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NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon – A space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say
The first space race was about flags and footprints. Now, decades later, landing on the Moon is old news. The new race is to build there, and doing so hinges on power.
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August 25, 2025
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Parliament to take up SL-UAE investment pact for debate
Parliament is scheduled to sit from Sept 9 to 12 to take up treaty approvals, and condolence motions, according to the Committee on Parliamentary Business.
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August 25, 2025
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Sri Lanka's consumer prices creep up, signaling renewed inflationary pressure
Sri Lanka's financial markets are flush with cash, with the Central Bank reporting a significant increase in market liquidity.
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August 25, 2025
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Brandix future-proofing its business with net-zero roadmap
Sri Lanka’s premier apparel manufacturer Brandix, has fortified its position as an industry leader in sustainability by having its detailed emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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August 25, 2025
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Modi invites Ukraine's President Zelenskyy to visit India
Indian Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to visit India.
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August 25, 2025
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Al brings new sparkle to Sri Lankan gem trade
Emerging technology addresses key industry challenges
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August 25, 2025
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Green secret to Good Health
In the hustle of modern life, where fast food often trumps wholesome meals, the humble green leaf rarely receives the attention it deserves.
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August 25, 2025
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CBA grows into a technological leader in Sri Lanka backed by 55-year legacy
Team CBA marks their pivotal milestone
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August 25, 2025
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For US, India is the only partner to counter Chinese dominance in Asia: Report
India’s geography, economy, and demographic trajectory position it as the “only realistic counterbalance” to Chinese dominance in Asia, a report highlighted on Saturday.
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August 25, 2025
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Study links belly fat, sedentary habits to early diabetes risk in South Asians
A new study published in the BMJ has revealed that abdominal obesity combined with increasingly sedentary lifestyles is fuelling an early and more aggressive onset of type 2 diabetes among South Asians, particularly Indians, the Hans India reported yesterday.
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August 25, 2025
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Afghanistan bring in Ghazanfar to strengthen spin department for Asia Cup
Rashid Khan will lead a strong-looking Afghanistan side at the upcoming men's T20 Asia Cup in the UAE, with Noor Ahmad, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi completing a formidable spin-bowling attack along with their captain.
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August 25, 2025
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Karu and MPs’ pension
I believe that others will join me to congratulate Hemal Perera on the above captioned letter (The Island) where he condemns former Speaker and Minister Karu Jayasuriya’s request to the government to reconsider its decision to abolish MPs pension and recommends a payment to those who have no income an allowance from the President’s Fund.
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August 25, 2025
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Industry observers highlight BYD's potential in Sri Lanka's evolving EV market
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August 25, 2025
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South Africa bounce back to beat Australia
South Africa (20) 30 [Tries: Moodie, Smith, Etzebeth Penalties: Pollard 3 Conversions: Pollard 3] Australia (10) 22 [Tries: Toole, Jorgensen, Paenga-Amosa Penalties: O'Connor Conversions: O'Connor 2]
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August 25, 2025
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Asian activists ready to set sail with largest-ever Gaza aid flotilla
Asian activists are preparing to set sail with the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international fleet from 44 countries aiming to reach Gaza by sea to break Israel’s blockade of food and medical aid.
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August 25, 2025
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Preventable tragic accidents
The Island of 15 August on its page 1, reported that 234 had already been in accidents related to travel in trains .
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August 25, 2025
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Softlogic Life leadership expresses strong confidence in Sri Lanka's insurance sector
Iftikar Ahamed, Managing Director of Softlogic Life, recently reaffirmed his optimism regarding the future of life and health insurance in Sri Lanka, citing the company’s strong performance and strategic expansion efforts as key drivers of growth.
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August 25, 2025
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Tech Cargo Hub hosts strategic industry dialogue
Tech Cargo Hub (TCH), Sri Lanka’s leading digital warehousing and logistics solutions provider, hosted a high-impact industry conference on the 12th of July, to unveil its newest venture; TCH 2, a 20,000 sq. ft. smart warehouse designed to power the future of logistics in the region.
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August 25, 2025
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Green, Head and Marsh flay centuries ás Australia put on a show
Centuries from Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and a maiden ODI hundred from Cameron Green, off just 47 balls, took Australia to their second highest ODI total, behind their 434 for 4 against South Africa 19 years ago.
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August 25, 2025
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Cheteshwar Pujara retires from all forms of Indian cricket
India batter Cheteshwar Pujara has announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket. The Test batter made the announcement on X (formerly Twitter).
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August 25, 2025
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Diabetic epidemic continues
Sri Lankan hospitals are packed full, choc-o-bloc with diabetic patients. It is a crisis.
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August 25, 2025
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Royal Nursing Home's chairman recognised with three Gold awards for social services
The Club Awarding Ceremony organized by Lions Clubs International District 306 was held recently in a prestigious manner at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
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August 25, 2025
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KIST, GIZ launch Aloe Vera project in Kilinochchi
Sri Lankan food brand KIST, under Cargills Food and Beverage Limited, signed a grant agreement with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to launch a high-tech Aloe Vera cultivation project in Kilinochchi. Funded through GIZ's Integrated Development Partnerships with the Private Sector (IDPP), the initiative aims to boost sustainable agriculture and rural empowerment.
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August 25, 2025
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Joes clinch Under 15 Division I cricket title
SRI LANKA SCHOOLS CRICKET TOURNAMENT - 2025
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August 25, 2025
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When Presidents fly: What the world does about personal trips on official aircraft
From Obama's New York “date night” to Trudeau's family holidays and Modi's campaign flights, global leaders repay personal costs — they don’t face arrest.
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August 26, 2025
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Groundwork for a 'stable, investment-ready power sector'
Sri Lanka is laying the groundwork for a more stable and investment-ready power sector, with both short-term fixes and long-term infrastructure developments to safeguard the national grid, Power and Energy Minister Eng. Kumara Jayakody yesterday said.
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August 26, 2025
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Indices decline as profit-takings hold sway
The CSE having gone through a major rally on the market the previous working days yesterday witnessed heavy profit-takings, market analysts said.
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August 26, 2025
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An evening of music, unity and gratitude
The local scene is inundated with musical events, with happenings here, there, and everywhere!
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August 26, 2025
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Union Bank recognised at Satyn Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025
Union Bank is proud to be recognized with a Special Award at the Satyn Women Friendly Workplace Awards 2025 for championing women in leadership! With women represent-
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August 26, 2025
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JLo's Abu Dhabi show a huge success
Jennifer Lopez: High-energy performance
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