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Sri Lanka forecasts $20 b in export earnings this year: EDB Chief
■Merchandise exports forecast to exceed $ 15.7 b in 2026, while services exports to rise to $ 4.3 b ■ Expansion of services exports critical pillar of long-term strategy, particularly ICT, logistics and tourism-related services
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January 03, 2026
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Govt.’s sex education mess up
EDUCATION Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa this week lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) following the discovery of the link to an inappropriate website appearing in a module related to Grade 6 English language prepared by the National Institute of Education.
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January 03, 2026
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Scienter, Orel Cloud, and Microsoft support Govt. with digital Inventory Control System for Ditwah relief
New system enables monitoring and tracking of financial and non- financial from donor origin to benefactor
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January 03, 2026
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Reds halt Havies unbeaten run under lights
CR and FC ended Havelock Sports Club’s unbeaten run with a 33/14 bonus-point victory in their Inter Club Rugby League first-round encounter played under lights at Longdon Place last night.
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January 03, 2026
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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City Mayor, creating history
Mamdani, the US city’s first Muslim Mayor, is also youngest person to be inaugurated in generations
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January 02, 2026
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Ferentino Tyres redefines OEM tyre market in Sri Lanka with 75% value share
FERENTINO Tyres has emerged as the undisputed leader in Sri Lanka's Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) tyre market, commanding an extraordinary 75% value share, the company stated.
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January 02, 2026
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First international jewellery fair for 2026 FACETS Sri Lanka opens tomorrow
SRI Lanka is set to welcome the global gem and jewellery fraternity tomorrow as FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country's flagship gem and jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at The Forum, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo.
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January 02, 2026
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Dollar posts worst annual fall in eight years, more weakness seen in 2026
THE dollar ended 2025 with the sharpest annual retreat in eight years and investors say more declines are coming if the next Federal Reserve Chief opts for deeper interest rate cuts as anticifor deeper interest rate cu pated.
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January 02, 2026
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PABC begins New Year defined by people, purpose, and courage to move
PAN Asia Bank yesterday marked the New Year with a moment of reflection, not on numbers alone, but on the deeper forces that shape progress over time.
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January 02, 2026
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CEB seeks to recover Rs. 13 b from 11.7% tariff hike in 1Q
4,453 GWh net generation forecast for 1Q based on IMF GDP growth forecast of 3.1% and applied demand growth rate of 3.72% Ditwah damage to transmission towers, distribution lines and access roads adds to emergency repair and maintenance costs estimated at Rs. 20 b Rs. 5.8 b unrecovered revenue from delayed past tariff revisions and restoration of curtailed Return on Assets tighten cost recovery ahead of review by PUCSL
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January 02, 2026
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Heshan Peiris joins Ceylinco Holdings’ Board
CEYLINCO Holdings PLC has appointed Heshan Peiris to its Board as an Independent NonExecutive Director.
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January 02, 2026
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SLIC Life and SLIC General inaugurate business operations for 2026
SRI Lanka Insurance Corp. General inaugurates business operations for 2026
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January 02, 2026
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SPAR Group, South Africa, pledges Rs. 35 m to 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Fund
SPAR Group, South Africa has pledged Rs. 35 million to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, reinforcing its support for nationwide recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah.
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January 02, 2026
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Ceylon Cold Stores wins top honour at Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023
CEYLON Cold Stores PLC (CCS) has achieved a major national milestone by being named the Winner Award recipient at the Sri Lanka National Quality Awards 2023, under the Large, Manufacturing Category.
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January 02, 2026
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"The SpongeBob movie" in Lankan cinemas from today
ANIMATED adventure comedy The SpongeBob Movie will be shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka from today.
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January 02, 2026
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Presidential Task Force appointed to steer post-Ditwah recovery and rebuilding
Prime Minister to chair Task Force comprising Ministers, bureaucrats and private sector professionals
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January 02, 2026
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Australia name provisional T20 World Cup squad
AUSTRALIA have announced a provisional 15-player squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India.
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January 02, 2026
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The 2nd National Data Protection Symposium on 6 January
AS Sri Lanka positions itself for a digitally inclusive and globally connected future, the safeguarding of citizens' personal data has become a matter of national importance.
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January 02, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields recover
Rupee appreciates
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January 02, 2026
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Shang Palace Colombo rings in New Year with new menu
LOCATED within the city's most iconic luxury address, Shang Palace at Shangri-La Colombo welcomes the New Year with an elevated menu designed to engage food and beverage connoisseurs through depth of flavour, technical precision and immersive culinary theatre.
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January 02, 2026
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Hayleys' Mohan Pandithage named 'Businessman For The Year' by LMD
MOST diversified blue chip Hayleys PLC Chairman and Chief Executive Mohan Pandithage has been named 'Businessman For The Year' 2025 by popular magazine LMD.
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January 02, 2026
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Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketers leave for Men's Cricket World Cup
SRI Lanka’s Under-19 cricketers led by top order batsman Vimath Dinsara of Royal College, Colombo left for Namibia yesterday to participate in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup which will take place in Namibia and Zimbabwe from 15 January to 6 February.
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January 02, 2026
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LG and Abans appoint Pathum Nissanka as Brand Ambassador
LG Electronics (LG), together with the Sri Lankan national distributor Abans, have announced the appointment of Sri Lankan international cricketer Pathum Nissanka as its official Brand Ambassador.
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January 02, 2026
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Banking towards a national recovery: HNB’s award-winning formula for unlocking resilient growth
HNB's recognition as Sri Lanka's 'Best Bank for 2025' by The Banker magazine UK, alongside being named the 'Strongest Bank in Sri Lanka' by The Asian Banker (TAB), comes at a pivotal moment for the nation and its financial sector.
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January 02, 2026
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Sunshine Holdings joins S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index
DIVERSIFIED conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC has been included in the S&P Sri Lanka 20 Index, following the 2025 year-end index rebalance announced by the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and S&P Dow Jones Indices.
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January 02, 2026
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Construction PMI increases in November
THE Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers' Index for Construction (PMI - Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, increased to 66.2 in November 2025 at a faster rate compared to 64.3 in October.
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January 02, 2026
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TRI-ZEN reports exceptional rental momentum, high yields
JOHN Keells Properties has announced that TRI-ZEN, its flagship smart-living development in Colombo 02, continues to demonstrate exceptional rental performance, fuelled by its central location, modern lifestyle amenities, and fully integrated smart-home ecosystem.
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January 02, 2026
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Thilakma City launches ‘Thilakma SMILES’ to restore sight for children at Lady Ridgeway Hospital
'Gift of Sight' project to raise funds for life-changing paediatric eye care
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January 02, 2026
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Flemingo Duty Free partners KickCancerThon to donate Rs. 1 m to Apeksha Hospital
FLEMINGO Duty Free has partnered with The Moodie Davitt Report’s global KickCancerThon initiative, reaffirming its commitment to social responsibility by pledging a donation of Rs. 1 million to support the National Cancer Hospital (Apeksha Hospital), Maharagama.
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January 02, 2026
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Rise of digital forensics: Meeting demands of a data-driven world
DIGITAL forensicsis the process ofidentifying, processing, analysing, and documenting digital evidence.
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