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Kanoo and Prudential form strategic joint venture to elevate maritime excellence in Sri Lanka
KANOO Shipping, one of the oldest and most trusted maritime brands in the Middle East for the last 115 years, and Prudential Shipping, a leading Sri Lankan shipping agency with over 28 years of industry expertise, have joined forces to form Kanoo Prudential Shipping, a strategic joint venture set to revolutionise regional shipping services in Sri Lanka and beyond.
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January 07, 2026
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Singapore Airlines begins day time flights; expands services to 10 flights per week
SINGAPORE Airlines yesterday began the inaugural daytime flight services between Colombo and Singapore further expanding connectivity between Sri Lanka and the airline's global network.
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January 07, 2026
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SLTDA to unveil tourism revenue leakage survey end of this month
Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam says new survey to measure true economic impact Survey follows a revision of daily tourist spending estimates from $ 171 to $ 148
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January 07, 2026
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Ditwah-hit export crop farmers to get relief package
Pepper, coffee, and cardamom farmers receive up to Rs. 425,000 per hectare for replanting Department of Export Agriculture provides seedlings free of charge to affected cultivators
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January 07, 2026
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SC Judge urges lawyers against monetising data protection disputes
Supreme Court Judge Arjuna Obeyesekere yesterday urged the legal profession against turning uncertainty around data protection into a wave of opportunistic litigation, warning that such an approach could weaken trust in Sri Lanka's emerging digital framework.
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January 07, 2026
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Sri Lanka must avoid digital economy racing ahead of trust architecture
Supreme Court Judge Arjuna Obeyesekere cautions, delivering key note at 2nd National Data Protection Symposium Notes Personal Data Protection Act is foundation, not guarantee, of digital trust Questions readiness of laws to deal with rising Al-driven decision-making mechanisms amid concerns about fairness and accountability Data Protection Authority Chairman Rajeeva Bandaranaike maps out next steps toward operationalising the regulatory body
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January 07, 2026
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A tribute to Uncle Lakshman
MY family and I were in Melbourne for the Christmas holidays in December when I received a call from my father-in-law, Nabil. He said, “Rehan, Lakshman has passed away, and I am on my way to the hospital.”
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January 07, 2026
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People's Leasing & Finance welcomes 2026 under theme "People's Trust, Empowering People"
PEOPLE'S Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) officially ushered in the New Year with a ceremonial event at its Head Office, under the theme: “People's Trust, Empowering People.”
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January 07, 2026
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Graveside memorial service tomorrow to mark 17th anniversary of Lasantha’s assassination
THE 17th anniversary of the assassination of The Sunday Leader founder Editor-in-Chief Lasantha Wickrematunge, which falls on 8 January, will be marked with a service at his graveside.
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January 07, 2026
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Beyond bank discretion: Why Sri Lanka needs independent mechanism to protect calamity-affected SMEs
SRI Lanka's economic recovery is now threatened not only by past crises, but by a growing governance vacuum in how financial distress is resolved.
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January 07, 2026
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NEM Construction gets Rs. 699.56 m Mahaivawa railway line project
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding the contract for the construction of an underground concrete way below the Mahaiyawa railway line on the Kandy-Jaffna road (A-009) to NEM Construction Ltd. for Rs. 699.58 million (without tax).
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January 07, 2026
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Record prize money on offer at Australian Open
THE Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55 million at this years tournament ~ but players are said to be “disappointed” it does not represent a greater share of the Grand Slam's total revenue.
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January 07, 2026
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NOLIMIT expands to North with grand opening of 28th store in Jaffna
NOLIMIT has announced the grand opening of its 28th store in the heart of Jaffna, a city celebrated for its distinct Northern identity, deep-rooted traditions, and a culture shaped by heritage, learning, and close-knit community life.
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January 07, 2026
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South Asian Technologies gets 5-year contract to supply new vehicle number plates amid registration backlog
Cabinet Spokesman says Govt. ends a long-standing monopoly in number plate supply Notes new licence plates will not increase costs to vehicle owners, aims to improve State revenue collection
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January 07, 2026
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Wealth Trust Securities starts trading on CSE Diri Savi Board today
SHARES of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd. (WTS), following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), will commence trading today on the Colombo Stock Exchange's Diri Savi Board under the ticker symbol \"WLTH-N-0000\"
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January 07, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields exhibit mixed results; remains active
Rs. 100 b on offer at the weekly T-Bills auction Money market liquidity increases
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January 07, 2026
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DDS set to return to T20I cricket after 18 months
Intermittent rain at Dambulla Three-match T20I series for Rhino Roofing Cup commences today
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January 07, 2026
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BOV Capital achieves historic exits and listing in 2025/26, strengthening start-up ecosystem
Fund 1 and Fund 2 (DADIF) exit IFINITY, Roar, Cultiv8 and lists Insureme.lk. Fund 3 launch awaits double taxation resolution
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January 07, 2026
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Republic Of Korea supports WFP’s emergency cash assistance for cyclone- affected families in Sri Lanka
THE United Nations World Food Program (WFP) welcomed a timely contribution of $ 500,000 from the Government of the Republic of Korea to deliver, urgent lifesaving cash assistance to families whose lives and livelihoods were devastated by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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January 07, 2026
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Govt. considering pension option for EPF members
LABOUR Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe yesterday told Parliament that amendments to the Employees' Provident Fund Act are being discussed at the tripartite National Labour Advisory Council, as the Government examines whether EPF contributors should be given the option of receiving a regular pension instead of a lump sum upon retirement.
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January 07, 2026
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Govt. to implement $ 10 m WFP-KOICA project to boost Thriposha supply chain
Project aims to improve maize quality and strengthen Thriposha supply chain About 7,500 maize farmers in Anuradhapura, Moneragala, and Badulla will benefit KOICA provides full grant funding for the 2025-2029 project period
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January 07, 2026
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US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro prompts global outcry
MEMBERS of the United Nations Security Council, including allies of the United States, have condemned Washington's abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 07, 2026
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Urgent public health hazard: Recurrent drainage failure, flooding, and sewer/drain leakage
WE wish to bring to your urgent attention the persistent and recurring drainage and sewerage issues affecting 140 Garden, located in front of Sri Narayana Guru Hall aka’Kochchi palli, which continue to cause severe inconvenience and pose serious public health risks to residents.
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January 07, 2026
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IPS releases study on sexual and gender-based violence faced by migrant female domestic workers
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has revealed the extent and nature of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) experienced by Sri Lankan female migrant domestic workers in the Middle East.
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January 07, 2026
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2025: A year of records and launch pad for rebuilding Sri Lanka
DESPITE unprecedented challenges - tariff pressures and the devastation brought by Cyclone Ditwah - 2025 will be remembered as a year of records for Sri Lanka.
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January 07, 2026
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Review of Bond market in 2025
Historical macro indicators dictate rates amidst global shocks; Cyclone Ditwah impact leads to uncertainties
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January 07, 2026
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FACETS 2026 concludes successfully
■ Showcases strong international participation and industry confidence ■ Draws over 4,500 registered visitors including 450 foreign buyers and international visitors
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January 07, 2026
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Navigating Trump’s (old) world order
“EXTENDING the Blessings of Civilisation to our Brother who Sits in Darkness has been a good trade and has paid well...
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January 07, 2026
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Met Dept. forecasts heavy rain, gusty winds
THE Department of Meteorology yesterday said a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours and track west-north-west towards the eastern seaboard.
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January 07, 2026
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Tensions between traditional tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps
WITH the tourist season underway, the battle between the conventional tuk-tuk drivers and riders using ride-hailing platforms like Uber and PickMe has reached unprecedented and alarming heights with confrontations being featured in prime-time news bulletins as well as newspaper headlines.
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