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CEAT extends premium ‘S-I-S’ retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana
Sri Lanka's top tyre brand CEAT has extended its premium retail experience to Kelaniya and Horana, with the opening of new-concept Shop-in-Shop (SIS) outlets in these bustling towns.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Joes book final date against Devapathiraja
Under 15 Division I Cricket
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Speaker signs into law the new Electricity (Amendment) Act
Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramaratne Monday (18) signed into law the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, Parliament sources said yesterday.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Link Natural Products (Pvt) Ltd power MCA Premier League
For the first time Link Natural Products (Pvt) Limited have come forward to sponsor the MCA Premier League cricket tournament.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Invigorated performance by stock market continues; turnover tops Rs 11 billion
The CSE was extremely bullish but stabilized yesterday after surpassing the psychological barrier of 20,000 Index points the previous day, market analysts said.
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August 21, 2025
The Island
SL aviation unit serving under UN commended
The Sri Lanka Aviation Unit in Bria, serving under the United Nations mandate in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), has received high praise and official commendation for the successful execution of a high-risk Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) mission on 14 June 2025.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Swiatek beats Paolini to win Cincinnati title
She now heads to Flushing Meadows looking to claim a second US Open title in the final Grand Slam of the season, having triumphed at Wimbledon last month.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
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England to tour Sri Lanka ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
England's men's side will tour Sri Lanka for a white-ball series in early 2026, ahead of the T20 World Cup. Confirming the development, the England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the itinerary for the tour comprising of three ODIs and three T20Is.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Homemade face packs...
Homemade face packs are a good remedy for skin care.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
Delhi airport capacity soars past 100 million, now world’s fourth biggest
With a capacity to handle 109 million passengers annually, Delhi airport has joined a select group of airports worldwide in the “100-million-plus club,” based on data from the Official Airline Guide (OAG) and airport operators.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
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Shah Rukh Khan
... in the news
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August 21, 2025
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Maria Montessori’s letter to all governments
In 1947, Dr. Maria Montessori wrote an open letter to all governments:
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August 21, 2025
The Island
Challenges to US economic hegemony emerging in Eastern hemisphere
It is welcome news for the global South that India and China are in a notable effort to reset their economic ties with the accent on pragmatism. Such policy adjustments could not only reap some important dividends for the countries concerned but bring considerable material benefits for South Asia and beyond.
4 min |
August 21, 2025
The Island
SL’s Livestock Insurance Scheme – a historic first
In a bold step to address one of Sri Lanka’s most pressing conservation and rural development challenges, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Wildlife and Nature Protection Society (WNPS) and LOLC Insurance, under the guidance of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC), on Tuesday unveiled the country’s first Livestock Insurance Scheme.
2 min |
August 21, 2025
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Softlogic Life powers through 1H 2025 with LKR 18.7Bn GWP, grows 29%
Softlogic Life reported another robust half-year performance, posting a Gross Written Premium (GWP) of LKR 18.7Bn for the six months ended 30 June 2025, marking a 29% year-on-year increase and securing the highest absolute GWP growth in the industry of LKR 4.2Bn.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
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Bimal defends international driving licence counter at BIA
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament yesterday that the international driving licence counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) had prevented a large-scale scam where so-called brokers had been charging foreign nationals around USD 100 to obtain licences.
1 min |
August 21, 2025
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India may lower its Chinese trade wall
Several items in non-sensitive areas may open up for trade
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Ex-Prison Hospital Deputy re-remanded on bribery charge
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga yesterday (19) further remanded former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe, on a bribery charge.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Govt. draws red line on postal worker demands
Cabinet Spokesman Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday (19) warned postal workers that the government would not withdraw biometric attendance marking system or revise overtime payments, telling unions that those unwilling to comply “can look for employment elsewhere.”
1 min |
August 20, 2025
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Karu pleads with govt. to reconsider decision to abolish MPs' pensions
Former Speaker and Chairman of the Retired Members of Parliament Collective, Karu Jayasuriya, has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to reconsider the government's decision to abolish pensions of former parliamentarians, warning that the move would affect about 490 retired and serving members.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
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NATO Secy-Gen hails Trump as 'pragmatic peacemaker'
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte hailed US President Donald Trump as a “pragmatic peacemaker,” crediting him with breaking the deadlock and initiating fresh dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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August 20, 2025
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Browns recognised at NBEA 2025
One of Sri Lanka’s leading and most diversified conglomerates, Brown & Company was recently honoured with the Silver Award in the Trading Category at the renowned National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL).
1 min |
August 20, 2025
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Dress Codes, Human Rights, Professional Image, and Cultural Identity
On a typical weekday in Colombo, you can spot the contradiction from a bus window: office workers in smart suits and closed shoes hustling through 32°C heat, while street vendors and civil servants, in sarong and short-sleeved shirts, look unbothered.
5 min |
August 20, 2025
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Sethuli, Samira Under 12 girls doubles champions
Sethuli Mutugama and Samira Fernando emerged champions of the Under 12 girls' doubles of the 111th National Tennis Championships continued at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association courts in Colombo on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
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Reimagining Sri Lankan education: Beyond entitlement to empowerment
The Crossroads of a Nation The call for profound change in Sri Lanka's education system echoes through every corridor of society.
5 min |
August 20, 2025
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US must understand, a rising India is not a threat to Washington. It is an asset
The belief that the US can pressure India into unconditional alignment is short-sighted and self-defeating
3 min |
August 20, 2025
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From days of casino king Joe Sim to ‘City of Dreams’
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) on August 12, 2025, approved the much-talked-about Gaming Authority Bill (GAB).
10+ min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
GP Certified - paves way for certified plastic recycling
Transforming Sri Lanka’s plastic recycling industry requires bold leadership and collaboration.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Govt. denies excessive money printing claims
Deputy Economic Development Minister Anil Jayantha yesterday (19) told Parliament that the government had not printed money in excess.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
SamsonLines appoints Rushdi Zackariya as director to spearhead future expansion
Samson Logistics (Pvt) Ltd (SamsonLines), a subsidiary of DSI Samson Group, in a strategic move to transform into a fully integrated third-party logistics (3PL) provider has appointed Rushdi Zackariya to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
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