26 July at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla, amidst its distinguished membership representing the HR fraternity in Sri Lanka.
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July 28, 2025
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Embassy advances trade collaboration: Maliban and CP Group hold follow-up business meeting in Bangkok
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Thailand successfully facilitated a high-level business meeting between Maliban Biscuit Manufactories Ltd., Sri Lanka and Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Ltd., (CPF), a core subsidiary of Thailand's CP Group, on 22 July in Bangkok.
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July 28, 2025
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British Parliamentarians visit Presidential Secretariat
A delegation of British Parliamentarians last Friday visited the Presidential Secretariat.
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July 28, 2025
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Five new foreign envoys present credentials to President
FIVE newly appointed Ambassadors and one High Commissioner to Sri Lanka officially presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Presidential Secretariat last week (24).
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July 28, 2025
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Kanishke appointed to Capital Alliance Holdings Board
CAPITAL Alliance Holdings Ltd., has announced the appointment of Kanishke Mannakkara as a Non-Independent Executive Director.
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July 28, 2025
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Navigating crisis
“The winds and waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators” - Edward Gibbon
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July 28, 2025
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Invisible trails: Navigating intersections of digital exhaust, trust, and privacy
IN the modern digital ecosystem, every click, search, swipe, and share generate a hidden byproduct - digital exhaust.
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July 28, 2025
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Continental Insurance Lanka welcomes two new Board Members
CONTINENTAL Insurance Lanka Ltd., has announced the appointment of two distinguished professionals, Dr. Naomal Balasuriya and Dr. K. Thiyagarajah Traivan, to its Board of Directors.
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July 28, 2025
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FITIS to play major role in creating digital trust in Sri Lanka
THE Government of Sri Lanka is actively pursuing a mission to build digital trust, aiming to foster a secure, resilient, and ethically governed digital ecosystem.
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July 28, 2025
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Dialog powers national sport for two decades
President's Gold Cup Volleyball Tournament 2025 begins on 16 August
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July 28, 2025
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Under Armour by Abans opens newest brand house at One Galle Face Mall
GLOBAL athletic apparel leader Under Armour by Abans has marked yet another milestone in Sri Lanka with the grand opening of its third and newest Brand House at the One Galle Face Mall recently.
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July 28, 2025
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Lions fight back to win series against Australia in classic
BBC: Hugo Keenan scored a last-minute try against Australia to win a classic Test match and seal a series victory for the British and Irish Lions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
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July 28, 2025
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Youngsters carry CCC to final
Tamil Union beaten by 68 runs in Major Club 50-Over semi-final
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July 28, 2025
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Digital Alternative Lending Association to bridge companies and customers
THE Digital Alternative Lending Association (DALA) has announced its launch as Sri Lanka's only recognised self-regulatory body for service providers in the digital lending industry.
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July 28, 2025
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Japanese delegation to explore investment priorities in Sri Lanka
A discussion took place on Thursday at the Presidential Secretariat between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and a delegation from the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, along with representatives from Japanese trade, commerce and industry sectors.
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July 26, 2025
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IMF staff concludes visit to Sri Lanka to discuss progress of economic program
Notes economic reforms implemented by authorities bearing fruit, with growth outperforming, inflation progressing to target, external reserves accumulating, and fiscal revenues improving
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July 26, 2025
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Foreign Minister calls diaspora investment to rebuild economy
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath says Govt. aims to make Sri Lanka a place people return to by choice - not necessity at the inaugural AGM of the Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils
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July 26, 2025
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Cabinet nod to rollout free visa policy for 40 more countries: Vijitha
Tourism Minister expands list to 47 in total once gazetted
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July 26, 2025
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Landmark Sooryashakthi Solar Project empowers Vavunativu with another 10 MW of clean energy
MARKING a powerful leap forward in Sri Lanka's renewable energy journey, WindForce PLC and Vidullanka PLC have announced the successful commissioning of the 10 MW Sooryashakthi Solar Power Project with Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody, as Chief Guest.
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July 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka and France finalise bilateral debt restructuring agreement
SRI Lanka has officially concluded its bilateral debt restructuring process with France, following the signing of the final implementation letters between the two governments.
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July 26, 2025
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Addressing black carbon for double impact on climate and health
SHORT-LIVED climate pollutants (SCPs), also known as super pollutants, have contributed to almost half of global warming to date and play an outsized role in pushing Earth toward dangerous tipping points.
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July 26, 2025
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Exterminators to expand business via Digi-Tech Pest Management Franchise across 14 districts in Sri Lanka
EXTERMINATORS PLC, a leading innovator in digital pest management and environmental enhancement technology, is excited to announce its strategic decision to franchise its cutting-edge digital pest management franchise system in technical collaboration with Sentario UK Limited and strategic partnership with Pest Scan BV, Netherlands, and Futura GMBH, Germany, across 14 districts in Sri Lanka.
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