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Ceylon Chamber urges govt to convert fiscal gains into productive investment
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has acknowledged the government's recent fiscal gains but is urging a strategic shift of these surpluses into productive public investment to secure long-term growth.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
TMC launches Northern Investment Summit 2026
The Management Club (TMC) has announced the Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26), scheduled for January 21-22, 2026, in Jaffna.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
SOC directs Ruhuna Uni to commence Allied Health Studies without delay
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital has directed officials to obtain the required human resources, at least on a temporary basis, to commence the academic activities of the 17th batch of students at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Post-budget seminar 2026 at National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka
Date: Tuesday, 11th November 2025, Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 noon, Venue: National Chamber Auditorium
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Graduate Reflections:
The Diploma in International Relations at BCIS was a truly eyeopening experience.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Canon & Metropolitan celebrate 'leadership' in Sri Lanka's printer hardware industry
Metropolitan Technologies (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka's sole authorized distributor for Canon for over 51 years, hosted the Canon Metropolitan Partner Awards Night 2024/25, an event that stood as both recognition of excellence and a reaffirmation of leadership in Sri Lanka's printer hardware industry.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Inserting the foot in your mouth
At a diplomatic reception held in Vienna in the 1960s, British Foreign Minister George Brown sat in his chair enjoying a glass of wine.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
David Pieris Motor Company shines at Presidential Environment Awards 2025
David Pieris Motor Company (Private) Limited (DPMC) has once again been recognised for its unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable operational practices, winning a Bronze Award at the Presidential Environment Awards 2025.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Spent South Africa pack up in Pakistan
Some collapses aren't easy to quantify. South Africa's crash in the third ODI against Pakistan in Faisalabad on Saturday, for example. Did they lose five wickets for 16 runs? Or 8/37? Or 10/71?
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November 10, 2025
The Island
A rational reform
In today’s globalised economy, where fair wages, decent work, and labour protection are central to sustainable development, the Wage Code, 2019 marks a pivotal shift for India, from enforcement to facilitation. Evidence from several developing nations such as Vietnam, shows how timely and well-designed labour reforms can drive economic growth while advancing social justice.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Djokovic out of ATP Finals after winning 101st title
Novak Djokovic secured the 101st title of his career with victory at the Hellenic Championships - but then had to withdraw from the ATP Finals because of injury.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Sri Lanka look to turn the corner in Pakistan after season of steady gains
They may not have too many trophies to show for their efforts, but since the disappointment of finishing ninth at the 2023 World Cup — which shut the door on Champions Trophy qualification — Sri Lanka have moved on with a real sense of purpose, tightening screws in key areas of their white-ball game.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Childhood depression: A psychosocial perspective
Recent findings reveal a troubling reality about the mental well-being of Sri Lankan children. According to a study cited in The Island on 12, 2025, nearly 60 percent of school students in the country experience symptoms of depression, with 24 percent of senior students showing significant symptoms.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Rybakina upsets Sabalenka to claim record £4m prize
Elena Rybakina claimed the biggest payday in women's tennis history by beating world number one Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets in the WTA Finals.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Importance of drinking enough water
Drinking enough water matters in ways that go far beyond simply quenching thirst. Our bodies rely on water for practically every vital process; without it we cannot function at our best. Water is not just a fluid we sip when we're thirsty—it is a foundational nutrient that sustains life, supports health and enhances performance.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Amity Foundation grants 53 scholarships
The Amity Foundation of China has donated 53 scholarships to underprivileged students of Mihindu Mawatha Sinhala Vidyalaya, Colombo 12, through the Sri Lanka China Society.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Keynote Speaker's Profile
Shalini Randeria is a globally renowned social anthropologist and sociologist.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Kipsang and Chepkirui secure Kenyan double in Cardiff
World 5000m finalist Mathew Kipsang kicked to victory at the Cardiff Cross Challenge, while 17-year-old compatriot Cynthia Chepkirui made it a Kenyan double at the World Athletics Cross Country Tour Gold event at Llandaff Fields on Saturday (8).
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November 10, 2025
The Island
16th National Cyber Security Conference 2025 in Colombo
The 16th National Cyber Security Conference of Sri Lanka, with the theme “Building a Trusted and Cyber Resilient Nation,” will be taking place on 12 November at the Water’s Edge hotel in Battaramulla, said Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
Springboks win in Paris despite De Jager red card
World champions South Africa completed another memorable victory over France in Paris despite playing for more than half of their autumn international at Stade de France with 14 men.
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November 10, 2025
The Island
How SL's 'demographic slowdown' could snag future economic growth
As Sri Lanka navigates its IMF-led reforms and seeks to rebuild fiscal stability, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has warned that the country's demographic slowdown marked by falling birth rates and an ageing population could emerge as a major long-term constraint on economic growth and labour productivity.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Nilanga Dela re-elected Diyawadana Nilame
Former Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela has been reelected to head the Sri Dalada Maligawa, securing a decisive 145-vote majority in yesterday's election.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Dialog Enterprise powers Industry Expo 2025 with record attendance
Dialog Enterprise, the corporate solutions arm of Dialog Axiata PLC, proudly concluded its role as the Title Sponsor of Industry Expo 2025, held in September 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
'1966' hotline to guide school leavers toward vocational education
The '1966' Vocational Education Hotline was officially launched on Thursday (06) to provide students with accurate and efficient information on transitioning to vocational education after secondary education.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Lanka, Bangladesh to boost investment and port connectivity
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have agreed to strengthen investment ties and explore port connectivity projects as part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation during the fourth round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), which concluded in Colombo, on Thursday.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Bourse upbeat over positive effects of Budget 2026; investor sentiment up
The CSE was upbeat over the 2026 budget yesterday, with the consequence that both indices moved upwards amid positive investor sentiments.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Emirates Group hits new half-year profit record for 2025-26
The Emirates Group announced a new record half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 12.2 billion (US$ 3.8 billion) for the first six months of 2025-26, making this the fourth consecutive year of record profitability for the half-year reporting period.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Minister Herath off to Riyadh to attend UNWTO General Assembly
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, from today (08) to 11 Nov., to attend the 26th Session of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
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November 08, 2025
The Island
South Indian star Sarathkumar hails Lanka's tourism appeal
Veteran South Indian actor R. Sarathkumar has lauded Sri Lanka's vast tourism potential during his ongoing four-day visit to the island.
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November 08, 2025
The Island
Can the world prevent a genocide in Sudan?
Two years ago, a power struggle erupted between two factions of Sudan's military. Today, this conflict is spiralling out of control, with thousands being killed in what a United Nations report has called \"slaughterhouses\".
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