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Reforming the reformists and reforms of education
EDUCATION reforms have become a major topic of national debate.
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February 17, 2026
Daily FT
MasterChef Sri Lanka to be flavoured by CBL Group as main sponsor
CBL Group, one of Sri Lanka’s largest diversified food manufacturing conglomerates, has entered into a partnership with MasterChef Sri Lanka as a main sponsor, marking a significant collaboration that celebrates culinary excellence, creativity, and local talent.
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February 17, 2026
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Sri Lanka takes global stage at Gulfood 2026 with record number of exhibitors
SRI Lanka Consulate General in Dubai together with the Exports Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDBSL) and Sri Lanka Tea Board (SLTB) facilitated the participation of Sri Lankan businesses and industry representatives at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition.
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February 17, 2026
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Sri Lanka and China reaffirm ties at Chinese New Year meeting
A cordial meeting between Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong and Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando was held yesterday (16) in conjunction with the Chinese Spring Festival.
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February 17, 2026
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Lanka Hospitals secures third consecutive Gold award at 60th anniversary TAGS
LANKA Hospitals PLC has secured the Gold Award in the Health Sector at the prestigious TAGS Awards 2025.
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February 17, 2026
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Ceylon Land announces plans for proposed Rs. 4.3 b Rights Issue
@ Rs. 1.7 b to retire short-term debt; Rs. 39.7 m for interest @ Rs. 1.75 b into Galle Face Icon project; Rs. 702 m into Cargo Boat @ Record date 5 March 2026; no underwriting; majority to take up fully
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February 17, 2026
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Official Olympic flooring provider, Gerflor partners with WIDAC Commercial Interiors to introduce world-class solutions to Sri Lanka
WIDAC Commercial Interiors has announced its official partnership with Gerflor, a global leader in specialised flooring solutions, marking a significant step forward for the Sri Lankan commercial interiors market.
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February 17, 2026
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National Chamber charts MSME growth agenda at 67th AGM
NCCSL President Anura Warnakulasooriya expresses commitment to be the voice of business, advocating progressive policy reforms, facilitating meaningful connections that translate into tangible opportunities for MSMEs and the wider corporate sector Türkiye Ambassador Dr. Semih Lütfü Turgut highlights how smaller nations can leverage comparative advantages to achieve outsized economic success EDB Chief Mangala Wijesinghe says NEDP aims to boost trade competitiveness, expand global and regional market linkages, drive sustainable growth via product and market diversification
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February 17, 2026
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Prime Lands Residencies reports strong earnings growth in 3Q
PRIME Lands Residencies PLC has reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended 31 December 2025, keeping shareholder expectations intact.
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February 17, 2026
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Access invests $ 6.9 m in cyclotron radiopharmaceutical facility
■Facility to produce isotopes for PET scans and cancer diagnostics ■Commissioning scheduled for today
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February 16, 2026
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Are you missing out? | The positive trajectory of the stock market
COLOMBO Stock Exchange Executive Senior Vice President Marketing Niroshan Wijesundere discusses the stock exchange and its role as a source of mid-to-long term investment returns, capital raising mechanism, and the equities outlook for 2026.
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February 16, 2026
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15 private jets bring fans for India-Pakistan T20 clash
SRI Lanka witnessed a spike in private jet arrivals over the weekend as high-net-worth cricket fans and VIPs flew in for the much-anticipated India-Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter in Colombo.
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February 16, 2026
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Reserves dip marginally in Jan. to $ 6.82 b
GROSS official reserves amounted to $6.82 billion as at end-January, down a marginal 0.15% from a month ago, while gold reserves increased 26% to $ 109 million.
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February 16, 2026
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Digital banking hype: More to be done to make it inclusive
RECENTLY, a popular science writer and social activist had posted on X his frustrating experience with a leading private bank in Sri Lanka.
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February 16, 2026
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Hospitality veteran Kamal Munasinghe takes helm at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams
CINNAMON Life at City of Dreams yesterday announced the appointment of Kamal Munasinghe as its General Manager, effective 15 February 2026.
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February 16, 2026
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Sri Lanka turns more optimistic amid strong Govt. approval: Mood of the Nation poll
Economic Confidence Index rises to +36, highest in four years of Verité Research polling
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February 16, 2026
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CEB requests 13.56% electricity tariff hike for 2Q
THE Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) regarding an electricity tariff revision for the second quarter of this year.
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February 16, 2026
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SriLankan Airlines shines at World Airline Cricket Tournament
SRILANKAN Airlines delivered a strong performance at the World Airline Cricket Tournament 2026, emerging as Plate winners during an exciting week of cricket at The Sevens, Dubai from 1-8 February.
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February 16, 2026
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Losses from low-grade coal cost CEB Rs. 2.8 b
Recoverable penalties estimated at only Rs. 1 b
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February 16, 2026
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Related parties reduce Cargills Bank holdings
RELATED companies CT Holdings PLC and Cargills (Ceylon) PLC have disposed of a combined 10.05% stake in Cargills Bank PLC in the market.
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February 16, 2026
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Legislators’ pensions: Denying a legitimate expectation
IN 1976, the late Felix R. Dias Bandaranaike initiated the legislation that would provide a person who had retired after serving in the national Legislature for a minimum period of five years with a pension during his or her lifetime.
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February 16, 2026
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Sysco LABS Motorsports accelerates into 2026 with strong results
THE Sysco LABS Motorsports Team delivered strong performances across two major karting events in early 2026, reinforcing its growing presence in Sri Lanka's competitive motor-sports arena.
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February 16, 2026
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Nominations approved for four Heads of Mission
THE Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved the nominations of four Heads of Mission.
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February 16, 2026
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Brumbies marks 15 years at 147th Battle of the Blues
THE Brumbies Enclosure celebrated its 15th year with the launch of a commemorative T-shirt on 12 February at The Steuart by Citrus.
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February 16, 2026
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Lankem Ceylon, Axalta Coating Systems strengthen partnership in high-performance industrial coatings
LANKEM Ceylon PLC, the authorised partner of Axalta Coating Systems in Sri Lanka, has announced the expansion of its collaboration with Axalta to strengthen access to high-performance industrial coating technologies in the country.
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February 16, 2026
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BASL demands urgent action over lawyer killing, boycotts courts today
■ Convenes Special General Meeting following killing of Attorney-at-Law ■ Lawyers to stay away from courts today
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February 16, 2026
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West Indies dominate Nepal to reach T20 World Cup Super 8
THE West Indies delivered a clinical performance to cruise past Nepal by nine wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group C clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai yesterday.
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February 16, 2026
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Forwards dominance drives Havies to commanding win
HAVELOCK Sports Club produced a commanding second-half surge to overwhelm CH & FC 50/17 in their Inter-Club Rugby League 2025/2026 encounter, which concluded at the Racecourse Ground yesterday.
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February 16, 2026
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Using the momentum against corruption
THOSE who elected the current administration demanding action against corruption, at least for a moment, can take heart.
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February 16, 2026
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Softlogic Life surpasses Rs. 40 b GWP in FY25; doubles key financial metrics over four years
Posts Profit After Tax of Rs. 4.7 b Return on Equity at 39% and Earnings Per Share at Rs. 14.79 Completes acquisition of Allianz Life Insurance Lanka
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