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NEM Construction gets Rs. 699.56 m Mahaivawa railway line project
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved awarding the contract for the construction of an underground concrete way below the Mahaiyawa railway line on the Kandy-Jaffna road (A-009) to NEM Construction Ltd. for Rs. 699.58 million (without tax).
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January 07, 2026
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Record prize money on offer at Australian Open
THE Australian Open will offer a record prize pot of £55 million at this years tournament ~ but players are said to be “disappointed” it does not represent a greater share of the Grand Slam's total revenue.
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January 07, 2026
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NOLIMIT expands to North with grand opening of 28th store in Jaffna
NOLIMIT has announced the grand opening of its 28th store in the heart of Jaffna, a city celebrated for its distinct Northern identity, deep-rooted traditions, and a culture shaped by heritage, learning, and close-knit community life.
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January 07, 2026
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South Asian Technologies gets 5-year contract to supply new vehicle number plates amid registration backlog
Cabinet Spokesman says Govt. ends a long-standing monopoly in number plate supply Notes new licence plates will not increase costs to vehicle owners, aims to improve State revenue collection
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January 07, 2026
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Wealth Trust Securities starts trading on CSE Diri Savi Board today
SHARES of Wealth Trust Securities Ltd. (WTS), following the successful completion of its Initial Public Offering (IPO), will commence trading today on the Colombo Stock Exchange's Diri Savi Board under the ticker symbol \"WLTH-N-0000\"
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January 07, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields exhibit mixed results; remains active
Rs. 100 b on offer at the weekly T-Bills auction Money market liquidity increases
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January 07, 2026
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DDS set to return to T20I cricket after 18 months
Intermittent rain at Dambulla Three-match T20I series for Rhino Roofing Cup commences today
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January 07, 2026
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BOV Capital achieves historic exits and listing in 2025/26, strengthening start-up ecosystem
Fund 1 and Fund 2 (DADIF) exit IFINITY, Roar, Cultiv8 and lists Insureme.lk. Fund 3 launch awaits double taxation resolution
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January 07, 2026
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Republic Of Korea supports WFP’s emergency cash assistance for cyclone- affected families in Sri Lanka
THE United Nations World Food Program (WFP) welcomed a timely contribution of $ 500,000 from the Government of the Republic of Korea to deliver, urgent lifesaving cash assistance to families whose lives and livelihoods were devastated by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.
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January 07, 2026
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Govt. considering pension option for EPF members
LABOUR Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe yesterday told Parliament that amendments to the Employees' Provident Fund Act are being discussed at the tripartite National Labour Advisory Council, as the Government examines whether EPF contributors should be given the option of receiving a regular pension instead of a lump sum upon retirement.
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January 07, 2026
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Govt. to implement $ 10 m WFP-KOICA project to boost Thriposha supply chain
Project aims to improve maize quality and strengthen Thriposha supply chain About 7,500 maize farmers in Anuradhapura, Moneragala, and Badulla will benefit KOICA provides full grant funding for the 2025-2029 project period
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January 07, 2026
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US abduction of Venezuela's Maduro prompts global outcry
MEMBERS of the United Nations Security Council, including allies of the United States, have condemned Washington's abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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January 07, 2026
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Urgent public health hazard: Recurrent drainage failure, flooding, and sewer/drain leakage
WE wish to bring to your urgent attention the persistent and recurring drainage and sewerage issues affecting 140 Garden, located in front of Sri Narayana Guru Hall aka’Kochchi palli, which continue to cause severe inconvenience and pose serious public health risks to residents.
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January 07, 2026
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IPS releases study on sexual and gender-based violence faced by migrant female domestic workers
A new study by the Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has revealed the extent and nature of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) experienced by Sri Lankan female migrant domestic workers in the Middle East.
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January 07, 2026
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2025: A year of records and launch pad for rebuilding Sri Lanka
DESPITE unprecedented challenges - tariff pressures and the devastation brought by Cyclone Ditwah - 2025 will be remembered as a year of records for Sri Lanka.
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January 07, 2026
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Review of Bond market in 2025
Historical macro indicators dictate rates amidst global shocks; Cyclone Ditwah impact leads to uncertainties
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January 07, 2026
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FACETS 2026 concludes successfully
■ Showcases strong international participation and industry confidence ■ Draws over 4,500 registered visitors including 450 foreign buyers and international visitors
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January 07, 2026
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Navigating Trump’s (old) world order
“EXTENDING the Blessings of Civilisation to our Brother who Sits in Darkness has been a good trade and has paid well...
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January 07, 2026
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Met Dept. forecasts heavy rain, gusty winds
THE Department of Meteorology yesterday said a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka is expected to intensify into a depression within the next 24 hours and track west-north-west towards the eastern seaboard.
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January 07, 2026
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Tensions between traditional tuk-tuks and ride-hailing apps
WITH the tourist season underway, the battle between the conventional tuk-tuk drivers and riders using ride-hailing platforms like Uber and PickMe has reached unprecedented and alarming heights with confrontations being featured in prime-time news bulletins as well as newspaper headlines.
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January 07, 2026
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HNB Assurance welcomes 2026 with strong momentum towards 10 in 5 strategy
HNB Assurance has entered 2026 with renewed purpose and clear ambition as it moves into a defining phase of its 10 in 5 strategic journey.
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January 07, 2026
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Deloitte supports DP Logistics in Rs. 1.3 b acquisition of Logicare
DELOITTE Sri Lanka had advised DP Logistics Ltd., the logistics cluster of the David Pieris Group of Companies, on its strategic acquisition of Logicare Ltd., from Ceylon Tea Brokers PLC.
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January 07, 2026
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Rebuilding after disaster: Speed versus sustainability
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his 2026 New Year message stated, “We can collectively recreate a country far better than the one we inherited.”
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January 07, 2026
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Over 1,000 entries for SSC-Yeti Tennis Tourney
THE Yeti-SSC Open Tennis Championship, one of the most prestigious and longstanding national tennis tournaments, will be held from 9 to 25 January at the SSC Courts in Maitland Place.
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January 07, 2026
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Kandy survives Air Force scare
KANDY Sports Club continued their unbeaten run in the Inter-Club Rugby League with a 36/22 bonus-point victory over Sri Lanka Air Force SC at the Air Force Grounds in Ratmalana over the weekend, but the performance raised as many concerns as it delivered positives.
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January 07, 2026
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People’s Leasing & Finance welcomes 2026 under theme “People's Trust, Empowering People”
PEOPLE'S Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC) officially ushered in the New Year with a ceremonial event at its Head Office, under the theme: “Peoples Trust, Empowering People.”
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January 07, 2026
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Pasad Weerasekera joins Board of AgriOne Solutions
AGRIONE Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Asiya Siyaka Commodities PLC, has appointed seasoned agri-input industry professional Pasad Weerasekera to its Board of Directors.
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January 07, 2026
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Cabinet clears move to lease 24 ex-ministerial bungalows under PPP model
Properties will be offered on 30-year lease under PPP model Govt. targets productive use without creating social concerns Officers' Committee recommends use for embassies, diplomatic missions, hotels and investment projects
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January 07, 2026
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Kandy Rugby Academy conducts annual tournament
KANDY Rugby Academy conductediits annual rugby tournament which took place at the Nittawela Rugby Stadium last weekend.
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January 07, 2026
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Addressing conservation challenges through female entrepreneurship: Paradigm shift
WNPS PLANT, Otter Fonds from Netherland and the Lanka Environment Fund (LEF) have joined hands to empower female entrepreneurs to commence their own forest plant nurseries through a powerful groundbreaking initiative.
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