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Kohli, bowlers lead RCB to second straight title
Their seam bowlers made superb use of a slightly sticky surface after Rajat Patidar won the toss, restricting Gujarat Titans (GT), who were in their third final in five years of their existence, to 155, the exact same score RCB managed in the league match against the seam team in the same ground on the same pitch No. 6 bang in the middle of the square.
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June 01, 2026
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X-Press Pearl: Justice, accountability, and credibility of Sri Lanka’s institutions
THE Sri Lankan Supreme Court decision ordering Singapore-based X-Press Feeders to pay US$1 billion in interim compensation for the X-Press Pearl disaster has reignited debate over one of the most devastating environmental incidents in Sri Lanka's history.
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June 01, 2026
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China delivers first LNG carrier with domestic cryogenic cargo valves in key localisation breakthrough
China on Friday delivered its first large LNG carrier with a cargo containment system fully fitted with domestically made ultra-low-temperature valves, marking a key breakthrough in the localisation of critical LNG shipbuilding equipment and highlighting the country’s growing strength in high-end vessel manufacturing.
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June 01, 2026
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Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam elected Chair of Committee on Migrant Workers
FORMER Foreign Secretary Ambassador Prasad Kariyawasam has been elected by acclamation as Chair of the UN Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (CMW) at the opening segment of the Committee's 42nd session, held on 28 May at the Palais Wilson in Geneva.
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June 01, 2026
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Nearly half of humanity caught in a global housing crisis
NEARLY 40% of the world’s population — around 3 billion people — are now affected by a global housing crisis marked by soaring costs, housing shortages, poor-quality living conditions and inadequate access to basic urban services such as water and sanitation, according to the latest edition of the World Cities Report released by UN-Habitat.
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June 01, 2026
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Japan and FAO partner to restore inland fisheries in Ditwah-hit Eastern Province
THE Government of Japan and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, have launched a joint initiative to restore inland fisheries livelihoods and strengthen the resilience of cyclone-affected fishing communities in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province.
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June 01, 2026
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Macroeconomic stability and reform: Assessing Sri Lanka’s trajectory
A presentation under the topic ‘Current economic environment and way forward in Sri Lanka” organised by The Management Club (TMC) of Colombo was held on 26 May at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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June 01, 2026
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UAE sees double-digit office rent growth in 1Q, retail vacancy tightens: JLL
STRONG market fundamentals cushioned the impact of broader regional uncertainties, driving resilience and sustained growth across prime office and retail segments in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2026, according to JLL’s latest Real Estate Market Dynamics report.
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June 01, 2026
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon celebrates International Tea Day 2026 with "Experiencing Ceylon Tea"
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tea board, hosted a “Tea Evening” “Experiencing Ceylon Tea” on 21 May 2026 at the Embassy’ Residence premises to mark International Tea Day 2026, in an exquisitely adorned set up, under the theme “Sustaining Tea, Supporting Communities”.
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June 01, 2026
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People's Bank relocates Udupiddy Service Centre
PEOPLE’S Bank recently inaugurated its Udupiddy Service Centre at a new location.
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June 01, 2026
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Sri Lanka showcases tea heritage and culinary innovation at FAO International Tea Day 2026
THE Sri Lankan Embassy in Rome participated in the observance of International Tea Day 2026, held at the headquarters of the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in Rome on 21 May, showcasing the countrys rich tea culture and culinary creativity.
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June 01, 2026
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EU urges Sri Lanka to reapply for next-generation GSP+
EU Ambassador Carmen Moreno says duty-free access boosted exports, but failed to drive sufficient industrialisation; Calls for full utilisation of market access benefits as export gains have fallen short of potential; Warns reforms and investment attraction critical as competition intensifies from countries such as Indonesia and Vietnam
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June 01, 2026
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ComBank pioneers 3DS authentication for UnionPay cardholders
COMMERCIAL Bank of Ceylon, in its commitment to provide secure and world-class technologies to its customers, has further strengthened the security and convenience of online payments for its UnionPay cardholders by becoming the pioneering financial institution in Sri Lanka and the wider South Asian region to introduce advanced 3-D Secure (3DS 2.x) authentication for UnionPay e-commerce transactions.
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June 01, 2026
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Build Sri Lanka 2026 Housing and Construction International Exhibition concludes on a resounding note
THE premier Housing and Construction International Exhibition 2026, organised by the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka (CCI), was held between 22 and 24 May at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
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June 01, 2026
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Ceylon Chamber welcomes IMF review approval, urges continued reform momentum amid external pressures
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed and commended the Government on the successful completion and approval of the combined Fifth and Sixth Reviews under the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
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June 01, 2026
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Fuel price..
Under the latest monthly pricing revision effective from 31 May, the State-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) increased the price of Auto Diesel by Rs. 15 to Rs. 407 per litre and Petrol Octane 92 by Rs. 24 to Rs. 434 per litre.
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June 01, 2026
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Lanka Premier League sixth edition attracts top international talent ahead of player draft
THE Lanka Premier League (LPL) is set for a strong sixth edition, with several leading international and Sri Lankan cricketers confirmed as pre-signed players ahead of the official player draft, scheduled to take place today (1) in Colombo.
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June 01, 2026
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LPL Season 6 player draft today
421 players from across the globe available for selection
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June 01, 2026
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Creative Information Technologies opens new premium showroom at Unity Plaza
CREATIVE Information Technologies Ltd., has announced the opening of its newest showroom at Unity Plaza on 25 May 2026, further strengthening its customer presence within Sri Lanka’s premier ICT and technology marketplace.
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June 01, 2026
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Nokia launches AI networking lab to drive co-innovation with partners
NOKIA has announced the launch of its AI Networking Innovation Lab, a new centre designed to drive co-innovation with AI and cloud partners and accelerate the development of next-generation networking technologies for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
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June 01, 2026
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Lanka Hospitals celebrates 2025 milestones at "Pulse of Excellence" awards ceremony
THE Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC successfully hosted its exclusive “Pulse of Excellence” awards ceremony today.
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June 01, 2026
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Thanga in top form
PROFESSIONAL golfer N. Thangaraja produced a superb final round of 64 to win the Sri Lanka Open Championship 2026 at the Royal Colombo Golf Club with an impressive aggregate of 266.
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June 01, 2026
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Vesak and crisis of the Sangha
AS the wider Buddhist world celebrates the sacred festival of Vesak, millions will gather to honour the Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing. It is a time for reflection, compassion and spiritual renewal. Yet amid the lanterns, sermons and acts of charity, Sri Lanka must confront an uncomfortable truth that one of the noble triple gems, the Sangha, is facing a crisis that can no longer be ignored.
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June 01, 2026
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The cigarette that got a tax cut
SOMEBODY got a tax cut. It was not most of us. Between 2021 and 2026, Sri Lanka raised the tax on salaries to company profits, from electricity to gas cylinders, from bread to the bar of soap — all of it on the explicit logic that the country needed more revenue. But over the same period, the tax on a pack of cigarettes was quietly allowed to fall by 7.2 percentage points.
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June 01, 2026
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TMC Mt. Lavinia reignites with vision for high-value business collaboration
THE Management Club (TMC) Mt. Lavinia recently marked a significant milestone in its journey of professional engagement, hosting a dynamic networking event at the iconic Governor’s Terrace, Mt. Lavinia Hotel.
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June 01, 2026
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Sri Lankan Embassy celebrates International Tea Day 2026 in Netherlands
ON the occasion of International Tea Day 2026, the Sri Lankan Embassy in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tea Board, celebrated the timeless legacy of Pure Ceylon Tea on 21 May at the Embassy premises in The Hague.
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June 01, 2026
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Realities of gig work: Six reasons why Sri Lanka must shape a fairer deal
THIS week’s International Labour Conference will be significant for gig workers around the world, including in Sri Lanka.
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June 01, 2026
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Trincomalee Port projects must be demand-driven: SLPA Chief
■ Says ADB to revise National Port Master Plan with greater emphasis on financial viability ■ Notes world’s top 10 shipping lines control 84% of global shipboard container capacity, giving them enormous influence over port selection, shipping routes
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June 01, 2026
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Chamari needs to make impact for Sri Lanka to advance
Sri Lanka pick 15-member squad
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June 01, 2026
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Unsung heroes of the Central Bank: Dr. Wimal Hettiarachchi
Transformed from developmental central banker to monetary hawk
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