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SOUTH ASIAN SUPER CUP Sri Lanka face acid test in second leg
THE Sri Lankan national soccer team will face an acid test and put up a much-improved performance against the visiting Maldivian team in their second South Asian Super Cup encounter with kickoff rescheduled for 5.45 p.m. under lights.
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September 09, 2025
Daily FT
Asia Asset Finance plans Rs. 3 b debenture issue
ASIA Asset Finance PLC yesterday said it was planning a Rs. 3 billion debenture issue.
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September 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka banking leaders at ICC Conclave Awards in Delhi
THE International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Conclave Awards held on 29 August in Delhi brought together distinguished leaders from across the region to exchange insights and celebrate excellence in banking and finance.
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September 09, 2025
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BASL, CSSL to strengthen ties between technology and law
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) yesterday said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).
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September 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism taps into booming Polish tourism market with unique “Whispers of Ceylon” wedding experience
IN a strategic move to attract the growing Polish tourism market, the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) has partnered with The Barn House Sri Lanka to introduce “Whispers of Ceylon,” a novel wedding and engagement offering.
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September 09, 2025
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More chemicals linked to ICE production seized in Kandana
SRI Lanka Police yesterday seized over 100 kilos of chemicals suspected to be used in the manufacture of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) at a residence in Kandana following a cache of similar suspect chemicals over the weekend in Tangalle.
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September 09, 2025
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Sustainable tourism transformation: Sri Lanka’s youth at forefront
SRI Lanka will commemorate UN World Tourism Day 2025 with the launch of a landmark nationwide hospitality skills development program designed for secondary school students.
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September 09, 2025
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Double standards in Geneva: Sri Lanka’s journey and Core Group’s contradictions
The Core Group on Sri Lanka, which sponsors resolutions at the UNHRC, is currently led by the United Kingdom and joined by Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. These countries speak forcefully on accountability in Colombo. But their own records reveal serious shortcomings. The contrast exposes a troubling double standard.
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September 09, 2025
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LankaPay receives top recognition at BestWeb.LK 2025
LANKAPAY.LK, the official website of Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, was recognised at the BestWeb.lk Awards 2025 and secured two prestigious awards — Gold Award in the Most Popular Corporate Website category and Silver Award in the Best Corporate Website category.
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September 09, 2025
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Jetwing Hotels announces management of Villa 700
JETWING Hotelshas recently welcomed Villa 700 into its family of istinctive properties Located inthe tranquil coastal village of Induruwa, in Bentota, this beachfront propertys known forts serene ambiance and elegant, simpli. tjoins JetwingS portfolio of unique accommodations promising guestsan experience that blends luxury, nature, and legendary SriLankan hospitality.
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September 09, 2025
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Japan hands over infectious waste management equipment to 15 hospitals across SL
THE Embassy of Japan has said that Ambassador Akio Isomata handed over infectious waste management equipment to 15 hospitals in the country at a ceremony at the Trincomalee General Hospital.
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September 09, 2025
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Minister Bimal Rathnayake addresses Jeddah Chamber of Commerce
TRANSPORT, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake and his delegation were received by the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and the Secretary General of Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, the oldest Chamber in Saudi Arabia, on 4 September at its headquarters in Jeddah.
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September 09, 2025
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IFS crowned champions at SLASSCOM's Megamind 2025
THE much-anticipated Megamind 2025 Quiz, organised by SLASSCOM, brought together the country’s brightest minds for an evening of knowledge, camaraderie, and spirited competition.
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September 09, 2025
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Deshal de Mel joins Capital Alliance Board
CAPITAL Alliance PLC yesterday said it has appointed Deshal de Mel as an Independent, Non-Executive Director effective 4 September.
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September 09, 2025
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Anantara World Islands Dubai Resort appoints Lankan as new Director of Operations
ANANTARA World Islands Resort has appointed Suresh Ferdinandusz as Director of Operations, effective July 2025.
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September 09, 2025
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People's Leasing Kegalle branch moves to new location
PEOPLE'S Leasing & Finance PLC relocated its Kegalle branch to a new, more accessible location at No. 453, Main Street, Kegalle, on 2 September.
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September 09, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields open fresh week steady; activity subdued
THE secondary Bond market started off the new trading week on a dull note, with activity and transaction volumes at subdued levels, similar to the week prior.
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September 09, 2025
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Copyright and creativity: Why Sri Lanka must embrace global standards
SRI Lanka exists within the global community, not apart from it. Yet, in public discourse surrounding law, technology, governance, and culture, a recurring theme persists: the belief that Sri Lanka is somehow exceptional, requiring uniquely local solutions. While national context is important, this mindset often overlooks a critical reality: we operate within an interconnected world governed by international norms. Nowhere is this more evident than in the realm of copyright law, particularly in music.
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September 09, 2025
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HNB Legacy Open 2025: Celebrating golf, camaraderie and legacy
THE HNB Legacy Open 2025, the flagship golf tournament hosted by HNB Private Banking, concluded on 30 August at the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club (NEGC), bringing together over 60 players from across the island double the number from its inaugural edition last year.
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September 09, 2025
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Ranil and Aragalaya effect
RW is feeling the Aragalaya effect and let the judiciary handle the matter without any outside interference. No one is above the law
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September 09, 2025
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Browns celebrates 150 years with prestigious tech award for game-changing e-warranty solution
IN keeping with its 150 anniversary celebrations, Brown & Company added another accolade being recognised for yet another innovation in digitalisation at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2024.
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September 09, 2025
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Tilvin dismisses rumours of PM's removal
THE main constituent party of the NPP Government Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva yesterday squashed claims that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will be removed from her post.
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September 09, 2025
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Panasian Power's 5 MW Galle solar plant fully operational
PANASIAN Power PLC yesterday said that its 5 MW ground-mounted solar project in Galle has successfully connected to the grid and running at full capacity.
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September 09, 2025
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Breaking politico-narco nexus
FOR decades, we have known of a sinister alliance that few dare to name openly, the ‘politico-narco complex.’ It has long been known that the narcotics trade, especially at the scale seen on our shores, cannot thrive without the protection and patronage of politicians and, at times, the tacit cooperation of law enforcement.
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September 09, 2025
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Sri Lanka hosts tourism promotion event in Indonesia
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Jakarta, in collaboration with the SriLankan Airlines Country Office in Jakarta and Jetwing Travels Ltd. in Sri Lanka, successfully organised a tourism promotion event at the Embassy premises on 27 August.
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September 09, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering gives BIMSTEC Observer Status
THE Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) has been granted Observer Status by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).
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September 09, 2025
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Ambeon and connected parties buy 82% of Mylands Group for Rs. 252 m
AMBEON Capital PLC and connected parties on Friday acquired an 82% stake in Mylands PLC for Rs. 252 million.
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September 08, 2025
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Breakthrough for deep tech in Sri Lanka, Jendo closes new investment round
WHAT began as a university project over a decade ago has evolved into a groundbreaking medical technology that could save millions of lives worldwide.
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September 08, 2025
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Spare a thought for the coloniser
\"Do you think this is fun for us,\" asked Tom Barrack, the US special envoy for Syria, addressing a group of Lebanese journalists after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun in Beirut on 26 August.
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September 08, 2025
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Workers' remittances power economy with record August inflows
SRI Lanka's workers' remittances surged to $ 680.8 million in August, marking the highest monthly inflow so far in 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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