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Reverse Osmosis water plant inaugurated at Hambantota District General Hospital
A Reverse Osmosis (RO) water plant was inaugurated in the OPD area of the District General Hospital, Hambantota, during the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha's recent visit to the Southern Province.
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September 29, 2025
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CPSTL to enforce merit-based hiring and promotions
CEYLON Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., (CPSTL) last week said future decisions on recruitment, promotions, and transfers will be based solely on merit, free from political or personal influence.
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September 29, 2025
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Hayleys Solar secures Silver at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025 for flagship "Nayak Nowana Nayak" campaign
HAYLEYS Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has secured a Silver Award at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025, part of Dragons of Asia.
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September 29, 2025
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Govt. assures welfare of SL workers in Kuwait
Says SL Mission in Kuwait working closely with Kuwaiti authorities to resolve cases affecting Sri Lankan women housed at Government Shelter Notes at any given time, between 40 and 70 Sri Lankans sheltered at facility Stresses commitment to safeguarding dignity and welfare of SL workers overseas
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September 29, 2025
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Galle Dialogue 2025 highlights need of shaping collective responses to emerging maritime trends
WITH the Indian Ocean's trade routes, energy flows and fragile ecosystems under growing strain, Sri Lanka last week convened navies, policymakers and experts from across the world to chart a collective path forward.
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September 29, 2025
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Bhutan's Queen Mother commends MTI's strategy consulting contribution
MTI Consulting CEO Hilmy Cader, recently met with Tarayana Foundation Founding President Queen Mother of Bhutan Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, for whom MTI had the privilege of developing the strategic plan.
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September 29, 2025
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Abans Group Director Dr. Saroshi Dubash honoured with 'Sri Lanka Woman Leader' at World Women Leadership Congress & Awards
ABANS Group Director Dr. Saroshi Dubash has been honoured with the title 'Sri Lanka Woman Leader' at the World Women Leadership Congress & Awards' Sri Lanka Woman Leaders event, held at Taj Samudra Colombo on 10 September.
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September 29, 2025
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Viksit Bharat Run 2025
THE High Commission of India in Colombo, jointly with MY Bharat under the Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry of India, and in collaboration with the Indian Cultural Association, organised the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 yesterday (28), starting from the iconic Galle Face Green in Colombo.
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September 29, 2025
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MullenLowe's Dr. Sohan Dharmarajah represents Sri Lanka at BrandGuff 2025 in Nepal
MULLENLOWE Sri Lanka Chief Technology Officer and Director of AI/MarTech Services Dr. Sohan Dharmarajah, took centre stage as a featured speaker at BrandGuff 2025, a branding and marketing conference held recently at The Plaza, Lalitpur.
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September 29, 2025
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India lift Asia Cup for ninth time in tense final
Pakistan lose nine wickets for 33 runs in low-scoring match
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September 29, 2025
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Cultivating circular futures: Youth as agents of change
ON 29 September, the world marks the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste, highlighting one of humanity’s pressing paradoxes.
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September 29, 2025
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Kaya Daluwatte and Chanaka Perera reach Amateur Championship finals
THE 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship, the second oldest amateur tournament in the world, sponsored by CEAT Europe, is set for a thrilling finale as two of Sri Lanka's finest talents, Chanaka Perera and Kaya Daluwatte booked their places in the Championship finals.
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September 29, 2025
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India, Sri Lanka hold second meeting of Joint Working Group on renewable energy
THE Second Meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group (JWG) on renewable energy was held virtually on 23 September 2025.
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September 29, 2025
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Rifka Ziyard honoured with Gold Award for Women in Islamic Finance at 10th IFFSA Awards
KPMG Sri Lanka Principal—Tax and Regulatory and Deputy Head of Tax Rifka Ziyard was awarded the Gold Award for ‘Women in Islamic Finance at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards, held last Thursday (25) at Shangri-La Colombo.
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September 29, 2025
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Colombo International Book Fair tickets now on PickMe
Up to three free tickets for online ticket buyers via PickMe app
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September 29, 2025
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COPE, oversight, and boundaries of power: Necessary caution
AS someone who has been privileged to represent all three critical domains of the COPE process as a Chairman of a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), a Secretary of a Ministry, and as a Chair of COPE - I feel a strong sense of responsibility to express my concerns about the recent proposal put forward under Standing Order 137 by the current COPE Chair, Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera, MP (NPP).
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September 29, 2025
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LRA upgrades Vallibel Finance rating to 'A-' on strong growth, asset quality
VALLIBEL Finance PLC (VFIN), a licenced finance company in Sri Lanka, has been upgraded by Lanka Rating Agency (LRA) from BBBto A-, underscoring its robust market outreach, superior asset quality and improved profitability.
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September 29, 2025
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Brains, beats, and brotherhood – Trade Finance Association of Bankers Quiz and Social 2025 lights up the night
THE Trade Finance Association of Banker’s Quiz and Social 2025 was held on 13 September at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo.
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September 29, 2025
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Sri Lanka Institute of Directors partners PR Wire to strengthen corporate communication and governance excellence
THE Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) entered into a strategic partnership with PR Wire, a member of Wire Communication Consultancy Holdings (WCCH), to advance corporate communication capabilities and reinforce governance excellence across Sri Lanka's business sector.
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September 29, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel accelerates Sri Lanka's digital future
FOLLOWING a robust financial recovery, SLT-Mobitel, the national ICT solutions provider, has transformed into the nation’s strategic enabler, a thriving national asset driving Sri Lanka’s digital future. Supporting the Government, SLTMobitel aims to accelerate the country’s digitalisation efforts and power economic growth for all sectors.
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September 29, 2025
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Digital education policy to go before Cabinet by March 2026
A framework for digitalising Sri Lanka's education system will be submitted to the Cabinet by March 2026, the Digital Task Force on Education Reform said last week.
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September 29, 2025
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N-able announces sponsorship for Sri Lankan golf prodigy Reshan Algama
N-ABLE yesterday announced sponsorship of 17-year-old Sri Lankan golf prodigy Reshan Algama, strengthening the company's commitment to empower exceptional Sri Lankan youth competing on global stages.
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September 29, 2025
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ISACA Sri Lanka hosts flagship Conference 2025: Guardians of Digital Trust – Empowering the Digital Era
ISACA Sri Lanka concluded its annual flagship event, the ISACA Conference 2025, on 22 September at the JAIC Hilton, Colombo, under the theme “Guardians of Digital Trust: Empowering the Digital Era.”
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September 29, 2025
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Power World Gyms wins double at SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards 2025 for campaign excellence
POWER World Gyms, with over three decades of experience in shaping Sri Lanka's fitness industry, was recently recognised for its outstanding marketing campaign “Every 7 KM, Never Too Far from Being Fit.”
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September 29, 2025
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SLEIS 2025 to drive next wave of ports and logistics growth in Sri Lanka
AS Sri Lanka positions itself as a strategic hub in the Indian Ocean, the ports and logistics sector remains central to driving trade, attracting investment, and unlocking regional connectivity.
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September 29, 2025
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New era for island of gems as countdown begins to 'FACETS Sri Lanka 2026'
■Three months and counting until 'FACETS Sri Lanka 2026' opens its doors ■'FACETS Sri Lanka 2026' to be most dynamic edition to date ■ Universal Travel Bureau signs up as Official Travel Partner
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September 29, 2025
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Newly joined members to TMC Colombo
RANGANA Nawodini Ariyadasa is a professional Bharatanatyam Dancer, Choreographer and had been a lecturer at the University of the Visual and Performing Arts until 2024. Presently she is a visiting lecturer and also an advisor appointed by the Minister of Cultural Affairs for the state Dance Art Council.
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September 29, 2025
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China and Sri Lanka pledge to deepen ties
CHINA and Sri Lanka last week reaffirmed their longstanding friendship and pledged to deepen cooperation across multiple sectors at a reception hosted by the Chinese Embassy to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
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September 29, 2025
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Your right to know: Why journalism and access to information matter more than ever
TODAY is both World News Day and the Intemational Day for Universal Access to Information — a good time to remember that if we lose our fundamental universal right to access to information, and if independent journalists lose the ability to report the facts, then our rights and democracies may vanish entirely.
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September 29, 2025
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85th birthday commemoration of former Speaker Sri Lankabhimanya Karu Jayasuriya
THERE are no personal festivities except for religious observances.
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