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Elon Musk launches America Party as feud with Trump escalates
BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk has followed through on his pledge to create a new political party in the US after President Donald Trump signed his controversial budget legislation, the so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill” into law.
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July 07, 2025
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United Tractor sponsors 2025 Pin & Pam Fernando Trophy at Royal Colombo Golf Club
UNITED Tractor & Equipment Ltd. (UTE), the authorised dealer for Caterpillar machinery in Sri Lanka since 1947, will once again sponsor the Pin & Pam Fernando Trophy 2025, which will be held from 11 to 18 July at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).
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July 07, 2025
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Malaysia Airlines enhances Bonus Side Trip for international travellers
Double the adventure and discover more of Malaysia ahead of Visit Malaysia Year 2026
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July 07, 2025
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Amana Takaful celebrates real-life heroes at Annual Awards 2024
AMANA Takaful Insurance, recently hosted its Annual Awards Ceremony 2024 at the Monarch Imperial, honouring the remarkable achievements and contributions of its team members from across Sri Lanka.
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July 07, 2025
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DFCC Aloka surpasses 100,000 female clients in empowering women, enriching lives
DFCC Bank PLC has announced a landmark achievement: DFCC Aloka, the bank's women-centric banking proposition, has now empowered over 100,000 women across Sri Lanka.
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July 07, 2025
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Vallibel Finance delivers record-breaking performance
■ Fastest to surpass Rs. 100 b in assets ■ Ranked among Sri Lanka's Top 5 finance companies within 18 years
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July 07, 2025
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'Entire batting unit must take blame for defeat'
Janith Liyanage says “We should have been able to chase the total down”
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July 07, 2025
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Crop Solutions marks legacy of success; recognises star performers
CROP Solutions recently held its annual Achievers' Night under the theme \"A Night of Stars - Legacy of Success\" to recognise and reward the top Sales, Marketing, and Support Service teams for the last financial year.
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July 07, 2025
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ComBank celebrates opening of Representative Office in DIFC
THE opening of a Commercial Bank of Ceylon Representative Office in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a milestone not just for the bank but for Sri Lanka's banking sector, was fittingly celebrated recently with the participation of the top management of the bank and dignitaries from Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates.
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July 07, 2025
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66% of Sinhala news consumers encounter false or misleading information: LIRNEasia study
A recent national survey conducted by LIRNEasia, a regional policy think tank, reveals that over 80% of Sinhala news consumers in Sri Lanka aged 18 and above actively share news with others.
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July 07, 2025
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ISACA Sri Lanka Chapter wins global awards
Accolades at ISACA Global Achievement Awards 2025 recognise excellence in leadership and impact
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July 07, 2025
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Colombo Rowing Club sets sail with new leadership team at 161st AGM
THE historic Colombo Rowing Club charted a bold new course at its 161st Annual General Meeting on 30 June, announcing a refreshed Executive Committee poised to lead the club into its 162nd year with renewed vision and momentum.
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July 07, 2025
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Lake House Printers and Publishers secures ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, reinforcing commitment to information security excellence
LAKE House Printers and Publishers PLC (LHPP), a name synonymous with trust in Sri Lanka’s security printing, supplying banking cards, and digital solutions landscape, has been awarded the internationally coveted ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification —a benchmark that recognises the company’s commitment to world-class information security standards
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July 07, 2025
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Sri Lanka's new VAT framework for Non-Resident Digital Services: What you need to know
EFFECTIVE 1 October 2025, Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department, under the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Act, No. 04 of 2025, is implementing a mandatory VAT regime for nonresident entities providing digital services to Sri Lankan consumers via electronic platforms.
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July 07, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism Alliance and Australia's Market Development Facility collaborate
Joint initiative to launch women in tourism storytelling campaign
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July 07, 2025
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Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort shines at Culinary Art Food Expo 2025
SHERATON Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort has achieved outstanding performance at the recently concluded Culinary Art Food Expo 2025, held at the BMICH in Colombo from 13 to 15 June.
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July 07, 2025
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Al-powered decision-making system gets Silver for CDB at CIMA - JXG Pinnacle Awards
Award-winning innovation reshapes credit evaluation, deepens financial inclusion and reinforces CDB's tech-first strategy
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July 07, 2025
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Bootstrapped Sri Lankan start-up Connect Ville enters event tech space
With disruptive technology, eyes seed round
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July 07, 2025
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Justice Minister, end your homophobia
DURING his official visit to Sri Lanka, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk welcomed proposed legislation to decriminalise same-sex relations.
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July 07, 2025
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Sri Lankan banking leaders join AIA Bancassurance Summit 2025 in Beijing
AIA Group recently hosted its annual Bancassurance Summit 2025 in Beijing, bringing together senior executives and strategic banking partners from across the Asia-Pacific region.
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July 07, 2025
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President launches “Prajashakthi” national program
Initiative aims to empower communities and distribute economic benefits fairly
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July 05, 2025
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IMF backs Sri Lanka with waiver on data reporting breach considering corrective action and reform commitment
IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou explains underreporting linked to interest subsidies for senior citizens in 2022 and reporting gaps in line Ministries
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July 05, 2025
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CSE ends week on the up
THE Colombo stock market sustained its winning run ending the week on the up.
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July 05, 2025
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Daily FT-ICCSL-EFC webinar today on “Labour Reforms Vital to Attract Investment and Develop Export Sector”
THE Daily FT, ACCA and The International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka, together with WIM, SLASSCOM, The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors, MBA Alumni Association of the University of Colombo, The Employers Federation of Ceylon, will be conducting a webinar titled “Labour Reforms Vital to attract Investment and Develop Export Sector.”
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July 05, 2025
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Fury unleashed in Jaffna
THE long twilight of the post-LTTE era cast its gentle, deceptive shadows over Sri Lanka's Northern Province. For years, the land, once scarred and bleeding, had begun to breathe again.
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July 05, 2025
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CBSL launches transformative financial literacy initiatives
Key collaborative move towards building a financially literate Sri Lanka
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July 05, 2025
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CBSL announces execution of resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance
Charges NLFP has continuously been violating/ contravening the provisions of the FBA and several Directions and Rules issued
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July 05, 2025
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Records galore during Gill masterclass at Edgbaston
BUILDING on a strong start on Day 1 of the second Test after being asked to bat by England skipper Ben Stokes, India built further on their advantage with Gill shattering multiple records in his knock so far.
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July 05, 2025
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Drug shortages in State hospitals: Creation by interested parties?
In a letter addressed to the Health Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) pointed out that medical staff are increasingly being forced to request patients to obtain medicines, consumables, and laboratory investigations from external sources, an act that, in the absence of official guidance, has subjected them to public criticism and professional risk.
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July 05, 2025
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Trinity vs Royal battle pick of schools rugby this weekend
TRINITY College and Royal College meet at Trinity College Rugby Stadium in Pallekele today. Both teams are boasting flawless 4/0 records plus both remained unbeaten till to date.
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