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Tensions between traditional tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps
WITH the tourist season underway, the battle between the conventional tuk-tuk drivers and riders using ride-hailing platforms like Uber and PickMe has reached unprecedented and alarming heights with confrontations being featured in prime-time news bulletins as well as newspaper headlines.
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January 07, 2026
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HNB Assurance welcomes 2026 with strong momentum towards 10 in 5 strategy
HNB Assurance has entered 2026 with renewed purpose and clear ambition as it moves into a defining phase of its 10 in 5 strategic journey.
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January 07, 2026
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Deloitte supports DP Logistics in Rs. 1.3 b acquisition of Logicare
DELOITTE Sri Lanka had advised DP Logistics Ltd., the logistics cluster of the David Pieris Group of Companies, on its strategic acquisition of Logicare Ltd., from Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC.
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January 07, 2026
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Rebuilding after disaster: Speed versus sustainability
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his 2026 New Year message stated, “We can collectively recreate a country far better than the one we inherited.”
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January 07, 2026
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Over 1,000 entries for SSC-Yeti Tennis Tourney
THE Yeti-SSC Open Tennis Championship, one of the most prestigious and longstanding national tennis tournaments, will be held from 9 to 25 January at the SSC Courts in Maitland Place.
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January 07, 2026
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Kandy survives Air Force scare
KANDY Sports Club continued their unbeaten run in the Inter-Club Rugby League with a 36/22 bonus-point victory over Sri Lanka Air Force SC at the Air Force Grounds in Ratmalana over the weekend, but the performance raised as many concerns as it delivered positives.
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January 07, 2026
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People’s Leasing & Finance welcomes 2026 under theme “People's Trust, Empowering People”
PEOPLE'S Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) officially ushered in the New Year with a ceremonial event at its Head Office, under the theme: “Peoples Trust, Empowering People.”
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January 07, 2026
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Pasad Weerasekera joins Board of AgriOne Solutions
AGRIONE Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Asiya Siyaka Commodities PLC, has appointed seasoned agri-input industry professional Pasad Weerasekera to its Board of Directors.
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January 07, 2026
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Cabinet clears move to lease 24 ex-ministerial bungalows under PPP model
Properties will be offered on 30-year lease under PPP model Govt. targets productive use without creating social concerns Officers' Committee recommends use for embassies, diplomatic missions, hotels and investment projects
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January 07, 2026
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Kandy Rugby Academy conducts annual tournament
KANDY Rugby Academy conductediits annual rugby tournament which took place at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last weekend.
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January 07, 2026
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Addressing conservation challenges through female entrepreneurship: Paradigm shift
WNPS PLANT, Otter Fonds from Netherland and the Lanka Environment Fund (LEF) have joined hands to empower female entrepreneurs to commence their own forest plant nurseries through a powerful groundbreaking initiative.
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January 07, 2026
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President reviews national anti-narcotics drive
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday reviewed the progress of the national anti-narcotics drive at the third meeting of the \"A Nation United\" National Steering Council, a body set up to coordinate efforts to eradicate drug abuse in the country, the President's Media Division said.
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January 07, 2026
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Graveside memorial service tomorrow to mark 17th anniversary of Lasantha's assassination
THE 17th anniversary of the assassination of The Sunday Leader founder Editor-inChief Lasantha Wickrematunge, which falls on 8 January, will be marked with a service at his graveside.
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January 07, 2026
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The happiness files: A book review
We are now at the beginning of the year 2026.
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January 07, 2026
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BASL adopts LankaSign digital signatures to advance transformation of legal sector
MARKING a significant milestone in the digital transformation of Sri Lanka's legal sector, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has adopted LankaSign Digital Signatures, enabled by LankaPay, to digitally sign electronic documents to drive digital transformation in the legal profession.
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January 07, 2026
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From rules-based order to rule by power
THE reported US operation to seize Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, followed by President Donald Trump's declaration that America would “run” Venezuela, has triggered a global debate that goes far beyond Venezuela itself.
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January 07, 2026
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Oceanpick secures spot in UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards Top 4 Finalists
OCEANPICK, South Asia's trailblazing oceanic fish farm and a true champion of responsible aquaculture was recently honoured as a Top 5 Finalist in the prestigious UNIDO ONE World Sustainability Awards for the Sustainable Supply Chains category.
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January 07, 2026
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Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast amid growing tensions with India
BANGLADESH'S interim Government has banned broadcast of this year’s Indian Premier League IPL), the latest flashpoint in a growing row with neighbouring India, which has now extended to cricket ties between the two nations.
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January 07, 2026
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Markets extend global rally amid optimistic outlook, oil dips
MOST Asian markets rose Tuesday, tracking the year's first record on Wall Street as investors racked up Al-linked tech bets, while oil prices steadied after whipsawing following the ouster of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 07, 2026
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Colombo Dockyard launches 'Misje Kandy'
COLOMBO Dockyard PLC (CDPLC) has launched the 10th and final vessel of the 5000 DWT Eco Bulk Carrier series, named 'Misje Kandy' being built to Misje EcoBulk AS of Norway.
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January 07, 2026
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Republic Of Korea supports WFP’s emergency cash assistance for cyclone-affected families in Sri Lanka
THE United Nations World Food Program (WFP) welcomed a timely contribution of $ 500,000 from the Government of the Republic of Korea to deliver, urgent lifesaving cash assistance to families whose lives and livelihoods were devastated by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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January 07, 2026
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Supporting a child with special needs
EVERY child brings a unique rhythm to the world, but when a child has a disability or special needs, that rhythm may look different from what others expect. As a parent, caregiver, or teacher, it can feel overwhelming at times, filled with uncertainty, worry, and even guilt. But the most important truth is simple, children with special needs thrive best when they are understood, supported, and loved unconditionally.
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January 07, 2026
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Dialog commits Rs. 420 m to Rebuilding Sri Lanka fund after Cyclone Ditwah
DIALOG Axiata PLC has committed LKR 420 million in support of the Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka initiative, aimed at accelerating recovery in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah.
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January 07, 2026
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Link Natural partners Sampath Bank to strengthen agricultural development
Officials of Link Natural Products and Sampath Bank formalise the partnership under the Sampath Saviya Program to empower rural farming communities through sustainable agriculture, technical expertise, and assured market access
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January 07, 2026
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Daiki Axis Sri Lanka honoured for green leadership and innovation in wastewater solutions
DAIKI Axis Sri Lanka has cemented its position as a sustainability pioneer in the nation’s construction and environmental sectors, earning dual recognition from the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) at its Annual Green Building Awards Ceremony held on 11 December 2025 at BMICH in Colombo.
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January 07, 2026
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Durdens Hospital proposes four-for-one share split
DURDENS Hospital, or Ceylon Hospitals PLC, yesterday said its Board of Directors has resolved to recommend a subdivision of its ordinary voting and ordinary nonvoting shares, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals.
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January 07, 2026
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International conference highlights circular economy pathways for sustainable future
THE second International Conference on Circular Economy and Sustainable Ecosystem (IC2ESE 2025) was successfully held recently at the Open University of Sri Lanka, Nugegoda.
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January 07, 2026
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CSE ends on the up, extends gains for ninth straight session
THE Colombo stock market closed on the up yesterday for the ninth consecutive session, generating Rs. 67 billion in value and taking the total up to Rs. 218.6 billion for the first three trading days this year.
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January 07, 2026
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Registration of Ditwah-hit businesses for Rs. 200,000 relief extended to 16 Jan.
THE Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry said business registration for export, manufacturing, and other enterprises affected by Cyclone Ditwah has resumed under a second phase and will be extended until 16 January.
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January 06, 2026
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SSC to illuminate sky during Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
SRI Lanka Cricket yesterday conducted a media tour of the SSC grounds in a bid to create public awareness about the latest development taking place at the ground, focusing on the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
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