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Nugegoda SWC in pole position despite loss
NUGEGODA SWC, despite their loss by nine wickets to Badureliya SC last weekend, continue to head the Major Plate standings, having carried forward the most number of points from the group stage, which is working to their advantage.
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January 30, 2026
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IMF Managing Director to visit Sri Lanka in Feb.
IMF officials note 'huge appreciation' by public of Govt.'s governance reforms
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January 30, 2026
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LB Finance secures $ 45 m strategic Swiss funding for MSME lending
Impact investors responsAbility and BlueOrchard Finance boost LB Finance's capital base to expand MSME reach
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January 30, 2026
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Dr. Harsha Cabral, Sharhan Muhseen win top National Corporate Director Award
THE Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID), in partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), on Wednesday hosted the inaugural National Corporate Director Awards 2025.
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January 30, 2026
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NDB further strengthens long- term partnership with IFC
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday said that it has strengthened its strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, on three distinct fronts, to support its journey forward as an impactful contributor to Sri Lanka's banking and financial services landscape.
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January 30, 2026
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EDB unveils flagship statistical publication 'Export Performance Indicators 2024'
THE Export Development Board (EDB) has launched its flagship annual publication 'Export Performance Indicators 2024'.
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January 30, 2026
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We do not age with time, we age with accumulation
The intellectual capital assets on a nation's Balance Sheet
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January 30, 2026
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Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission meets in Colombo
THE 13th session of the Sri Lanka-Pakistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) was successfully held yesterday in Colombo, reaffirming the strong and longstanding bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.
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January 30, 2026
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MEN'S U19 WORLD CUP SUPER SIX Chamuditha, Akash star in Sri Lanka's win against South Africa
Abriliant century rom opener iran Chamuditha, his second in the Men(s U19 World Cup andan excellent piece ofleg-spin bowing by Vigneshwaran Akash saw Sri Lanka beat South Africa by five wickets toregister their second win n the Super Sixat Bulawayo yesterday.
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January 30, 2026
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IRD launches street survey in Colombo to widen tax net
Exercise covers Colombo Municipal Council areas 1 to 15 Field teams deployed to identify unregistered taxpayers QR codes used to support compliance and data capture
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January 30, 2026
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TiECon 2026 summit puts spotlight on value of entrepreneurship
TIECON 2026 recently took place as the first flagship global summit for entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka.
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January 30, 2026
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“Invest Sri Lanka” forum showcases capital market opportunities in Riyadh
THE “Invest Sri Lanka” Forum, jointly organised by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in association with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh, was successfully held at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Centre on 24 January.
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January 30, 2026
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Air Force tipped to win Plate segment
SRI Lanka Air Force Sports Club will kick off their Plate Segment Super Round campaign when they face Navy Sports Club at Welisara today.
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January 30, 2026
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Shangri-La Colombo gets new General Manager
SHANGRI-LA Colombo has announced the appointment of Andreas Streiber as General Manager, effective immediately.
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January 30, 2026
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BOC rings the bell for Sri Lanka's largest sustainability bond issue in history
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) marked the listing of its inaugural Basel III-compliant Tier II Sustainability Bond with a bell ringing ceremony at the Colombo Stock Exchange, formally recognizing the largest sustainability bond issuance ever undertaken in Sri Lankan history and the first by a state-owned bank.
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January 30, 2026
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Carbon-neutral symposium on sustainable tourism highlights urgent need for viable change
INDUSTRY leaders and sustainability advocates met at Thema Collections' Amba Yaalu, Kandalama recently to discuss avenues of practical change and growth toward positioning Sri Lanka as a sustainability-led tourist destination.
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January 30, 2026
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Türkiye reaffirms commitment to regional stability at Pathfinder Foundation Ambassador’s Roundtable
SPEAKING at the Pathfinder Foundation's first Ambassador’s Roundtable for the year on 21 January, Republic of Türkiye Ambassador Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut outlined Ankara's foreign policy priorities amid a period of heightened global turbulence, stressing diplomacy, dialogue, and cooperation as essential tools for navigating an increasingly unstable international environment.
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January 30, 2026
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Ditwah...
Tourism infrastructure damage was estimated at about Rs. 500 billion, based on data collected from member companies by industry bodies.
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January 30, 2026
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Health Ministry says Nipah virus risk minimal
THE Health Ministry yesterday said that the risk of Nipah virus transmission to Sri Lanka remains minimal, following reports of cases in West Bengal, India.
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January 30, 2026
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Lanka Rating assigns A+ initial entity rating to LB Finance with Stable Outlook
LANKA Rating Agency has assigned an initial entity rating of A+ with a Stable Outlook to LB Finance PLC, citing its strong market position, consistent performance and superior asset quality.
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January 30, 2026
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Heritance Hotels and Resorts awarded Superbrands Sri Lanka Status 2025
HERITANCE Hotels and Resorts has been recognised as a Superbrands Sri Lanka’s Choice 2025, reaffirming its position as one of the country’s most respected and trusted hospitality brands.
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January 30, 2026
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Drawing more FDI: Strategy or wishful thinking?
“WOULD you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
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January 30, 2026
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Two distinguished leaders join AIA Insurance Lanka Board
AIA Insurance Lanka has appointed two eminent corporate leaders, Asoka Pieris and Deepthi Lokuarachchi, to its Board as Non-Executive Independent Directors.
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January 30, 2026
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Court reminds AG to expedite Namal's money laundering case
THE Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court yesterday issued a reminder to the Attorney General (AG) to expedite legal advice relating to a money laundering investigation involving Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa and four others.
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January 30, 2026
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Abdul Sallay to lead Thurstan rugby
TOP-CLASS player Abdul Sallay will lead the Thurstan rugby outfit for the 2026 season, which will kick off in March.
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January 30, 2026
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CSE ends lower, retreats further from 24,000-point mark
THE Colombo stock market yesterday for the fourth session crossed the milestone 24,000-mark in early trading but retreated further than the previous occasions.
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January 30, 2026
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Kishan Vairavanathan joins Ceylon Land and Equity Board
CEYLON Land and Equity PLC has appointed Kishan Vairavanathan to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director
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January 30, 2026
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Tongan for Kandy SC in Super Round
ONE of the top-class Tongan rugby players, 20-year-old Salesi Douglas Havea, arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday to play for Kandy Sports Club in the Super Round Cup segment encounters, which will commence this weekend in Colombo.
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January 30, 2026
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Nominations open for South Asian Travel Awards 2026
THE South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has officially opened nominations for its highly anticipated 10th edition, a significant milestone that celebrates a decade of excellence in regional tourism.
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January 30, 2026
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Rs. 205 b Bond auction delivers bullish outcome
THE Bond auctions conducted yesterday delivered a decisively positive outcome, with the Public Debt Management Office raising Rs. 179.06 billion, equivalent to 87.35% of the Rs. 205 billion on offer across three maturities.
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