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Sri Lanka Emerging Players-West Indies Academy locked in battle for supremacy
SRI Lanka Emerging Players and West Indies Academy were locked in a battle for supremacy in the first 4-day unofficial test played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.
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June 10, 2026
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HK China secure Asia Rugby Championship for seventh consecutive title
HONG Kong China underlined their dominance by outclassing South Korea 45-9 to clinch the Asia Rugby Championship for a record seventh consecutive time at the Hong Kong Football Club in Causeway Bay.
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June 10, 2026
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Celeste steps into next era shifting to corporate governance and leadership appointment
CELESTE, one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing lifestyle and quick commerce brands, has announced a landmark step in its evolution with the appointment of veteran corporate leader Roshanie J. Moraes and a strategic transition toward a strengthened corporate governance structure.
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June 10, 2026
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Historic ODI series win in the Caribbean for Sri Lanka
Kusal Mendis became part of Sri Lankan cricket history when he joined Arjuna Ranatunga (in 1996) and Marvan Atapattu (in 2003) as one of only three captains to win an ODI series in the Caribbean when the third and final match was abandoned without a ball bowled at Sabina Park, Kingston on Monday.
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June 10, 2026
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Cabinet nod to submit digital asset declaration rules for Parliament approval
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved submitting newly gazetted 2026 anti-corruption regulations, which mandate digital asset declarations and target high-risk officials, to Parliament for approval.
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June 10, 2026
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High-level policy dialogue to advance South Asia's food processing industry kicks off today in India
THE South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING) high-level policy dialogue will kick off in Ahmedabad, India, today (9) in a major push to promote collaborative effort to overcome common challenges in the region.
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June 09, 2026
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Sajith calls for stronger SL-India business ties to drive regional growth
Says South Asia's economic future will be shaped by entrepreneurs and investors
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June 09, 2026
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LB Finance surpasses Rs. 25 b pre-tax profit on exponential loan portfolio growth, pays Rs. 13.7 b taxes to Govt.
LB Finance PLC reported a landmark financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, becoming one of the few non-bank financial institutions in Sri Lanka to surpass the Rs. 25 billion Pre-Tax Profit milestone, while remitting Rs. 13.72 billion in direct and indirect taxes to the Government during the year.
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June 09, 2026
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CSF welcomes stricter EIA standards to boost project approval credibility
Welcomes penalties for false and misleading information in EIA reports
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June 09, 2026
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Vehicle import surcharge yet to dent demand: Customs
SRI Lanka Customs said vehicle imports have remained resilient despite the temporary surcharge imposed on imports earlier this year, with revenue from the sector continuing to account for around one-third of total Customs collections.
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June 09, 2026
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Peterson Solutions Sri Lanka opens new corporate office at Orion City
PETERSON Solutions Sri Lanka officially opens its new corporate office at Orion City, Colombo, on 5 June 2026, marking an important milestone in the company’s growth journey and long-term commitment to supporting businesses across Sri Lanka and the wider region.
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June 09, 2026
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IRD expands digital invoicing rollout as second phase gets underway
THE Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has commenced the second phase of Sri Lanka's Digital Invoicing System, expanding the platform to Value Added Tax (VAT)registered businesses following the successful onboarding of exporters under the initial rollout, according to the Finance, Planning and Economic Development Ministry.
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June 09, 2026
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May tourist arrivals hit record high, industry questions earnings
SRI Lanka’s tourism industry achieved a historic milestone in May, recording its highest-ever tourist arrivals for the month with 145,745 visitors, surpassing the previous May record of 132,919 arrivals in 2025 and registering a 9.65% year-on-year (YoY) increase.
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June 09, 2026
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CBSL net dollar sales rise to $ 211 m in May
AMID pressure on the rupee from the global supply shock caused by the Middle East war, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) emerged as a net seller of foreign exchange for a second consecutive month in May.
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June 09, 2026
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Finance Bill clears key tax reforms as telecom tower incentives win approval
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved a series of tax and fiscal policy reforms, including a five-year tax exemption for newly constructed telecommunications towers, while rejecting a proposal that would have allowed telecom operators to claim tax relief on unpaid customer bills.
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June 09, 2026
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Breaking the corrupt bureaucratic chain and the 323 container clearance saga
THE advent of the National Peoples Power (NPP) Government marked a significant turning point in the political history of Sri Lanka.
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June 09, 2026
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Good preparation gives us confidence going into Women's T20 WC: Athapaththu
“NO matter what stage of your career you are at, a World Cup is hugely exciting and I am extremely happy to get the opportunity to lead my country in yet another ICC Women’s T20 World Cup,” said Sri Lanka Women’s T20 Captain Chamari Athapaththu.
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June 09, 2026
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Anjala Bandara rescues SL Emerging players with brilliant century
ANJALA Bandara, the former Mahanama College wicket-keeper/batsman, came to the rescue of Sri Lanka Emerging players when he hit a magnificent unbeaten century on the opening day of the first four-day unofficial Test against West Indies Academy at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium, Hambantota yesterday.
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June 09, 2026
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Global stock market jitters remain amid tech fears, renewed Middle East attacks
US stock markets recovered some of Friday’s sharp losses on Monday, but other markets have fallen amid a sell-off in technology shares.
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June 09, 2026
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White-ball cricket's 'Boss Baby' the cynosure of all eyes
‘A’ team one-day Tri-Series commences today at Dambulla
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June 09, 2026
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Saliya Pieris calls for safeguards against long-standing abuses under PTA, ICCPR Act
Calls for judicial oversight of detention in line with rule of law
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June 09, 2026
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Confronting the reality of an ageing population
THE controversy surrounding the Government’s proposal to increase the retirement age of Superior Court judges has drawn opposition from the Bar Association, which has expressed concerns that extending the tenure of senior judges could delay the promotion prospects of younger officers within the judicial system.
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June 09, 2026
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Hejaaz urges Sallay to fight case if innocent
SENIOR lawyer Hejaaz Hizbullah, who spent 22 months in detention without bail under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), yesterday commented on reports that former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay had commenced a hunger strike, urging him to remain strong and contest the case through legal channels if he is innocent.
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June 09, 2026
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Sri Lanka's moment of choice: Reform or relapse
SRI Lanka stands at a pivotal moment in its history. After enduring sovereign default, economic collapse, shortages of essential goods, and widespread social hardship, the country has achieved a degree of stability that seemed improbable during the darkest days of the crisis.
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June 09, 2026
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DMC launches National Anticipatory Action Roadmap with WFP
THE Disaster Management Centre (DMC), with technical leadership from the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Sri Lanka and generous funding from the US Government, recently launched Sri Lanka’s Anticipatory Action (AA) Roadmap for 2026-2030, bringing together Government, UN, and humanitarian partners.
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June 09, 2026
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Secondary Bond market starts off steady
@ Rs. 150 b T-Bond auction details announced
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June 09, 2026
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Stop hiding behind a weak rupee
Sri Lanka's exporters have convinced themselves that a cheaper rupee makes them competitive. The evidence says otherwise — and Singapore proves it
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June 09, 2026
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CSE opens week in red, down 1.6%
THE Colombo stock market opened the week deep in red amidst concerns over rising interest rates and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
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June 09, 2026
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People’s Bank becomes first State-owned bank in Sri Lanka to achieve ISO 22301:2019 certification
PEOPLE’S Bank has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first State-owned bank in Sri Lanka to achieve the internationally recognised ISO 22301:2019 certification for its Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
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June 09, 2026
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Sri Lanka pitches for MICE tourism from Chennai
THE Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran attended and addressed the Sri Lanka Tourism MICE Promotion Program and Corporate Networking Evening held in Chennai on 29 and 30 May 2026.
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