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Visa Monthly Medal tees off today
THE Visa Monthly Medal golf tournament 2025 will take place at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) today and tomorrow drawing one of the largest fields in recent months.
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August 29, 2025
Daily FT
Power of the point in educational reforms
WE are into yet another round of education reforms. As someone who has experienced the implementation of reforms —the psyche as a student is you have no clue about the philosophy or the reasons for reforms you just wade through the process for better or worse!
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August 29, 2025
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Presidential immunity on trial: Boundaries of accountability from Washington to Colombo
THE arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe illustrates the structural tension in Sri Lanka’s constitutional design. In September 2023, while serving as president, Wickremesinghe traveled to Havana for the G77 Summit and to New York for the United Nations General Assembly. On his return journey, he stopped in the United Kingdom to attend a ceremony at the University of Wolverhampton, where his wife was awarded an honorary professorship. Investigators allege that state funds were improperly used to finance the UK leg of the trip. Wickremesinghe has denied wrongdoing, insisting that his wife personally covered her travel expenses.
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August 29, 2025
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Secondary Bond market activity remains dull; rates pick up
Analysts predict: CCPI inflation likely made a comeback in August Rupee appreciates marginally
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August 29, 2025
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Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Breaks Ground: Colombo’s Landmark Twin Towers Rise at Thummulla
The ground breaking ceremony of Pentara Residencies, Colombo’s most iconic twin-tower development by Home Lands Group, was successfully held on Thursday, 28th August 2025 at Thummulla Handiya, Colombo.
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August 29, 2025
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Police nabs five underworld kingpins in joint international operation
Operation involves Sri Lanka Police, CID, Indonesian Police, INTERPOL, and Indian intelligence agencies; suspects to be repatriated within 2-3 days Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says crackdown marks end of political protection for organised crime; vows end to political-crime nexus Affirms no one is above the law; probes into role of politicians who allegedly enabled criminal networks, investigations extend to assets of detained suspects Says nearly 75 red warrants issued; over 20 underworld figures already brought back in recent months Reveals plan to establish a Special Court for swift prosecution of organised crime cases Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne says law enforcement now operates free from political interference for first time in decades IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya says Sri Lankan criminals remain active overseas, including in Dubai, Oman, Russia, Belarus and France, with further operations planned
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August 29, 2025
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Sri Lankan documentary wins Satyajit Ray Bronze Award at South Asian Short Film Festival
THE Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) has announced that 'No More Land' (2024), a documentary film by Anomaa Rajakaruna (b. 1965) which was commissioned for the museum's past exhibition 'Total Landscaping,' has won the Satyajit Ray Bronze Award (Documentary) at the eighth South Asian Short Film Festival (SASFF) in Kolkata, India.
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August 29, 2025
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CBB celebrates 25th anniversary with exclusive member networking session at Cinnamon Life
THE Council for Business with Britain (CBB) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 25th anniversary in Sri Lanka.
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August 29, 2025
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Ne-Yo brings biggest hits to Colombo this December
SRI Lanka is set to make music history as global R&B sensation Ne-Yo, a three-time Grammy Award winner and renowned songwriter, takes the stage in Colombo for the very first time.
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August 29, 2025
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Unbeaten Expolanka face resurgent Singer Sri Lanka ‘A’ in MCA Premier League Final
THE rejuvenated, Singer Sri Lanka “A”, last year’s runners up will have to come up with exceptional performance if they hope to beat the unbeaten, Expolanka Holdings, in the Final of the first Link Natural Products –\"Musclegard / Crampgard” sponsored - MCA Premier League 50-over White Ball / Coloured Clothing Tournament 2025, on Saturday 30 August at the MCA Grounds, commencing 09:45 a.m.
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August 29, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Awards tonight
@ 25 years of celebrating excellence as FCCISL marks 50 years of service to nation
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August 29, 2025
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Government must work with mandatory fingerprint attendance system
THE fingerprint system uses biometric fingerprints. In simple terms, it’s a biometric time-tracking system designed for fairness and accountability in various professions.
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August 28, 2025
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Govt. to deploy Commonwealth Meridian public debt management system
THE Commonwealth Secretariat yesterday said Sri Lanka will begin using its Commonwealth Meridian public debt management software from next month as part of its economic recovery plan.
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August 28, 2025
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Minister Herath highlights strong gains one year into AKD’s Presidency
FOREIGN Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said that one year after President Anura Kumara Disanayake assumed office, Sri Lanka’s economy is on a steady path of recovery, supported by sound macroeconomic fundamentals and targeted reforms.
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August 28, 2025
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Colombo land valuation growth accelerates in 1H 2025
CBSL Land Valuation Indicator for Colombo district sees annual and semi-annual growth gaining momentum
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August 28, 2025
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President brainstorms industrial growth ahead of Budget 2026
Chairs pre-Budget discussion focused on raising industrial sector share of GDP O Plans include new industrial zones, SME loans and export facilities
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August 28, 2025
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People’s Bank reports all-time-high 1H Rs. 28 b PBT
PEOPLE'S Bank yesterday said it reported an all-time-high Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 28 billion in the first half of 2025.
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August 28, 2025
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Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 b contract to fix Southern Expressway flaws
Minister Vijitha Herath admits road not built to quality standards
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August 28, 2025
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Project to strengthen Norocholai power plant’s backup systems gets Cabinet nod
FOREIGN Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has given the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) the green light to implement a project to establish an optimal integrated electricity supply chain to support the resilient coolant system and boiler catchment hydro supply system at the Norocholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant.
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August 28, 2025
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Govt. reaffirms sovereignty over Kachchatheevu amid Indian election rhetoric
Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath says no change in ownership indicated by Indian Govt. or through diplomatic channels
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August 28, 2025
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NMSJ questions due process, raises concerns about Wickremesinghe arrest
National Movement for Social Justice reiterates call to abolish Executive Presidency for a just society Arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe seen as pre-planned political move Use of Penal Code instead of Anti-Corruption Act raises concerns of prosecutorial abuse Timing of arrest before long weekend questioned as attempt to block legal redress
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August 28, 2025
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Pradeep Kahawalage elected to chair CNCI
PRADEEP Kahawalage was elected as the Chairman of the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) at the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM).
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August 28, 2025
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Gauff 'mentally exhausted' after US Open first-round win
HOME favourite Coco Gauff came through a stern examination of her troublesome serve to beat Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic in a competitive US Open first-round match.
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August 28, 2025
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AgStar appoints two Non-Executive Directors
AGSTAR PLC yesterday said it has appointed Sanjaya Nissanka and Shamal Abeysinghe as non-executive directors to its board.
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August 28, 2025
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LCB Finance steps into Kurunegala
LANKA Credit and Business Finance PLC recently opened its 22nd branch, at No 7 Wehera Junction, Colombo Road, Kurunegala.
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August 28, 2025
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Ranil’s arrest, political ethics and seeing “this administration’s true face”
WHEN Napoleon ordered the execution of the Duc d’Enghien, a Bourbon prince, in 1804, the great French diplomat and thinker Talleyrand reportedly said “it is worse than a crime, it is a blunder”.
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August 28, 2025
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President tells exporters pay taxes for support
AKD meets tea, coconut, rubber exporters for pre-Budget 2026 discussion Says Govt. reviving economy without artificial controls by encouraging production Asserts export growth, building reserves a priority
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August 28, 2025
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Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025: What it means for businesses
DELOITTE Sri Lanka views the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, which was officially certified and passed into law on 4 August 2025, as a major milestone for the country’s corporate sector and a critical step in strengthening the governance framework.
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August 28, 2025
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Science at the heart of democracy: Blueprint for Sri Lanka
WHEN Vikings arrived in Iceland towards the end of the 8th century, they gathered on a midsummer's day to hear the laws of the land proclaimed, air grievances, and seek justice.
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August 28, 2025
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Cabinet approves Rs. 250 m health program targeting youth
Focuses on suicide prevention, drug addiction and psychosocial issues
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