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Oktoberfest...lots of action in the scene here
Oktoberfest is a world-famous German festival and is celebrated annually, generally from late September to early October, and there's going to be plenty of action in our part of the world, as well.
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September 16, 2025
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Party’s national President JP Nadda says: India’s ruling BJP is world’s largest political party with 140 million members
India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national President JP Nadda on Sunday said that the saffron party has become the world's largest political party with 140 million members. Twenty million of them are active, he added.
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September 16, 2025
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Dealing with the past is not Only about War Crimes
Sri Lanka has reason to be satisfied with the response it is receiving from the international community.
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September 16, 2025
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Minister assures no job losses due to CEB restructuring
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody yesterday (15) assured that the restructuring of the CEB would not threaten the job security of its employees.
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September 16, 2025
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Handshakes go missing as cricket's spirit takes another hit
The much-hyped India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup promised fireworks but turned out to be a damp squib, a one-sided affair that underlined India's firepower in the shortest format.
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September 16, 2025
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Cabinet approves new Civil Aviation Authority chief
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of Captain Daminda Rambukwella as Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL).
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September 16, 2025
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Youth remanded for defacing Sigiriya Mirror Wall
A 21-year-old woman was remanded yesterday until 26 September for allegedly defacing the historical Sigiriya Mirror Wall, a World Heritage Site.
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September 16, 2025
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'System change': Yet another mirage!
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September 16, 2025
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DevPro and Alliance Finance Company join hands to promote innovative financing for Inclusive Economic Development
Marking a significant milestone, DevPro signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alliance Finance Company (PLC) to promote innovative financing for Inclusive Economic Development.
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September 16, 2025
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Govt. partners Tik Tok to break new ground in education
In what is seen as a landmark moment for education and technology in Sri Lanka, the government has partnered with TikTok to launch the platform's dedicated STEM Feed—a feature aimed at inspiring curiosity and improving access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics content.
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September 16, 2025
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"Bank of Ceylon Stands as a cornerstone of Sri Lanka's Economic Progress through Capital Formation, Inclusion and Stability"
In conversation with Chaaminda Kumarasiri, Group Managing Director of Lanka Hospitals Corporation PLC
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September 16, 2025
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Seville ushers in new era for Jamaican sprinting
- Seville crossed the finish line in a personal best time of 9.77 seconds. (Getty Images)
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September 16, 2025
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Exporters call for urgent reforms and labour solutions
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has submitted a comprehensive package of proposals for the upcoming national budget, calling for bold reforms to strengthen the export sector, attract investment, and enhance Sri Lanka’s global competitiveness.
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September 16, 2025
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Backhoe Saman's accomplice arrested in Sooriyawewa while fleeing with heroin, firearm
An associate of underworld figure 'Backhoe Saman,' was arrested by the Tangalle Division Crime Investigation Unit in Wewegama, Sooriyawewa, on Sunday evening while he was fleeing in a van with heroin and a firearm.
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September 16, 2025
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Issuance of passports yields about Rs. 5 bn per month for govt.
The Department of Immigration and Emigration earns between Rs. 3 billion and Rs. 5 billion a month from issuing passports, Deputy Controller and Media Spokesman of the Department, Mahesh Karunadasa, has said.
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September 16, 2025
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CDB celebrates remarkable journey of 30 years
Reflecting on a remarkable three-decade journey of pioneering steps, benchmark achievements, and trailblazing initiatives in Sri Lanka’s Non-Banking Finance Industry (NBFI), Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) marked its 30th anniversary with a series of meaningful celebrations.
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September 16, 2025
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Aveesha, Rishma score centuries as Joes win
A third wicket stand of 213 runs between Aveesha Samash and Rishma Amarasinghe was the highlight as St. Joseph's beat St. Sebastians' Moratuwa by 85 runs in the Under 19 Division I Tier ‘A’ limited overs tournament match at Darley Road on Monday.
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September 16, 2025
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UN Rights Council to debate Israel attack on Qatar today
The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent debate in Geneva today on Israel's 09 September attack, targeting Hamas leaders, in Qatar, The Hindu reported yesterday quoting the Council.
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September 16, 2025
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Jefferson-Wooden continues unbeaten run to claim global title
USA's Melissa Jefferson-Wooden, unbeaten all season in the women’s 100m, translated that form into tangible reward in the steamy heat of Tokyo as she floated away to earn her first individual global title in a championship record of 10.61 — putting her fourth on the world all-time list.
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September 16, 2025
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Open call for South Asia Journalism Fellowship
Chevening yesterday announced its South Asia Journalism Fellowship for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.
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September 16, 2025
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Noeline ... once more
Noeline Honter's performance at Gatz, Cinnamon Life, on 24th August, was exceptional.
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September 16, 2025
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Equity (shares): What it means to own a piece of a company
This article is part of a collaborative series by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), CFA Society Sri Lanka and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and which aims to enhance financial literacy and empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to make informed financial decisions and build long-term financial security.
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September 16, 2025
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Simbu takes world marathon title in photo-finish
Alphonce Felix Simbu made history on Monday (15), becoming the first athlete from Tanzania to win a global title by claiming gold in the men's marathon at the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25.
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September 16, 2025
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Real estate stocks gain from low interest rates as major land sales go through
The CSE recorded a downward trend yesterday due to profit-takings in select stocks, market analysts said.
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September 16, 2025
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Early Bird Tickets launched for Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) has announced the launch of Early Bird ticket sales for the much anticipated Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2025, scheduled for 23rd October 2025 at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo.
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September 16, 2025
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Lack of data hampers efforts to resolve human-elephant conflict, says indsutry expert
Moves to end the human-elephant conflict will not yield the expected results without updated data on the country’s wild elephant population, industry expert Ananda Dissanayake, Chairman of Manahara Lanka, has said.
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September 16, 2025
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Rs 2000 note: Notice for Public
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the Rs. 2000 commemorative currency note, issued recently, will gradually be released into circulation through Licensed Commercial Banks.
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September 16, 2025
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What is energy? And why do we need it?
Nothing can exist without energy. Nothing is possible without energy. Despite being invincible and intangible energy can be stored. Such a fundamental physical quantity has no rigorous definition. Science texts empirically define energy as the capacity to do work.
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September 16, 2025
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Ill-effects of drinking too much water
Hydration is a cornerstone of good health. But experts warn that drinking water in excess, especially over a short time, can lead to serious, even life-threatening problems.
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September 16, 2025
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India to help Mauritius develop, keep a watch on Chagos Islands, gains a strategic toehold in Indian Ocean
India will help Mauritius develop and keep a watch on and around the Chagos Islands —an archipelago, which the Indian Ocean nation recently got back from the United Kingdom. The UK continues to have a military base of the United States in Diego Garcia, its largest island.
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