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India’s Guru Kashi University and Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education Sri Lanka strengthen academic ties
GURU Kashi University and Oxford Chester Uni of Higher Education, Sri Lanka, have announced a strategic partnership that will revolutionise academic collaboration, research, and student exchange between India and Sri Lanka.
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October 16, 2025
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IRCSL expands insurance awareness to Northern Province
Key initiative in Jaffna and Kilinochchi under \"Insurance for All: For a Secure Future
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October 16, 2025
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Sri Lanka's ANKH launches to connect global brands with South Asian markets
Luxury experiential brands eye a $ 15.8 b market $ 142.5 b opportunity in conscious luxury Early learning market expected to grow to $ 11 b by 2030
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October 16, 2025
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Expolanka Leisure secures dual triumph at World Travel Awards 2025
EXPOLANKA Leisure has become one of the first Sri Lankan companies to secure top honours in both Inbound and Outbound Travel categories at the World Travel Awards 2025.
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October 15, 2025
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AI-CRM leader Salesforce kicks off Dreamforce 2025
Three-day event in San Francisco to unveil latest ground-breaking innovation, bold ideas, visionary inspiration for digital transformation
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October 15, 2025
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Dilmah strengthens Sri Lanka's water and ocean stewardship
Dilmah invited to be Patron of UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka's Water And Ocean Stewardship Working Group
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October 15, 2025
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Rs. 1.45 b project to upgrade Kolonnawa fuel filling facilities
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Power and Energy Minister to begin procurement for a Rs. 1.45 billion project to modernise fuel filling facilities at Zone 7 of the Kolonnawa Terminal operated by Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd., (CPSTL).
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October 15, 2025
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Cabinet approves sale of foreign currency Bonds in local market
THE Cabinet has approved the issuance of foreign currency-denominated Bonds to the domestic market, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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Rakbo and Margo win at Access October Monthly Medal
THE Access October Monthly Medal 2025 saw Rakbo Perera accounting the overall Men’s win a scintillating round of 59 Nett, capturing both the Overall title and the Division C Nett and Gross (59 Nett, 83 Gross) crowns at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) which attracted more than 280 golfers.
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October 15, 2025
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Migrant remittances rise to $ 695.7 m in Sept.
SLBFE states it is $ 140.1 m YoY increase Notes $ 5.8 b total remittances during first nine months of 2025 Expects migrant remittances to surpass $ 7 b by end of 2025
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October 15, 2025
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PUCSL says no electricity tariff hike for rest of 2025
CEB estimates Rs. 21 b loss in Q4 However, PUCSL directs CEB to part-use Rs. 23 b profits for this year to offset loss Asks CEB, LECO to account for 2024 Rs. 60.5 b revenue surplus
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October 15, 2025
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Nearly 70% gambling activity online, dodging taxes CoPF finds
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that around 60-70% of Sri Lanka's casino-related activity now occurs through online platforms, while the State earns no tax revenue from these operations, according to findings presented to the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF).
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October 15, 2025
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Cabinet nod for Rs. 1.3 b Excise Department revenue system
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the award of a Rs. 1.3 billion contract for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of a new revenue administration system for the Excise Department, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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Empowering next generation: McLarens Group champions Girls on Track 2025
IN a powerful celebration of leadership, courage, and empowerment, the Girls on Track inter-school competition, organised by the Student Council of Prospects College of Higher Education (PCHE), was held recently at the Nawam Mawatha public carpark from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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October 15, 2025
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CBSL absorbs $ 1.24 b from domestic market YTD Aug.
CBSL intervention in domestic forex market leads to net forex absorption in first eight months of 2025 USD/LKR bid-ask spread narrows, reflecting improved liquidity and market efficiency Interbank forex transactions rise, with forward volumes up 22% YoY
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October 15, 2025
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Open note to President Disanayake
MONDAY is the Public Day at all Government offices. Yesterday I visited the Education Ministry to meet with no less than four top officials.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka's Robotic Governance Council: Politician of the future
Sri Lanka's Robotic Governance Council embarks on historic mission to build the politician of the future
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October 15, 2025
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Govt. to launch ‘Ratama Ekata’ national anti-drug operation
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the establishment of a National Operational Council to implement 'Ratama Ekata National Operation' - a rapid-response program aimed at eradicating drug abuse and strengthening rehabilitation efforts through public participation, Cabinet Spokesman and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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CSE market cap tops Rs. 8 t as real returns surge 65% – CBSL
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed a major milestone yesterday as total market capitalisation exceeded Rs. 8 trillion for the first time, marking a 40.48% gain so far this year.
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October 15, 2025
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Police seize Rs. 3.9 b in organised crime assets since 2021
SRI Lanka Police have confiscated assets valued at Rs. 3,902 million from organ-ised crime figures between 2021 and 2024, Police Media Spokesperson Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F.U.K. Wootler said yesterday.
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October 15, 2025
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Australia's team is their worst since 2010 - Broad
BBC - Former England bowler Stuart Broad believes Australia have their “worst” team since 2010 heading into this winter's Ashes.
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October 15, 2025
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LGC outage disrupts Govt. online services
ICTA, service providers doubling down to restore services Capacity, operational constraints will be released with ongoing phase of LGC expansion
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October 15, 2025
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Govt. allows rice imports amid local Keeri Samba shortage
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a proposal to permit rice importers to bring in up to 520 metric tons of Ponni Samba rice per importer, without permits, to address the current shortage of Keeri Samba in the local market.
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October 15, 2025
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F1 going 'overboard' by showing girlfriends - Sainz
WILLIAMS' Carlos Sainz says Formula 1's TV coverage is going “overboard a little” by showing driver’s girlfriends while missing overtakes during races.
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October 15, 2025
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Ants' march, promises, and one-year rule of AKD
ONE year on, the moral march of Anura Kumara Disanayake's Government echoes Jonathan Chait's warning: movements that mistake conviction for wisdom risk becoming moral parades rather than governing forces [1].
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October 15, 2025
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AIA celebrates Partnership Distribution excellence at Diamond Club 2025 in Japan
AIA Sri Lanka hosted the Partnership Distribution Diamond Club 2025 event in the city of Osaka, Japan, from 11 to 14 June 2025.
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October 15, 2025
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AMW appoints Jawahar Ganesh as new Group Managing Director
ASSOCIATED Motorways Ltd., a unit of Dubai-based Al-Futtaim Company, has announced the appointment of Jawahar Ganesh as its new Group Managing Director.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka Surgeons Congress 2025: Triumph of surgical excellence and innovation
THE Sri Lanka College of Surgeons hosted the Sri Lanka Surgeons Congress 2025 (SLSC 2025) from 11 to 13 September at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, drawing more than 400 distinguished surgeons, consultants, and medical professionals from across Sri Lanka and the region.
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October 15, 2025
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Sri Lanka secure historic 12th position at BWF World Junior Mixed Team Badminton 2025
SRI Lanka secured the overall 12th position at the YONEX SUNRISE BWF World Junior Mixed Team Badminton Championship 2025 in Guwahati, India.
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October 15, 2025
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Cabinet reshuffle no link to ongoing container probe – Cabinet Spokesman
Dismisses claim that Minister Bimal Rathnayake's portfolio has link to ongoing controversial container probe Stresses Cabinet reshuffle was made to increase efficacy of Govt's 2025 Budget plans and to strengthen implementing national policies Emphasises Govt. committed to prevent irregularities when clearing containers at Customs
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