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BRICS' vision for a new financial architecture
AT the upcoming BRICS summit in Brazil, member nations are expected to intensify their push for local currency settlement and advance efforts to build an independent financial system that reduces reliance on the U.S. dollar and Western-dominated institutions.
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July 12, 2025
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Let's build nation rooted in historical heritage: President
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake on Thursday stated that a society cannot progress without a meaningful connection to its historic heritage and that the nation’s development path must be chosen accordingly.
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July 12, 2025
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Consistent Reshan wins NRT in Rajawella
SEVENTEEN-YEAR-OLD Reshan Algama delivered a masterclass in consistency and composure as he sealed a dominant win at the July National Ranking Championship, finishing with a gross score of 288 after four days of competitive golf.
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July 12, 2025
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Kandy SC AGM tomorrow
KANDY SPORTS Club will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the club tomorrow at 10.00 a.m.
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July 12, 2025
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'Queens of the Mambo' returns: Vibrant ladies' night by the sea
GALLE Face Hotel has announced the return of a Colombo favourite— ‘Queens of the Mambo,’ an unforgettable ladies’ night experience hosted every Thursday at the iconic King of the Mambo beachfront bar.
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July 12, 2025
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SC grants leave to proceed in case challenging gender-based recruitment for Station Master posts
THE Supreme Court yesterday granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by two women, challenging the Sri Lanka Railway Department's decision to limit applications for Station Master positions to male candidates only.
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July 12, 2025
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Sri Lanka Rugby sent to sin-bin, over SLRFU foul-play
AS someone who played full back — the last line of defence, the cool head under pressure, I was the guy who literally cleans up everyone else’s mess — I’ve seen chaos on a rugby pitch.
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July 12, 2025
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Cinnamon Life launches exclusive culinary membership program
CINNAMON Life, Colombo's premier integrated resort at the City of Dreams, announces the launch of THE LIFE, an exclusive food and beverage membership program designed for those who live and dine with distinction.
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July 12, 2025
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Rienzie Wijetilleke: Legendary banker with human touch
THERE have been many articles and contributions by various personalities on the life and times of Rienzie Wijetilleke, particularly his immense contribution towards the financial sector. In this appreciation of mine, I venture and take the liberty to share and give an insight to Wijetilleke’s human touch, having had the privilege of associating with him during my own assignment with HNB for more than three decades. He was a philanthropist with inimitable human qualities and initiated several CSR projects towards assisting the needy and many charitable organisations.
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July 12, 2025
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Markspen Group's DOMA Single Elevator Automatic Rice Mill in high market demand
MARKSPEN Group celebrated its 14th anniversary, reflecting on a journey of innovation and growth that began in 2011. A key highlight of its recent success is the remarkable performance of the DOMA Single Elevator Automatic Rice Mill Machines, introduced by Markspen Holdings in late 2023.
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July 12, 2025
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Power-hitting specialist Julian Wood to conduct training program for national cricketers
SRI Lanka Cricket has decided to obtain the services of power-hitting specialist Julian Wood to conduct a week-long training program aimed at enhancing the power-hitting skills of both the men’s and women’s national players.
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July 12, 2025
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73rd Mercantile Hockey from today
THE 73rd edition of the Mercantile Hockey Tournament will be worked off from today (12 July) till 13 July at the Astro Turf in Colombo.
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July 12, 2025
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Relevance of Sri Pada in foreign tourism
NOT many Sri Lankans venture upon Sri Pada off-season. Yet any given time of day throughout the year this revered mountain remains a popular destination for foreign tourists who climb it, curious as to what they would find when they succeed uphill to the summit.
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July 12, 2025
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Pin and Pam Fernando Tournament till 18 July
PIN and Pam Fernando Tournament conducted by Royal Colombo Golf Club will take place till 18 July.
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July 12, 2025
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Mushtaq Ahmed tells Bangladesh batsmen to emulate Kusal Mendis
Praises Sri Lanka's aggression and positivity
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July 12, 2025
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Restoring dignity in country's public service
BRADMAN Weerakoon, one of Sri Lanka's most eminent public servants passed away this week at the age of 94. He began his career in the Ceylon Civil Service in 1954, serving in various regions across Sri Lanka before taking on the role of Secretary to Prime Minister for the first time under Sir John Kotelawala. Over the years, he went on to serve as Secretary to seven Prime Ministers and also worked with three presidents.
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July 12, 2025
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Colombo National Museum launches dynamic people-centric activities
Activities are curated to be culturally-relevant and in tune with the five-year business plan In addition to tourism-promotion products, the museum gardens are now available for numerous photography opportunities
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July 12, 2025
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New Pakistan Coach outlines return path for Babar and Afridi
NEW Pakistan White-Ball Coach Mike Hesson has revealed the steps that experienced duo Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi must take to work their way back into the T20I side.
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July 12, 2025
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Aragalaya anniversary: all hail it! or another nostrum?
I was arrested by a social media post recently, which had the author of it claiming to have supported the Aragalaya 'up to a point' but 'not more'.
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July 12, 2025
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A man lived in many hearts
IN Sri Lanka, demise of a person has lost news value, as every hour a Sri Lankan is facing death caused by this or another reason.
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July 12, 2025
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CFA Society Sri Lanka and Acuity Knowledge Partners launch virtual training program on Python and Machine Learning for finance professionals
CFA Society Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Acuity Knowledge Partners, has announced the launch of a practical training program titled “Enhancing Investment Management with Python and Machine Learning.”
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July 12, 2025
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Aditya Ayurveda poised to take traditional holistic healing to the world
Aditya Ayurveda, with Sri Lanka’s first ayurveda research facility, aims at dispelling misconceptions regarding ayurveda and promoting practice as mainstream treatment while taking it to the world
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July 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka's Electricity Amendment Bill 2025: Trojan Horse for national economic collapse
Political betrayal masquerading as reform - the end of sovereignty
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July 11, 2025
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SL welcomes US tariff cut
Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma confirms no concessions made in exchange for reduction
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July 11, 2025
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Excise TUs say they don't oppose naval officer becoming Departmental Head
Tradition is to appoint experienced in-service officer or SLAS higher-up familiar with Govt. taxation policy as Commissioner General of Excise, one of three revenue-generating arms of Treasury
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July 11, 2025
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Private sector unites to oppose draft Bill to amend Electricity Act
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, National Chamber of Commerce, Joint Apparel Association Forum and Federation of Renewable Energy Developers make joint written submission to Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development
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July 11, 2025
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Seylan Bank Rs. 15 b listed debenture snapped up on opening day
SEYLAN Bank PLC’s Basel III-compliant Tier II listed debenture, raising up to Rs. 15 billion, was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday having received strong market response, highlighting investor confidence in the bank’s resilient business model and long-term vision.
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July 11, 2025
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Sheela Wijewardhana wins landmark copyright case in Supreme Court
THE Supreme Court has delivered its judgment on 23/05/2025 in SC/ CHC/Appeal No. 04/2013, in favour of the plaintiff-appellant, Sheela Wijewardene (wife of the late Clarence Wijewardene, the veteran musician) against the defendants respondents, Sarath Kothalawala of Torana Music.
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July 11, 2025
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Apparel industry expresses concern over 30% US tariff on Sri Lanka
Warns SL faces risk of seeing migration of US buyers to lower-tariff countries Urges Govt. to continue active engagement with US to secure better deal for Sri Lanka Says Vietnam is at advantage at 20% tariff, Bangladesh has begun talks to reduce rate from 35%
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July 11, 2025
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Unfolding the unknowns of a legend: Clarence - Rhythm of the Guitar
GROWING up, the music of the legendary Clarence Wijewardena was a constant presence in our home, thanks to my father being a huge fan.
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