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Harini's future as Education Minister
PRIME Minister cum Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amasuriya has again found herself in the firing line over the embarrassing incident associated with the new English Language textbook for Grade 6 school students as well as various slipups regarding the education reforms process.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Poor scores in Women's NSL T20 a concern
Rested senior players brought back to make it more competitive
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
LAUGFS Life Sciences partners MRI to launch Sri Lanka's first public allergy awareness wristbands
LAUGFS Life Sciences, in collaboration with the Medical Research Institute (MRI), Colombo, has launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever publicly driven allergy awareness wristbands, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving patient safety and preparedness in medical emergencies.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
CEAT Kelani treats top dealers to a spectacular Swiss adventure
CEAT Kelani Holdings has raised the bar for dealer recognition, rewarding its top performers with an unforgettable tour of Switzerland the pinnacle experience of the Company's three-tier \"Travel with CEAT\" rewards program.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Commercial Bank conferred prestigious Superbrand Status
MORE than a century of leadership and the unwavering trust of millions has been powerfully reaffirmed with the conferring of Superbrand Status to the Commercial Bank of Ceylon, cementing its position as the nation's leading banking brand and elevating it to the pantheon of the world’s most iconic and influential brands while endorsing the sustained progress and enduring value the brand has delivered to customers, shareholders and the economy.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
World Bank: One in four developing economies poorer than in 2019
Says global economy shows resilience amid historic trade, policy uncertainty
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Shing Kwan Group donates $ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund
SHING Kwan Group (SKG), the majority shareholder of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC donated $ 100,000 to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, extending its support to the national recovery efforts following the widespread devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Electricity reform must be driven by economics, not outdated assumptions
SRI Lanka’s draft National Electricity and Tariff Policy has generated intense debate, particularly following discussions at the Parliamentary Oversight Committee.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Sabalenka wins Brisbane title ahead of Australian Open
WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this month.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
“2026” moving forward with RDB Bank
THE country's leading State development bank, RDB Bank, has made an outstanding contribution to the development of the country by providing financial services for a period of 40 years (1985-2025).
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Kohli becomes second-highest run-scorer in international cricket
Indian batting great surpasses Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara with 28,068 runs across all formats, but trails compatriot Sachin Tendulkar
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
ComBank, Visa celebrate 100K Google Pay transactions weeks after Sri Lanka launch
A defining milestone in Sri Lanka’s digital payments journey was celebrated at Cinnamon Life recently, as Commercial Bank of Ceylon marked the completion of 100,000 Google Pay transactions within just six weeks of launching the service in Sri Lanka for its Visa cardholders.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Supreme Court upholds arbitration award in favour of Jacobe Resources against IGP
SRI Lanka's Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by the Inspector General of Police, affirming a Commercial High Court judgment that enforced a 2019 arbitration award in favour of Jacobe Resources International Singapore Ltd. over breached contracts, thereby confirming the States liability for damages, legal interest, and arbitration costs.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Chairman of selectors pleased with performance in 3rd 1201
Uncertainty rests with playing World Cup squad against England
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Tech veteran Shanil Fernando joins NDB Bank Board
NDB Bank has appointed Shanil Fernando its Board as an Independent, None-Executive Director.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
HNB gets Superbrand Status, affirming trust, leadership and innovation excellence
HNB PLC was conferred Superbrand Status for 2025 in recognition of its enduring reputation, consistent delivery of excellence, and sustained leadership in the banking sector.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Spark Tank: Final pitch showcases homegrown healthcare innovation and intrapreneurial talent
REINFORCING its commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship, Cloud Solutions International successfully hosted Spark Tank: The Final Pitch, the grand finale of its flagship intrapreneurship program designed to transform employee ideas into impactful healthcare ventures.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Easter without answers: Why power has still failed the dead
“no majority, however large, can outrun that truth”
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
T-Bill rates notch up marginally at weekly auction
AT the weekly Treasury Bill auction held yesterday, weighted average yields recorded an upwards movement for a fourth consecutive week, albeit witnessing a mwoderation in the increasing momentum.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Why the 2005 Tourism Act must be retained and refined, not repealed
SRI Lanka’s tourism industry has been guided by the Tourism Act No. 38 of 2005 through nearly two decades of growth, crises, and recovery.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
The real issue in Sri Lanka’s tax system is administration, not policy
AT the heart of Sri Lanka’s tax debate lies a critical distinction that is often blurred in public discourse: tax policy versus tax administration.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Beyond relief : AKD’S national path to recovery through Presidential Task Force
THE Daily FT in a front page article last week said that a Presidential Task Force (PTF) has been appointed for rebuilding the nation through an Extraordinary Gazette in response to Cyclone Ditwah.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Govt. says ready for no-confidence debate against PM Harini
THE Government is prepared to take up and debate the no-confidence motion expected to be moved by Opposition MPs against Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in Parliament on 22 and 23 January, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
CSE ends flat for second straight session; indices marginally down
THE Colombo stock market ended flat yesterday for the second consecutive session with both indices marginally down.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Rajitha Basnayake joins Cargills Bank Board
CARGILLS
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
InsureMe strengthens market capability with Reinsurance Broking Licence
Expands access to global risk solutions
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
LPL 2026 player draft on 22 March
THE player draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held on 22 March, states a media release from Sri Lanka Cricket.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
Govt. to lease underutilised State plantation lands to boost investment, productivity
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to lease out underutilised State-owned plantation lands and properties to suitable investors, as part of the Government’s broader strategy to improve asset utilisation, attract private investment and enhance productivity in the plantation sector.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
"Vehicle testing can save lives": AA Ceylon FIA Road Safety Program
THE Automobile Association of Ceylon (AA Ceylon), in collaboration with the Federation Internationale de l’ Automobile (FIA) and under the UN's Decade of Action for Road Safety, has been consistently working to enhance road safety for all citizens in Sri Lanka.
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January 14, 2026
Daily FT
US Ambassador pays farewell call on President
OUTGOING US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung paid a farewell call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday (12).
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