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SEC clears $ 53 m Mazagon deal for Colombo Dockyard
CAPITAL markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has granted approval for Onomichi Dockyard Company Ltd., to sell its entire shareholding in Colombo Dockyard PLC to Indian giant Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd., for $ 53 million.
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December 11, 2025
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HNB honoured as 'Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025'
The Financial Times publication ‘The Banker’ magazine has honoured Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) with the prestigious Bracken Award as the ‘Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025.”
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December 11, 2025
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ChatGPT becomes world's most downloaded app
DATA from AppMagic shows that between January and November 2025, ChatGPT was downloaded more than 902 million times, outpacing Tik Tok by nearly 200 million installs and leaving Instagram trailing by some 380 million.
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December 11, 2025
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High Court dismisses Greek Bonds case; Cabraal and others discharged
THE High Court yesterday threw out the long-running corruption case filed against former Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other senior officials over the CBSL's 2011 investment in Greek Government Bonds.
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December 11, 2025
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Govt. in fresh push to expand tax net via voluntary compliance
Economic Development Deputy Minister Nishantha Jayaweera hosts senior tax officials to strategise on achieving 2026 revenue targets on current needs, resources gaps Highlights importance of a simplified system to improve compliance levels and public trust Directs officials to submit practical and urgent implementation plan
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December 11, 2025
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Vishenka and Samoan Auvae to make CR debut
CR & FC enter a decisive stage of their 2025 campaign with renewed energy as two major signings, Vishenka Silva and Samoan Auvae Gasolo, prepare to make their debuts on 13 December against CH & FC.
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December 11, 2025
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'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund gets Rs. 1.9 b worth support
Treasury Secy. says insurance companies ready to compensate losses caused by Cyclone Ditwah
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December 11, 2025
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India unveil Women’s squad for Sri Lanka T20Is
INDIA has announced their squad for the five-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, starting 21 December.
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December 11, 2025
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Govt. tax concessions revenue loss hits Rs. 787 b since April 2023; 1H 2025 at 57%
Ministry of Finance Tax Expenditure Statement shows Rs. 285.7 b in exemptions recorded in 1H 2025 Rs. 501.4 b reported for 2023/24 and 2024 periods
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December 11, 2025
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CSE ends on the up for third straight session, regains 69% of lost value
THE Colombo stock market closed in green yesterday for the third straight session, gaining Rs. 119.7 billion in value.
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December 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka's tourism narrative is being written online; We must shape it now
EARLY global reactions to the recent cyclone suggest that the event did not create the reputational shock many feared.
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December 11, 2025
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Disappointed Stokes assesses England's Gabba defeat
THE visitors showed moments of promise but again failed to sustain pressure when the contest tightened in the second Test in Brisbane.
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December 11, 2025
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HNB sets benchmark in public transport payment digitalisation
HNB PLC, in collaboration with the Transport, Highways and Urban Development Ministry has announced the national launch of its digital bus fare payment solution on 24 November 2025 at the Makumbura Multi-Modal Centre.
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December 11, 2025
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HNB and Future Automobiles collaborate to offer rewarding Ford leasing solutions
HNB PLC has announced on 28 October 2025 a new partnership with Future Automobiles Ltd., the authorised distributor for Ford in Sri Lanka.
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December 11, 2025
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Australia and UNFPA partner to protect cyclone-affected women and girls
Australia's Assistant Minister Julian Hill reaffirms Australia's commitment to protecting women and girls in emergencies
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December 11, 2025
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Thai community in Sri Lanka, Royal Thai Embassy organise disaster relief donation
IN response to the devastating disaster caused by Ditwah, the Thai Community in Sri Lanka (TCSL), together with the Royal Thai Embassy, has mobilised a donation drive amongst the Thai nationals living in Sri Lanka to collect and hand over essential supplies for the affected Sri Lankan communities across the island.
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December 11, 2025
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US extends humanitarian support to Sri Lanka
THE United States has extended significant humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka to support nationwide relief efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which caused severe damage across multiple regions.
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December 11, 2025
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How Sri Lankan workplace culture allows fraud to thrive – and what we can do about it
FRAUD in Sri Lankan organisations is not just a question of weak controls and/or antiquated systems.
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December 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka Craft Exhibition & Dialogue 2025 showcases island's creative strength and global partnerships in London
THE High Commission of Sri Lanka in London, in collaboration with the Institute for Future Creations (TIFC), London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts London (UAL), and the EU Culture Relation Platform, has hosted Crafting Sri Lanka's Global Future: Exhibition & Dialogue 2025 on 3 December 2025 at the Sri Lanka High Commission.
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December 11, 2025
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35 tons of Russian humanitarian aid arrives
THE handover ceremony of 35 tons of Russian Humanitarian Aid to Sri Lanka affected by the Ditwah cyclone took place yesterday.
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December 11, 2025
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Nuwara Eliya Panthers stamp their class at CGL
THE Colombo Golf League (CGL) 2025 concluded in grand fashion at the beautiful and historic Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC), marking another milestone in Sri Lanka’s growing franchise-style golf landscape.
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December 11, 2025
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Cummins back for third Ashes Test
AUSTRALIA Captain Pat Cummins will return for what could be a decisive third Ashes Test against England in Adelaide next week.
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December 11, 2025
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Hyundai-Abans Auto shines as Title Sponsor of Colombo Motorshow 2025
Welcomes new era of mobility with three models
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December 11, 2025
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Ceybank offers strength, stability, and smart investing for all Sri Lankans
AMID a year of impressive growth and rising investor confidence, Ceybank Asset Management Ltd., one of the oldest unit trust Managers, has emerged as a key player at the forefront of Sri Lanka’s capital market transformation, offering trusted, accessible, and professionally managed investment solutions for all Sri Lankans.
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December 11, 2025
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Boulter misses out on Australian Open main draw
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December 11, 2025
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Epidemiologists urge public to be cautious of leptospirosis and skin rashes following floods
IN the aftermath of the unprecedented flooding which engulfed the island, epidemiologists warn the public to be cautious of possible outbreaks of leptospirosis, commonly known as 'rat fever' or 'mee una' and skin diseases.
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December 11, 2025
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India delivers major relief shipment
INDIA has sent over 300 tons in humanitar- ian relief assistance to Sri Lanka to sup- port ongoing emer- gency operations after Cyclone Ditwah left thousands displaced and caused extensive damage across multi- ple districts.
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December 11, 2025
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Putting the brakes on migration a no-win situation
THE Government has decided to do away with the five year no-pay leave granted to public sector employees with effect from 1 January 2026.
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December 11, 2025
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Rates hold steady for 21st week; auction fully subscribed
THE weighted average rates at the weekly Treasury Bill auction conducted yesterday held steady.
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December 11, 2025
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Dialog Completes Rapid Network Restoration and Commits to Expanding National Connectivity
SRI Lanka recently faced one of its most challenging periods in recent years, as floods and landslides disrupted families, communities, and essential infrastructure across the country.
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