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Hair fall: Concerns and solutions
For many men and women alike, hair is more than just a physical feature. It is closely tied to confidence, identity, and self-expression.
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August 23, 2025
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UNP releases copy of official invitation sent by Wolverhampton University to Ranil and wife
The UNP media unit yesterday released a copy of the official invitation letter sent by the University of Wolverhampton to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe.
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August 23, 2025
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Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, global hunger monitor says
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Gaza famine is a 'man-made disaster', calls for immediate action
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August 23, 2025
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Pavan Rathnayake and Nuwanidu Fernando called up for SL's tour of Zimbabwe
Uncapped batter Pavan Rathnayake is in line to make his debut for Sri Lanka after being named in their 16-member squad for the limited overs tour of Zimbabwe.
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August 23, 2025
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Prem Watsa’s visit underscores Fairfax’s long-term commitment to Sri Lanka
Fairtirst Insurance had the honour of welcoming Prem Watsa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, to its head office in Colombo on 14 August 2025.
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August 23, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank IT team wins at the Global Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2025
Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC has once again elevated Sri Lanka’s reputation on the global financial stage by winning the prestigious Platinum Award for Maximizing Customer Engagement at the Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2025, marking its second consecutive global recognition following last year’s success.
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August 23, 2025
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CM issues arrest warrant against Diana
Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga yesterday (21) issued an arrest warrant against former State Minister Diana Gamage after she failed to appear in court in respect of a case against her The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed the case.
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August 22, 2025
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China, SL promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation-Ambassador Zhenhong
Declaring that China and Sri Lanka share a time-honoured friendship, and the ancient Silk Road has long bound the two countries together, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong has said they are now working hand in hand to promote highquality Belt and Road cooperation.
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August 22, 2025
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Mahindra Ideal Finance rolls out revolving credit solution for multi brand vehicle importers and SMEs
Mahindra Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL), one of Sri Lanka’s fastest growing finance companies, announced the launch of the MIFL Revolving Business Loan —a customized loan facility designed to address the short-term working capi-
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August 22, 2025
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The child is a person
Our attention has been refocussed on the LGBTAI + issue in recent times, and more so after the unambiguous and categorical statement made by the Archbishop of Colombo, Macolm Cardinal Ranjith a few days ago.
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August 22, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines Cargo eyes regional leadership amid expansion and rising standards
SriLankan Airlines is positioning itself as a leading regional air cargo hub with bold expansion plans, enhanced capacity and a renewed emphasis on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
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August 22, 2025
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Six petitions against "Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal)" Bill
Three more petitions challenging the National People's Power (NPP) government move to do away with perks and privileges granted to exPresidents have been filed thereby raising the number of such challenges to six.
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August 22, 2025
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India rejects Nepal’s claims over Lipulekh after India and China resume trade through Himalayan border points
India on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) rejected Nepal’s objection to resumption of India-China border trade through the Lipulekh Pass in its Uttarakhand State.
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August 22, 2025
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Human-Elephant conflict, the worst animal cruelty
Sri Lanka records the highest number of elephant deaths in the world. The year 2023 marked one of the worst in recent memory, with 488 elephants killed and 182 human deaths reported due to the conflict. By mid-2024, another 388 elephants had already perished. (Dr Vipula Wanigasekera). According to Wildlife Director General Ranjan Marasinghe, a total of 245 elephants have died this year due to various causes. Among them, 38 were electrocuted, while 13 were fatally struck by trains. The annual toll may exceed 500 lives of elephants by year-end.
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August 22, 2025
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Kaludiya Pokuna- The archaeological forest of a bygone era
In the midst of the deep jungles of Kandalama in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka, lies Kaludiya Pokuna (black-water hole) archaeological site, one of Sri Lanka’s most evocative yet least-visited places of historic importance.
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August 22, 2025
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Gaza conflict: Sarvajana Balaya’s response - II
Time the West backed off and allowed the unitary state of Sri Lanka to fulfill its own destiny based on ‘peace building’.
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August 22, 2025
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National Audit Office facing critical shortage of staff due to low salaries
The Auditor General's Department has informed the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of the difficulty in securing the services of qualified personnel due to prevailing low salary scales.
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August 22, 2025
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India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi’s visit to China
India has successfully test-fired an indigenously developed intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead deep into the territory of its geopolitical rival, China, just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his first visit there in years, CNN reported yesterday (21)
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August 22, 2025
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Probe into 2022 attack on Aragalaya: Deshabandu remanded until 27 Aug.
Deshabandu Tennakoon who was at Galle Face when SLPP goons set upon Aragalaya activists surrounding Temple Trees on May 09, 2022 was remanded by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday.
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August 22, 2025
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Navy seizes stock of smuggled agrochemicals
The Navy took into custody a suspect with a stock of contraband agrochemicals in the Ethathalai area, Puttalam on 19 Aug.
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August 22, 2025
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GMOA to launch strike on 25 Aug.
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) yesterday (21) alleged that as a result of the Health Ministry meddling with the annual transfer process, nearly 10,000 doctors had been adversely affected The GMOA said that the ministry had also done away with 78 vacancies without obtaining approval from the Public Service Commission (PSC).
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August 22, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber highlights opportunities in UK’s Enhanced Trade Scheme
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the UK Government's liberalisation of rules of origin under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), set to take effect in early 2026.
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August 22, 2025
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PFEC Global’s ‘World Study Fair’ in Colombo a resounding success
PFEC Global, a leading study abroad consultant based in Australia, successfully concluded the inaugural World Study Fair in Sri Lanka on a high note as it presented hundreds of Sri Lankan students the chance to take the first steps in realizing their study abroad dreams.
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August 22, 2025
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Comprehending “Consumer Strategy”: Myriad memories of a Mentor
Ten years have passed so rapidly. It reminds me of the late Prof. Uditha Liyanage, my management mentor. He was a sage of our age, in touching many minds as a marketing maestro, left us on 10 August 2015 at the age of sixty-one. There was a valued volume titled, “Consumer Strategy,” published posthumously containing myriad thoughts of my mentor. Today’s column is a reflective revisit of his contributions.
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August 22, 2025
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NPP will...
Deputy Defence Minister Maj. Gen. (retd.) Aruna Jayasekera over his alleged culpability in failing to thwart 2019 Easter Sunday attacks as he served a Security Forces Commander, East at the time.
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August 22, 2025
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BJP introduces three crucial Bills in Lok Sabha amidst Opp. protests
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three pivotal legislative proposals in the Lok Sabha, sparking fierce opposition.
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August 22, 2025
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“75% of APAC CFOs believe that AI agents will drive revenue and transform existing organizational structures”
Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in Asia Pacific (APAC) are moving from caution to confidence in Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to new Salesforce research.
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August 22, 2025
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Alleged misuse of CPC funds: ex-Minister among five indicted
The Attorney General yesterday (21) served indictments on former minister and attorney-at-law Anura Priyadharshana Yapa and five others before the Colombo High Court Judge Manjula Thilakaratne.
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August 22, 2025
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NPP will defeat no-faith motion against Deputy Defence Minister - Chandrasekeran
Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekeran yesterday (21) said the government would definitely defeat the no-confidence motion submitted against a member of its parliamentary group.
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August 22, 2025
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T-Print Ltd recognized as a Great Place to Work® — A milestone in people-centric excellence
T-Print (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Eswaran Group, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, a globally recognized honor that celebrates workplace cultures built on trust, collaboration, and employee well-being.
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