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The Island
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).
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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.
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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.
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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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August 20, 2025
The Island
S&P SL 20 crosses 6,000 Pts. for the first time as banking counters prove attractive
The CSE was extremely bullish yesterday due to very satisfactory results being recorded in banking sector counters, especially HNB and Commercial Bank. Also notable was the fact that the S&P SL 20 index crossed 6,000 points for the first time, ending at 6,055.92 pts.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Speaker to study no-confidence motion against Deputy Defence Minister
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday told Parliament that the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara, signed by 31 opposition MPs including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, would be examined and a decision announced shortly.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
UK’s liberalized rules of origin for SL’s garments
Upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) enable Sri Lankan manufacturers to source up to 100% of inputs for garments (dependent on the item of clothing) from any country for final manufacture in Sri Lanka.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
NASA-ISRO's §1.3-billion satellite NISAR deploys its antenna in orbit
Ina landmark moment for global Earth science and international space collaboration, the world's most expensive civilian Earth imaging satellite---the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR)---has successfully deployed its massive radar antenna in orbit.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Halloluwa arrested while evading court
Police yesterday (19) arrested former National Lotteries Board Executive Director Thusitha Halloluwa, for evading court.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
SLIIT highly prioritizing a knowledge-driven economy
Sri Lanka's transition toward a modern, knowledge-driven economy depends not only on fiscal reforms and foreign investment, but also on the strength of its higher education sector. At the forefront of this transformation stands the Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT), a leading non-state higher education provider.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
SSP Gamage further remanded on bribery charges
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sathish Gamage, arrested on bribery charges pertaining to his time as SSP in charge of Galle and Embilipitiya divisions, has been re-remanded until 02 Sept., by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayathunga.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Police question journalist over LTTE propaganda
Police have recorded a statement from journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan over allegedly promoting the LTTE.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
National Chamber hosts one-day workshop on “Coaching Skills for Leaders”
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka will be conducting an exclusive one-day workshop on “Coaching Skills for Leaders” on Thursday, 21 August 2025, from 9.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. at the National Chamber Auditorium, Colombo 10.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief CP Radhakrishnan is NDA’s choice for Vice-President
C P Radharishnan is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra.CP Radharishnan is currently serving as the Governor of Maharashtra.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
HNB Assurance Group reports exceptional financial performance for Q2 with 30% growth
HNB Assurance PLC (HNBA) and its subsidiary, HNB General Insurance Ltd (HNBGI), have delivered exceptional financial results for Q2 2025, reinforcing their strong market position while showing robust growth across key metrics and reinforcing its solid position in the market.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Two injured as unidentified gunmen shoot with assault rifle
Two people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a shooting incident at Gnanarathana Mawatha, Peliyagoda, yesterday morning (19), police said.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Three petitions challenge Bill titled Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) in SC
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament yesterday (19) that three petitions had been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Bill, titled Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal).
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Rajitha missing
The Colombo Magistrate's Court yesterday (19) rejected a petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne seeking to suspend the arrest warrant issued against him in connection with a Bribery Commission investigation.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
CHR accuses govt. of excessive printing of money in violation of agreement with IMF
The Center for Human Rights and Research (CHR) Sri Lanka, in a statement issued recently has alleged that the National People's Power (NPP) government excessively printed money in violation of the agreement reached with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
2 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
On a wing and a prayer
WHEN most European countries and Volodymyr Zelensky were praying together with American neocons for the collapse of Vladimir Putin’s Alaska summit with Donald Trump, India was vocal in hoping for its success. The Indian idea was laudable, only the argument was a tad self-regarding. If the talks ended on a positive note, assorted Indian analysts reasoned, the impugned oil trade with Russia would no longer draw Trump’s ire. Putin would have saved the day for New Delhi.
4 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Sinner retires from Alcaraz final with illness
An emotional Jannik Sinner retired from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz with illness, only six days before he begins his US Open title defence.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Devapathiraja heading for another historic first
A day after their senior counterparts achieved a historic win at the Under 17 Division I cricket final, the Under 15 team of Devapathiraja College Ratgama knocked out Royal College, Colombo to book their first ever berth in an Under 15 Division I cricket final on Tuesday.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
“Alaska summit: No deal agreed at Trump-Putin meeting but land swap for ceasefire still on the table” – a response
The Embassy paid attention to the article by the ODI Global “expert” Ms. Olena Borodyna published by The Island of 18 August 2025.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
High heels: Benefits and ill-effects
In recent decades, high heels have moved beyond being a mere fashion accessory to becoming a cultural symbol of style, elegance and even authority.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
SLANZBC hosts 30th AGM followed by panel discussion on “Accelerating Sri Lanka’s Digital Economy”
The 30th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka - Australia - New Zealand Business Council (SLANZBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce was held on 7th July 2025, with Paul Stephens, High Commissioner of
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Premier Hockey League returns for thrilling second season
The Premier Hockey League (PHL) Sri Lanka is gearing up for an exhilarating season 2, promising to be the most prestigious hockey event in the island's sporting calendar.
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August 20, 2025
The Island
Humanising future: AI, education reform, forgotten power of history, aesthetics and ethics
As Sri Lanka debates sweeping reforms to its school education system, one question looms larger than any curriculum revision: what kind of future are we preparing our children for?
7 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Roban makes history at NACAC Championships
Handal Roban earned the first ever gold medal for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the North Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships, winning the men’s 800m with a massive national 800m record of 1:42.87 at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Freeport, Bahamas.
2 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Shasheendra remanded until 26 August
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court yesterday (19) further remanded ex-State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on 06 August in connection with an ongoing investigation. The ex-parliamentarian has been remanded until August 26 pending further investigations.
1 min |
August 20, 2025
The Island
Gaza conflict: Sarvajana Balaya’s response: Another view
R eference article in The Island Opinion page on 13 Aug 25 , Rohana R Wasala laments that the SB representation who met the Ambassador of the State of Palestine did not ‘ care or dare ‘ to make reference to Israel.
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