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What to do about Online Safety Act?
MOST important question is what the Government wants to do.
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October 10, 2025
Daily FT
Chief Selector says SL’s biggest drawback is lack of consistency
7-4 combination is the way forward in upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup says Chief Cricket Selector Upul Tharanga
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October 10, 2025
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Geoffrey Bawa Trust reveals re-designed design store
THE Geoffrey Bawa Trust has announced the much anticipated opening of the Bawa Design Store on Saturday, 11 October.
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October 10, 2025
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Baihu opens in Colombo
Brings Pan-Asian dining experience rooted in myth, flavour, and community
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October 10, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields consolidate
THE secondary Bond market yesterday remained subdued for a third consecutive session, reflecting the same restrained sentiment observed earlier in the week.
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October 10, 2025
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IMF says reducing debt stock alone insufficient
Debt restructuring nearly complete, $ 500 m outstanding
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October 10, 2025
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Turning disaster into opportunity
WHEN the Indian Ocean tsunami reached Myanmar's coast in 2004, the Moken people had already sought safety on higher ground.
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October 10, 2025
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JF Packaging gets CSE nod for Rs. 600 m IPO
LANKEM Ceylon PLC yesterday announced that its subsidiary, JF Packaging Ltd., has received approval in principle from the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) to list its Ordinary Voting Shares through an Initial Public Offering (IPO).
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October 10, 2025
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IMF praises Sri Lanka, but ties $ 347 m tranche to 2026 Budget
Fifth Review under $ 3 b program completed
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October 10, 2025
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NCINGA gets MOSIP certification
Strategically placed to drive secure, inclusive digital identity systems worldwide
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October 10, 2025
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Nations Trust WNPS Monthly Lecture on 16 October
Malacologist Dr. Dinarzarde Raheem to share insights on the study of Sri Lanka's endemic biota
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October 10, 2025
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CEB at crossroads: Reform reversed, financing jeopardised
Sri Lanka's electricity sector stands at a crossroads.
7 min |
October 10, 2025
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People’s Bank and Japan Remit Finance strengthen partnership to boost remittances
PEOPLE'S Bank has broadened its Remittance Partnership with Japan Remit Finance Company Ltd., recently.
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October 10, 2025
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EU transparency expert clarifies data protection exceptions amid concerns over Sri Lanka–India defence MoU
EUROPEAN Data Protection Board (EDPB) Transparency and Legal Officer Roberta Muraro yesterday clarified that governments may legitimately restrict the disclosure of certain information in the public interest, particularly in matters concerning international relations and ongoing negotiations under EU data protection standards.
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October 10, 2025
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PMF Finance appoints Malik Cader Chairman to drive strategic expansion
PMF Finance PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Malik Cader as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective from 1 October 2025.
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October 10, 2025
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Powering champions of tomorrow: Dialog Axiata celebrates schools rugby excellence 2025
Trinity College, Kandy rewarded for winning Cup Championship and Wesley for emerging as runners-up
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Dhammika part sells ComBank stake for Rs. 5.5 b
BUSINESS leader Dhammika Perera yesterday part sold his stake in Commercial Bank for Rs. 5.5 billion.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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HNB joins global lenders to back $ 1 b syndicated term loan
Participates in sustainability-linked syndicated funding facility for Singapore's Aster Chemicals and Energy
2 min |
October 10, 2025
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Yakitori indulgence at Yoroko
Tradition meets contemporary flair at Cinnamon Life
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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IMF urges implementation of CEB reforms
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday emphasised the importance of continued progress on energy sector reforms, particularly the unbundling of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and maintaining cost-reflective pricing, as part of Sri Lanka's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Widening private sector credit-to-GDP gap points to potential systemic risks
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) releasing its Financial Stability Review 2025 report yesterday said that despite the strong momentum in recent private sector credit growth, a widening private sector credit-to-GDP gap points to potential emerging risks in the financial system.
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October 10, 2025
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Thai Boulevard celebrates 10 years of authentic Thai cuisine with fresh new look
THAI Boulevard, Colombo's much-loved destination for authentic Thai dining, marks a milestone this year as it celebrates its 10th anniversary with a stunning new look.
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October 10, 2025
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Global architects gather in Colombo for AIA International Conference 2025
SPOTLIGHTING Colombo in the global architecture scene, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) International Conference 2025 kicked off yesterday, marking the second time Sri Lanka has hosted this prestigious event.
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October 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s digital nation agenda: CSSL leads way with National ICT Conference 2025 to build human-centric future
National ICT Conference 2025 set for 14-16 Oct. at Shangri- La Colombo with theme: \"Fostering a Human-Centric Nation - Towards Society 5.0
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October 10, 2025
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Bar Association of Sri Lanka rings bell at CSE to mark golden jubilee
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) celebrated its Golden Jubilee year with a bell-ringing at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) on 7 October 2025, symbolising the enduring partnership between the legal profession and the financial markets in driving Sri Lanka's progress.
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October 10, 2025
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Police seize over 18 kg of narcotics in Kadawatha raid
POLICE said yesterday that a man and a woman arrested at a house in Pahala Biyanwila, Kadawatha, on Wednesday were found with more than 18 kilograms of narcotics in their possession.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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DiabSense wins Venture Engine 2025, AGC Innovate and Spectrify Al named runners-up
Event celebrates Sri Lanka's trailblazing entrepreneurs and record startup participation
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October 10, 2025
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Fintrex Finance partners APTS and Craft Silicon for core banking system
FINTREX Finance Sri Lanka has embarked on a transformative journey in partnership with Asia Pacific Technology Systems (APTS) and Craft Silicon, marking a significant milestone in its digital banking evolution.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Justice Minister says Easter Sunday probe details cannot be disclosed
JUSTICE Minister Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament yesterday that details related to the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings should not be made public while inquiries are still under way.
1 min |
October 10, 2025
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Truth and Reconciliation Bill soon, PC elections next year
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath told Parliament yesterday a Bill to establish a Truth and Reconciliation Commission will be presented soon, while preparations were underway to hold Provincial Council elections next year.
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