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John Keells Properties marks structural completion of VIMAN Ja-Ela Phase 2
JOHN Keells Properties (JKP) has successfully completed the structural works of Phase 2 at VIMAN Ja-Ela, marking yet another step forward in the creation of its pioneering suburban residential community.
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October 24, 2025
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Chocoholics announces first international expansion with entry into Saudi Arabia
CHOCOHOLICS, dessert café brand renowned for its Belgian chocolate creations, yesterday announced its first international expansion with plans to open outlets in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of a broader global journey.
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October 24, 2025
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Four dead, over 3,000 families affected by heavy rains across 14 districts
MORE than 12,000 people from 3,036 families have been impacted by the ongoing adverse weather conditions across 14 districts, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said yesterday.
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October 24, 2025
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Union Assurance wins Gold at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025
UNION Assurance, has announced its triumph at Dragons of Sri Lanka Awards 2025, securing a Gold Dragon for its transformative brand campaign titled, “Exit Insurance. Enter Progress.”
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October 24, 2025
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ACL Cables unveils ACL SAX Medium Voltage Covered Conductor system
ACL Cables PLC unveiled its state-of-the-art ACL SAX Medium Voltage Covered Conductor (MVCC) System at Techno 2025.
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October 24, 2025
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Four nations. One ring. One unforgettable night: KFL 006 delivers beyond expectations
ON 11 October, Cinnamon Life — City of Dreams came alive as KFL 006 delivered a spectacle that will be remembered as a landmark in South Asian combat sports.
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October 24, 2025
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Home Lands moves forward with construction of Bayfonte Marina, Negombo
Sri Lanka's first tourist resort apartment complex
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October 24, 2025
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Researchers urged to drive agri-modernisation to cut import dependency
SRI Lanka’s Agriculture Minister K.D. Lalkantha yesterday said the country’s persistent reliance on imports for essential food items continues to weigh heavily on consumers and the economy.
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October 24, 2025
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Deanath Kulathunga champion HSBC Premier Golfer for 2025
HSBC recently concluded its 12th Premier Golf Tournament, an exclusive event celebrating the Bank's longstanding relationship with customers which saw over 140 golfers, the highest number to participate at this event.
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October 23, 2025
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Unspoken rift: When founders and siblings collide in family businesses
In Sri Lanka, where reverence for parental authority runs deep, such differences can simmer silently for years until they erupt explosively when the next generation assumes power.
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October 23, 2025
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Hayleys enters large-scale supermarket sector with 100 outlets first
Says move underscores Group's strategic thrust towards bringing quality, reliability and service excellence closer to everyday Sri Lankan consumers, redefining the modern retail experience
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October 23, 2025
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Weligama PS Chairman’s murder: Four Police teams deployed
FOUR Police teams have been deployed to investigate the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara (38), who was shot dead yesterday (22) morning, Police Media Spokesman Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U. Wootler said.
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October 23, 2025
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Parliament adopts PDPA Amendment Bill
THE Parliament on Tuesday adopted the Committee Stage amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).
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October 23, 2025
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Govt. resorting to change law to revive FDI with tax incentives
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says changes to Mahinda Rajapaksa-era Strategic Development Projects Act to support capital-intensive projects critical for economic recovery
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October 23, 2025
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Govt. to extend Kelani Valley Railway; Rs. 250 m allocated for feasibility study
CABINET Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government has begun the process of selecting a consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study and prepare detailed plans for extending the Kelani Valley Railway line from Avissawella to Ratnapura.
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October 23, 2025
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Govt. developing national building code with World Bank support
CABINET Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government is developing a national building code for Sri Lanka, with technical support from the World Bank.
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October 23, 2025
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Domestic debt growth slows as FDI underperforms – Economist
Peradeniya University Economics Professor Wasantha Athukorala calls for labour, land and capital factor market reforms to revive underperforming FDIs Commends decreasing growth in Govt. domestic debt, signalling stabilisation in borrowing and improved fiscal discipline Domestic debt growth has eased from over Rs. 100 b a month since 2019, peaking at Rs. 300 b in 2022, to about Rs. 50 b a month in 2025
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October 23, 2025
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Parliament Sub-Committee directs data collection on microfinance debt
Microfinance lenders to be summoned to explore relief for defaulters
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October 23, 2025
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COPF calls for tariff reform, stronger excise enforcement as levies on onions and potatoes rise
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved higher Special Commodity Levies (SCL) on imported big onions and potatoes while issuing sweeping directives to reform Sri Lanka's tariff regime, strengthen excise duty enforcement, and improve agricultural productivity.
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October 23, 2025
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Australian NDC delegation visits SLN Headquarters
A delegation of the Australian National Defence College’s (NDC) Defence and Strategic Studies Course (DSSC), led by Colonel Brandon Wood, called on Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana
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October 23, 2025
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Insurance luminary Nihal Senaratne honoured by CII for Lifetime Contribution
IN a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s insurance industry, Senaratne Insurance Brokers Ltd., Chairman Nihal Senaratne has been honoured by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) of London, UK, for his outstanding contribution to the profession.
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October 23, 2025
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Importance of buying brand-new cars from authorised agents
THERE is a unique confidence that comes with driving a brand-new car. It’s not just about the sleek design or the smooth performance, it is the peace of mind that comes with knowing every kilometre, from the very first turn of the key, is safe, reliable, and entirely owned. No hidden defects, and no past mileage concerns. This assurance begins the moment a consumer purchases a vehicle from an authorised agent.
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October 23, 2025
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SLT-MOBITEL clinches record five wins at 2025 International ARC Awards
SLT-MOBITEL, has been recognised on the global stage, at the 39th Annual International ARC Awards, the world's largest and most respected competition for annual reports, clinching five honours of three Gold and two Bronze, in multiple creative and technical categories.
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October 23, 2025
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CSE closes marginally up on mixed sentiment
THE Colombo stock market closed marginally up yesterday on mixed investor sentiment.
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October 23, 2025
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Honouring Green Champions: Ecolabel Sri Lanka Recognizes Industry Leaders in Sustainability
Demonstrating the private sector's growing commitment to sustainability, several leading Sri Lankan companies received the Ecolabel Sri Lanka Certification during the CEO Forum on Strengthening Sri Lanka's Export Competitiveness.
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October 23, 2025
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Dairy major HANNS Global Canada appoints Rohan Ariyawansa as SL Country Head
HANNS Global Canada Inc., a prominent player in the global dairy industry, has announced the appointment of Rohan Ariyawansa as Director of Corporate Affairs and Country Head for Sri Lanka.
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October 23, 2025
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“Govt. should impose death penalty” – Prof. Mahanamahewa
With Sri Lanka grappling with an alarming rise in drug-related crimes and the growing influence of organised underworld networks, legal expert and former Human Rights Commissioner Prof. Prathiba Mahanamahewa has urged the Government to consider reintroducing the death penalty on a temporary basis especially for notorious drug traffickers. He emphasised that if the Government intended to control the existing scale of drug menace, it needed to have stronger deterrents than the country’s present laws.
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October 23, 2025
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Resistance matrix: How a narrative was forged to remake the Middle East
TO understand the conflict in Palestine today, you must look beyond the headlines of the latest explosion and what's happening in Gaza, because Gaza is the result but not the ultimate goal. You must trace a decades-long project—a deliberate and powerful reframing of a struggle for land into a battle against terror. This is the story of how a national liberation movement was systematically recast in the costume of a global existential threat, and how that narrative became unshakable dogma in the halls of Western power.
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October 23, 2025
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2025 Sri Lanka Barometer Survey Report launched: New insights on reconciliation, governance, and civic engagement
THE 2025 Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) Survey Report was officially launched at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. Administered every two years, this nationally representative public opinion survey tracks public sentiment on key issues such as post-conflict reconciliation, governance, and civic engagement over time.
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October 23, 2025
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Weligama PS Chairman killing cause for serious concern
THE killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Lasantha Wickramasekera is a shocking reminder that violent crimes in this country continue unabated despite the Police Department’s much publicised crackdown on crime.
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