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Prima KottuMee fuels future of Sri Lankan sports with passion and purpose
PRIMA, a household name in Sri Lanka, has long gone beyond being just a food brand.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Tussle for quarter-final places resumes after the rains
WITH just three more rounds of matches to go before the group stage is completed there is certainly going to be a tussle to finish within the top four of each of the two groups to qualify for a place in the quarter-finals of the SLC Major Clubs T20 tournament which resumes today after a break for bad weather.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Jetwing Hotels awarded 19 Travellers' Choice Awards for 2025 by Tripadvisor
Jetwing Hotels receives highest number of honours in Sri Lanka at 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Connect to Care Global launches to drive post-aid development across Global South
CONNECT to Care Global (CTCG), a development organisation, officially launched yesterday to help international agencies and regional partners across the Global South navigate a rapidly changing aid landscape.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Cabinet clears stakeholder committee to review labour law reforms
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (2) approved appointing a stakeholder committee to further review and revise existing labour laws.
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June 05, 2025
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Amaya Resorts & Spas Group get ranked among top 10% of hotels globally
HAYLEYS Leisure, the hospitality arm of Hayleys PLC, has announced that Amaya Resorts & Spas and the Boutique Collection by Amaya have received the 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award, placing them among the top 10% of hotels worldwide based on guest reviews and ratings.
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June 05, 2025
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Nikakadupola Sanctuary declared to protect endangered 'Bandula Pethiya' fish species
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved declaring a new wildlife sanctuary to protect one of the rarest and critically endangered 'Bandula Pethiya' fish species that is included in the Red Data List.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Connaissance champions spiritual tourism with “One Buddha One World" pilgrimage
SRI Lanka is set to host an extraordinary gathering of spiritual devotees as One Buddha One World brings together 80 participants from Taiwan, China, India, Thailand, Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, and Indonesia.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Emirates to reintroduce Damascus services from 16 July
EMIRATES is set to reintroduce flights to Damascus from 16 July after a suspension spanning 13 years and the return of services follow a comprehensive evaluation in conjunction with the UAE GCAA.
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June 05, 2025
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Drawing parallels between “Gazens and Amalekites”
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently in a televised message refered to the Biblical Amalek narrative while discussing the conflict between Gaza and Israel.
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June 05, 2025
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Reshan Algama fires 4 under par round to tie on number 4
17-YEAR-OLD Reshan Algama was in sensational form when he was tied for fourth position on Day 2 at the 11th Nepal Amateur Open Golf Championship 2025 carding a superb 4 under-par 68. His aggregate score was 140 and tied with Bangladesh golfer Shahab Uddin.
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June 05, 2025
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Task force to revive pig farming
IN response to mitigate adverse impacts of African swine fever, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved appointing a task force to take necessary steps for the revival of the pig industry.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lanka moves to finalise legal recognition of sign language
IN a move to promote inclusivity and equal access for persons with hearing disabilities, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved proceeding with finalising the draft legislation to formally recognise sign language as an official mode of communication in the country.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 kicks off tomorrow
THE much-awaited Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 is set to kick off tomorrow, 6 June, featuring a thrilling slate of opening matches. With three matches lined up for the day with one in Colombo and two in Kandy, fans can expect an electrifying start to the country's premier schools rugby competition.
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June 05, 2025
Daily FT
Australia and Sri Lanka steadfast in combatting maritime crime
AUSTRALIA and Sri Lanka's steadfast commitment to combatting maritime crime has entered a powerful new chapter with the launch of the next iteration of Disi Rela - a joint maritime security initiative designed to safeguard regional waters from a range of evolving threats.
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June 05, 2025
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Task force for digital education transformation
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved establishing a dedicated task force to drive the digital transformation of the country's education sector.
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June 05, 2025
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Shariff and Ranliya clinch Yeti Open Squash titles
SHARIFF Hakeem of Air Force and Ranliya Wood clinched the Open Men's and Open Women's titles respectively at the Yeti Open Squash Championship 2025, which concluded at the Air Force Squash Complex in Ratmalana.
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June 05, 2025
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Japan extends support for humanitarian demining activities in Northern and Eastern Provinces
ON 30 May, Chargé d’ Affaires ad interim of Japan to Sri Lanka Kamoshida Naoaki signed grant contracts for two demining projects with the Mines Advisory Group (MAG) and the HALO Trust (HALO) under the scheme of “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects” (GGP).
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June 05, 2025
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KDCA honours Kandy cricket's rising talent
THE Kandy District Cricket Association (KDCA), an affiliate of Sri Lanka Cricket, conducted its Annual Awards Presentation Ceremony, recently to facilitate talented young cricketers of the district who excelled during the year 2024.
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June 05, 2025
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Pakistan's Genix Pharma gets tender for 270,000 vials of Meropenem injection
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved procuring an additional 270,000 vials of 1-gram Meropenem injection from M/s Genix Pharma Ltd., of Pakistan, following an urgent request from the Medical Supplies Division.
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June 05, 2025
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Dialog Enterprise elevates Ceylinco’s digital infrastructure with advanced SD-WAN solution
DIALOG Enterprise, the corporate ICT solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, has reinforced its leadership in enterprise networking with the successful deployment of a cutting-edge SD-WAN solution for Ceylinco General Insurance. By connecting over 200 branches island-wide, this implementation underscores Dialog Enterprise's expertise in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance connectivity solutions tailored to the needs of large enterprises.
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June 04, 2025
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CIC Holdings delivers resilient FY25 results with 9% topline growth
AGRICULTURE-RICH diversified conglomerate CIC Holdings PLC has recorded steady revenue growth during the year ended 31 March 2025 (FY25), navigating macroeconomic headwinds and intense competition.
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June 04, 2025
Daily FT
MillenniumIT ESP, Cisco, and Inflow Technologies empower Sri Lanka's BFSI sector with next-gen cybersecurity solutions
MILLENNIUMIT ESP, in partnership with Cisco and Inflow Technologies, recently hosted a specialised event titled “Trust. Protect. Secure. - Redefined Security for BFSI” at Studio Hall, Cinnamon Life. The event brought together senior IT and cybersecurity leaders from Sri Lanka's foremost public and private financial institutions for an exclusive exploration of Cisco's latest advancements in cybersecurity.
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June 04, 2025
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CFA Society Sri Lanka rewards consistent and transparent investor relations practices
NOW marking its 12th year, the CFA Society Sri Lanka Capital Market Awards is to be held on 24 June, at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.
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June 04, 2025
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Technocity unveils Lenovo Evolve’25 featuring AMD's ground-breaking Krackan Point APU
IN a landmark event that reaffirms its commitment to advancing Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, Lenovo, the global technology giant, together with Sri Lanka’s IT distribution leader The Technocity Ltd., hosted the Technocity Edition of Lenovo Evolve’25 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
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June 04, 2025
Daily FT
Law-making for the people must be with the people
LAW-MAKING in Sri Lanka is shrouded in secrecy, ambushes the general public and alienates people.
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June 04, 2025
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Colombo stock market sustains bullish sentiment with sharp gains in indices, turnover
THE Colombo stock market yesterday turned bullish with the benchmark index crossing the 17,000-points level amidst high turnover.
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June 04, 2025
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Keheliya and son granted bail
THE Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday ordered the release on bail, of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and his son Ramith Rambukwella, over allegations of causing a Government loss exceeding Rs. 8 million.
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June 04, 2025
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Cabinet approves investment call for development of historic Bogambara prison site
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved inviting investment proposals for the long-term lease and development of the historic Bogambara prison site in Kandy.
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June 04, 2025
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Celebrate dad in style this Father's Day at Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort
SHERATON Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort invites families to make this Father's Day truly unforgettable with specially curated Daycation and Staycation packages that celebrate every dad in style.
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