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Port City Colombo honoured at Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025
PORT City Colombo, last week received the Visionary ‘Award for Next-Generation Financial Hub Development at the Asian Digital Finance Forum and Awards 2025, held as part ofthe Asia International Digital Economy and Al in Finance Summit 2025 recently at Port City Colombo.
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October 27, 2025
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Three arrested over Weligama PS Chairman killing
THE Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday arrested three suspects, including a woman, in connection with the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera.
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October 27, 2025
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Cybersecurity is not an IT problem – it's a boardroom responsibility
IN most Sri Lankan organisations, cybersecurity is still viewed as an IT concern, i.e. something the “tech people” will take care of once the operational systems are running smoothly.
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October 27, 2025
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Odel CEO Terry O'Connor takes over leading Glomark
SOFTLOGIC Holdings PLC has announced the appointment of Odel CEO Terry O'Connor as CEO of Glomark as well with immediate effect.
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October 27, 2025
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RIUNIT to promote Sri Lanka's real estate at London Investment Forum 2025
THE Research Intelligence Unit (RIUNIT) together with the High Commission of Sri Lanka in London will hold the Sri Lanka Real Estate Investment Forum: London 2025 on Thursday, 30 October at the Sri Lanka High Commission, 13 Hyde Park Gardens, Tyburnia, London W2 2LU.
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October 27, 2025
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'Agentic Al' is the next revolution declares global giant Salesforce Chief
SALESFORCE Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff recently declared that 'Agentic AI' is the next revolution, where humans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents drive customer success together in 'Agentic Enterprises.'
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October 27, 2025
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National initiative to empower entrepreneurs and SMEs “4i Project” debuts
17 districts selected for the initiative, targeting 1,000 young entrepreneurs and SMEs Supports national vision to raise the manufacturing sector's contribution to 28% and boost national productivity to 52% by 2030
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October 27, 2025
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COPF approves 2026 Appropriation Bill
PARLIAMENT Secretariat yesterday said that the Committee on Public Finance has granted its approval for the Appropriation Bill for the year 2026.
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October 25, 2025
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IMF urges Asia to cut non-tariff barriers to cushion US tariff shocks
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on Asian economies to reduce non-tariff barriers and strengthen regional trade integration to shield themselves from US tariffs and global financial volatility.
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October 25, 2025
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JKCG says no BYD Tang model and Yuan Pro model sold in SL
IN response to recent recall of BYD Tang vehicles and Yuan Pro, John Keells CG Auto Ltd., in a statement said yesterday that neither of the models have been sold in the Sri Lankan market.
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October 25, 2025
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Apparel exports up 6.8% to $ 3.8 b in first nine months – JAAF
■ Sept. exports up 1.58% YoY to $ 403 m driven by EU and other markets ■Jan.-Sept. shipments to EU up 14.24% to $ 1.17 b; US exports up 1.73% to $ 1.46 b
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October 25, 2025
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Harsha urges swift action on e-visa audit findings
SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday told Parliament that Members of Parliament have received the special audit report on Sri Lanka's controversial e-visa contract by the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
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October 25, 2025
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Breakthrough in expeditious release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs
SRI Lanka Customs and other authorities are to expedite release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs on undertakings and guarantees given to the Court of Appeal and Sri Lanka Customs.
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October 25, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines clarifies financial performance
Says lower exchange gain in FY25 as opposed to previous year | Excluding exchange gain, Group loss in FY25 was Rs. 6.6 b, far below loss of Rs. 19 b in FY24
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October 25, 2025
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India's No.1 Cavin's Milkshake debuts in Sri Lanka
CAVINKARE, the Indian FMCG major, has announced the launch of its flagship innovation brand, Cavin's Milkshake, in Sri Lanka.
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October 25, 2025
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Understanding the mysterious world of trees
THE tree world is also one of fierce competition, like ours, but their timespan, if trees are allowed to grow at their own space, as in natural undisturbed forests, go onto hundreds of years.
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October 25, 2025
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Harini says SL opposes international human rights probe, backs domestic mechanism
PRIME Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday told Parliament that the Government has informed the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) of its opposition to establishing an international mechanism to address human rights violations.
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October 25, 2025
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Season opener cancelled after PGA Tour fails to find new venue
THE PGA Tour has cancelled its 2026 season-opening event in Hawaii after failing to find an alternative venue to host The Sentry.
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October 25, 2025
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10th Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic tees off today
THE 10th Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic golf will tee off today at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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October 25, 2025
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Romantic drama “Regretting You” now showing in 7 Lankan cinemas
ROMANTIC drama “Regretting You” is now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka.
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October 25, 2025
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Repatriation of six Sri Lankan seafarers detained in Eritrea
THE Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry, in close coordination with the Sri Lanka Mission in Egypt and the Eritrean authorities, has successfully facilitated the repatriation of six (06) Sri Lankan seafarers who were previously detained in Eritrea.
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October 25, 2025
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Kaya and Reshan keep Sri Lanka's medal hopes alive at Asian Youth Games
SRI Lanka’s young golfing sensations, Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama, continued to impress on Day 2 of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, keeping the island’s hopes of a medal well within reach as the tournament heads into its decisive final round at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain today.
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October 25, 2025
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Minister urges National Commission on Women to begin operations soon
WOMEN and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj has instructed ministry officials and the National Women’s Committee to extend full support to the National Commission on Women to establish the infrastructure and facilities required to begin its operations.
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October 25, 2025
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Education reforms and challenges ahead
THE Ministry of Education has issued the guidelines regarding the new curriculum reforms set to take effect for Grade 1 to Grade 6 starting from next year.
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October 25, 2025
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Signature Diwali glitz
Dazzling performance by Kathak Rockers at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
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October 25, 2025
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Complaint against MP Shritharan handed over to Speaker
SERIOUS concerns have been raised over the conduct of Member of Parliament and member of the Constitutional Council S. Shritharan, following formal complaints submitted to the Speaker of Parliament regarding gross breaches of privilege and violations of the Code of Conduct expected of elected representatives.
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October 25, 2025
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Geoffrey Bawa Trust and Royal Thai Embassy present Thai Architecture Program
The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, has announced a new joint Thai Architecture Program.
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October 25, 2025
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BOC Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa appointed to Lanka Hospitals Board
BANK of Ceylon (BOC) Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa has been appointed to the Board of Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 25, 2025
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Lahiru and Nethmi shine bright as Sri Lanka secure medals
SRI Lanka celebrated a historic moment at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Bahrain, as young middle distance runner Lahiru Achintha brought home the country's first-ever Gold Medal at the event. His triumph in the Boys' 1500m final marked a milestone for Sri Lankan athletics on the Asian stage.
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October 25, 2025
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Horror film “The Strangers Chapter 2” now in 7 Lankan cinemas
HORROR film \"The Strangers Chapter 2\" is now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka.
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