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South Africa recall De Kock as he ends retirement
WICKETKEEPER Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement for one-day internationals and been recalled by South Africa for their ODIs and T20s against Pakistan starting next month.
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September 24, 2025
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President formalises, expands Navy oversight of foreign maritime security services
DEFENCE Minister and President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed the Sri Lanka Navy to take charge of providing operational and administrative support for foreign private security companies engaged in protecting merchant vessels.
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September 24, 2025
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Empowering SL's micro-merchants: Visa introduces game-changing acceptance solution with HNB
VISA, the global leader in digital payments, in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB), today announced the launch of ‘Visa Accept’ solution in Sri Lanka. This is the first-ever global rollout of the solution, placing Sri Lanka at the forefront of digital payments innovation.
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September 24, 2025
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Ocean Lanka opens MFB to boost synthetic fabric innovation, production
OCEAN Lanka Ltd., a major weft knit fabric manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has opened a new Multifunctional Building (MFB) at its Biyagama Export Processing Zone (EPZ) premises to increase its innovative synthetic fabrics production output.
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September 24, 2025
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Great Britain fail to win gold at World Athletics Championships for first time in 20 years
GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland failed to win a gold medal at a World Athletics Championships for the first time in 22 years, as they secured their joint-lowest overall return since 2005.
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September 24, 2025
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Bandara plays captain's innings to rescue CCC
ANJALA Bandara played a captain’s innings of 115* to rescue CCC from a precarious position of 117-5 to end the first day of the Under-23 inter-club 2-day final against Bloomfield on 278-6 at the SSC grounds yesterday.
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September 24, 2025
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Gaza, genocide and Sri Lanka’s dilemma of conscience
LAST week, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, chaired by former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, concluded that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza.
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September 24, 2025
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Govt. to...
Addressing the Cabinet press briefing, Dr. Jayatissa said citizens face major difficulties under the current system, Which forces them to repeatedly enter the same information across multiple platforms and undergo several verification processes to access public services, The loss of time and resources is considerable
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September 24, 2025
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PM kicks off Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025
THE Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2025 (SL-MICE Expo 2025), organised by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB)—the national tourism organisation under the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry officially commenced on 23 September 2025 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo.
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September 24, 2025
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AIA Exclusive reaches over 200 customer milestone in further elevating standards in personalised finance
AIA Sri Lanka has announced a significant milestone in its journey towards delivering exceptional, customer-centric financial services.
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September 24, 2025
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MAS Intimates' COO Ruwan Keragala joins Ambeon Holdings Board
AMBEON Holdings PLC has appointed Ruwan Keragala as an Independent Non-Executive Director of the company.
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September 24, 2025
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ComBank wins impressive triple at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2025
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon was honoured with three prestigious awards at the 3rd Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2025, organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
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September 24, 2025
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Who cries for Hambantota, and why?
This article is written to set the record straight in response to misleading narratives about the recent Litro Gas tender. It is not about protecting one company’s interest, but about revealing how Hambantota, if rationally utilised, can deliver long-overdue benefits to Sri Lanka’s economy and people.
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September 24, 2025
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Empowering Sri Lanka's youth: Building globally recognised career pathways beyond university
THIS article serves as Part II of the series originally published in the Daily FT under the title “Reimagining Sri Lanka’s university system.” I collaborated with a fellow civil engineer who graduated from the University of Moratuwa in 1987 and has since charted an impressive career path in the international corporate sector via the Asia Pacific Region. He brings a wealth of insight into the vocational training landscape in both Singapore and Australia. He also shares valuable perspectives drawn from his role on the External Advisory Committee for the practical undergraduate degree programs at Western Sydney University.
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September 24, 2025
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Chandula steps down as Chairman of PMF Finance; 3 Directors quit too
Resignations are part of a planned leadership transition, says company
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September 24, 2025
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Asia Pacific Technology Systems and Craft Silicon unveil next-generation Core Banking System
ASIA Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) together with Craft Silicon have partnered to introduce a next-generation Core Banking System to the SriLankan market.
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September 24, 2025
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Cabinet clears Rs. 2.5 b road, expressway development projects
@ Rs. 1 b from unused OPEC Fund loan and Govt. funds to upgrade Ambilipitiya— Panamura-Buluthota road @ Rs. 1.5 b contract awarded to Access WKK JV to repair Kottawa—Dodangoda stretch of Southern Expressway
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September 24, 2025
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CMEV warns of voter knowledge gaps, low trust in election information
Assessment finds men and rural voters more engaged than women and urban voters Misinformation and biased reporting cited as key obstacles to electoral participation Report calls for legal reforms, stronger Election Commission powers, and media literacy
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September 24, 2025
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Seylan Bank finances phase II of 10 MW solar power project by Windforce and Vidullanka
SEYLAN Bank PLC recently announced itsoleasthe sole financing partner for the 10 MW ground-mounted solar power plantin Navatkadu, Battcaloa, promoted by Sooryashakthiltd, a company jointly owned by Windforce PLCand Vidullanka PLC.
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September 24, 2025
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Geoffrey Bawa’s iconic Colombo residence opens new guest suite
TUCKED down the quiet 33rd Lane off Bagatelle road sits Number 11, Geoffrey Bawa’s former residence and now speciality museum.
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September 24, 2025
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Parliament Committee approves reports on Probation Services, Thriposha
PARLIAMENT Secretariat yesterday said the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Womens Empowerment has approved the Annual Performance Report of the Department of Probation and Child Care Services for 2024 and the Annual Reports of Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited for 2021 and 2023.
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September 24, 2025
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Ceylinco Life sweeps top honours with 14 awards at NAFLIA 2025
CEYLINCO Life reaffirmed its dominance in Sri Lanka's life insurance industry when the company's sales professionals secured an outstanding 14 awards at the National Forum for Life Insurance Advisors (NAFLIA) 2025, the annual flagship event organised by the Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL).
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September 24, 2025
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Budding entrepreneurs celebrated at School Industry Entrepreneurship Circles program
A national initiative backed by Abans PLC
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September 24, 2025
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NPP Government’s shamelessness over Gaza
AMONG the hopes many had for the NPP Government when it was elected one year ago was that it would move Sri Lanka to actually opposing the devastating genocide Israel was carrying out against the Palestinian people in Gaza. What the NPP Government has gone on to do since then has been the opposite. A look at its positions on Palestine, its actions while in Government and its own past unearths a shamelessness which all Sri Lankans must contend with.
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September 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka's next big green industry
SUSTAINABLE food packaging is no longer about simply replacing plastic with paper. The real test lies in creating systems that deliver food safety, preserve shelf life, and meet consumer convenience, all while being environmentally responsible. What matters now is how packaging performs across its entire lifecycle: from raw material sourcing and production to disposal and reuse. That's where real impact begins.
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September 24, 2025
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The slow magic of Kyoto: Old Japan, new discoveries
JAPAN is endlessly fascinating to me, a country that wears its heritage with complete authenticity while simultaneously shaping the future.
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September 24, 2025
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Cricket's most beloved umpire dies at 92
Dickie Bird officiated in Asia Cup 1986 hosted by Sri Lanka
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September 24, 2025
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Huawei unveils world's most powerful SuperPoDs and SuperClusters
HUAWEI CONNECT 2025 kicked off on 18 September in Shanghai and Huawei's Deputy Chairman of the Board and Rotating Chairman Eric Xu, gave a keynote themed \"Groundbreaking SuperPoD Interconnect: Leading a New Paradigm for AI Infrastructure.
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September 24, 2025
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UN to review Sri Lanka enforced disappearances
Seeks progress on addressing 14,988 complaints filed with the Office on Missing Persons
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September 24, 2025
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Lights out for Sri Lanka as Pakistan win in nervy chase
Six times champions Sri Lanka found themselves fading out of the Asia Cup with their second straight defeat in the Super Fours when Pakistan beat them by five wickets at the Zayed Cricket Stadium here yesterday.
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