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India bowler sanctioned for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
INDIA pacer Harshit Rana has received a reprimand for an incident during his side’ victory over South Afica in the first ODI in Ranchi.
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December 05, 2025
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Secured Transactions Registry: Role of financial institutions
At this opportune moment I am prompted in giving an insight and sharing some of my thoughts and expertise for the information of all stakeholders towards assisting the MSME inclusive of many ‘startups’ in availing facilities from Banks and Financial Institutions.
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December 05, 2025
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Namal pledges salary, allowances to assist children
MP Namal Rajapaksa has said he will contribute his monthly salary and allowances to “Adaraya,” a program he launched to support children from families affected by the
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December 05, 2025
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National campaign begins to combat gender-based violence in Sri Lanka
THE national program, ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)’ was kicked off recently at the BMICH. The initiative was jointly led by the UNFPA, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs, and supported by the Government of Canada.
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December 05, 2025
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Union Assurance becomes first insurer to earn YouTube Silver Play Button
UNION Assurance has achieved a milestone in its digitalisation journey by being awarded the YouTube Silver Play Button, recognising the Company for surpassing 100,000 subscribers on its official channel.
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December 05, 2025
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Who decides what ‘Rebuilding’ looks like after Ditwah?
CYCLONE Ditwah’s unforgiving force has claimed hundreds of lives and left entire landscapes unrecognisable. As Sri Lanka grapples with the scale of loss, attention has turned to the architecture of its recovery effort, and to questions about whether that architecture is fit for purpose.
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December 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh to share U17 three-day series one-all
A superb rearguard action by Bangladesh saw them avoid an innings defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the second Under-17 three-day match played at Bashundhara yesterday.
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December 05, 2025
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ComBank partners Browns to modernise agriculture by empowering farmers
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon has entered into a strategic partnership with Brown & Company PLC to make modern agricultural machinery and technology more accessible to Sri Lankan farmers and agri-entrepreneurs as part of the Bank's commitment towards SME empowerment initiatives and inclusivity.
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December 05, 2025
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Hatch's first “GRIT Accelerator” concludes, supporting Female entrepreneurs in North
HATCH Innovation has marked the conclusion of the first cohort of seven female-led startups from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province under the GRIT Business Accelerator Program with a “Demo Day” on the 25 November 2025 at HatchWorks in Colombo, where the entrepreneurs showcased their products and businesses to a range of stakeholders including investors, ecosystem builders and market linkage supporters.
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December 05, 2025
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China stands with Sri Lanka in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah
ON 2 December, the Government of Sri Lanka received a donation of $ 1 million in financial assistance and RMB 10 million worth of emergency relief supplies from the Government of China.
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December 05, 2025
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AIA Insurance shines at SLIM National Sales Awards 2025 with multiple wins
AIA Insurance has announced its outstanding achievement at the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards 2025, where the company's Agency and Bancassurance teams secured seven individual awards at a grand ceremony held recently.
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December 05, 2025
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Pakistani PM calls President Dissanayake, offers support to rebuild
PAKISTANI Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted President Anura Kumara Dissanayake by telephone Tuesday night to express his deep condolences over the tragic loss of lives and extensive damage to property caused by the disaster, the President’s Media Division said.
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December 05, 2025
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UNFPA in life-saving response to humanitarian crisis triggered by Cyclone Ditwah
■Prioritises women, girls, pregnant women, newborns and people with disabilities
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December 05, 2025
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COMBANK HONOURED AMONG SRI LANKA'S TOP CORPORATE CITIZENS
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon's standing as one of Sri Lanka's exemplary corporate citizens was reaffirmed when the Bank was recognised with six awards at the 22nd Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability (BCCS) Awards presented by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce.
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December 05, 2025
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Digital Wings takes off in Sri Lanka: Empowering students through technology
THE initiative reflects a deep commitment to bridging the digital divide in Sri Lanka, particularly in rural regions where connectivity and equipment are scarce.
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December 05, 2025
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The usual suspects crop up in post-disaster Sri Lanka
IT didn’t take long for them to show through the velvet glove.
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December 05, 2025
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Omnicom to cut over 4,000 jobs, fold legacy ad brands after IPG takeover
OMNICOM has announced it will lay off more than 4,000 employees and fold several well-known advertising agency brands after its $ 13 billion acquisition of rival Interpublic Group (IPG).
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December 05, 2025
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NESTLÉ LANKA RECOGNIZED AT THE BEST CORPORATE CITIZEN SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2025
Nestlé Lanka was recognized at the Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2025, taking home seven awards in several categories including, the Triple Bottom Line Award for Social Sustainability – People, Category Award for Environment Beyond Business, Category Award for Employee Relations, Category Award for Customer Relations, and three awards in Environmental Commitment, Environmental integration and Employee Relations for the consistent commitment and continuous improvement of initiatives throughout the past three years.
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December 05, 2025
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CGL tees off today
THE Ceylon Golf League (CGL) is set to script a landmark moment in the country's sporting landscape as Sri Lanka's first ever franchise golf competition tees off today at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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December 05, 2025
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SLC donates Rs. 300 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC), under the direction of president Shammi Silva and the Executive Committee, has decided to donate Rs. 300 million to the government's 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund.
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December 05, 2025
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Secondary Bond market remains active
Transaction volumes at healthy levels boosted by several block transactions
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December 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life shines at SLIM National Sales Awards 2025
SRI Lanka Insurance Life marked a momentous achievement at the prestigious SLIM National Sales Awards 2025, with its sales team being recognised for their unwavering dedication and excellence in the field.
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December 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka Overseas Chinese Association donates to cyclone relief
DEMONSTRATING their support for Sri Lanka's post-disaster recovery efforts, the Sri Lanka Overseas Chinese Association has donated Rs. 1 million to assist in the nation’s rebuilding process, the President's Media Division announced.
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December 05, 2025
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HNB Finance wins two prestigious honours at CMA Integrated Reporting Awards 2025
HNB Finance PLC has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2025, reaffirming the company’s commitment to transparency, good governance, and integrated business performance.
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December 05, 2025
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VFS Global donates Rs. 7.5 m for Sri Lanka's relief work
VFS Global has made a contribution of Rs. 7.5 million ($25,000) to the Government's official Flood Relief Fund established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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December 05, 2025
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ComBank's Innovation Challenge brings digital customer experience to fore
Bank's first initiative of its kind generates scalable new customer-centric digital solutions More than 600 staff, 112 teams, one big idea - staff stimulated to reimagine banking at 4-month innovation sprint
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December 05, 2025
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Dilmah launches Grey2Green: Call to greening urban spaces
COLOMBO’S built-up areas have warmed by up to 4°C over the last two decades, according to a study published in the Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, emphasising the urgent need for more green spaces in the city.
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December 05, 2025
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Watawala Tea wins Gold Local Brand of the Year at SLIM Brand Excellence 2025
SUNSHINE Consumer has announced its outstanding achievements at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025, where its flagship brand Watawala Tea was crowned as the Gold Local Brand of the Year and Silver for Product Brand of the Year.
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December 05, 2025
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UAE sends sixth aircraft with more aid to Sri Lanka
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has dispatched another relief consignment to Sri Lanka yesterday as part of its ongoing support for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the President’s Media Division said.
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December 05, 2025
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Over 19,000 overseas workers contribute to relief fund
TREASURY Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said that as of Tuesday (2) over 19,000 Sri Lankans working abroad have contributed to the 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund, established to support national recovery efforts following the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
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