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Accessibility Audit Report handed to Labour Ministry
THE Accessibility Audit Report of the Labour Ministry was officially handed over to Labour Ministry Secretary S.M. Piyatissa by MP Sugath Wasantha De Silva who is also Chair of the Parliamentary Caucus for Persons with Disabilities.
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May 07, 2026
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Dhammika invests Rs. 4.6 b more in Hayleys via historic Rights Issue
DHAMMIKA Perera has invested a further Rs. 4.6 billion in Hayleys PLC, reinforcing his confidence in the most diversified conglomerate in the country.
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May 07, 2026
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Governance and Financial Reporting Implications – NDB PLC
I refer to my earlier letter concerning the recently disclosed fraud at National Development Bank PLC.
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May 07, 2026
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Opp. draws parallels between Cabraal CBSL appointment and NPP Treasury Secretary pick
OPPOSITION MPs yesterday drew parallels between the Rajapaksa administration's appointment of Ajith Nivard Cabraal as Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) in 2021 and the National People's Power (NPP) Government's decision to appoint a former Deputy Minister, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma as Treasury Secretary, arguing that both reflected the politicisation of key economic institutions.
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May 07, 2026
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McLarens Containers: A Leader in Sri Lanka's Logistics Landscape
MCLARENS Containers has been a pioneering force in Sri Lanka's logistics sector since its establishment in 1979, coinciding with the introduction of containerization to the country.
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May 07, 2026
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Trial against former Energy Minister Jayakody on 17 June
THE Colombo High Court yesterday fixed 17 June for the commencement of the corruption trial against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody following the conclusion of the pretrial conference.
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May 07, 2026
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FTZMA proposes activation of power wheeling to reduce costs
Says move will accelerate SL's renewable energy build-out at no cost to Govt.
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May 07, 2026
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Six Colombo Port City firms get strategic business status
Six companies to operate across IT, logistics, consultancy, public utilities, infrastructure and maritime technology; Proposed investments expected to attract $ 14.6 m in FDIs over next five years, create around 650 jobs
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May 07, 2026
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CNN creator Ted Turner dies at 87
CNN Founder and pioneer of the 24-hour news cycle Ted Turner died peacefully yesterday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87.
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May 07, 2026
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SL, S. Korea sign $ 267 m debt restructuring agreements
SRI Lanka and South Korea have signed debt restructuring amendment agreements covering 18 concessional loans worth around $ 267 million, marking a further step in Colombo’s broader external debt restructuring process while reaffirming bilateral development cooperation between the two countries.
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May 07, 2026
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Litro holds LP gas prices for May
LAUGFS Gas revises prices
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May 07, 2026
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Parliament debates landmark Insolvency Bill
Govt. overhauls 1987 law with new Act; Introduces debt moratoriums, creditor-supervised restructuring and MSME protections; Says reforms aimed at improving recoveries, reducing NPLs and preserving viable businesses; Opposition backs reforms but raises concerns over court delays and Parate powers; Concerns raised over inadequate timeframe for MSMEs to facilitate proceedings
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May 07, 2026
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CIM Sri Lanka to hold 'Members' Fellowship Night 2026' on 20 June
THE Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Sri Lanka Professional Member Support Committee (SLPMSC) has announced its upcoming 'Members' Fellowship Night 2026', scheduled for 20 June at the Cinnamon Lakeside, Kings Court, Colombo.
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May 07, 2026
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Cabinet directs Legal Draftsman to prepare Bill to amend Finance Business Act
THE Cabinet of Ministers this week approved directing the Legal Draftsman to prepare a Bill to enable the amendment of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011.
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May 07, 2026
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The Pickle Island @ Battaramulla hosts Sri Lanka's first-ever Para Pickleball Event
IN a historic milestone for inclusive sports in Sri Lanka, The Pickle Island @ Battaramulla concluded the country’s first-ever Para Pickleball Event, bringing together athletes, supporters, and the wider sporting community to celebrate determination, resilience, and unity through sport.
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May 07, 2026
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Spectra Secures Seventh Consecutive Recognition as Sri Lanka's Most Preferred Inland Container Depot in the Export Category
SPECTRA has once again reinforced its leadership in Sri Lanka's logistics sector, having been recognised as the country's Most Preferred Inland Container Depot in the Export Category for the seventh consecutive year, from 2019 to 2026, by the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers (ICS) UK Sri Lanka Branch.
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May 07, 2026
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MSC Lanka shines at 32nd ICS Awards with two key customer service wins
Customer service excellence recognized across Colombo-USA trade and imports
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May 07, 2026
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Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka
PLAYERS will boycott the French Open if their prize money at the clay-court Grand Slam is not increased, women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka has said, with Coco Gauff voicing support for the drastic step.
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May 07, 2026
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GCF-SLEA public lecture on 'Sri Lanka's Current Macroeconomic Policy Directions in the Context of Global Volatility' tomorrow
THE Gamani Corea Foundation (GCF) and Sri Lanka Economic Association (SLEA) will hold a public lecture on 'Sri Lanka's Current Macroeconomic Policy Directions in the Context of Global Volatility' delivered by Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Deputy Governor Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara on tomorrow (8), from 4 p.m. at the Lighthouse Auditorium, No. 24, Horton Place, Colombo 7.
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May 07, 2026
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The real enemy is already logged in. A wake-up call for Sri Lanka's boardrooms
OVER the last three months, Sri Lanka has witnessed a series of financial disasters that should keep every CEO awake at night.
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May 07, 2026
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Japan to host 60th ADB Annual Meeting in 2027
JAPAN will host the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) 60th Annual Meeting in Aichi-Nagoya from 2-5 May.
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May 07, 2026
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It's not cricket: Pakistan athletes allowed in India for multilateral sport
PAKISTANI players and teams will be able to participate in multilateral events hosted by India, but bilateral events remain off the table, India's sport ministry said on Wednesday.
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May 07, 2026
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Palm oil is a necessity; the real challenge is making it sustainable
IN 2021, Sri Lanka took a bold and widely noticed decision: to ban palm oil imports and phase out domestic oil palm cultivation.
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May 07, 2026
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Strong demand for Bills at weekly auction
THE weekly Treasury Bill auction conducted yesterday, was fully subscribed, raising the entire Rs. 100 billion on offer at the first phase in competitive bidding.
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May 07, 2026
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Opposition submits motion seeking debate on alleged Executive interference in Judiciary
A group of Opposition parliamentarians yesterday submitted a motion to Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne seeking a Parliamentary debate on what they described as Executive encroachments on the Judiciary.
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May 07, 2026
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Sri Lanka and Australia partner FAO
Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in November 2025, caused widespread devastation across the country, severely disrupting agricultural production systems and livelihoods.
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May 07, 2026
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ICS Sri Lanka Celebrates Excellence at 32nd Annual Awards Ceremony
THE Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers was founded in 1911 and It received its Royal Charter on 21 January 1920, henceforth it was known as the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.
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May 07, 2026
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Allianz Lanka, partners WEBXPAY to deliver comprehensive digital payment solution
ALLIANZ Lanka has announced a strategic partnership with WEBXPAY, marking a major milestone in its journey towards delivering a seamless, customercentric insurance experience.
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May 07, 2026
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Sri Lanka Customs revenue surges 30.5% above April target
SRI Lanka Customs has recorded a strong revenue performance in April, exceeding its monthly target by 30.5%, while cumulative collections for the first four months of the year rose sharply by nearly 50% year-on-year (YoY), official data showed.
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May 07, 2026
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Sri Lanka showcases boutique and luxury tourism at B2B Luxury Connect 2026
SRI Lanka reaffirmed its position as a premier destination for boutique and luxury tourism at the B2B Luxury Connect Sri Lanka 2026, held at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura.
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