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TRI urges climate adaptation, Gl certification to future-proof SL tea industry
SRI Lanka’s tea industry must embrace climate-resilient cultivation and Geographical Indication (GI) certification to secure its long-term sustainability and competitiveness, Tea Research Institute (TRI) Deputy Director of Research - Production Dr. Shyamantha Bandara said yesterday.
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October 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka charts course to become South Asia's Blue Economy hub
Govt. unveils Blue Economy Vision 2030 to attract ocean-based investment at Marine Summit: Voyage Sri Lanka 2025, Focus areas include fisheries, ports, tourism, biotechnology and offshore energy, Policy reforms and tax incentives to drive private sector participation, ADB, IMO and UNDP back Sri Lanka's marine sector transformation
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October 17, 2025
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Asiri Hospital Holdings partners at 15th edition of Medicare – International Healthcare Exhibition 2026
ASIRI Hospital Holdings PLC has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor for the 15th edition of Medicare - International Healthcare Exhibition 2026.
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October 17, 2025
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Parliament to take up Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill next week
PARLIAMENT will debate the Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill next week, following a decision by the Committee on Parliamentary Business.
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October 17, 2025
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Women in Tech Sri Lanka announces Advisory Board
WOMEN in Tech Sri Lanka has announced the formation of its new Board of Advisers, welcoming a coalition of seasoned leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will guide the Chapter to accelerate female participation in core tech roles and leadership across Sri Lanka.
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October 17, 2025
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Customs says can release vehicles held over LC issues under conditions
SRI Lanka Customs informed the Court of Appeal yesterday that vehicles detained for being imported from countries not listed in the relevant Letters of Credit (LCs) may be released subject to specific conditions.
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October 17, 2025
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Harini, Jaishankar discuss education, capacity building cooperation between SL, India
INDIAN External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar yesterday met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s continued support to Sri Lanka and commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.
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October 17, 2025
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To improve education, fix the tax system
IN November 2024, Sri Lanka's Supreme Court issued an unusual ruling: senior Government officials had breached the public trust by drastically cutting taxes in 2019, setting off a \"domino effect\" that ended in economic collapse in 2022.
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October 17, 2025
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Banking veteran Nandika Buddhipala joins Sarvodaya Development Finance Board
SARVODAYA Development Finance PLC has appointed Nandika Buddhipala to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 17, 2025
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HUTCH marks first in Sri Lanka with free travel insurance on roaming plans
HUTCH Sri Lanka has raised the bar for travellers once again by introducing free travel insurance for all its roaming customers, an initiative that uniquely combines roaming convenience with comprehensive travel protection.
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October 17, 2025
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Regional counterparts reaffirm shared commitment to advancing digital health
ALIGNED with the 78th session of WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee Meeting held in Colombo from 13-15 October, Sri Lanka and India jointly hosted an event under the theme, 'Developing a digital health ecosystem for integrated person-centred care: Lessons from implementing Digital Health Blueprints in the region', where best practices from the region to forge a digital health ecosystem were shared by experts.
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October 17, 2025
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Indrajith Boyagoda new Chairman at AMW Capital Leasing
AMW Capital Leasing and Finance PLC has appointed Indrajith Boyagoda as its new Chairman.
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October 17, 2025
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C.C.A. Brito-Mutunayagam: First principal of Ceylon Law College, scholar and gentleman par excellence
Authentic record of the retirement of C.C.A. Brito-Mutunayagam, M.A., B.C.L. (Oxon.), the dedicated First Principal of Ceylon Law College, scholar and gentleman par excellence [From The Ceylon Law College Review 1955/56 J.
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October 17, 2025
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Third Shift and Moratuwa University research recognised at ISBM World Conference – Bangkok, Thailand
INDEPENDENT media agency Third Shift Media, together with the University of Moratuwa, has received international recognition after presenting four research papers at the ISBM World Conference, Bangkok, Thailand September 2025.
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October 17, 2025
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Cities ready for the future
When governments diversify their income sources beyond taxes, they reduce fiscal risk and increase economic resilience
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October 17, 2025
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CSE makes strong rebound
COLOMBO stock market rebounded sharply to close yesterday in the green after the previous sessions decline on profit taking.
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October 17, 2025
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Charles Gamage joins LCB Finance Board
LCB Finance PLC has appointed Charles Gamage to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 17, 2025
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HBO Max global expansion hits over 100 markets, now streaming in Sri Lanka
Upcoming premieres of Warner Bros. blockbuster Weapons and HBO Original IT: Welcome to Derry Product features, subscription plans and pricing for new markets announced
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October 17, 2025
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Empowering future leaders: ICCSL's tax awareness drive in universities
EDUCATING youth on taxation is not merely a lesson in finance; it is an investment in the nation's future. Recognising this, the International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) has launched a series of university-level awareness programs aimed at helping young people understand the importance of taxation and its role in responsible citizenship.
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October 17, 2025
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Customs records highest single-day revenue of Rs. 25 b
SRI Lanka Customs (SLC) has reported its highest-ever single-day revenue collection, earning Rs. 24.9 billion on 15 October, SLC sourees said.
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October 17, 2025
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Dumindra Ratnayaka appointed Chairman of Avinya Foundation
DUMINDRA Ratnayaka has been appointed as the Chairman of Avinya Foundation, a registered nonprofit, philanthropic organisation that provides scholarships to underprivileged Sri Lankan youth. He takes over as Chairman from Avinya Foundation Founder Dr. Sanjiva Weerawarana, who is also the CEO and Founder of W502.
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October 17, 2025
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NPP Govt's first Cabinet reshuffle
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake undertook the NPP Government’s first Cabinet reshuffle last week, which saw the appointment of three new ministers and 10 additional deputy ministers. Governments across the world carry out cabinet reshuffles due to a multiplicity of reasons. Cabinet reshuffles become necessary when presidents and prime ministers are compelled to remove ministers from their existing portfolios due to their ill-advised decisions and actions as their continuous presence in the same ministerial positions has an adverse impact on the Government’s popularity.
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October 17, 2025
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Lanka Ashok Leyland reports strong first half results with Rs. 7.75 b revenue
Supported by local industry growth and Govt. collaboration Plans to re-launch Ultra Low Floor AC buses for city operations
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October 17, 2025
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Salesforce elevates human potential in age of AI with Agentforce 360
Introduces world's first platform designed to connect humans and AI agents in one trusted system — empowering every employee to achieve more, every customer-facing moment to deliver more, and every company to operate with unprecedented intelligence and speed
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October 17, 2025
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Galle’s cricketing icon Warnaweera dies at 64
FORMER Sri Lanka Test cricketer and former curator of the Galle International Cricket Stadium Jayananda Warnaweera died at the age of 64 yesterday.
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October 17, 2025
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A breath of Kandy on the road
EVERY morning, I watch Kandy wake up — and cough. The horns, the fumes, the endless line of vehicles crawling through our small city. As someone who has lived here all my life, I no longer remember what clean air smells like. I've sat countless times behind a bus blocking an entire lane, waiting while it collects passengers in the middle of the road, only to be rewarded with a thick black cloud of exhaust when it finally moves.
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October 17, 2025
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Union Assurance recognises Seylan Bank's 2024 Bancassurance champions
UNION Assurance hosted an exclusive engagement program and awards ceremony for the Seylan Bank Bancassurance channel at the luxurious Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon. The event, which featured an overnight stay at the hotel, brought together over 80 Seylan Bank staff from branches across the island in a vibrant and inspiring setting.
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October 17, 2025
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Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the grand old lady of Sri Lankan politics
TWENTY-FIVE years have passed since the world’s first woman Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike passed away on 10 October 2000. Parliamentary elections were being held on that day and the grand old lady of Sri Lankan politics was returning to Colombo from Gampaha district after casting her vote in Horagolla. Sirimavo suffered a heart attack when her vehicle was in Kadawatta enroute to Colombo.
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October 17, 2025
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IRCSL expands insurance awareness to Northern Province
Key initiative in Jaffna and Kilinochchi under “Insurance for All: For a Secure Future”
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October 17, 2025
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Cinnamon Life to host Colombo's first Rooftop Oktoberfest
Elevated celebration of Bavarian flavours, music, and festivity at The Podium
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