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SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka
SRI Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday made asstrong appeal to the private sector, investors and global partners not to focus solely on post-cyclone relief support, but to actively encourage travellers to visit Sri Lanka during the ongoing peak season.
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December 03, 2025
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Court of Appeal upholds RTI Commission ruling in Uva education information case
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed a decision of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC), rejecting an appeal filed by Hewa Baddage Gunaratne in relation to an information request made to the Department of Education in the Uva Province.
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December 03, 2025
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UAE provides assistance to Sri Lanka
A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation arrived in the country early yesterday morning.
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December 03, 2025
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Colombo stock market recoups 30% of Monday's Rs. 240 b value wipe-off
THE Colombo stock market yesterday bounced back capturing 30% of the value lost on Monday when market opened following the devastating Ditwah cyclone.
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December 03, 2025
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WHO provides $ 175,000 emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
AS Sri Lanka faces rapidly worsening conditions triggered by a cyclonic storm, the World Health Organisation yesterday provided $ 175,000 as emergency funds to support essential health services, while continuing to work with national authorities and humanitarian partners to reach lifesaving interventions to the millions of affected people across the country.
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December 03, 2025
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Amana Bank opens 40th Self Banking Centre in China Fort, Beruwala
AMANA Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 40th Self Banking Centre (SBC) in China Fort, Beruwala. Responding to the longstanding need for a convenient and accessible banking facility in the area, the new SBC, located at 115E China Fort, Beruwala offers customers 24/7 access to cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and cheque deposits, ensuring unmatched ease and convenience for residents, merchants, and traders.
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December 03, 2025
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HNB's Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond issue up for grabs
THE Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday granted in-principle approval for Hatton National Bank PLC to list a tranche of Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Redeemable Senior Sustainable Bonds, allowing the bank to raise up to Rs. 10 billion.
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December 03, 2025
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T-Bill auction rates continue to hold broadly steady for 20th straight week
THE weighted average rates at the weekly Treasury Bill auction conducted yesterday held steady.
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December 03, 2025
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Ditwa death toll reaches 465 as1.56 million affected: DMC
THE Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in its situation report issued at 6 p.m. yesterday, states that 1,558,919 people from 437,507 families have been affected across 25 districts.
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December 03, 2025
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Accelerate second-gen reforms to secure durable growth, says World Bank
7% GDP growth forecast by President AKD in 2026 Budget speech “absolutely achievable,” says World Bank Country Chief Stresses need to dismantle trade barriers, improve productivity and mobilise private capital
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December 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka to face Pakistan, England in white ball series ahead of T20 World Cup
PAKISTAN who beat Sri Lanka to win the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series title will make a tour in January for a three-match T20I series as part of their preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup in February-March.
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December 03, 2025
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Customs extends UNCTAD technical assistance for ASYCUDA system till 2027
SRI Lanka Customs will continue to enhance its automated revenue collection system under a renewed agreement with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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December 03, 2025
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Global humanitarian support flows into Sri Lanka
State of Palestine, Cuba, Türkiye, Nicaragua, and European among nations and diplomatic missions conveying solidarity
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December 03, 2025
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Fallen SLAF pilot Siyambalapitiya posthumously promoted to rank of Group Captain
THE commanding pilot of the Bell 212 helicopter Wing Commander Nirmal Siyambalapitiya, who sacrificed his life at the Lunawa incident while engaged in emergency relief efforts, has been posthumously promoted to the rank of Group Captain by the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).
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December 03, 2025
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Jude Fernando...
He has also served on the Boards of Dunamis Capital PLC, Kelsey Homes, and First Capital Holdings PLC.
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December 03, 2025
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HNB strengthens commitment to women entrepreneurs with new banking initiative
HNB PLC has launched its dedicated program, “Empowering Women, Enabling Entrepreneurship”, on 24 October at HNB Towers.
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December 03, 2025
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EKHO Ella is among world's top 1% hotels
Boutique hotel is recognised with the 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Award
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December 03, 2025
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PickMe activates islandwide digital relief network as Sri Lanka battles worst floods in years
LOCAL ride-hailing giant PickMe has activated its full digital and logistical network to support nationwide relief efforts as Sri Lanka confronted one of its most devastating flood disasters in recent memory.
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December 03, 2025
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SkiPod Manufacture brings first sports simulation manufacturing to Sri Lanka
THE company is involved in the research, design, manufacturing, and exporting of advanced sports simulators and lifestyle products, with a particular emphasis on its flagship product, the SkiPod.
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December 03, 2025
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The Golden Ridge, Nuwara Eliya crowned Global Winner at World Luxury Awards 2025
THE Golden Ridge, the first-ever star-class mountain resort in Nuwara Eliya, has achieved international acclaim by being crowned a Global Winner at the World Luxury Awards 2025, held on 31 October 2025, at the PARKROYAL Hotel Pickering, Singapore.
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December 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka moves toward electronic invoicing with RAMIS upgrade
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved engaging with Singapore-based NCS Solutions Ltd., to upgrade the Revenue Administration Management Information System (RAMIS) of the Inland Revenue Department.
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December 03, 2025
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Dawoodi Bohra community donates Rs. 10 m to support disaster-affected people
THE Sri Lanka Dawoodi Bohra community has donated Rs. 10 million to support relief efforts, the President’s Media Division said.
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December 03, 2025
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Govt. raises flood-relief home cleaning assistance to Rs. 25,000
IN line with the directive issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Finance Minister, the Ministry of Finance has approved an increase in the assistance granted for cleaning flood-affected houses and property.
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December 03, 2025
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Colombo stock.
First Capital said the market bounced back as investors capitalised on emerging bargain-hunting opportunities.
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December 03, 2025
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Myland Developments appoints Dr. Damindra Ranjan Dissabandara to Board as Executive Director
MYLAND Developments PLC has appointed Dr. Damindra Ranjan Dissabandara to its Board as an Executive Director. He is an experienced business leader, academic, and mentor with over 25 years of multifaceted experience in corporate leadership, academia, and consultancy.
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December 03, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah – testing Sri Lanka's resilience once more
TSUNAMI, COVID, floods, landslides, economic shocks, droughts, suicide terror attacks, and power cuts, these are the terms we Sri Lankans have regularly heard over the last 2 decades.
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December 03, 2025
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Wealth Trust Securities woos investors for Rs. 500.8 m IPO
WEALTH Trust Securities Ltd., (WTS) one of Sri Lanka's leading non-bank Primary Dealers, yesterday formally announced its Rs. 500.8 million-worth Initial Public Offering (IPO) which is up for subscription now whilst the official opening is on 17 December.
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December 03, 2025
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New tourism survey to steer industry based on realities: Deputy Minister
TOURISM Deputy Minister Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said the latest survey conducted in collaboration with the Market Development Facility (MDF) Australia and the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) revealed critical gaps in tourism data systems, underscoring the need for stronger research, better methodologies, and modern technology to guide decision-making in the industry.
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December 03, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah: A national tragedy and test of Sri Lanka's resolve
CYCLONE Ditwah struck Sri Lanka on 27 November with a ferocity that quickly overwhelmed communities, infrastructure and emergency services. Official reports in the days that followed documented widespread flooding, catastrophic landslides and the collapse of critical services, leaving hundreds dead, many more missing and millions displaced. The precise toll is still being assessed as rescue and recovery operations continue, but there is no question that the scale of the disaster places it among the most severe to hit Sri Lanka in recent memory.
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December 03, 2025
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LB Finance donates Rs. 5 m for disaster relief
THE President’s Media Division has announced that LB Finance PLC has donated Rs. 5 million to support ongoing humanitarian assistance efforts.
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