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Breakthrough in expeditious release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs
SRI Lanka Customs and other authorities are to expedite release of several vehicles imported on cross border LCs on undertakings and guarantees given to the Court of Appeal and Sri Lanka Customs.
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October 25, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines clarifies financial performance
Says lower exchange gain in FY25 as opposed to previous year | Excluding exchange gain, Group loss in FY25 was Rs. 6.6 b, far below loss of Rs. 19 b in FY24
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October 25, 2025
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India's No.1 Cavin's Milkshake debuts in Sri Lanka
CAVINKARE, the Indian FMCG major, has announced the launch of its flagship innovation brand, Cavin's Milkshake, in Sri Lanka.
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October 25, 2025
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Understanding the mysterious world of trees
THE tree world is also one of fierce competition, like ours, but their timespan, if trees are allowed to grow at their own space, as in natural undisturbed forests, go onto hundreds of years.
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October 25, 2025
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Harini says SL opposes international human rights probe, backs domestic mechanism
PRIME Minister Harini Amarasuriya yesterday told Parliament that the Government has informed the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) of its opposition to establishing an international mechanism to address human rights violations.
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October 25, 2025
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Season opener cancelled after PGA Tour fails to find new venue
THE PGA Tour has cancelled its 2026 season-opening event in Hawaii after failing to find an alternative venue to host The Sentry.
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October 25, 2025
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10th Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic tees off today
THE 10th Dialog Club Vision Rotary Par 3 Classic golf will tee off today at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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October 25, 2025
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Romantic drama “Regretting You” now showing in 7 Lankan cinemas
ROMANTIC drama “Regretting You” is now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka.
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October 25, 2025
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Repatriation of six Sri Lankan seafarers detained in Eritrea
THE Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism Ministry, in close coordination with the Sri Lanka Mission in Egypt and the Eritrean authorities, has successfully facilitated the repatriation of six (06) Sri Lankan seafarers who were previously detained in Eritrea.
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October 25, 2025
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Kaya and Reshan keep Sri Lanka's medal hopes alive at Asian Youth Games
SRI Lanka’s young golfing sensations, Kaya Daluwatte and Reshan Algama, continued to impress on Day 2 of the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, keeping the island’s hopes of a medal well within reach as the tournament heads into its decisive final round at the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain today.
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October 25, 2025
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Minister urges National Commission on Women to begin operations soon
WOMEN and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Savithri Paulraj has instructed ministry officials and the National Women’s Committee to extend full support to the National Commission on Women to establish the infrastructure and facilities required to begin its operations.
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October 25, 2025
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Education reforms and challenges ahead
THE Ministry of Education has issued the guidelines regarding the new curriculum reforms set to take effect for Grade 1 to Grade 6 starting from next year.
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October 25, 2025
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Signature Diwali glitz
Dazzling performance by Kathak Rockers at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
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October 25, 2025
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Complaint against MP Shritharan handed over to Speaker
SERIOUS concerns have been raised over the conduct of Member of Parliament and member of the Constitutional Council S. Shritharan, following formal complaints submitted to the Speaker of Parliament regarding gross breaches of privilege and violations of the Code of Conduct expected of elected representatives.
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October 25, 2025
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Geoffrey Bawa Trust and Royal Thai Embassy present Thai Architecture Program
The Geoffrey Bawa Trust, in collaboration with the Royal Thai Embassy in Colombo, has announced a new joint Thai Architecture Program.
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October 25, 2025
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BOC Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa appointed to Lanka Hospitals Board
BANK of Ceylon (BOC) Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa has been appointed to the Board of Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 25, 2025
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Lahiru and Nethmi shine bright as Sri Lanka secure medals
SRI Lanka celebrated a historic moment at the Asian Youth Games (AYG) 2025 in Bahrain, as young middle distance runner Lahiru Achintha brought home the country's first-ever Gold Medal at the event. His triumph in the Boys' 1500m final marked a milestone for Sri Lankan athletics on the Asian stage.
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October 25, 2025
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Horror film “The Strangers Chapter 2” now in 7 Lankan cinemas
HORROR film \"The Strangers Chapter 2\" is now being shown in seven cinemas in Sri Lanka.
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October 25, 2025
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Sri Lanka rake in cool Rs. 300 m from ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
■Bad weather forces no-result in five of the 11 scheduled matches in Colombo ■Rain ruins Sri Lanka-Pakistan game - only 4.2 overs bowled
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October 25, 2025
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Trinco Dialogue 2025 wraps, fostering dialogue on maritime security and geopolitical shifts
THE 10th edition of the ‘Trinco Dialogue Maritime Symposium 2025’drew to a successful conclusion on 22 October at the Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda Auditorium, Naval and Maritime Academy, Trincomalee.
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October 25, 2025
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Govt. targets...
“As a Government with limited resources at our disposal, we will not be able to combat this alone,’ he said. \"That is why it is important to have a plan to attract other partners for funding and to invite the private sector to take part in this journey.”
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October 25, 2025
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Firstdoctor pioneers digital healthcare innovation
AS Sri Lanka accelerates its digital transformation, Firstdoctor is redefining healthcare innovation with the launch of a cloud-based doctor booking and telemedicine platform. This advancement signifies a decisive move towards modern, technology-driven healthcare delivery, amplifying the nation’s digital health landscape.
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October 25, 2025
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The close of that strangest of ages: is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (4/4)
Some critics of authoritarian or undemocratic styles of leadership have discerned a long arc of “toxic fusion at the top” (Philips, 2023), beginning with Sri Lanka’s first executive President J. R.
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October 25, 2025
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Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters
NOVAK Djokovic pulling out of the upcoming Paris Masters without giving an explicit reason provides more uncertainty about his plans for the rest of the season.
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October 25, 2025
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Sustainability from within: Self-reflection
THE more | observe my own inner life, the clearer it becomes that the root of the unsustainability we see in the world is not only in external systems but also in the inner state of human beings. At the core lies a feeling of self-inadequacy and a subtle sense of emptiness that often remain hidden in the background of consciousness. This inner void iswhat drives most individuals, mysetfincluded, into activities that are not really necessary for life. These activities, repeated across humanity, collectively make our lives a burden rather than a resource to both society and nature.
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October 25, 2025
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Sampath Bank and NCE empower Sri Lanka’s exporters through renewed partnership
SAMPATH Bank has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Sri Lanka’s export community by renewing its partnership with the National Chamber of Exporters (NCE) for 2025.
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October 25, 2025
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New national strategy to plug Rs. 50 b annual climate-related losses, drive net zero transition
Finance Ministry develops National Climate Finance Strategy 2025-2030 with UNDP, UK Govt. support Clearly articulated climate goals open doors for investments, says UK envoy UNDP says strategy will help SL attract smart investments, foster innovation, and build resilient economy that benefits all
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October 25, 2025
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Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2025 celebrates year of milestones and success
ARPICO has recently hosted Arpico Mattress Achievers Night 2025, an award ceremony celebrating a year of collaboration and outstanding shared achievements with local entrepreneurs, businesses, and company staff members.
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October 25, 2025
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When guardians of the law collide: Call for restraint and respect
AS a Police officer who has served this nation for over four decades — beginning my career as a Sub-Inspector and rising through the ranks to Senior Superintendent of Police — I write these reflections not merely as an observer, but as one who has lived the law from within the uniform.
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October 25, 2025
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Muslim MPs urge immediate release of detained Tamil translation of Holy Qur’an consignment
ALL Muslim Members of Parliament, representing both the Government and Opposition, have called on Religious Affairs Minister Hiniduma Sunil Senevi to secure the immediate release of a consignment of Tamil-translated copies of the Holy Qur’an detained by Sri Lanka Customs.
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