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UAE prevails in tensed encounter with Sri Lanka 29/21
ASIA Rugby Emirates Men's Championship 2025 witnessed an intense battle at the Racecourse ground in Colombo when UAE edged out Sri Lanka by 29 points (4 tries, 3 conversions, 1 penalty) to 21 points (2 tries, 1 conversion, 3 penalties) yesterday
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Colombo Chief Magistrates' Court remands S. M. Chandrasena till 18 July
THE Colombo Chief Magistrates' Court yesterday ordered to remand former Minister S. M. Chandrasena till 18 July, in connection with the alleged distribution of seed paddy worth Rs. 25 million to his political associates during the 2015 Presidential Election period.
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July 05, 2025
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Shangri-La Colombo presents sensory symphony
SHRI-LA Colombo, in collaboration with Spa Ceylon and Mastercard, unveiled an exclusive multi-sensory dining experience in celebration of Wellness Month.
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July 05, 2025
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What America doesn't get about South Asia: India and Pakistan can't be equated
Treating India and Pakistan as interchangeable partners sends the wrong signal to allies, undermines US credibility, and weakens regional stability. It perpetuates a flawed narrative that has outlived its strategic purpose
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July 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka eye another ODI home series win
ANOTHER ODI series win is within their grasp if Sri Lanka play their cards right when they take on Bangladesh in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium today.
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July 05, 2025
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Aggrieved students file FR case, parents write to HR commission over non-acceptance for KDU Medical Degree
UNIVERSITY-QUALIFIED G.C.E. Advanced Level (G.C.E. A/L) students, who have been deprived of applying for the Medical Degree at the Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) by a sudden decision taken by the State, have filed a fundamental rights case in the Supreme Court, which will be taken up on 7 July.
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July 05, 2025
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Rienzie Wijetilleke – 11 months that changed course of cricket administration
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) administration was in chaos when President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga appointed Rienzie Wijetilleke who passed away yesterday at the age of 85, as chairman of the first interim committee to administer Sri Lanka Cricket in June 1999.
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July 05, 2025
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Cap Snap Lanka wins four Gold Awards at National Quality and Productivity Convention
CAP Snap Lanka Ltd. won four Gold Awards at the National Convention on Quality and Productivity 2025, held recently at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, where its subsidiary, American Polymers Ltd. also received a Silver Award. The event was organised by the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Quality and Productivity (SLAAQP).
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July 05, 2025
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SLASSCOM recognises India's First Secretary (Economic) Devika
INDIAN High Commissions' First Secretary (Economic) Devika Lal on Thursday was honoured by the national chamber for Sri Lanka's knowledge and innovation (IT/BPM) industry, SLASSCOM at its Annual General Meeting.
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July 05, 2025
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Lanka Indian Oil Company donates Rs. 100 m to President's Fund
THE Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) has donated Rs. 100 million to the President's Fund.
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July 05, 2025
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Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition
Iconic event to celebrate stories, art, performance and conversation in the heart of Galle Fort from 22 to 25 January with the return of the Children's Festival and Art Trail
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July 05, 2025
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Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary
SINOPEC Energy Lanka Ltd., commemorated its second corporate anniversary with a special Family Day celebration held in Hambantota, the birthplace of Sinopec’s operations in Sri Lanka.
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July 05, 2025
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Major Club 50-over matches conducted under new concept
Defending champions Ace Capital CC will be the guests of NCC at the NCC grounds.
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July 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue
SRI Lanka and Japan yesterday held the Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue for the first time under the new NPP Government.
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July 05, 2025
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F1 The Movie races into Scope Cinemas with Sri Lanka's biggest Hollywood red-carpet premiere
The Movie, the high-octane film from Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, had its red-carpet premiere hosted by Liberty Lands, the official local movie importer, and Scope Cinemas at a landmark venue: the Atrium of Havelock City Mall. This marks Sri Lanka's first-ever red-carpet film event held inside a shopping mall atrium, drawing in elite guests and media for a night that celebrated both Hollywood glamour and Formula 1 adrenaline.
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July 05, 2025
Daily FT
Same yardstick should be applied when investigating corruption/bribery
THE same way that the bond scam continues to haunt former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the container scam involving the release of a large number of containers from the Colombo Port without due clearance will haunt President Anura Kumara Disanayake and his Government for a long time to come.
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July 05, 2025
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Understanding how tourism enriches the heart
THIS is a question that every entrepreneur in the tourism industry must ask themselves.
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July 05, 2025
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Oceans and the triple planetary crisis
The world’s oceans are endangered by the triple planetary crisis, but they also offer significant opportunities for action
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July 05, 2025
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First win for Thurstan; overcomes Vidyartha
THURSTAN College recorded its first win this season when they beat Vidyartha College by 31/24 at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.
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July 05, 2025
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PMD clarifies on NIRDC's meetings with ADB and JICA
THE President's Media Division in response to Daily FT story titled “NIRDC, ADB, and JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth” (https://www.ft.lk/ business/NIRDC-ADB-andJICA-hold-talks-to-boostSri-Lanka-s-innovation and-youth/34-778307) has sent the following clarifica tion.
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July 05, 2025
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The Little Hut is back – Sri Lanka's first nightclub reopens with a retro bang
THE Little Hut, the country’s first-ever nightclub originally launched in 1957 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, officially reopened its doors last Friday, 27 June, with a spectacular retro night that brought back the magic of a golden era.
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July 05, 2025
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Record entries for Arjan Perera Memorial Tennis Tourney
OVER 400 entries from 254 teams are set to participate in the Yet ll-Island Inter-Schools Individual/Team Tennis Tournament, which began at the SLTA Courts in Green Path, Colombo yesterday.
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July 04, 2025
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Smith return confirmed as Aussies reveal XI for Grenada Test
One change to Australia’s XI for the second Test in Grenada, while the West Indies will wait until the toss before they lock in their side
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka's digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
Speaking at Daily FT-CICRA Holdings organised first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit says five-year blueprint among other things aims at building trust, empowering citizens, and competing with world through digital excellence Stresses need for innovation-permissive regulation
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July 04, 2025
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Vietnam strikes deal with US; succeeds to reduce duty to 20% from 46%
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will charge 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam under a new trade deal reached during last-minute negotiations.
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July 04, 2025
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IMF tells Sri Lanka to keep reform engine running as global turbulence looms
IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou says Fourth Review shows strong performance, with all quantitative targets met except underreported expenditure arrears Explains underreporting linked to interest subsidies for senior citizens and reporting gaps in line Ministries Emphasises maintaining cost-reflective electricity tariffs to protect fiscal stability and reduce taxpayer burden Notes PUCSL tariff formula to be reviewed with World Bank and ADB support by November Cautions against opaque tax exemptions, pushing for transparent rule-based framework Structural benchmarks set to amend SDP Act by August and Port City Act by October IMF Resident Representative Martha Woldemichael highlights progress on Central Bank independence, anti-corruption laws and governance action plans
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July 04, 2025
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Secondary Bond market holds steady
THE Secondary Bond market yesterday saw yields move sideways — trading within a narrow band.
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July 04, 2025
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Shehani Seneviratne appointed SLASSCOM Chairperson for 2025/2026
Pioneering a bold new chapter in Sri Lanka's digital transformation
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July 04, 2025
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Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries
AT least 2 unbeaten teams will remain, and many unanswered questions would be answered, while the second team to enter the Cup Segment from Group 1 shall be determined at the 5th and final weekend of Round 1 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka Customs crosses Rs. 1 t revenue mark again
SRI Lanka Customs has crossed the Rs. 1 trillion mark in revenue collection for 2025, reaching the milestone much earlier than last year, when it was achieved in September.
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