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Sri Lankan conglomerates leading the charge in Port City's economic surge
In April 2026, the Cabinet of Sri Lanka approved 77 Businesses of Strategic Importance (BSIs) under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, marking a major milestone for the Colombo Port City Special Economic Zone (SEZ) as a rising regional hub for investment and innovation.
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June 08, 2026
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IIT Madras and University of Vavuniya establish new academic partnership
The Deputy High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Chennai, Dr. Ganesanathan Geathiswaran, attended the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the University of Vavuniya, Sri Lanka and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on 29 May 2024 at IIT Madras.
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June 08, 2026
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Police ignore RTI query about RW's UK visit
Police Headquarters hasn't responded to a Right to Information (RTI) query regarding sending a team of police officers to the UK to investigate President Ranil Wickremesinghe visit in September, 2023.
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June 08, 2026
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Credit card interest rates to increase from July 1
Following the recent decision by the Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to raise the Overnight Policy Rate by 100 basis points, a corresponding increase in market interest rates has been reported.
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June 08, 2026
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Owners of .lk websites invited to submit their sites for a premium competition
BestWeb.LK, Sri Lanka’s premium website competition and the benchmark for digital excellence in Sri Lanka, is officially calling for applications and invites all .lk website owners to submit their websites for the opportunity to gain national recognition.
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June 08, 2026
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Diesel replacement costs up to Rs. 4.5 bn in April
A sharp decline in coal-fired electricity generation in April 2026, compared to the corresponding month last year, may have cost Sri Lanka more than Rs. 4.5 billion, as the country was compelled to rely on significantly more expensive diesel-powered generation to make up the shortfall, according to power sector data.
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June 08, 2026
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Opp. questions why Rs 10 bn meant for Ditwah victims held in Treasury account
The Opposition says the NPP government should explain why the funds received by Rebuilding Sri Lanka haven't been utilised to provide relief to those affected by Ditwah cyclone in late November last year.
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June 08, 2026
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CBSL: Dayasiri errs
The Central Bank yesterday (07) said that there was absolutely no basis for the recent claim regarding the loss of USD 808 bn.
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June 08, 2026
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Hayleys Mobility launches JAECOO J5 HEV, expanding Sri Lanka's premium Hybrid SUV segment
Hayleys Mobility Limited, the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, has introduced the all-new JAECOO J5 HEV to Sri Lanka, strengthening its presence in the country’s growing new-energy vehicle market.
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June 08, 2026
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'Samurdhi Bank operates without dedicated audit framework'
The 2025 audit of Samurdhi Bank couldn't be carried out due to its failure to complete the auditing process for 2023 and 2024.
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June 08, 2026
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Cockroach Janata Party's first rally signals new youth politics, challenges traditional parties
What began as a satirical online campaign has evolved into a visible political movement after thousands of students, parents and young professionals gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday (06 June) for the first major public mobilisation of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), highlighting growing frustration among India's youth over examinations, recruitment processes and unemployment.
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June 08, 2026
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Sallay on hunger strike; Counsel warns CID
Asith Siriwardena Counsel for former Director of State Intelligence Service, Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay, detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, has called upon the Director of the CID, SSP G. S. Abeysekara, to transfer his client either to a private or government hospital to receive urgently needed treatment.
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June 08, 2026
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Rumesh's Rome heroics a watershed moment for Sri Lankan Athletics
Sri Lanka's former national javelin record holders Sachith Maduranga and Waruna Lakshan Dayaratne have hailed Rumesh Tharanga's historic performance at the Rome Diamond League as a defining moment for Sri Lankan athletics, saying it has shattered long-standing misconceptions about the country’s ability to compete with the world's best.
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June 08, 2026
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Commercial Bank extends its operations to Port City Colombo
Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s new branch in Port City Colombo is poised to bring world-class banking services to Sri Lanka’s emerging international financial hub.
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June 08, 2026
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Power cuts are here! But we have a way out!
The much-dreaded power cuts are already here though not declared as such.
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June 08, 2026
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Air France-KLM names Rached Arfaoui RSM for offline markets in Indian subcontinent & Middle East
Air France-KLM has appointed Rached Arfaoui as Regional Sales Manager for Offline Markets, covering over 18 countries across the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East.
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June 08, 2026
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SLYCAN calls for stronger climate risk protection mechanisms
Sri Lanka must strengthen its financial and social protection systems to better withstand climate-related disasters, according to experts and stakeholders who gathered at a climate risk finance event organized by SLYCAN Trust in Colombo.
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June 08, 2026
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SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV Secures Exclusive Media Broadcast Rights for FIFA World Cup 2026
SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, Sri Lanka’s pioneering Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service provider and leading digital entertainment platform, announced a landmark partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), securing the exclusive media broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Sri Lanka.
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June 08, 2026
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Peterson Solutions Sri Lanka opens new corporate office at Orion City
ESG performance, and supply chain resilience
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June 08, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s largest battery energy storage programme to strengthen grid stability and RE integration
Sri Lanka is set to commission battery energy storage capacity across 16 substation sites nationwide, marking the country’s largest energy storage programme to date.
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June 08, 2026
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Two arrested over Manipay killing
Manipay police have arrested two persons in connection with the ongoing investigation into the killing of a person who returned from Switzerland recently.
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June 08, 2026
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Resilient banks, nervous markets
‘Market participants appear to be focusing more on underlying vulnerabilities’
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June 08, 2026
The Island
An Adulation to a Titan of Humanity
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr Naomal P. S. Gunaratna 10 January 1931 - 07 May 2026
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June 08, 2026
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Andreeva wins FRENCH OPEN
Teenager Mirra Andreeva won her first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska was denied a fairytale French Open victory.
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June 08, 2026
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Will AI kill solar and wind energy?
Global warming policies were expected to drive a rapid shift toward a renewables-based energy system dominated by wind and solar.
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June 08, 2026
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PEOTV secures media rights for FIFA World Cup
SLT-MOBITEL PEOTV, Sri Lanka's pioneering Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service provider and leading digital entertainment platform, announced a landmark partnership with Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), securing the exclusive media broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Sri Lanka.
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June 08, 2026
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Beware of Yanks bearing gifts
The US Government has gifted 10 Bell 206, Sea Ranger Helicopters to the SLAF for Training and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) purposes.
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June 08, 2026
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Socks, Sandals and Changing Times
For decades, wearing socks with sandals was regarded as one of fashion's cardinal sins.
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June 08, 2026
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BCCI picks Sooryavanshi to play in Ireland and England
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's parents to travel with the 15-year-old sensation during the tour of Ireland and England.
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June 08, 2026
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Constitutional inconsistencies relating to franchise
The Preamble to Sri Lanka’s Constitution states: “The PEOPLE of SRI LANKA having by their Mandate ... entrusted and empowered their Representatives ... to draft, adopt and operate anew Republican Constitution in order to achieve the goals of a DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST REPUBLIC, whilst ratifying the immutable republican principles of REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRATIC”.
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