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All set for 27th Presidential Export Awards on 11 Dec. at BMICH
THE 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) ceremony, organised by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will take place on Thursday, 11 December 2025, at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake.
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November 01, 2025
Daily FT
Health Minister urges SL specialist docs abroad to return home
HEALTH Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has called on specialist doctors of Sri Lankan origin working overseas to return and serve the country, highlighting the critical shortage of medical specialists in the nation.
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November 01, 2025
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Nearly 1,000 arrested countrywide as Govt. launches war on drugs
SRI Lanka Police yesterday announced that they have arrested 971 individuals in a single day during countrywide anti-narcotics raids, marking the first major crackdown under President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s new national campaign to eradicate drug trafficking and organised crime.
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November 01, 2025
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Australia romp to T20 win over India in Melbourne
AUSTRALIA yesterday raced to a four-wicket victory against India inside 14 overs to go 1-0 up in the T20 series.
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November 01, 2025
Daily FT
Is a system change possible without a mindset change?
System change without a mindset change will be futile as such changed systems will revert to past practices when conditions, especially self-serving political conditions and practices, resurface
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November 01, 2025
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New German foreign policy pillars outlined at Pathfinder Foundation' S ‘Ambassador’ s Roundtable”
ADDRESSING the Pathfinder Foundation’s ‘Ambassador’s Roundtable,’ the Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany to Sri Lanka, Dr. Felix Neumann, praised Sri Lanka’s neutral foreign policy as “wise and aligned with the international principle of freedom of navigation.”
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November 01, 2025
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Maliban clinch MCA Super Premier Division Championship
MALIBAN Biscuits, on Thursday, in a thrilling final played under lights at the CCC, overcame Hayleys PLC by three wickets to emerge champions of the 32nd Singer-MCA Super Premier League 50-over knockout tournament.
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November 01, 2025
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Japan extends support for humanitarian demining activities in Northern Province
ON 30 October 2025, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata, signed a grant contract for a demining project under the scheme of \"Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP),\" with Skavita Humanitarian Assistance and Relief Project (SHARP) Program Manager Sarath Jayawardhana.
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November 01, 2025
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Art of survival of a natural forest
THE art of survival of a natural forest is not so different from our human world. Lean on me!
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November 01, 2025
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Nia Sharma’s glamorous Diwali at City of Dreams
BOLLYWOOD sensation Nia Sharma graced Sri Lanka with her presence on 24 October, staying at the ultra-luxury NUWA Colombo.
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November 01, 2025
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Flavours of Türkiye returns to Shangri-La Colombo
FOLLOWING the success of last year's celebration, Shangri-La Colombo has announced the return of Flavours of Türkiye, a vibrant culinary and cultural showcase in collaboration with the Embassy of Türkiye.
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November 01, 2025
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Norrie loses to Vacherot after shocking Alcaraz
BRITISH number two Cameron Norrie struggled to find his rhythm as he lost in straight sets to Monaco's Valentin Vacherot at the Paris Masters.
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November 01, 2025
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India to support training of teachers under new education reforms: PM
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya who also serves as the Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister, announced this week that India has pledged to assist Sri Lanka in strengthening its education system by providing teacher training and creating opportunities for innovative educators.
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November 01, 2025
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NPP Government’s troubling ambivalence on Malaiyaha Tamils
JOINING millions of Sri Lankans, members of the Malaiyaha Tamil community reposed their trust on the National People's Power [NPP] last year. The support was based on its promise to end the cycle of discrimination and deceit against people of this community, that has historically played a crucial role in building our country and its economy. Malaiyaha Tamils' contribution to rebuilding our economy after the 2022 economic crash cannot be overstated.
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November 01, 2025
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Eurus Power Solutions appointed Exclusive Partner in Sri Lanka to Beijing Sifang Automation Company
Beijing-headquartered company is a pioneer in automation technology and a globally recognised innovator in the field of power and energy
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November 01, 2025
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Young innovators’ AI robot wins recognition from Science Ministry
THE Science and Technology Ministry yesterday pledged full support to twin students from Anuradhapura who created an artificial intelligence-powered robot, noting the importance of nurturing young innovators and linking them to research and commercialisation opportunities.
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November 01, 2025
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David Pieris Automobiles and GWM forge strategic partnership
Introduce hybrid and new energy vehicles to Sri Lanka
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October 31, 2025
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EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR FREEDOM AND SECURITY
In today's rapidly evolving world, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, financial challenges and uncertainties have become more prevalent.
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October 31, 2025
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GovPay crosses Rs, 500 m transaction milestone
LAUNCHED in February 2025 by President and Digital Economy Minister Anura Kumara Disanayake, the Government's national digital payment platform, GovPay, has surpassed Rs. 568 million in transactions as of 30 October, marking a milestone in Sri Lanka's shift toward digital governance and cashless payments.
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October 31, 2025
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AAIB assesses crop damage amid heavy rains
THE Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board (AAIB) announced that it is actively assessing the impact of recent heavy rains on crops across the country, even as the 2025/26 paddy cultivation season begins with fields reported largely unaffected.
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October 31, 2025
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AKD declares war on drugs, vows to dismantle “black State”
Issues ultimatum to drug peddlers, users to disengage now
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October 31, 2025
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The Power of Saving: Small Steps Toward Financial Freedom
World Thrift Day 2025 reminds us that every small saving counts. In an age of instant gratification and digital spending, the timeless principle of thrift teaches us that financial freedom begins with discipline, patience, and consistency.
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October 31, 2025
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LET'S JOIN HANDS WITH RDB BANK TO WIN THE WORLD THROUGH THRIFT
World Thrift Day, which falls on October 31st every year, is a very important celebration that encourages banks and financial institutions globally to instill the habit of saving and to make people aware of the importance of thrift.
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October 31, 2025
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WORLD THRIFT DAY 2025 - SRI LANKA: SAVING, INCLUSION AND RESILIENCE FOR A STRONGER TOMORROW
As Sri Lanka marks World Thrift Day on 31 October 2025, the theme of saving takes on renewed urgency.
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October 31, 2025
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WSO2 expands leadership team
Appoints Sudesh Vasudevan as Vice-President and Corporate Development Head to support global growth through strategic investments and acquisitions
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October 31, 2025
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IVS-GBS responds to AG's Special Audit Report
GBS Technology Services & IVS Global FZCO (IVSGBS) yesterday issued the following statement regarding the Auditor General's Special Audit report on e-Visa operations in Sri Lanka.
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October 31, 2025
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CELEBRATING THRIFT DAY 2025: SAVING FOR A BETTER TOMORROW
In celebration of World Thrift Day on October 31st, Commercial Bank joins the global call to embrace the true spirit of thrift not only in financial savings but also in conserving energy, natural resources and the environment.
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October 31, 2025
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ALLIANCE FINANCE INSPIRES A NEW GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE SAVERS WITH AFC HAPANNU
Alliance Finance Company PLC (AFC), Sri Lanka's oldest operating non-banking financial institution and the country's only environmental and social sustainability-certified NBFI, continues its unwavering commitment to sustainable value creation with the relaunch of its AFC Hapannu Children's Savings Account - a product that connects the financial, social, and environmental growth of the next generation.
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October 31, 2025
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COPE uncovers major ownership dilution and audit concerns at LTL Holdings linked to CEB
THE Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has raised serious concerns over ownership changes, conflicts of interest, and lack of Government audit at LTL Holdings, a key company partly owned by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), following a detailed inquiry held on 24 October under the Chairmanship of MP Dr Nishantha Samaraweera.
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October 31, 2025
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BYD debuts at 2025 Japan Mobility Show with global launch of first K-E
Global debut of BYD RACCO, the brand's first all-electric K-EV designed exclusively for the Japanese market
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