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Sri Lanka Rugby AGM on 9 September
AS per the Sri Lanka Rugby, Executive Director, Chula Ariyaratne, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Lanka Rugby will take place on 9 September at the Duncan White Auditorium, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports commencing at 3pm.
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July 31, 2025
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Sarvajana Balaya expresses solidarity with Palestine
THE leadership of the Sarvajana Balaya political alliance held a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador Ihab Khalil on Tuesday (29).
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July 31, 2025
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Union Bank posts Rs. 834 m Profit Before Taxes for 1H 2025
UNION Bank of Colombo PLC has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 251 million for the first half of 2025 ending 30 June, marking a 247% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This robust profit growth was underpinned by continued expansion of the bank's balance sheet and strategic operational improvements.
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July 31, 2025
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Sri Lanka's participation at Global SME Ministerial Meeting and Trade Promotion Organisations Leadership Dialogue
SRI Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe represented Sri Lanka at two prestigious international events held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Trade Promotion Organisations (TPO) Leadership Dialogue and the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting.
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July 31, 2025
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New VAT refund system: Balancing hopes and concerns among stakeholders
A recent webinar hosted by the Committee for Research, Knowledge Mobilisation and Taxation (RKMT) of International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) has stirred lively debate over the newly introduced risk-based VAT refund system.
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July 31, 2025
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Breaking free from conventional investment paths: How to make your money work harder
PICTURE this: You have some extra money sitting in your drawer, while across town, an established manufacturing company with a solid track record desperately needs funds to expand their operations and hire more workers. How do these two needs meet? Welcome to the fascinating world of capital markets — Sri Lanka’s financial matchmaking service.
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July 31, 2025
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PM Dr. Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Prime Minister's Media Division announced.
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July 31, 2025
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Post-July '83 JVP, evil Israeli State and US global hegemony
IT is only appropriate that Black July 1983 was remembered this month, but the recollection stopped at the ghastly events, their causation and immediate aftermath.
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July 31, 2025
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Inaugural Session of CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Development Summit 2025
Address by Chief Guest Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor - Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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July 30, 2025
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GRI unveils Sri Lanka's first-ever 1000-20 20PR truck tyre -ROADEX TR100
IN a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s tyre industry, Global Rubber Industries (GRI) launched the ROADEX TR100 1000-20 20PR truck tyre the first of-its-kind in the country, at a grand ceremony held on 26 July in Kelaniya.
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July 30, 2025
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Bond yields steady; activity remains muted
@ Rs. 92.50 b T-bill auction in focus
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July 30, 2025
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Seylan Bank records Rs. 5.49 b PAT for 1H
Profit Before Tax up 15.18% to Rs. 8.44 b
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July 30, 2025
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Over 600,000 seniors receive monthly Aswesuma benefits today
THE Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the monthly allowance for senior citizens aged over 70, who are enrolled in the Aswesuma program, will be credited to their respective bank accounts today (30 July).
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July 30, 2025
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CSE sustains upward trend; crossings boost turnover to Rs. 7.59 b
THE Colombo stock market sustained its upward trend yesterday with crossings boosting turnover to over Rs. 7 billion.
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July 30, 2025
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Tourism industry slams delays, warns 3 m visitor target unlikely without action
Claims despite global hype, officials fail to act decisively on key strategic initiatives Sri Lanka needs to woo over 1.68 m more tourists in remaining of 2025 Asserts no interim campaign or expert committee seen as promised by Deputy Minister Stakeholders blame lack of follow-through and accountability Urges urgent international marketing as incremental growth seen insufficient by tourism leaders Criticises overcrowding of institutions and lack of coordination
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July 30, 2025
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“Commercial Mediation Bill”: Problem or solution?
Sri Lanka’s recently gazetted Mediation (Civil and Commercial Disputes) Bill, 2025 aims to institutionalise mediation and reduce court backlog.
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July 30, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank SME Customers Plant Beat (Pvt) Ltd and Dinudanali Coir Producers Wins Big at CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Excellence Awards 2025
Pan Asia Bank is proud to announce that two of its valued MSME clients have been recognized with prestigious accolades at the CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Excellence Awards 2025, held on 27th June 2025 at the Lotus Hall, BMICH Colombo.
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July 30, 2025
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CoPF approves beedi tax hike amid revenue and licencing concerns
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2430/16 dated 1 April 2025, which increases the Tobacco Tax (TT) on locally manufactured beedis from Rs. 2 to Rs. 3 per stick. The revised tax rate came into effect on 2 April 2025.
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July 30, 2025
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Sajith urges Govt. to prioritise SMEs or risk another economic crisis
Warns growth is essential to meet debt repayment targets by 2028 Criticises Govt.'s short-term fixes and lack of structural support Blames current SME struggles on Easter attacks, COVID-19, and economic crisis Slams banks for charging excessive interest rates to struggling SMEs Plans to propose motion in Parliament for transparency in SME credit decisions Urges banks to balance profits with responsibility and empathy
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July 30, 2025
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DSI Samson Group’s D Tech launches Zynolo People to revolutionise HR management
A powerful new HRM platform offering end-to-end automation, real-time insights, and mobile-first flexibility for growing businesses
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July 30, 2025
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Thisakutti Arachchi extends unconditional apology to President over defamatory remarks
SRI Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former MP Thisakutti Arachchi yesterday tendered his unconditional apology over an alleged defamatory statement he had made referring to the National People’s Power (NPP) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in 2023.
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July 30, 2025
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Address by Prof. Lakshman R Watawala, President CMA Sri Lanka and Chairman CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee
CMA Sri Lanka SME Development Committee comprising members from Professional Bodies, Commercial Banks, Chambers of Commerce & Industry and Industry Experts hosted the “CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Development Summit 2025” and the “CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Excellence Awards 2025” to celebrate United Nations - Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Day to raise public awareness of their contribution to sustainable development and the global economy with the active participation of commercial banks, finance companies and their MSME customers on Friday, 27th June 2025 at the Jasmine Hall, BMICH Colombo.
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July 30, 2025
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HNB SME client Ceilan Coir Products wins Gold at CMA Sri Lanka MSME Excellence Awards 2025
HNB PLC Executive Vice President - Head of SME and Microfinance, Rajive Dissanayake, commented on the importance of long-term banking relationships in enabling entrepreneurship.
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July 30, 2025
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Provinces, development and governance
IN October 2024 the President had requested Governors to improve the living conditions of the people.
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July 30, 2025
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Vision for development by provinces
FUEL and infuse a surge of development by provinces
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July 30, 2025
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Sectoral Committee reviews proposed education reforms to boost human capital
Education Ministry and related institutions present reform steps and past efforts Committee Chair MP Hesha Withanage calls for expert consultation to review plan; pledges full support for proper implementation of reforms Members stress importance of well-structured syllabus in reform rollout Reviews Samurdhi (Amendment) Bill and Samurdhi Bank operations; approves to present Samurdhi Bill for Second Reading in Parliament
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July 30, 2025
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Aligning private capital with public purpose: Role of banks in driving a true Sri Lankan revival
SRI Lanka stands at crossroads. After five years of multiple crises and many hardfought reforms, our economy made its first tentative steps back to growth in 2025.
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July 30, 2025
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Galle wins Under-19 Girls SLYL T20 final
THE Under-19 Girls Sri Lanka Youth League T20 final turned out to be a hopelessly one-sided game at the NCC grounds as Galle beat Colombo by a convincing margin of 90 runs to lift the title.
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July 30, 2025
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Great Place To Work Sri Lanka attends 2025 Global For All Summit
THE Great Place To Work For All Summit 2025 concluded successfully after three transformative days of learning, connection, and purpose-driven leadership. Held recently in Las Vegas, this biennial global summit brought together over 1,600 leaders from more than 500 organisations worldwide, all united by one powerful belief: People-first workplaces are the future of work.
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July 30, 2025
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DMASL Digital Summit 2025: Sri Lanka ignites “Rise of Digital Asia”
THE Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) successfully concluded its two-day flagship event, the DMASL Digital Summit 2025, on Thursday, 24 July, and Friday, 25 July, at the Waters Edge.
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