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National Savings Bank starts work for 2026 with religious observances
THE National Savings Bank ceremonially commenced work for the New Year 2026 on 1 January 2026 at the bank's Head Office in Colombo, marking the occasion with a series of religious observances aimed at invoking blessings for the institution, its employees, and the nation.
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January 02, 2026
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University of Oxford launches world's first Phase II Nipah virus vaccine trial
Nipah virus is a deadly zoonotic disease with a case fatality rate of up to 75% and is listed by the World Health Organisation as a priority pathogen with pandemic potential for research and development
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January 02, 2026
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Art of Italian Coffee in Sri Lanka : La Dolce Tazza celebrates landmark success
COLOMBO recently witnessed a refined celebration of Italian coffee culture with the successful conclusion of La Dolce Tazza—The Art of Italian Coffee, an exclusive masterclass presented through a prestigious collaboration between the Embassy of Italy in Sri Lanka and Colombo Coffee Company.
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January 02, 2026
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Cinnamon Life sets stage for “Island Invitation” golf experience in Colombo
CINNAMON Life at City of Dreams is set to host the Island Invitation, an exclusive, invitation-only international lifestyle and golf-led experience taking place in Colombo in February 2026.
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January 02, 2026
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Erotic psychological thriller "The Housemaid" in Lankan cinemas
EROTIC psychological thriller “The Housemaid” will be shown in 7 cinemas in Sri Lanka from today.
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January 02, 2026
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Vehicle imports rebound to second highest month in Nov. 2025; reach $ 1.7 b YTD
CBSL, CoPF expect demand to ease in 2026 IMF projects vehicle imports to reach $ 1.8 b in 2025, overshooting CBSL forecast
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January 02, 2026
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Kapila Knowlton appointed Head National Selector for Rugby
FORMER Mahanama College, Sri Lanka Army and national Rugby stalwart, Kapila Knowlton has been appointed as the Head of Rugby Selectors, bringing with him a wealth of playing experience, discipline, and deep understanding of the local rugby.
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January 02, 2026
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Autodesk strengthens commitment to driving innovation and sustainability in construction sector
AUTODESK, together with its value-added distributor Redington, recently hosted the Autodesk AEC Digital Construction Showcase Forum at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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January 02, 2026
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Tri-Forces donate Rs. 372 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
MEMBERS of all ranks from the Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, and Sri Lanka Air Force have collec- tively donated a day's basic salary to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, which was established to restore
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January 02, 2026
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CCI President lists strategic priorities for 2026
CHAMBER of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka President Manilal Fernando has revealed strategic priorities for 2026 with focus on industry development built on three primary pillars.
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January 02, 2026
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SEC eases Minimum Public Holding rules for listings via Introductions
Says move aimed at boosting market flexibility
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January 01, 2026
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Govt. unveils National Electricity Policy in push for cost-reflective tariffs, reforms
Energy Ministry invites public consultations on or before 9 January Energy pricing, reforms crucial components of IMF EFF program
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January 01, 2026
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Right of Reply: BPPE responds to PMAC over water contracts
BUSINESS Promoters & Partners Engineering Ltd., (BPPE) has issued the following Right of Reply to the artide headlined RTI exposes irregularities in SL water contracts involving Chinese SOES-PMAC calls for accountability and urgent probe into unsolicited bids and inflated costs published in the Daily FT on 29 November 2025:
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January 01, 2026
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Gangaramaya Temple City taking shape to be world-class tourist and cultural hub
Rs. 600 m initiative part of Colombo City Tourism Attraction Enhancement Program being implemented in collaboration with Western Province Governor, UDA, and Gangaramaya Temple/ Sri Jinarathana Adyapana Ayathana Palaka Sabhawa 550-seat performance hall, heritage galleries, exhibition spaces, and outdoor recreational areas designed to host cultural performances, educational workshops, and community events
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January 01, 2026
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Staying competitive by transferring pay risks through performance-based compensation
MY interest in performance-based compensation in Sri Lanka heightened when combating the trickle-down effects of the Global Financial Crisis of 2008 and the end of the civil war in 2009.
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January 01, 2026
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Sri Lanka needs more than transparency to break the cycle of corruption: University of London Economists
SRI Lanka will not escape another cycle of unsustainable public debt if it relies only on transparency and traditional “good governance” reforms without creating real pressure from actors who can enforce rules in their own interest, senior economists from SOAS University of London warned in Colombo last week.
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January 01, 2026
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CCPI remains steady in December
HEADLINE inflation, as measured by the year-on-year (YoY) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), remained steady in December 2025 for the second consecutive month.
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January 01, 2026
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India doubles financial commitment to 3 housing projects in North and South
INDIAN has announced a doubling of financial commitment to three housing projects in the Northern and Southern Provinces.
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January 01, 2026
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New CEO at Siyapatha Finance assumes office today
■Veteran Ananda Seneviratne concludes his tenure as Managing Director
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January 01, 2026
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Rebranding Sri Lanka is a collective responsibility: Booking.com Regional Chief
BOOKING.COM Regional Head for South Asia Santosh Kumar said rebranding Sri Lanka and unlocking its next phase of economic growth will require a collective national effort that goes well beyond Government-led initiatives, stressing that recovery alone is not a long-term strategy for sustainable development.
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January 01, 2026
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CBSL shuts Public Debt Dept. as debt management shifts to Finance Ministry
■Bank will continue to operate Scripless Securities Settlement System and Central Depository System for Govt. securities
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January 01, 2026
Daily FT
Our rotten pillars, politicians and bureaucrats
A cyclone of unusual strength has sent the nation reeling
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January 01, 2026
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National Referee Development Plan and elite panel of referees on the cards for Sri Lanka Rugby
SRI Lanka Rugby (SLR) has taken a significant step forward in strengthening the foundations of the game with a renewed focus on long-term development, governance, and performance enhancement.
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January 01, 2026
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CMC budget clears narrowly as SLMC suspends councillor
SRI Lanka’ local government councils saw contrasting developments yesterday, with the Colombo Municipal Council approving its budget by a slim margin, while unrest at the Galle Municipal Council led to the arest of five opposition councilors.
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January 01, 2026
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
From door to door, heart to heart, near or far, SLT - MOBITEL carries well wishes from across the nation.
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January 01, 2026
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WCIC Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025 to be unveiled on 13 Jan.
THE Women's Chamber of Industry and Commerce (WCIC) will host its annual flagship event, WCIC Prathibhabhisheka — Women Entrepreneur Awards 2025, on 13 January 2025 at the Colombo Hilton.
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January 01, 2026
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Seylan Islamic Banking extends support to OrphanCare Trust
SEYLAN Bank’s Islamic Banking Unit has recently extended its support to OrphanCare Trust, contributing Rs. 1 million from its charity fund to strengthen the organisation’s ongoing efforts in supporting orphaned youth as they transition into independent life.
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January 01, 2026
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From 2026 to 2029: Winning strategy for Sajith and Namal
QUALITY US periodicals are running cover stories of the front runners in the 2028 Presidential race and the campaign strategy of JD Vance.
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January 01, 2026
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Strict single-use plastic ban for Sri Paada pilgrimage season
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a series of measures aimed at minimising plastic usage and improving waste management in the highly sensitive Sri Paada ecosystem during the six-month annual pilgrimage season, which begins in December.
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January 01, 2026
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CEB update on Lakvijaya plant units, maintenance and repairs continue
THE Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday said maintenance and repair work is in progress on two generating units at the Lakvijaya (Norochcholai) Coal Power Plant, outlining expected timelines for their return to service.
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