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Seylan Bank continues SME sector regional engagement forums in North Central Region
Seylan Bank recently continued its support of the nation’s small and medium enterprises (SME) sector with its second SME Program in the North Central Region.
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January 08, 2026
The Island
Why Sri Lanka's new environmental penalties could redraw the Economics of Growth
For decades, environmental crime in Sri Lanka has been cheap.
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January 08, 2026
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Melsta Hospitals earns JCI “Gold Seal of Approval”, reinforcing global-standard care
Melsta Hospitals has achieved a defining milestone for Sri Lanka’s private healthcare sector, becoming the country’s first hospital to secure Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation under the latest 8th edition standards.
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January 08, 2026
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From Colombo to London: Craft, climate, and creative economy converge in a global milestone for Sri Lanka
The Sri Lanka High Commission in London recently marked a defining milestone in creative economy and craft development through the global launch of the EU-Sri Lanka Craft Matchmaking Programme, bringing the initiative’s research, collaborations, and co-created outcomes onto the international stage for the first time.
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January 08, 2026
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Pure Christmas magic and joy at British School
The British School in Colombo (BSC) hosted its Annual Christmas Carnival 2025, 'Gingerbread Wonderland', which was a huge success, with the students themseles in the spotlight, managing stalls and volunteering.
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January 08, 2026
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Record prize money on offer at Australian Open
The Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55m at this year's tournament but players are said to be \"disappointed\" it does not represent a greater share of the Grand Slam's total revenue.
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January 08, 2026
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Sunrisers Eastern Cape decimate Pretoria Capitals to reclaim top spot
Sunrisers Eastern Cape made a mockery of a seemingly competitive chase as they stormed to a 10-wicket win over Pretoria Capitals at SuperSport Park in Centurion, sealing the top spot with their third bonus-point victory of the season.
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January 07, 2026
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Three Indians nabbed with Rs 500 mn worth of 'Kush' at BIA
Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday (6) thwarted an attempt to smuggle in 'Kush' with a street value of Rs 500 mn.
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January 07, 2026
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80 people killed in US raid on Venezuela - NYT
The death toll from the US raid to kidnap President Nicolas Maduro has risen to at least 80, which includes both soldiers and civilians, the New York Times reported on Sunday, citing a senior Venezuelan official.
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January 07, 2026
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Prez seeks Harsha's help to address CC's concerns over appointment of AG
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, told Parliament yesterday that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had personally telephoned him in response to a letter highlighting the prolonged delay in appointing an Auditor General, a vacancy that has remained unfilled since 07 December.
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January 07, 2026
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Research and Development in Crisis: Structural Failures and Economic Consequences in Sri Lanka - Part I
Research and Development (R&D) constitutes the intellectual and technological foundation upon which modern economies are built.
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January 07, 2026
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Extension of the Suspension of Business of Perpetual Treasuries Limited
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka, acting in terms of the Regulations made under the Registered Stock and Securities Ordinance and the Local Treasury Bills Ordinance, has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carry-
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January 07, 2026
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80th Birthday Celebration A legacy of devotion: The lifelong service of Rev. Sr. Mary Croospulle
For over 50 years, sister Mary Croospulle of the Congregation of Perpetual Help has been a beacon of compassion across Sri Lanka.
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January 07, 2026
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Man dies in fire caused by him Daughter killed, wife among four wounded
A man who torched his mother-in-law's house at Nuwaragam colony, Padikaramaduwa, on Monday (06), over a dispute with his wife, was killed in the fire.
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January 07, 2026
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The Art of Mahagama Sekera: 50th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition
Fifty years on, Mahagama Sekera (1929 - 1976) - artist, poet, writer, lyricist, playwright, filmmaker - remains one of Sri Lanka's most celebrated and multifaceted artists, whose creative genius continues to inspire generations of art and literary enthusiasts.
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January 07, 2026
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Head and Smith centuries grind England in the SCG dirt
Travis Head departed the SCG field to a thunderous ovation after his latest demolition of England in this Ashes series.
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January 07, 2026
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Midweek Review
Historical context of politicisation of Mahavamsa, and Tamil translation of the last volume
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January 07, 2026
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Retail and institutional trading stimulates a degree of bullishness in bourse
CSE trading activities indicated a degree of bullishness yesterday due to an increase in retail and institutional trading, mainly driven by banking and construction sector counters, according to market analysts.
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January 07, 2026
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US oil companies not keen to return to Venezuela despite Trump push
$100 billion needed to revive oil fields that hold 300 billion barrels
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January 07, 2026
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Jeffrey: Cartoonist par excellence
If there exists a print media personality who does not receive the due recognition and appreciation he rightfully deserves, it undoubtedly is 'Jeffrey' of The Island newspaper.
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January 07, 2026
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ComBank supports Sri Lanka’s DMC to strengthen country’s disaster readiness
Under its ‘Rebuild Together’ initiative, a national effort launched following Cyclone Ditwah to aid recovery and reduce future disaster risks, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has stepped forward to strengthen the country’s disaster preparedness and risk management capabilities by funding the complete revamp of the RiskInfo Spatial Data Portal managed by the Disaster Management Centre (DMC).
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January 07, 2026
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Govt. exploring possibility of converting EPF benefits into private sector pensions
The NPP government was exploring the feasibility of introducing a regular pension, or annuity scheme, for Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) contributors, Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe told Parliament yesterday.
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January 07, 2026
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Anti-aging injection shows promise in re-growing knee cartilage
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have reported a discovery that could change how arthritis and joint damage are treated.
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January 07, 2026
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Kelaniya Duruthu Perahera
The Annual Kelaniya Duruthu Perahera at the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya will be held on 08, 09 and 10 January 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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Driving Growth: SEC and CSE collaborate to expedite listings
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) in collaboration with the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) conducted an awareness session for Corporate Finance Advisors focusing on enhancing regulatory compliance and streamlining the listing process.
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January 07, 2026
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Nigeria defeat Mozambique 4-0 to enter quarter-finals of Afcon 2025
Nigeria swept into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) with a commanding 4-0 victory over Mozambique in Fes.
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January 07, 2026
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Do “Heaty” Foods Really Heat the Body?
Across South Asia, the idea of “heaty” foods is deeply woven into everyday life.
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January 07, 2026
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EPDP’s Devananda and missing weapon supplied by Army
After assassinating the foremost Sri Lankan Tamil political leader and onetime Opposition leader Appapillai Amirthalingam and ex-Jaffna MP Vettivelu Yogeswaran, in July 1989, in Colombo, the LTTE declared those who stepped out of line, thereby deviated from policy of separate state, would be killed.
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January 07, 2026
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Five deaths caused by illicit liquor: Woman arrested
Police have arrested a woman after five persons died at Thambarawila, Marawila, after consuming illicit liquor on Monday.
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January 07, 2026
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Attack on Venezuela: UNP, SLFP among Opp. parties opposed to US action
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has backed a statement issued by a group of political parties, including the SLFP, UNP and SLMC against the US attack on Venezuela and the abduction of its elected President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores.
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