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First Capital Holdings' Rs. 3 b debenture issue oversubscribed on opening day
FIRST Capital Holdings PLC's debenture issue of Rs. 3 billion, which was opened for subscription on 23 September, was oversubscribed on the very same day.
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September 26, 2025
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NTB's HSBC deal demonstrates balance sheet strength, sustainable expansion
NATIONS Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday said its acquisition of HSBC's retail banking business in Sri Lanka demonstrates the bank's financial strength and disciplined approach to growth.
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September 26, 2025
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Cinnamon Life: Setting the Stage for a New Era of Business Events in Colombo
As Sri Lanka marks World Tourism Day 2025, all eyes are on Colombo's fast-evolving role as a premier destination for global business events.
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September 26, 2025
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Secondary Bond market activity moderates; yields remain stable
THE secondary Bond market yesterday saw activity moderate, remaining at a virtual standstill for much of the day.
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September 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka take on defending champions India today
We have nothing to lose says Kandamby
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September 26, 2025
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JICA, DoA launch first Asia regional training to promote market-oriented agriculture
JAPAN International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Sri Lanka's Department of Agriculture (DOA), recently concluded the 5-day international training program on the Market Oriented Agriculture Promotion Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment and Promotion (SHEP) approach.
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September 26, 2025
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Empowering Global Connections to Shape a Sustainable & Inclusive Future
Celebrating World Tourism Day & The Impact of Responsible Travel
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September 26, 2025
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Aitken Spence Hotels Champions Sustainable Transformation on World Tourism Day
As the world celebrates World Tourism Day under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” Aitken Spence Hotels and its flagship Heritance brand reaffirm their commitment to shaping a future where travel uplifts communities, safeguards the environment, and creates experiences that endure long after a guest’s journey has ended.
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September 26, 2025
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Things to do while in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has so much to offer it’s travelers despite being an island.
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September 26, 2025
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Genocide, incitement to genocide and impunity
On 16 September 2025, the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on the Occupied Palestinian Territory (including East Jerusalem) and Israel, mandated by the Human Rights Council and supported by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), concluded in a landmark report that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that senior Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have engaged in incitement to genocide.
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September 26, 2025
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Fitch assigns Hayleys Fentons first-time national rating of 'A+(Ika)'; outlook stable
FITCH Ratings has assigned Hayleys Fentons Ltd., (HFL) a National Long-Term Rating of A+(Ika)'. The outlook is stable.
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September 26, 2025
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Dinemore launches DinemoreGo, expands with 14 new prime locations across Sri Lanka
DINEMORE Ltd., has announced the launch of its newest venture: DinemoreGo. Built on speed, accessibility, and affordability, DinemoreGo is designed to bring Dinemore's trusted legacy closer to everyday lifestyles across the island.
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September 26, 2025
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CoPF considers regulations under Imports and Exports (Control) Act
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has considered regulations under the Imports and Exports (Control) Act, No. 1 of 1969 published in the Gazette Extraordinary No. 2449/60 of 15 August 2025.
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September 26, 2025
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Planting Hope: Browns Roots Project Achieves ISO Recognition for Climate Action
ONCE a land where lush green forests covered more than half of Sri Lanka, today, only less than a third remains.
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September 26, 2025
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SAARC Agriculture Centre and IFPRI sign MoU to strengthen food and agriculture cooperation in South Asia
THE South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Agriculture Centre (SAC), Dhaka, and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Washington, DC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aiming to deepen collaboration in food and agriculture research, policy analysis, and capacity building across South Asia.
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September 26, 2025
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Why Sri Lanka remains a No. 1 choice among travelers
Known for its pristine beaches, lush green-eries, breathtaking waterfalls, wildlife and many other attractions Sri Lanka continues to remain a bucket list destination for many travelers from around the world.
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September 26, 2025
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“Skills around innovation and enterprise are critical to shape future-ready learners” – Rod Smith
Q Is it also understood that Cambridge envisions to establish a legal entity in Sri Lanka. Can you throw light on this and explain how this could forge a stronger presence in the country and strengthen collaborations?
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September 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka urges...
He also reflected on Sri Lanka's painful history of war and conflict, drawing from his nation's experience to advocate for peace, human rights, and democracy.
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September 26, 2025
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Dialog AI Powers Govi Mithuru-Sri Lanka's First AI-Powered Agriculture Advisory Platform
Now with an AI Chat and Voice Bot, and an AI Voice Assistant
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September 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka clinch Zia Ul Haq Trophy
SRI Lankan golfers, Chanaka Perera and Sachin de Silva combined superbly to clinch the prestigious Zia Ul Haq Trophy at 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC).
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September 26, 2025
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SJB to move no-confidence motion against Speaker
THE Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced plans to table a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, citing his recent conduct in presid- ing over Parliamentary proceedings.
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September 26, 2025
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Colombo Stock Exchange sustains upward trend
THE Colombo stock market sustained its upward trend yesterday with the banking sector boosting turnover to over Rs. 9 billion.
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September 26, 2025
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Standard Chartered appoints Praveen Karunaratne to Country Management Team
STANDARD Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Praveen Karunaratne, Head of Financial Institutions (FI), to the Country Management Team, effective 15 September 2025.
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September 26, 2025
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Fairway Colombo: Blending Smart Luxury with Innovation to Celebrate World Tourism Day 2025
Sri Lanka's first robotic hotel and its mission to revive Colombo Fort as a hub of tourism and culture
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September 26, 2025
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Rainy start to Women's Cricket World Cup
Both warm-up matches end in no-result
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September 26, 2025
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Sarvodaya Development Finance delegation completes Agri-Innovate immersion at Kasetsart University, Thailand
A cross-functional leadership team from Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has completed the international program on AgriInnovate: A Value Creation Journey - From Soil to Shelf at the Faculty of Business Administration, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, delivered in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM).
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September 26, 2025
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DIMO Care Camp and Mahindra tractor Service Camps empower tractor owners for Maha season 2025
SUPPORTING Sri Lanka's farming communities in preparing for the Maha season, DIMO Agribusinesses concluded its tractor service initiatives, the DIMO Care Camp and the Mahindra Tractor Service Camp series, drawing strong participation from tractor owners across the island.
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September 26, 2025
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From Panama to Pandora – but never to Hulftsdorp
Despite new laws and action plans, Sri Lanka's response to the Pandora Papers has yielded press releases but no prosecutions - leaving Hulftsdorp absent from the accountability trail
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September 26, 2025
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FlyHi Sports Junior Rugby to kick off tomorrow
FLYHI Sports Junior International Rugby Tournament 2025 will take place on 27 September at Havelock Sports Club Ground. First kick off will be at 7:00 a.m.
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September 26, 2025
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9th South Asian Travel Awards 2025 honours excellence in regional tourism
THE South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the region's platform celebrating excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality, marked its 9th edition with a spectacular grand gala hosted at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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