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Cabinet nod for Rs. 1.3 b Excise Department revenue system
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the award of a Rs. 1.3 billion contract for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of a new revenue administration system for the Excise Department, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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Empowering next generation: McLarens Group champions Girls on Track 2025
IN a powerful celebration of leadership, courage, and empowerment, the Girls on Track inter-school competition, organised by the Student Council of Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), was held recently at the Nawam Mawatha public carpark from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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October 15, 2025
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CBSL absorbs $ 1.24 b from domestic market YTD Aug.
CBSL intervention in domestic forex market leads to net forex absorption in first eight months of 2025 USD/LKR bid-ask spread narrows, reflecting improved liquidity and market efficiency Interbank forex transactions rise, with forward volumes up 22% YoY
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October 15, 2025
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Open note to President Disanayake
MONDAY is the Public Day at all Government offices. Yesterday I visited the Education Ministry to meet with no less than four top officials.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka's Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future
Sri Lanka's Robotic Governance Council embarks on historic mission to build the politician of the future
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October 15, 2025
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Govt. to launch ‘Ratama Ekata’ national anti-drug operation
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a National Operational Council to implement 'Ratama Ekata National Operation' - a rapid-response program aimed at eradicating drug abuse and strengthening rehabilitation efforts through public participation, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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CSE market cap tops Rs. 8 t as real returns surge 65% – CBSL
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed a major milestone yesterday as total market capitalisation exceeded Rs. 8 trillion for the first time, marking a 40.48% gain so far this year.
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October 15, 2025
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Police seize Rs. 3.9 b in organised crime assets since 2021
SRI Lanka Police have confiscated assets valued at Rs. 3,902 million from organ-ised crime figures between 2021 and 2024, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U.K. Wootler said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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Australia's team is their worst since 2010 - Broad
BBC - Former England bowler Stuart Broad believes Australia have their “worst” team since 2010 heading into this winter's Ashes.
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October 15, 2025
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LGC outage disrupts Govt. online services
ICTA, service providers doubling down to restore services Capacity, operational constraints will be released with ongoing phase of LGC expansion
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October 15, 2025
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Govt. allows rice imports amid local Keeri Samba shortage
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to permit rice importers to bring in up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer, without permits, to address the current shortage of Keeri Samba in the local market.
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October 15, 2025
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F1 going 'overboard' by showing girlfriends - Sainz
WILLIAMS' Carlos Sainz says Formula 1's TV coverage is going “overboard a little” by showing driver’s girlfriends while missing overtakes during races.
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October 15, 2025
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Ants' march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD
ONE year on, the moral march of Anura Kumara Disanayake's Government echoes Jonathan Chait's warning: movements that mistake conviction for wisdom risk becoming moral parades rather than governing forces [1].
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October 15, 2025
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AIA celebrates Partnership Distribution excellence at Diamond Club 2025 in Japan
AIA Sri Lanka hosted the Partnership Distribution Diamond Club 2025 event in the city of Osaka, Japan, from 11 to 14 June 2025.
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October 15, 2025
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AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director
ASSOCIATED Motorways Ltd., a unit of Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Company, has announced the appointment of Jawahar Ganesh as its new Group Managing Director.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka Surgeons Congress 2025: Triumph of surgical excellence and innovation
THE Sri Lanka College of Surgeons hosted the Sri Lanka Surgeons Congress 2025 (SLSC 2025) from 11 to 13 September at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, drawing more than 400 distinguished surgeons, consultants, and medical professionals from across Sri Lanka and the region.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka secure historic 12th position at BWF World Junior Mixed Team Badminton 2025
SRI Lanka secured the overall 12th position at the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Mixed Team Badminton Championship 2025 in Guwahati, India.
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October 15, 2025
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Cabinet reshuffle no link to ongoing container probe – Cabinet Spokesman
Dismisses claim that Minister Bimal Rathnayake's portfolio has link to ongoing controversial container probe Stresses Cabinet reshuffle was made to increase efficacy of Govt's 2025 Budget plans and to strengthen implementing national policies Emphasises Govt. committed to prevent irregularities when clearing containers at Customs
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October 15, 2025
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Full implementation of new minimum wage law to raise pay to Rs. 27,000
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet has approved the implementation of the National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Act, No. 11 of 2025, which raises the monthly minimum wage for private sector employees from Rs. 17,500 to Rs. 27,000 with effect from 1 April 2025.
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October 15, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields remain in consolidation phase
■Activity and transaction volumes pick up Rs. 77.5 b Treasury Bill auction in focus ■Rupee depreciates
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October 15, 2025
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England Women's Cricket Team teach the champion girls' sport in Sri Lanka
THE England Women's Cricket Team joined young girls from 12 districts on Sunday, 12 October for an outreach event at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo. The program organised by Child Action Lanka and the British High Commission showcased the transformative power of sport to empower girls and strengthen communities whilst highlighting the enduring ties between the UK and Sri Lanka.
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October 15, 2025
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Over 3,000 Lankans leave for S. Korea jobs by Oct.
THE Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has announced that over 3,000 Sri Lankans will depart for jobs in South Korea by the end of October this year.
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October 15, 2025
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Govt. to draft new amendments to Port City law
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet has approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Disanayake to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare amendments to the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, No. 11 of 2021.
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October 15, 2025
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Gold prices hit record high
GOLD prices reached a new peak yesterday, with the price of a 22-carat gold sovereign rising to Rs. 337,600 in the Colombo Pettah market.
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October 15, 2025
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Janashakthi Finance expands footprint in East
JANASHAKTHI Finance PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), recently opened its newest branch in Kalmunai, marking the company's strategic expansion into the Eastern region of Sri Lanka.
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October 15, 2025
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CEB unions suspend strike
ALL trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday decided to suspend the trade union action they launched on 4 September following discussions with Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody.
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October 15, 2025
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Power of a wish: Make-A-Wish Sri Lanka transforming lives
A seven-year-old boy dreams of being a police officer. He puts on the uniform, sits in a patrol car, and for a brief moment, steps into a world where illness does not define him. Four months later, he passes away—but not before experiencing a joy that will linger in his family's heart forever.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka Esports highlights nation's presence at NGSC during ENC launch
SRI Lanka Esports was represented at the New Global Sport Conference (NGSC) 2025 in Riyadh by its President, Raveen Wijayatilake, where the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) was officially announced, marking a landmark moment for the future of Esports globally.
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October 15, 2025
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Trending trade in rare earths: Turning Sri Lanka's mineral potential into national power
The invisible minerals powering our world
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October 15, 2025
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CSE closes up, market capitalisation sets new benchmark crossing Rs. 8 t
COLOMBO stock market closed in green yesterday with capitalisation crossing Rs. 8 trillion for the first time.
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