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'Strength to Love' when hate seems the norm
A leading figure of the American Civil Rights Movement and a pastor of the Baptist Church, Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated on 4 April 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.
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April 11, 2026
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CIMA President John Graham engages with MAS Holdings leadership
CHARTERED Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) President and Association of International Certified Professional Accountants Co-Chair John Graham FCMA (UK), CGMA, recently met with MAS Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer Suren Fernando FCMA (UK), CGMA and the Senior Leadership team underscoring the strong and growing collaboration between the world’s leading professional body for management accountants and one of Sri Lanka’s most prominent global apparel and technology conglomerates.
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April 11, 2026
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DS edges out Mahanama in a thriller at Park
D.S. Senanayake College continued their dominance in the “Battle of the Golds” rugby series with a hard-fought 25/19 win over Mahanama College in their 16th annual Under 19 rugby encounter played at Havelock Park yesterday.
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April 11, 2026
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COD, John Keells Foundation screen local talent for La Bamba – Song of Veracruz!
THE search for Sri Lanka's musical theatre talents for an international production has successfully concluded, with a promising group of children and adults selected to form the local cast of La Bamba - Song of Veracruz, presented by City of Dreams Sri Lanka and John Keells Foundation.
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April 11, 2026
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Justice for All seeks for meeting with President; urges national preparedness amid West Asia risks
IN an open letter to the Government, Justice for All has sought for an urgent meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, to ensure coordinated national preparedness to mitigate the potential fallout of the West Asia conflict, following a high-level consultation, which flagged vulnerabilities across the economy, food security, health and education.
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April 11, 2026
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Maga Engineering gets Rs. 2.66 b contract for Anuradhapura North water project Phase II
THE Cabinet of Ministers this week approved awarding of contract under Phase II of the Anuradhapura North Water Supply Project, to Maga Engineering Ltd., the lowest substantially responsive bidder, at a cost of Rs 2,660.70 million (Japanese Yen 628.10 million).
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April 11, 2026
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US-Israel war and panicking Gulf regimes
THERE is no doubt that the war against Iran was started by Israel and got US dragged into it with pressure from the powerful Zionist lobby in Washington.
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April 11, 2026
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NOC SL empowHER women in Sri Lankan sports
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) successfully concluded its International ‘Women’s Day initiative, EmpowHER recently at the Sri Lanka Olympic House.
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April 11, 2026
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ComBank accelerates cashless public transport with NCG Express partnership
IN a significant commitment of support to efforts to modernise Sri Lanka’s public passenger transport system, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with NCG Express to introduce fully digital bus ticketing, enabling passengers to pay fares using cards, QR-based payments and contactless technology.
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April 11, 2026
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Ceylon Flea Market today at Viharamahadevi Park
Th € popular Ceylon Flea Market returns to Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo today (11), from 10.00 a.m. onwards
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April 11, 2026
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Fitch downgrades NDB over Rs. 13.2 b fraud
FITCH Ratings yesterday said it has downgraded National Development Bank PLC’s (NDB) National Long-Term Rating to ‘A-(lka)’ from ‘A(lka)’ with a ‘Negative’ outlook on account of the Rs. 13.2 billion fraud that has hit the bank.
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April 11, 2026
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Population hits 21.78 m as ageing trend deepens, Census shows
THE population reached 21,781,800, with demographic trends pointing to a rapidly ageing society and structural shifts in the workforce, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.
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April 11, 2026
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Chamari Athapaththu appointed to WCA Player Advisory Board
■Joins established panel of cricketers
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April 11, 2026
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Motor Traffic Commissioner General further remanded
THE Motor Traffic Department Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded till 20 April by the Pilessa Magistrate”s Court in Kurunegala.
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April 11, 2026
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Oil edges up
OIL prices rose on 10 April 2026 as supply concerns intensified following strikes on Saudi energy facilities and continued disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 11, 2026
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Speaker endorses Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill
SPEAKER of the House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne on Thursday, endorsed the certificate on the Social Security Contribution Levy (Amendment) Bill.
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April 11, 2026
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Two ceasefires, one crisis: The dangerous gap between Washington and Tehran
TWO ceasefire announcements were issued within hours of each other on the same night—one from Washington, the other from Tehran.
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April 11, 2026
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Light of merit over glow of fame: Redefining global ranking system
HISTORY is often written by the loudest voices, not necessarily the most impactful ones.
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April 11, 2026
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City of Dreams welcomes Sinhala and Tamil New Year with vibrant celebration
THIS holiday season, City of Dreams Sri Lanka invites guests to step into the heart of a truly Sri Lankan celebration with Signature Avurudu—a four-day cultural experience taking place from 11 to 14 April 2026.
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April 11, 2026
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Carnage partners NOCSL to support next generation of athletes
PERFORMANCE and lifestyle brand, Carnage, has entered into a landmark partnership with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), committing to strengthening athlete development and elevating Sri Lankan sporting performance on the international stage.
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April 11, 2026
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CBSL issues fresh reassurance on NDB
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday issued a fresh reassurance to the public that it has been closely monitoring developments relating to National Development Bank PLC (NDB) following the recent disclosure of an internal fraud.
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April 11, 2026
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CIMA President holds highlevel meeting with BOC
CIMA President and CoChair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants John Graham FCMA (UK), (GMA, held discussions with Bank of Ceylon Chairman and CIMA Council Member Kavinda de Zoysa FCMA (UK), CGMA, alongside the Bank of Ceylon Senior Leadership Team and members of its Board of Directors.
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April 11, 2026
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SLIA award for Sri Lanka's first Three Sinha Clean Room Door, turning a new page in healthcare and laboratory sectors
THREE Sinha Industries Ltd. has been honoured with the Product Award of Merit at the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) Annual Sessions 2026, recognising the company's excellence in locally manufactured construction products.
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April 11, 2026
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The unparalleled quest of a self-made Lankan artist
IS an artist set apart from the rest at birth, born with a unique gift that life should be allowed to perfect?
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April 11, 2026
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Sri Lanka to feature in Asian Beach Games in Sanya
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka has announced a strong and diverse contingent for the Asian Beach Games, set to take place from 22 to 30 April in Sanya, China.
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April 11, 2026
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Sri Lanka Tourism ramps up Bangladesh outreach with first-ever Dhaka roadshow
MARKING a fresh push to tap the Bangladeshi outbound travel market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with the Sri Lankan High Commission in Bangladesh, successfully concluded its first-ever media networking session and B2B roadshow in Dhaka on 5 and 6 April.
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April 11, 2026
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HNB Finance proposes Rs. 2.5 b Right issues
HNB Finance PLC plans to raise nearly Rs. 2.5 billion (Rs. 2,499,529,714) through a Rights issue, offering two new shares for every nine existing shares held.
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April 11, 2026
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NCM against Energy Minister defeated with a majority in Parliament
THE No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody was defeated in Parliament yesterday, by a majority of 104 votes.
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April 11, 2026
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IRD Q1 tax revenue jumps 17.7% to Rs. 606 b
THE Inland Revenue Department (IRD) yesterday said it collected Rs. 606,002 million in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2026, sustaining strong momentum after a record performance last year.
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April 11, 2026
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Tyson Fury insists he's 'still got it' ahead of Makhmudov comeback fight
FORMER world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury says he's “still got it” as he pledged to focus on the task at hand in his latest return to the ring.
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