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Govt. steps up labour services digitalisation with online EPF registrations
THE Government yesterday commenced the online registration of institutions and members under the digitalisation of Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) services, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of labour-related public services in the country.
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December 30, 2025
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Sri Lanka's quiet regulatory shift: Can evidence-based rules unlock new growth?
Following are excerpts of an interview with Science and Technology Ministry Director (Planning) Prabath Chaminda Abeysiriwardana about why a regulatory shift matters.
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December 30, 2025
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The Kingsbury Colombo to celebrate New Year's Eve in splendour
AS the year draws to a close, The Kingsbury, Colombo, invites guests to gather, celebrate and welcome the New Year with a collection of experiences crafted to suit every style of celebration.
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December 30, 2025
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Postponing sovereign debt repayment: Are we being pushed back to hell?
THERE is growing concern over renewed efforts by certain quarters to lobby the Government to postpone, dilute, or deviate from sovereign debt repayment commitments already negotiated and concluded—now citing the national crisis following Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 30, 2025
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Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort launches new era of wellness
TRANQUIL and tropical with a rugged beauty and temperate climate, Sri Lanka's south coast is blessed with a naturally restorative environment.
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December 30, 2025
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A 40-year odyssey: Four friends, one unbreakable bond
FOR four friends, life began in the bustling corridors of Nestlé Lanka-three in sales and one as a medical delegate.
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December 30, 2025
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Tea Reimagined Awards honours industry leaders shaping regenerative, resilient, low-carbon tea sector
THE Asia Tea Alliance (ATA) meeting held in Colombo on 27 November, brought together tea-sector leaders, policymakers, researchers, and smallholder representatives across six producer countries, to accelerate practical pathways toward a regenerative, resilient, and carbon-responsible tea sector.
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December 30, 2025
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WTS Rs. 500 m IPO oversubscribed by 14.9 times
THE WealthTrust Securities Ltd., (WTS) Rs. 500 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) has attracted Rs. 7.5 billion worth applications, amounting to a 14.9 times level of oversubscription.
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December 30, 2025
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Siyapatha Finance expands footprint to Nikaweratiya
SIYAPATHA Finance PLC recently opened its 61st branch in Nikaweratiya, successfully progressing a step further with the company's broader expansion efforts of bringing holistic financial solutions to all communities across Sri Lanka.
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December 30, 2025
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RDB Bank achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification
REGIONAL Development Bank (RDB) has successfully achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS).
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December 30, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields continue to see-saw
# Rs. 55 b Treasury Bond auction in focus Rupee depreciates further
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December 30, 2025
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CSE begins final week of 2025 mixed
COLOMBO stocks started the week yesterday on a mixed note with the ASPI closing up by 0.29% or 63.49 points to 22,132.33 and why the S&P SL20 ended a marginal 0.06% lower, down 3.74 points to 6,037.79.
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December 30, 2025
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Velona marks 85 years of Sri Lankan legacy, innovation, and care
VELONA, one of Sri Lanka's most cherished homegrown brands, is celebrating 85 years of trust, care, and innovation, marking a journey that began in 1940 and continues to touch the lives of generations of Sri Lankan families.
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December 30, 2025
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DIMO agribusinesses soars with 'Swaraj Parapura' program
DIMO Agribusinesses, the sole authorised distributor for Swaraj tractors in Sri Lanka, has significantly strengthened its after-sales service through a further expanded genuine spare parts network and Swaraj Parapura service initiative focused on Swaraj tractor owners who were getting ready for Maha season, providing an enhanced ownership experience for customers.
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December 30, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah disaster: Impact on consumption patterns
UNDERSTANDING the consumption response to natural disasters is important for increasing the resilience of the economy to extreme weather events.
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December 30, 2025
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GREE Airtech opens flagship store in Nawala
GREE has marked a significant milestone in its Sri Lankan journey with the opening of its flagship store at No. 378, Araliya Gardens, Nawala Road, Nawala, on 22 December 2025.
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December 30, 2025
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SL crosses 2.3 m tourist arrivals
Welcomes 195,394 tourists in first 25 days of December Requires nearly 149,000 visitors in remaining six days of Dec. to meet monthly target of 344,309 India revs up visitors YTD with over 520,000 tourists, followed by UK and Russia Total arrivals for 2025 likely to exceed 2018's record 2.33 m
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December 29, 2025
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Havelock retain Yenfoon Pakstun Challenge Trophy
HAVELOCK Sports Club underlined their title credentials with a dominant 41/12 victory over Army Sports Club to retain the Yenfoon Pakstun Challenge Trophy in their Inter-Club League encounter at Havelock Park last weekend.
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December 29, 2025
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Prime Lands donates Rs. 200 m to "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund
A financial contribution of Rs. 200 million has been made by Prime Lands to the \"Rebuilding Sri Lanka\" Fund, which was established to restore the livelihoods of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah and to rebuild the country following the disaster.
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December 29, 2025
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CCC go on run spree to notch up season's highest total - 595/6 decl.
FOLLOWING centuries from Lasith Croospulle and Kamindu Mendis on the opening day, CCC's middle order batsmen made full use of a good batting track at the P. Sara Oval to notch up the highest total in the ongoing tournament -595/6 declared on the second day of their Major Club 3-Day League match against Colts yesterday.
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December 29, 2025
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Damro gives Rs. 50 m to "Rebuilding Sri Lanka" Fund
DAMRO Group has donated Rs. 50 million to \"Rebuilding Sri Lanka\" Fund.
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December 29, 2025
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Lanka Realty Group invests Rs. 200 m in country's largest outdoor LED display
LANKA Realty Investments PLC yesterday said that its subsidiary On'ally Holdings PLC has commissioned the country's largest LED display at its property in Unity Plaza in Colombo 3 on an investment of up to Rs. 200 million.
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December 29, 2025
Daily FT
CR overpower Police with bonus-point win
CR & FC produced a composed and ultimately emphatic performance to defeat Sri Lanka Police SC 46/22 in their InterClub Rugby League encounter worked off at Police Park last evening, overcoming a stern second-half challenge to seal a valuable bonus-point victory.
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December 29, 2025
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PickMe calls for urgent rule of law
DIGITAL Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe) has formally written to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) expressing grave concern over escalating incidents of intimidation, obstruction, and unlawful interference and violence directed at independent transport providers operating voluntarily through ride-hailing applications in key tourist locations.
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December 29, 2025
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Budget deficit to Nov. down 73% YoY, cash surplus surges 109% to over Rs. 1.94 t
Budget deficit down 73.25% YoY to Rs. 325.6 b in Jan.-Nov. 2025 from Rs. 1.22 ta year ago Tax revenue up 36.82% YoY to Rs. 4.94 t; recurrent expenditure up 8.5% YoY to Rs. 4.6t Capital expenditure up 6% YoY to Rs. 645 b, despite Budgetary allocation being Rs. 1.3t
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December 29, 2025
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Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after Colombo concert postponement
INTERNATIONAL R&B star Ne-Yo yesterday issued a personal apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the postponement of his scheduled concert in Colombo.
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December 29, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah hits 2026 Budget
Govt. recasts 2026 Budget estimates; sharp deficit, cash surplus deterioration
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December 29, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields see-saw; close up week on week
THE secondary Bond market last week began on a subdued note, with yields largely holding steady amid limited early activity.
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December 29, 2025
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$ 35 m Humanitarian Priorities Plan for Ditwah victims
THE Government and its humanitarian partners will coordinate on a $ 35 million Humanitarian Priorities Plan (HPP) for victims of Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 29, 2025
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SSC on a roll as they demolish Negombo CC in two days
UNDEFEATED SSC were on a roll, registering their fourth consecutive win in the ongoing Tier B 3-Day League when they thumped Negombo CC by 10 wickets at the SSC Ground yesterday to ensure a two-day finish to the contest.
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