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Under-16 Elite Rugby Sevens kicks off with 32 teams
THE future stars of Sri Lankan rugby will take centre stage when the Under-16 Elite Rugby Sevens 2025 organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), kicks off on 4 October.
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September 30, 2025
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HNB partners Sri Lanka Invention Commission to strengthen Sri Lanka's innovation ecosystem
HNB PLC, committed to driving innovation in Sri Lanka's banking sector, has signed a MoU with the Sri Lanka Inventors Commission (SLIC) to support the existing and new inventors under the InnovaBiz EliteLink program. The partnership aims to provide Sri Lankan inventors with comprehensive support including financial assistance, technical guidance, commercialisation opportunities, and capacity-building initiatives.
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September 30, 2025
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Aruna Dissanayake to lead KBSL's next growth phase as COO and Acting CEO
KBSL Information Technologies, a member of the Agility Innovation Group and a leading systems integrator in Sri Lanka with a legacy of over 35 years, has announced the appointment of Aruna Dissanayake as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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September 30, 2025
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Justice delayed and institutional credibility: Lessons from Easter Sunday case
To analyse the justice delays and inconsistencies following the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, and to propose policy measures to strengthen the rule of law, enhance prosecutorial and judicial independence, and restore public trust in Sri Lanka’s criminal justice system.
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September 30, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber voices concerns over draft PPP Bill
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday said that while it commends the Government's effort to introduce a legislative framework for PPPs through the Draft Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Bill, it noted several concerns that warrant further attention.
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September 30, 2025
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FCEJ stands in support of the birds, the land and the people of Mannar
Following is a statement by the Feminist Collective for Economic Justice, on the attack on protestors in Mannar over the energy project
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September 30, 2025
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What's next for Sri Lanka?
Asia Cup an eye-opener to frailties existing in the team
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September 30, 2025
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SLFFA calls for urgent policy rethink on SVAT
THE Sri Lanka Logistics and Freight Forwarders Association (SLFFA) yesterday urged the Government to urgently reconsider the recent changes to the Simplified Value Added Tax (SVAT) scheme, warning that the move could have serious implications for the logistics and export sectors.
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September 30, 2025
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Budget 2026: Smiles in every rupee
EVERY year, the arrival of Sri Lanka's national Budget brings with it familiar rituals: speeches in Parliament, presentations filled with charts, and days of debate about deficits, spending, and taxation.
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September 30, 2025
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ICCSL urges stronger taxpayer education, safeguards in new policy paper
Calls for nationwide taxpayer education via digital tools, outreach and workshops Proposes simplified communication for public and detailed guidance for professionals Recommends stronger data privacy and cybersecurity protections for taxpayers Suggests a dedicated Charter Monitoring Unit within Inland Revenue Department
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September 30, 2025
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Microfinance specialist Ravi Tissera joins LB Finance Board
LB Finance PLC has appointed Ravi Tissera to its Board as an Executive Director.
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September 30, 2025
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Mandarina Colombo and Marine Bay Colombo shine at South Asian Travel Awards 2025
TWO flagship hotels under the Macksons Hotels portfolio — Marine Bay Colombo and Mandarina Colombo — brought home top honours at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025.
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September 30, 2025
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Jan.-Aug. 2025 Budget deficit Rs. 411 b; falls 55% YoY
THE Government continues to improve its fiscal performance with the overall Budget deficit for the first eight months of 2025 falling 54.88% from a year ago to Rs. 411 billion, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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September 30, 2025
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CA Sri Lanka present Budget 2026 proposals
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) yesterday announced that it has formally presented its proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026 to the Government.
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September 30, 2025
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Building global brands at home: AOD enriches Sri Lanka's creative economy with another entrepreneurial success
CREATIVITY is often the defining capital behind profitable ventures. This was most recently seen in the wide global recognition of entrepreneur Nawoda Bandara, taking Sri Lankan fashion international, with the support of AOD.
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September 30, 2025
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Ceylinco Life team participates in leadership training in Malaysia
AN eight-member team from Ceylinco Life recently attended a five-day training program in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the theme 'Lead Forward'.
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September 30, 2025
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Hayleys Leisure shines at South Asian Travel Awards 2025
HAYLEYS Leisure continues to elevate Sri Lanka’s presence in the regional hospitality scene, clinching three coveted accolades at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, South Asia's premier recognition platform for excellence in tourism and hospitality.
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September 30, 2025
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Perera, Daluwatte crowned champions at Sri Lanka Amateur Golf 2025
ONE of Sri Lanka's top amateur golfers, Chanaka Perera won the Gents segment at the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship 2025 when he got the better of Saad Habib Malik of Pakistan after 36 holes at the Roya Colombo Golf Club last weekend.
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September 30, 2025
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Ranil’s resolve to end rule of law
“The reactionary is always willing to take a progressive attitude on any issue that is dead” - Theodore Roosevelt
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September 30, 2025
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US investment outlook flags Sri Lanka’s stalled SOE privatisation, labour laws
Stalled CEB privatisation blocks cost-effective energy for industries Investors cite high costs, policy shifts and opaque procurement Rigid labour rules, emigration and weak protections limit flexibility US firms eye ICT, energy, aviation and defence
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September 30, 2025
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BASL defends lawyers’ car passes, says Gazette does not apply
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has written to the Inspector General of Police to clarify the position on lawyers’ car passes, following recent public debate on the issue.
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September 30, 2025
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United Motors debuts all-new 2025 Mitsubishi lineup in Sri Lanka
UNITED Motors, the exclusive distributor for Mitsubishi Motors in Sri Lanka for over four decades, has announced the arrival of the versatile 2025 Mitsubishi range.
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September 30, 2025
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MCA Super Premier League semi-final: Hayleys Group beat CDB by 63 runs
SKIPPER, Ramesh Mendis with a swashbuckling unbeaten 153 runs in 137 balls, inclusive of 11 sixes and eight fours and a fine spell of pace bowling by opening bowler, Kavishka Anjula (eight overs 28 runs four wickets) guided Hayleys Group to a fine 63 runs win over CDB, in the 32nd Singer - MCA Super Premier League “Knock - out” tournament 2025 top half semifinal played on 27 September at the MCA Grounds.
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September 30, 2025
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Secondary Bond market activity subdued
Bloomberg Economics projects September CCPI at + 2.50% YOY Rupee depreciates marginally
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September 30, 2025
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Siyapatha Finance appoints CEO-designate
SIYAPATHA Finance PLC yesterday said that it has appointed its Chief Strategy Officer Mathisha Hewavitharana as CEOdesignate with effect from 1 October.
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September 30, 2025
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People's Bank partners Toyota Lanka to launch exclusive Auto Loan Facility
PEOPLE'S Bank has partnered with Toyota Lanka Ltd., to launch an exclusive Auto Loan Facility, providing Sri Lankans with an enhanced opportunity to realise their dream of vehicle ownership.
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September 30, 2025
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Through deepfakes and data breaches, CEOs must lead cybersecurity battle
From a financial services perspective, Visa Consulting and Analytics, Asia Pacific Risk Practice Lead Sen Dibyajyoti described the escalating scale of fraud in digital payments.
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September 30, 2025
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Can Gaza be saved by the UN General Assembly through a 1950 Resolution?
AN immediate ceasefire in Palestine, which is being bombed every 8-9 minutes according to the UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, was deadlocked at the Security Council last week through a veto by the United States of America. A deadlock which blocked a potential halt to the killing of civilians at a scale and intensity that the world has not seen in living memory outside of World War II.
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September 30, 2025
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Aitken Spence Travels South Asia's best
AITKEN Spence Travels once again demonstrated its industry leadership by winning South Asia’s Best Inbound Travel Agent and Best Cruise Travel Agent for the third consecutive year at the 9th annual South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), held recently at a glittering gala in Colombo, SriLanka.
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September 30, 2025
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CSE begins new week on the up
THE Colombo stock market yesterday opened the week on the up with plantation stocks driving turnover and the bourse extending its bullish run for more than a week.
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