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UK delivers emergency aid to Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah
$ 890,000 of UK support will provide emergency supplies and life-saving care to those affected Assistance delivered through humanitarian partners already on the ground, including Red Cross
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December 04, 2025
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Lanka Premier League sixth edition from 8 July
THE sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from 8 July to 8 August 2026.
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December 04, 2025
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A neighbour in need, a friend indeed
India's support to Sri Lanka continues under operation Sagar Bandhu
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December 04, 2025
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Cyclone Ditwah and India-Sri Lanka relations: playbook for diplomacy in the neighbourhood
THE Hindustan Times: I vividly remember boarding the then INS Vikrant formerly HMS Hercules with my father during a special port call to Colombo in the 1970s. I was a young boy then, absorbed in a hobby of building model airplanes and ships, especially aircraft carriers. The encounter was unforgettable. It was my first time aboard a carrier a steel giant that captured both my imagination and my awe.
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December 04, 2025
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Avon Pharmo Chem donates Rs. 2 m for flood relief
IN support of the Government's program to provide relief to those affected by the adverse weather conditions, Avon Pharmo Chem Ltd. Managing Director Kumara Ekanayake, and Australian Immigration lawyer Hemanta Punchihewa donated Rs. 2 million to aid relief efforts.
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December 04, 2025
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Sri Lankan powerlifters bag 21 medals
This year's group was also the largest Sri Lankan powerlifting delegation to compete at the Pro League World Championship, marking a significant milestone for the sport domestically and highlighting the depth of talent emerging nationwide.
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December 04, 2025
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We were too late: Lives lost to another system failure
WHILE the institutional architecture for earlywarning and preparedness existed, proactive, structured early evacuation did not occur at the scale or speed required to limit loss of life or mitigate the worst outcomes of Cyclone Ditwah. The lack of major preemptive action warrants closer investigation.
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December 04, 2025
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Need for collective political leadership post-Cyclone Ditwah says Justice for All
JUSTICE for All, a good governance activist group, yesterday stressed the need for collective political leadership in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah.
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December 03, 2025
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Lankan T201 specialists ply their trade at International League T20
Five franchises sign up seven players
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December 03, 2025
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Hemas Holdings announces Board-level leadership changes
HEMAS Holdings PLC yesterday announced upcoming changes to its Board of Directors, reflecting the Group's commitment to strong governance and a seamless leadership transition.
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December 03, 2025
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Prime Minister vows swift recovery, policy continuity
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday delivered an unvarnished account of the scale of destruction caused by the recent cyclone and flooding, while assuring the business community that the Government's reform agenda and economic stabilisation path will not be derailed.
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December 03, 2025
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Despite Ditwah cyclone, luxury cruise brings 2,000 tourists to Colombo
IN a powerful symbol of resilience and recovery, Sri Lanka yesterday welcomed the luxury cruise ship Mein Schiff 06, operated by TUI Cruises, carrying over 2,000 international passengers to the Colombo Port.
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December 03, 2025
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Jude Fernando new Group CEO at Melstacorp
FERNANDO brings with him over 32 years of experience in senior positions across many industries, particularly in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Sales and Marketing, and International Marketing.
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December 03, 2025
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Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating cyclone
CYCLONE Ditwah has left children across Sri Lanka facing an escalating humanitarian crisis.
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December 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka secures € 8 m EU grant to promote sustainable agriculture
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a financial grant agreement with the European Union (EU) to secure € 8 million for the implementation of the ‘Agri-Green Initiatives for Green Economic Growth through Sustainable Agricultural Initiatives’ project.
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December 03, 2025
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When all that is solid melts
\"...economy is embedded in nature and cannot exist apart from it,” World Bank Reboot Development The Economics of a Liveable Planet
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December 03, 2025
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Treasury talking to banks, insurers to help SMEs, industries
THE Government is in talks with the insurance and banking sectors to help households, SMEs and businesses hit by Cyclone Ditwah while keeping the 2026 macroeconomic trajectory and reform agenda intact, Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma told the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit yesterday.
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December 03, 2025
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SLTDA Chief calls on world to visit Sri Lanka
SRI Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairman Buddhika Hewawasam yesterday made asstrong appeal to the private sector, investors and global partners not to focus solely on post-cyclone relief support, but to actively encourage travellers to visit Sri Lanka during the ongoing peak season.
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December 03, 2025
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Court of Appeal upholds RTI Commission ruling in Uva education information case
THE Court of Appeal has affirmed a decision of the Right to Information Commission (RTIC), rejecting an appeal filed by Hewa Baddage Gunaratne in relation to an information request made to the Department of Education in the Uva Province.
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December 03, 2025
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UAE provides assistance to Sri Lanka
A flight carrying humanitarian assistance from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for those affected by the recent disaster situation arrived in the country early yesterday morning.
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December 03, 2025
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Colombo stock market recoups 30% of Monday's Rs. 240 b value wipe-off
THE Colombo stock market yesterday bounced back capturing 30% of the value lost on Monday when market opened following the devastating Ditwah cyclone.
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December 03, 2025
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WHO provides $ 175,000 emergency funds to scale up health response in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
AS Sri Lanka faces rapidly worsening conditions triggered by a cyclonic storm, the World Health Organisation yesterday provided $ 175,000 as emergency funds to support essential health services, while continuing to work with national authorities and humanitarian partners to reach lifesaving interventions to the millions of affected people across the country.
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December 03, 2025
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Amana Bank opens 40th Self Banking Centre in China Fort, Beruwala
AMANA Bank has further expanded its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 40th Self Banking Centre (SBC) in China Fort, Beruwala. Responding to the longstanding need for a convenient and accessible banking facility in the area, the new SBC, located at 115E China Fort, Beruwala offers customers 24/7 access to cash withdrawals, cash deposits, and cheque deposits, ensuring unmatched ease and convenience for residents, merchants, and traders.
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December 03, 2025
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HNB's Rs. 10 b Sustainable Bond issue up for grabs
THE Colombo Stock Exchange yesterday granted in-principle approval for Hatton National Bank PLC to list a tranche of Listed, Rated, Unsecured, Redeemable Senior Sustainable Bonds, allowing the bank to raise up to Rs. 10 billion.
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December 03, 2025
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T-Bill auction rates continue to hold broadly steady for 20th straight week
THE weighted average rates at the weekly Treasury Bill auction conducted yesterday held steady.
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December 03, 2025
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Ditwa death toll reaches 465 as1.56 million affected: DMC
THE Disaster Management Centre (DMC), in its situation report issued at 6 p.m. yesterday, states that 1,558,919 people from 437,507 families have been affected across 25 districts.
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December 03, 2025
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Accelerate second-gen reforms to secure durable growth, says World Bank
7% GDP growth forecast by President AKD in 2026 Budget speech “absolutely achievable,” says World Bank Country Chief Stresses need to dismantle trade barriers, improve productivity and mobilise private capital
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December 03, 2025
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Sri Lanka to face Pakistan, England in white ball series ahead of T20 World Cup
PAKISTAN who beat Sri Lanka to win the Pakistan T20I Tri-Series title will make a tour in January for a three-match T20I series as part of their preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup in February-March.
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December 03, 2025
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Customs extends UNCTAD technical assistance for ASYCUDA system till 2027
SRI Lanka Customs will continue to enhance its automated revenue collection system under a renewed agreement with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
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December 03, 2025
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Global humanitarian support flows into Sri Lanka
State of Palestine, Cuba, Türkiye, Nicaragua, and European among nations and diplomatic missions conveying solidarity
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