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Sri Lanka completes 5-0 whitewash of Australia

FIVE-MATCH WOMEN'S UNDER-19 T20 SERIES

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Sri Lanka's business leaders convene for high-level roundtable on living wage

Event held in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation Sri Lanka, hosted as A. Baur & Co.'s nationally significant event as patron of the Business & Human Rights Working Group of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka

3 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Alcaraz wins in Tokyo but pulls out of Shanghai

World number one Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 at the Japan Open - before pulling out of this week's Shanghai Masters.

1 min  |

October 01, 2025

Daily FT

SAVE good habits with RDB bank

The country's leading state development bank, the Regional Development Bank (RDB), has been close to the hearts and minds of Sri Lankans for four decades, offering a wide range of savings and financial services.

1 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Confirmation bias: Silently destroying meritocracy, objectivity and fairness

THE varied public response to recent incidents ranging from the arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe, former president and prominent politician of Sri Lanka to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, American right-wing political activist, evidence that our assessment of, and response to, events are primarily based on our like or dislike of the individual, or individuals, involved rather than on an objective and unemotional interpretation of the underlying facts.

10 min  |

October 01, 2025

Daily FT

ACS Capital partners Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club

ACS Capital, a licenced capital markets firm in Sri Lanka, has announced a strategic partnership with the Edinburgh University Trading and Investment Club (EUTIC), founded in 1998 and recognised as Scotland's largest student-led investment fund.

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October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

CEAT Kelani scores double wins at World HRD Congress Sri Lanka awards

CEAT Kelani Holdings has been recognised as Sri Lanka's Employer Brand of the Year 2025, while its Vice President Human Resources Thushara Hettithantrige was honoured as a 'Topmost HR Leader of Sri Lanka' at the 2025 World HRD Congress Sri Lanka awards presentation held in Colombo recently.

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October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Bank of Ceylon celebrates World Children's Day with a Savings Promotion Month

The national theme for World Children's Day 2025, 'Protect Us with Love - To Win the World,' emphasizes the importance of building a safe, loving, and knowledgeable environment for every child.\" Bank of Ceylon has consistently committed to nurturing children's futures by guiding them the leaders of tomorrow with love and care, while also encouraging them to develop the habit of saving from an early age.

3 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Throwback to 1996 when India and Pakistan played as one team

A far cry from farcical comedy that took place at Asia Cup final

3 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Protecting Children from Online Harassment and Cyberbullying

The rise of digital technology has created new spaces for children to learn, connect and grow.

3 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

HNB Assurance Wins Silver at Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025 Awards

Breaking boundaries in brand storytelling, HNB Assurance proudly bagged a Silver at the Dragons of Sri Lanka 2025 Awards for its Virtual Avurudu Village campaign under the Digital Category.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka appoints Sandun Hapugoda as President at 33rd AGM

Mastercard Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Sandun Hapugoda

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Shashindra Rajapaksa further remanded

THE Colombo Magistrate's Court yesterday ordered to further remand former State Minister Shashindra Rajapaksa, who is currently in custody till 14 October.

1 min  |

October 01, 2025

Daily FT

AIA Insurance crowned Sri Lanka's No.1 MDRT company

AIA Insurance yesterday announced its continued dominance in the life insurance industry, being recognised as Sri Lanka's #1 MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) company with the highest number of MDRT members.

1 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

AFC and WNPS PLANT forge groundbreaking long term conservation partnership

Build conservation contribution into core products while developing community resilience in the central highlands

3 min  |

October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Malaysian duo Duncan, Zoe win Reliance PSA Challenger Open Championship

MALAYSIAN duo Duncan Lee and Zoe Foo were crowned 2025 Reliance PSA Challenger Open champions after Zoe Foo defeated Raifa Yattaqi from Indonesia and Duncan Lee got the better of Omar El Torkey of Egypt in a fiery encounter in the finals.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

CPC announces select fuel price reduction

THE Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) yesterday announced a select fuel price revision effective from midnight today (30).

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Sri Lanka Insurance General unite with Ministry of Education to safeguard children's future with 'Suraksha Insurance Scheme'

Every year, Children's Day celebrates the boundless potential of our country's youngest minds.

2 min  |

October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Rising international recognition of Palestine statehood

LAST week, at the UN General Assembly, the UK, France, Canada and Australia recognised Palestine as an independent, sovereign state.

2 min  |

October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Pine Labs powers multi-currency prepaid forex instrument for BOC

GLOBAL fintech platform, Pine Labs Ltd., has announced its partnership with Bank of Ceylon in Sri Lanka.

2 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener

DEEPTI Sharma spun her magic with the ball to notch a three-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in DLS method in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener.

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October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Mahindra Ideal Finance opens branch in Gampola

MAHINDRA Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL), has further expanded its island-wide presence with the opening of a new branch in Gampola on 18 September 2025. This marks the company's 37th branch and reflects its continued commitment to improving access to financial services across the Central Province and beyond.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Ambewela unveils exclusive premier consumer promotion

From Sri Lanka's most premium fresh milk to luxury holiday experiences

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October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

Cyril Dharmawardana Foundation: Illuminating Lives Through Compassionate Care

In the intricate tapestry of philanthropy, the Cyril Dharmawardana Foundation (CDF) emerges as a radiant thread, weaving compassion and care into the lives of terminally ill patients in Sri Lanka.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Amuna Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat crowned "Sri Lanka's Best Wellness Retreat 2025" by World Spa Awards

AMUNA Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat has been honoured with the title of \"Sri Lanka's Best Wellness Retreat 2025\" at the World Spa Awards.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

HNB Singithi Day attracts children of all ages

Excited children of all ages rushed to over 31 HNB Customer Centers across the island to participate in mega-celebrations for 'Singithi Day' on Saturday 20th September in line with World Children's Day.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Localisation key to unlocking Sri Lanka's Al potential: Dr. Ranawana

DIALOG Axiata Group Chief Analytics and AI Officer Dr. Romesh Ranawana on Monday said Sri Lanka's artificial intelligence (AI) adoption remains far behind global peers, largely due to the lack of localisation in language and cultural context.

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October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

HNB MD/CEO Damith Pallewatte appointed to Governing Board of IBSL

HNB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Damith Pallewatte has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), the country's apex body for banking education and professional development.

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October 01, 2025

Daily FT

Matara's Festival for the Arts out to prove arts can rebuild a city

AROUND the world, leading economies and cultural capitals are either longstanding powerhouses of arts and culture or are actively investing to become so.

4 min  |

October 01, 2025
Daily FT

Daily FT

SAGT invests in onsite renewable energy through rooftop solar project

Continues sustainability journey with new clean energy milestone

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October 01, 2025