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Rashid Khan claims T20I wicket record in Afghanistan victory
RASHID Khan has further cemented his credentials as a modern-day cricketing great, moving to the top of the Men’s T20I wicket list in Afghanistan’s victory over UAE in Sharjah on Monday night.
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September 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka expect tough opposition from Zimbabwe in shortest format
First T20 International at Harare today on same pitch as ODI
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September 03, 2025
Daily FT
Family, inheritance and identity: Can UNP and SJB reconcile?
THE upcoming United National Party (UNP) annual convention this Saturday (6 September 2025) will be unlike any other in its long history. It will be the first major event organised by an Opposition party since Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest and release, and the UNP is expected to use the heightened public and media attention to its advantage.
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September 03, 2025
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Ritzbury champions young talent at 36th Junior National Squash Championship
CONTINUING its commitment to youth and sport in Sri Lanka, Ritzbury, by CBL Foods International Ltd., powered the 36th Junior National Squash Championship for the 17th consecutive year, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Squash.
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September 03, 2025
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Bishop's champions in Water Polo
BISHOP’S College won the championship in all three age segments at the Under-13, Under-15 and Under-19 at the National Age Group Water Polo tournament conducted by SLASU and held at Airforce Swimming Pool Complex at Ratmalana recently.
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September 03, 2025
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Vidyani Hettigoda recognised at Sri Lankan Top 100 Iconic Women 2025 awards
HETTIGODA Group of Companies Director Vidyani Hettigoda was recognised as one of the Sri Lankan Top 100 Iconic Women 2025 at the SLBC Centenary Awards, held on 29 August 2025 at BMICH.
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September 03, 2025
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Stepping into resilient and strengthened insurance future
Message from the Insurance Regulator for the National Insurance Day - 1 September and Insurance Awareness Month
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September 03, 2025
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How to react to remanding of politicians
SOCIAL media is an indicator of “public opinion.” The quotation marks are there to indicate the imperfection of the indicator, privileging the most shrill and polarising voices. But it’s an indicator nevertheless, one that cannot be ignored.
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September 03, 2025
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SEC defers Dockyard trading suspension until 11 December
THE Securities and Exchange Commission yesterday deferred the trading suspension of Colombo Dockyard PLC shares, the company said in a stock exchange filing.
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September 03, 2025
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Court approves 90-day detention order to probe underworld figures under PTA
THE Court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (C1D) to detain five alleged underworld figures for 90 days under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).
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September 03, 2025
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Journey from war-torn Sri Lanka to Berlin
I was born in Pavatkulam Unit Two, a small Muslim village in Vavuniya, in the north of Sri Lanka. Life there was simple and rooted in the rhythms of Jand and water. Our homes stood between a great village tank and vast paddy fields that fed us. Most families were farmers, some fishermen, and together we formed a close-knit community of about 400 Muslim households.
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September 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka opens Banana Tissue Culture Laboratory to boost fruit value chain development
THE North Central Provincial Department of Agriculture inaugurated a state-of-the-art Banana Tissue Culture Planting Material Production Laboratory at the In-Service Training Institute in Maha Illuppallama, North Central Province, with technical assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) under the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Program with the People's Republic of China.
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September 03, 2025
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Ramp Up 2025 by Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce on 9 Sept. at Hilton Colombo
A glamorous celebration of women-led fashion brands taking the world stage
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September 03, 2025
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Italy's Deputy FM in Sri Lanka tomorrow
Highest-level Italian visit in 10 years
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September 03, 2025
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YKK and Real Madrid Foundation successfully conclude Kids Football Clinic in Sri Lanka
■ Empowers hundreds of underprivileged children
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September 03, 2025
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SEC defers trading suspension of Millennium Housing Developers
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted deferment of the securities trading suspension of Millennium Housing Developers PLC (MHDL) until further notice, a Colombo stock market filing said yesterday.
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September 03, 2025
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NDB Wealth Management opens first-ever branch in Jaffna
A milestone in expanding access to professional wealth management in Sri Lanka's Northern Province
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September 03, 2025
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Cargills strengthens rural Sri Lanka through educational scholarships and community development projects
CARGILLS (Ceylon) PLC recently presented educational scholarships to students from farming communities at a ceremony held on 29 August, an initiative that part of the Cargills Sarubima program.
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September 03, 2025
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Anantara Kalutara Resort celebrates nine years of architectural splendour, cultural discovery, and global luxury on Sri Lanka's Southern coast
ANANTARA Kalutara Resort has celebrated its ninth anniversary, marking nearly a decade as one of the island's most distinguished luxury destinations.
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September 03, 2025
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A sweet milestone: First harvest of Browns Hotels & Resorts' bee honey farming initiative
IN the heart of Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle, Browns Hotels & Resorts has marked a milestone as meaningful as it is sweet: the very first harvest of its Sustainable Bee Honey Farming Initiative, a unique collaboration across three of its properties: Hotel Sigiriya, Occidental Paradise Dambulla and Ayugiri Ayurveda Wellness Resort.
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September 03, 2025
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Entitlement mentality of national leaders must give way to empathy, sensitivity and morality
THE hullabaloo over whether Ranil Wickremesinghe (RW) misused public funds when he extended his official trip to Cuba and the United States of America to attend a convocation ceremony at the University of Wolverhampton where his wife received an honorary degree has consumed significant amounts of media space and has attracted various comments, observations and views in support of, and against, RW. What is obvious from the comments and the views expressed is that, just like beauty is in the eyes of the beholder, our view of right and wrong is based more on our like or dislike of the individual under scrutiny than an objective interpretation of the facts and the principles.
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September 03, 2025
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Increasing paddy productivity for a richer harvest
RICE contributes to around 1.8% of Sri Lanka’s GDP. The reduction in total paddy productivity, leading to reduced total paddy production, has affected the local economy. The country has no other option but to import rice to feed the nation, thereby taking a toll on the national economy.
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September 03, 2025
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Andre Fernando recognised for leadership in strengthening regional business ties
THE Global Federation of Sri Lankan Business Councils (GFSLBC) held its inaugural Annual General Meeting recently at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, under the theme “Uniting Global Sri Lankan Businesses — Moving Forward”.
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September 03, 2025
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UNP postpones anniversary celebration citing Ranil's health
THE United National Party (UNP) has postponed its 79th anniversary celebration, which was scheduled for Saturday (6), citing the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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September 03, 2025
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Finals of 53rd AVI Junior National Badminton Championship 2025
THE finals of the 53rd AVI Junior National Badminton Championship 2025 will commence on Friday, 5 September, at four venues across Colombo and its suburbs.
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September 03, 2025
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Colombo North emerge champions of Under-17 SL Youth League
COLOMBO North defeated Colombo South by 33 runs (DLS method) to win the Under-17 Sri Lanka Youth League final played at the Galle International Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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September 03, 2025
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CEAT kicks off next big move in off highway mobility
CEAT Ltd., has made a substantial advancement in its Off-Highway Tyres (OHT) growth strategy by officially acquiring Michelin Group's CAMSO Construction Compact Line Business, including their Sri Lanka-based Midigama plant and Casting Product plant in Kotugoda. This transaction also grants CEAT global ownership of the CAMSO brand, which will be permanently assigned across categories after a three-year licensing period.
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September 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka positioned as premier purpose- driven travel destination in the UK, 2025
FOLLOWING the successful completion of Global Bird Fair 2025, Sri Lanka Wildlife Tourism Festival was staged in London from 15 to 17 July, at the Sri Lanka High Commission.
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September 03, 2025
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CA Sri Lanka and CFA Society Sri Lanka to host expert panel on bridging market-financial reporting gap
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), in collaboration with CFA Society Sri Lanka, will host an expert session titled \"Unpacking Intangibles: Bridging the Gap Between Market Value and Financial Reporting\" on 9 September.
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September 03, 2025
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New GMs at Cinnamon Grand and Cinnamon Lakeside
CINNAMON Hotels & Resorts, Colombo Hotels yesterday announced a new chapter in its leadership with the appointment of two distinguished hoteliers to key positions within its Colombo city sector. Effective from 1 September 2025, these appointments mark a significant milestone in the group’s continued commitment to hospitality excellence.
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