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Jaffna named among Best Cities to Visit in 2026 by Lonely Planet
THE global travel media giant Lonely Planet has announced its prestigious annual list of destinations under the “Best in Travel 2026” publication, naming Jaffna among the Best Cities to Visit in 2026.
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October 28, 2025
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Sri Lanka 2025: Defining the South Asian voice in global fashion
Presented under banner of Sri Lanka Design Festival, powered by AOD, where intelligent luxury meets regional creativity
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October 28, 2025
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Six SLIIT academics ranked among world Top 2% Scientists by Stanford-Elsevier survey
Institute plans to enhance its research presence and facilities by next year SLIIT unveils long-term goal to become the ‘Harvard of Sri Lanka’ and to be listed as one of world's top 1,000 universities Emphasises the need for expanded foreign university collaborations and international funding to support high-level research
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October 28, 2025
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Auditor General gets letter on audited financials of Royal College SDS for 2024
Following is a letter sent by an alumnus Padmasena Dissanayake (RC 67/74) to the Auditor General on the Audited Financials of Royal College - School Development Society (SDS) for 2024. The letter has been copied to the Education Ministry Secretary as well.
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October 28, 2025
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Term of cricket selection committee ends in December
SLC in process of notifying stakeholders to nominate names for new selection panel
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October 28, 2025
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Origin Matters: How Geographical Indications Can Power New Opportunities for Sri Lanka - Insights from International Experts
As Sri Lanka explores new ways to enhance the value of its agricultural and artisanal heritage, Geographical Indications (GIs) are emerging as a promising pathway.
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October 28, 2025
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Kayaam Wellness and Cape Weligama named among Tatler Best 100 Hotels in Asia-Pacific 2025
RESPLENDENT Ceylon and Reverie, the luxury hospitality collection by Dilmah Tea, has announced that Kayaam Wellness and Cape Weligama have been named to the Tatler Best 100 Hotels in Asia-Pacific 2025, unveiled recently at the Tatler Best Awards ceremony in Bangkok.
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October 28, 2025
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St. Anthony's Solar honoured with prestigious sustainability award
ST. Anthony’s Solar has been honoured with the “Sustainable Adoption of Renewable Energy Award” at the Sri Lankan Sustainability Awards 2025.
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October 28, 2025
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Indian nabbed at BIA with heroin worth Rs. 85 m
SRI Lanka Customs officers have arrested a 39-year-old Indian national attempting to smuggle 2.8 kilograms of heroin into the country, with the narcotics valued at approximately Rs. 84.96 million.
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October 28, 2025
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Standard Chartered appoints Kumudu Munasinghe as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing
STANDARD Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Kumudu Munasinghe as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, effective 15 October.
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October 28, 2025
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Dr. Gishan Illangakoon appointed to SMB Finance Board
TOP professional Dr. Gishan Illangakoon has been appointed to the Board of SMB Finance PLC as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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October 28, 2025
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CBSL appoints new Deputy Governors
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. C. Amarasekara and K.G.P. Sirikumara as Deputy Governors.
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October 28, 2025
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Pan Asia Bank marks 30 years with outstanding 9-month performance
PAN Asia Banking Corporation PLC said yesterday it has reported a stellar financial performance for the nine months ended 30th September 2025, reaffirming its resilience and strategic agility amid a gradually recovering yet challenging macroeconomic environment.
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October 28, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields open steady
Rupee depreciates marginally
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October 28, 2025
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Agstar appoints Sajeewa Ranasinghe as CEO
AGSTAR PLC has appointed Sajeewa Ranasinghe as its Chief Executive Officer with effect from 15 October.
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October 28, 2025
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SACEP opens new regional headquarters in Colombo
Sri Lanka leads regional call for greener future Paving way for sustainable South Asia
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October 28, 2025
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Union Bank collaborates with Mastercard to enhance digital payments
UNION Bank continues to strengthen its commitment to innovation and customer convenience through strategic collaborations.
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October 28, 2025
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Christell Luxury Wellness crowned Asia-Pacific's Wellness Clinic of the Year at global summit in Singapore
CHRISTELL Luxury Wellness has made history as the first Sri Lankan aesthetics centre to win the Wellness Clinic of the Year award from the entire Asia Pacific region at the prestigious GlobalHealth Aesthetics and Wellness Summit, Conference and Awards 2025.
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October 28, 2025
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Foreign job departures down 5% 1H 2025
THE number of Sri Lankans leaving for overseas employment dropped by 5% in the first six months of 2025 to 143,037 workers, as improving economic conditions and rising domestic wages reduced outward labour migration, according to Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) data.
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October 27, 2025
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UK-based Capital Metals issues new shares as Lankan mineral sands project advances
UK-LISTED Capital Metals PLC recently issued 638,029 ordinary shares to its financial adviser Hannam & Partners as payment for commission and advisory services related to its operations, notably in Sri Lanka.
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October 27, 2025
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Private sector propels tourism with first-ever destination drive
SRI Lanka's private sector has come forward to propel the country's first-ever and self-funded and curated destination marketing campaign to boost tourist arrivals amidst frustration over the delay in initiatives by State agencies.
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October 27, 2025
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Sri Lanka finish fifth as New Zealand lose to England
SRI Lanka ensured they finished fifth in the final league standings of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup when England beat New Zealand by eight wickets in their match played at Visakhapatnam yesterday.
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October 27, 2025
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Lankan digital economy estimated at Rs. 1.3 t
SRI Lanka’s digital economy is estimated at Rs. 1,342 billion, accounting for 4.5% of GDP, according to the Institute of Policy Studies’ (IPS) Annual State of the Economy 2025 report.
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October 27, 2025
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Kaya Daluwatte wins historic first medal for golf
Sri Lankan juniors so far won one Gold and four Bronze medals, look forward to adding few more during last four days of the games
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October 27, 2025
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Independent adviser recommends rejection of Ambeon's mandatory offer for Myland Developments
HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB), acting as the independent adviser, has recommended that shareholders of Myland Developments PLC (MDL) not accept the mandatory offer made by Ambeon Capital PLC, citing that the offer price of Rs, 8.50 per share is below most of the company’ fair-value estimates.
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October 27, 2025
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FentonsIT wins 'Most Popular Technology Website' award
FENTONSIT, the information technology arm of Hayleys Fentons, has received the 'Most Popular Technology Website' Special Recognition at the BestWeb.LK 2025 Awards ceremony held recently.
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October 27, 2025
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Overseas Realty records
Rs. 6.8 b PBT for 9 months
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October 27, 2025
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IMF, Arugam Bay and US warning
THE US administration had issued a warning to American tourists visiting Sri Lanka of an imminent threat of violence, terrorism and landmines. A similar warning was issued in October last year pointing to developments in Arugam Bay. But the current warning came amidst two other developments besides Arugam Bay.
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October 27, 2025
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Government must seize moment to deliver justice and reconciliation
SRI Lanka stands at a moment when political intent, social demand, and institutional oppor tunity align. The people have given the new Government a decisive majority and a clear mandate for change. With a twothirds majority in Parliament, a largely cooperative opposition, and an expectant population, the Government now has a unique opportunity to deliver on its promises of system change and to move forward on long-delayed justice and reconciliation.
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October 27, 2025
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Kelaniya Uni. Future Marketers Association holds 'Great Minds | EntreTalks'
THE Future Marketers Association of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Kelaniya, held its flagship knowledge-sharing initiative Great Minds | EntreTalks recently at the Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies Auditorium, powered by Dialog Finance.
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