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BASL warns against social media interference in judiciary
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Monday expressed serious concern over comments circulating on social media and other platforms relating to matters that fall under the purview of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and the judiciary, stressing that both are independent institutions that must remain free from outside interference.
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August 27, 2025
Daily FT
Government must share plan for national reconciliation with the people
AS Sri Lanka prepares to appear before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva this September under Resolution 51/2, the Government will need to show more than promises.
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August 27, 2025
Daily FT
HelpAge SL and HelpAge Deutschland empower senior citizens through HASOP
HELPAGE Sri Lanka (HASL) in partnership with HelpAge Deutschland (HAD), is making a significant impact on the lives of older persons through the HelpAge Sri Lanka Older Persons' Empowerment Project (HASOP).
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August 27, 2025
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Govt. to kick-start large-scale development projects
■ Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake says development drive to begin with Jaffna ■ Northern Province to get new Coconut Triangle, international sports complex ■ Vows to resolve passport bottlenecks for Northerners
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August 26, 2025
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Maersk Line strengthens ties with SLPA terminals with three-year deal
IN a significant step towards strengthening Sri Lanka's position as a regional maritime hub, Maersk Line has signed a three-year Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA).
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August 26, 2025
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Colombo stock market cautious amidst political crisis
THE Colombo stock market yesterday saw losses, though marginal, amidst moderate turnover, with analysts being wary whether the outcome was linked to political crisis following the remand of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Friday for allegations of abuse of State funds.
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August 26, 2025
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Exports near $ 10 b in first seven months
SRI Lanka’s export sector continues to show strong resilience, recording $ 9.99 billion in total exports during the first seven months of 2025, a 7.79% year-on-year (YoY) growth, alongside the strongest performance recorded for the month of July.
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August 26, 2025
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Ranil likely to remain in ICU today morning, Court appearance uncertain
COLOMBO National Hospital Deputy Director Dr.Rukshan Bellana yesterday said former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) until this morning as doctors continue to monitor his condition.
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August 26, 2025
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Joint Opposition fires fresh salvo at Govt. for Ranil's arrest
In joint statement yesterday says Govt. using investigations to harass, silence Opposition, not genuinely tackle corruption Claims Ranil Wickremesinghe's arrest unnecessary, since evidence already secured Says law allows prosecution without arrest, making detention unjustifiable Charges democratic institutions, Police and Attorney General's Department being politicised, and under Govt. control Warns justice, accountability and democratic freedoms at risk
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August 26, 2025
Daily FT
Milk is a basic need, though a luxury at present but meticulous supply chain can curb price
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August 26, 2025
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BOI Gateway launched to enhance investor experience
THE Board of Investment (BOI) yesterday launched BOI Gateway, its in-house developed Online Investment Approval System and centralised digital platform created to streamline the investment application process.
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August 26, 2025
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Political interference in recruitment to State institutions
I wish to draw attention to a matter that strikes at the heart of good governance — political interference in recruitment to state institutions.
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August 26, 2025
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Fintrext Finance: Fuelling financial progress through deposit growth and innovation
Fintrext Finance shares in this interview key factors behind its impressive performance in deposits and savings accounts
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August 26, 2025
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People’s Bank's YES Cash Carnival offers over Rs. 4.5 m in prizes
PEOPLE’S Bank’s YES savings account is celebrating International Youth Day by launching the YES Cash Carnival and giving customers the unique opportunity to win over Rs. 4.5 million in prizes.
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August 26, 2025
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TikTok Ad Awards 2025 returns to celebrate Sri Lanka's most creative campaigns of the year
TIKTOK has announced the return of the TikTok Ad Awards in the METAP (Middle East, Turkey, Africa, Pakistan and South Asia) region, with this year’s ceremony set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in December 2025.
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August 26, 2025
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India bans all forms of paid online games
THE Indian Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans all forms of paid online games such as fantasy sports, rummy, and poker.
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August 26, 2025
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Tottenham Hotspur stun Manchester City 2:0
PALHINHA marked his first start for Spurs in the Premier League with a goal as they stunned Manchester City at the Etihad again on Saturday.
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August 26, 2025
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HNB showcases Club Elite Mastercard experience with Maldives preview
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka's leading private sector bank, recently hosted an exclusive experience event in the Maldives to highlight the lifestyle benefits of its invitation-only the Club Elite metal Mastercard.
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August 26, 2025
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Chartered Management Institute (UK) Sri Lanka branch re-appoints Kamaya Perera as President
THE Chartered Management Institute (CMI-UK) Sri Lanka branch has announced the reappointment of Kamaya Perera as its President during its 24th Annual General Meeting held on 12 August 2025.
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August 26, 2025
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38th Annual Conference and 4th National Apex Awards of the OPA honours excellence, fosters professional collaboration
THE Organisation of Professional Associations of Sri Lanka (OPA) successfully hosted its 38th Annual Conference and the prestigious 4th National Apex Awards on 19 and 20 August, at the Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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August 26, 2025
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Lanka IOC appoints new Chairman, Directors
LANKA IOC PLC (LIOC) yesterday announced the appointment of Anuj Jain as Chairman of the Board. The company also appointed Saumitra P. Srivastava and Rajesh Singh as Non-Executive Directors.
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August 26, 2025
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"Premakeerthi Ghathanaye Sulamula” book launch tomorrow
SENIOR journalist Dharman Wickramaratne’s latest book “Premakeerthi Ghathanaye Sulamula”, written about the JVP’s second insurrection, will be launched tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the National Library and Documentation Services Board Auditorium, Colombo 7.
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August 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka's political crossroads: The arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe and its implications
THE arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is arguably one of the most seismic disruptions to Sri Lankan politics in recent history. It has placed the Government, the opposition, and the broader political system under the spotlight, testing the credibility of the NPP administration’s anti-corruption drive while simultaneously challenging norms that have enjoyed a high threshold of tolerance within our society. The heated public debate generated by the incident reflects the sharp divides amongst Sri Lankans about whether this moment represents a turning point toward accountability or a slide to a more dangerous brand of political victimisation.
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August 26, 2025
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CEO Lakmal Jayarathne appointed to Board of M Power Capital Securities
M Power Capital Securities Ltd., (MSEC) has announced the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer Lakmal Jayarathne to the Board of Directors.
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August 26, 2025
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AIA Sri Lanka drives financial literacy with AIA Pension Calculator
AIA Sri Lanka recently announced an exciting giveaway, with the objective of empowering Sri Lankans to take control of their financial future.
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August 26, 2025
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From warning to wake-up call: Elephants now drive 40% of Sri Lanka's tourism economy
IN November 2020, we argued in this paper that “a cut tree, a dead elephant, is a lost tourism dollar in the future.” At the time, we estimated the lifetime value of a wild elephant at $ 11 million and warned that deforestation, human-elephant conflict, and shortsighted planning were dismantling the very assets Sri Lanka most needed to attract high-value travellers.
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August 26, 2025
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Clash of the Origins 2nd edition on 13 September: A celebration of rugby and legacy
IN just three weeks, the highly anticipated second edition of the Clash of the Origins will take place, promising an exhilarating experience.
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August 26, 2025
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SLIM National Sales Awards 2025 receives over 1,200 submissions
THE Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), the apex body for marketing in Sri Lanka, has announced the successful closure of entries for the SLIM National Sales Awards (NSA) 2025.
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August 26, 2025
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How private is a “private” visit?
THE arrest and remand of a former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on allegations that public funds were misused to pay for a stop in London connected to a university event involving his spouse has sparked fierce public debate. At the time of compiling this report the issue has gone far beyond Colombo. This is evident from the statements coming from many individuals outside of Sri Lanka. At stake is a universal question: what does “private” really mean when it comes to the travel of national leaders, and who should bear the costs when personal and official obligations overlap?
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August 26, 2025
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Why economic inequality matters for development
DOES economic inequality matter for development? That's a question we discussed at a recent event with international experts and practitioners. Among them was our Chief Economist Indermit Gill, who responded: \"How can it not? If you look at the aspects of inequality—you can talk about the inequality of opportunity, of income, of wealth, and of power—it matters a lot. It can really hurt development, if it's too high or unmanageable. But then, the real question is, what do you do about it? And is the cure often worse than the disease?
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