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India's balancing act in Tianjin
The recently concluded SCO summit in Tianjin displayed India's ability to balance ties with different groupings.
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September 10, 2025
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Digitalisation of courts to curb corruption - Justice Ministry
The Justice Ministry yesterday announced the planned launch of the Supreme Court digitalisation project on 12 Sept.
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September 10, 2025
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Salesforce AI Research advances the agentic enterprise by simulating enterprise environments
Salesforce AI Research has unveiled new innovations to help enterprises deploy AI agents that are capable, consistent, and trustworthy.
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September 10, 2025
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Geneva sessions: 43 countries support Sri Lanka
Forty three countries that spoke during the Interactive Dialogue (ID) at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva had expressed solidarity with Sri Lanka, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, said.
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September 10, 2025
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Mahindra Ideal Finance expands vehicle financing reach through strategic partnership with Indra Traders
Mahindra Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL), a licensed non-bank financial institution regulated by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indra Traders (Pvt) Ltd., one of Sri Lanka’s largest multi-brand vehicle distributors, to introduce comprehensive leasing offerings for vehicle buyers across the country.
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September 10, 2025
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UK calls for all-inclusive and comprehensive post-war accountability process
The UK has emphasised the need for an all-inclusive and comprehensive accountability process at the Geneva-based United National Human Rights Council (UNHRC) when the UN HC report on Sri Lanka was taken up on Monday (8).
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September 10, 2025
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Lankan Tamils not eligible for long-term Indian visas
Undocumented Sri Lankan Tamil refugees who were exempted from penal provisions by a Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order last week are not eligible to apply for long-term visas (LTV), a senior government official told The Hindu.
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September 10, 2025
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India’s balancing act in Tianjin
The recently concluded SCO summit in Tianjin displayed India’s ability to balance ties with different groupings.
4 min |
September 10, 2025
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Spa Ceylon in forefront of helping to manage Human-Elephant Conflict
Sri Lanka's elephants are among its most powerful symbols of heritage and natural wealth.
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September 10, 2025
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Hasaranga's return a boost for Sri Lanka
Fresh from a morale-boosting series win in Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka are in the UAE sharpening their skills ahead of the Asia Cup, with their opening encounter against Bangladesh pencilled in for Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
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September 10, 2025
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Killing of Premakeerthi amidst govt., JVP onslaught on media
Dharman Wickremaratne’s latest book ‘Premakeerthi Ghathanaye Sulamula’ meticulously examines the killing of radio announcer, producer and lyricist Premakeerthi de Alwis in late July 1989, at the height of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP)-led terror campaign.
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September 10, 2025
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Achintha continues record breaking streak
St. Aloysius' College, Ratnapura athlete Lahiru Achintha continued his record breaking streak to win the Under 18 boys' 3000 metres on day one of the Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletics Championship at Diyagama on Monday.
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September 10, 2025
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AI has a hidden water cost - here’s how to calculate yours
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as —a —for each a user has with the GPT-3 version of OpenAI’s ChatGPT system.
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September 10, 2025
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Japan heatwave will be challenge for athletes - Coe
Athletes competing at the World Championships in Tokyo will face \"heat challenges\", says World Athletics president Sebastian Coe.
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September 10, 2025
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Behind closed doors: Real story of SCO Summit What whispers travelled amongst Xi, Putin, and Modi?
Xi, Putin and Modi's Strategic Dance Re- shapes Asian Power Bal- ance
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September 10, 2025
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ComBank achieves a world first with LoungeKey access for UnionPay Asia Prestige Cards
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first bank in the world to extend LoungeKey airport lounge access under the UnionPay Asia Prestige programme, following a partnership between the Bank and LoungeKey that will benefit holders of the Bank’s UnionPay Asia Prestige Diamond and Asia Prestige Platinum Credit Cards.
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September 10, 2025
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CP Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu is India’s new Vice-President
India’s ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was elected as the new Vice-President of India on Tuesday night.
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September 10, 2025
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How to tackle bullying
Bullying in schools has become one of the most pressing issues in modern education, undermining both the emotional well-being and academic performance of students. It often manifests in subtle forms such as teasing, name-calling, exclusion from social groups and spreading rumours, as well as in more direct and damaging forms like physical intimidation or cyber harassment. The impact is profound. Children who are bullied can carry the scars for years, affecting their confidence, relationships and even their prospects in adulthood.
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September 10, 2025
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Adani Group to invest $60 billion in power and renewable energy sectors till FY32
Indian industrialist Gautam Adani-led Adani Group is planning to invest around $60 billion up to FY32 in India's power sector, with a strong focus on renewables, generation and transmission/distribution.
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September 10, 2025
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Lighting the Path Forward: Ceylon Business Appliances bridges Sri Lanka's digital divide
Ceylon Business Appliances (CBA), in partnership with Geekom, has launched a CSR initiative to provide under-resourced Sri Lankan schools with access to modern digital tools.
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September 10, 2025
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Boys from Thimbirigaskatuwa dominate horizontal jumps
Maris Stella College, Thimbirigaskatuwa excelled in the field events on the opening day of the Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletics Championship at Diyagama.
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September 10, 2025
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Addressing Sri Lanka's rising orthopedic care needs
Renowned Orthopedic expert Dr. Gurpal Singh recently completed a series of patient education sessions powered by the Sri Lanka office of IHH Healthcare Singapore in partnership with Hatton National Bank (HNB).
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September 10, 2025
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BASL and CSSL forge alliance to drive innovation at the intersection of technology and law
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) took a leading step by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration with the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL).
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September 10, 2025
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Ex-State Minister Ranaweera further remanded
Mahara Magistrate Janitha Perera yesterday (08) further remanded ex-State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who had been arrested and remanded for allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents.
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September 10, 2025
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Dhammika Perera buys 39 percent stake in Laugfs Group, boosting its financial muscle
The CSE was notably active yesterday when businessman Dhammika Perera bought into Sri Lanka's diversified Laugfs Group, taking a 39 percent stake of its holding company, as founder director and Deputy Chairman Thilak de Silva exited, informed sources said.
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September 10, 2025
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AGRINET in fresh bid to enhance group activities
The Agricultural Information Network (AGRINET), established as a hub of the Sri Lanka Council for Agricultural Research Policy (SLCARP), has been revitalised to better facilitate research activities of institutions within the National Agricultural Research System (NARS), according to a press release issued by AGRINET.
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September 10, 2025
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K-pop booming away... Global success still eluding our performers
Nowadays, our artistes give the impression that projecting themselves on social media with music videos that primarily highlight their dancing ability is mandatory for their popularity.
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September 10, 2025
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First innings tie pushes Royal- Seba final to thrilling climax
The Under 19 Division I Tier A cricket final between Royal and St. Sebastian's was heading for an interesting climax after Royal fought back to tie the first innings scores on the penultimate day at the P. Sara Oval on Tuesday.
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September 10, 2025
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Expo Lanka Freight, a 'notable enabler of investment in renewable energy sector'
Expo Lanka Freight (Pvt) Ltd’s Project Division has delivered a critical logistics success for the Richardson Serendib 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Hiripitiya, Kurunegala, reinforcing its position as a
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September 10, 2025
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Trump faces hostile welcome: US Open crowd boos President during tense security-laden match
US President Donald Trump was noisily booed at the US Open men’s final held at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Sunday, media reports said.
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