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China’s entry into SAARC: Gateway to South Asian prosperity
\"CHINA as a full member of SAARC? At first, the idea may sound bold, even strange. But it could be the spark the region needs to move forward. For years, SAARC has carried a huge promise; a platform to connect markets, people, and ideas across South Asia. Yet political tensions have often slowed its progress. Bringing China into the fold could give SAARC fresh energy, new opportunities, and a stronger voice in the world.\"
6 min |
September 20, 2025
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Response to Mahinda Rajapaksa: It is not personal revenge or political terrorism
\"True leadership is not measured by the privileges one enjoys, but by the lives one uplifts, the injustices one ends, and the legacy one leaves for generations.\"
10+ min |
September 20, 2025
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S&P upgrades Sri Lanka sovereign rating to CCC+/C; outlook stable
S&P Global Ratings yesterday raised its long and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Sri Lanka to 'CCC+/C' from 'SD/SD'.
5 min |
September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka confront familiar rivals Bangladesh in Super Fours opener
Asia Cup enters business end from today
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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CEAT’s Europe Range drives Sri Lanka Amateur Golf and Ladies Stroke Play Championships
THE lush fairways of the historic Royal Colombo Golf Club will once again host the country’s most prestigious amateur golfing event when the 134th Sri Lanka Amateur Golf Championship and the Sri Lanka Ladies Stroke Play Championship, driven by the CEAT Europe range, tee off on 23 September.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
Daily FT
Ozone layer: Skin of earth, shield of human wellbeing
September 16 is the day designated by the United Nations to annually honour the preservation of the ozone layer. This day was proclaimed to be dedicated to create public awareness on the ozone layer and its significance to human existence, in the year 1994. The decision to create a separate day for the protection of the ozone layer was linked to the signing of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer, way back in 1987.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Venture Engine workshops equip start-ups with critical skills for global growth
Sri Lanka's leading start- up acceleration program continues to strengthen founders through expert-led guidance
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Govt. opens National Cyber Security Operations Centre
Unveils National Cyber Protection Strategy 2025-2029
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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ICJ urges Govt. to scrap Online Safety Act
THE International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has criticised the Online Safety Act, No. 09 of 2024, in response to a call for public input on amendments, urging the Government to repeal it or substantially revise it.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Tribute to Rajiv Perera on 60th birthday
IN life we meet many people, most of whom hardly leave a trace of their passing. Some, very few in fact, leave a mark so deep that no passage of time can erase it. For me, at the very top of that list is Rajiv Perera.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
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Right way of living - in harmony with nature
Eating foods humans ate before the discovery of fire; raw leaves, fruits, nuts, and yams help the microbiome feed and protect the body, confirmed by “New Biology” which explains the role of the micro- biomes in our bodies, in soil, in all of Nature.
10 min |
September 20, 2025
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Tourist arrivals cross 100,000 mark in first 19-days of September
SRI Lanka's tourism industry has registered a steady momentum in September, welcoming over 100,000 visitors in the first 19 days of the month and propelling the year-to-date (YTD) arrivals to 1.67 million.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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Country Roads returns with 37th anniversary concert
SRI Lanka's longest-running concert dedicated to supporting children’s causes, Country Roads, will stage its 37th edition on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Cinnamon Life.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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NOC hosts forum on gender equity in sports media
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) organised a landmark forum on gender equity in sports media at its headquarters, drawing a record participation of over 60 sports journalists.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Wordy end of a vociferous parley in Qatar
THE extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha to counter Israel's bombing of a government residential complex in the Leqtaifiya District of Qatar, where negotiations over a US initiated ceasefire proposal were in progress with representatives from Hamas, ended as usual in chest-thumping threats, condemnations and declarations against Israel, but without any concrete agenda of action to stop the genocide and expulsion of Palestinians from their homes before annexing Gaza and the West Bank to create Eretz Israel.
4 min |
September 20, 2025
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Similarities and differences of three recent uprisings in South Asia: Lesson for democracies
SOUTH Asia is living through an era of popular uprisings that has reshaped the political vocabulary of the region. In Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu, ordinary citizens—many of them strikingly young—have turned public squares into stages for democratic confrontation. These movements differ in their national contexts and immediate triggers, yet together they illuminate how people power can both rescue and test democratic institutions.
6 min |
September 20, 2025
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Elephant trafficker gets 15-year jail term, fined Rs. 20 m
THE Colombo High Court yesterday sentenced Niraj Roshan, better known as “Ali Roshan” to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 20.6 million after convicting him of keeping five elephants without valid permits.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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President champions export-oriented growth at Industry Expo 2025
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday underscored the Government’s drive to transform Sri Lanka into an export-oriented production economy, as he inaugurated the Industry Expo 2025 exhibition at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Govt. holds pre-Budget discussions with manufacturers in pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, Ayurvedic, cosmetics sectors
A pre-Budget discussion with representatives of the pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic manufacturing sectors was held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Corruption comes in many shades and hues; no political party immune
FISHERIES, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar this week made some strong comments against corruption, stating that there will be no forgiveness for politicians who have engaged in bribery, fraud and looting of public assets.
3 min |
September 20, 2025
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Capital Bar & Grill unveils steak and wine celebration in Colombo
THIS September, the city’s dining scene reaches a new crescendo as Shangri-La Colombo unveils an indulgent celebration at its celebrated grill room.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka Men’s and Women’s feature at AR Sevens in China
BOTH Sri Lanka Men’s outfit and Women’s outfit will play at the Asia Rugby Sevens 2025 first leg which kicks off in China today.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Suspects arrested over killing of activist Dan Priyasad
POLICE have arrested the alleged gunman linked to the fatal shooting of activist Dan Priyasad, along with two others.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Ukraine discuss strengthening bilateral ties
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday that Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra held a telephone discussion on 18 September with his Ukrainian counterpart, Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister and National Commission for UNESCO Head Mariana Betsa.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Ambeon makes Mandatory Offer for Myland
AMBEON Capital PLC yesterday announced a Mandatory Offer for an 18.27% stake in Myland Developments PLC at Rs. 8.50 for each of the 6.62 million shares.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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Sajith seeks time to file assets in digital format
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has written to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting additional time to submit his assets and liabilities declaration in digital form.
1 min |
September 20, 2025
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HBO Max continues global expansion, launching in 14 new markets in Asia Pacific on 15 October
Streaming home to iconic HBO and Max Originals, and Warner Bros. blockbusters, including Harry Potter, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, A Minecraft Movie and Superman HBO's newest series IT: Welcome to Derry to premiere 27 October on HBO Max
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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HNB empowers youth to drive digital finance at Finnovation Lab 2025
HNB PLC showcased its leadership in digital innovation and youth empowerment by hosting Finnovation Lab 2025 on 2 September at HNB Towers.
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka emerging as Asia's next start-up and innovation hub
35 global investors for Venture Engine Finale; PAYTM Founder keynote at Disrupt Asia
2 min |
September 20, 2025
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The George Keyt Foundation presents Young Contemporaries 2025 celebrating emerging artistic talent
THE George Keyt Foundation celebrates the return of Young Contemporaries, one of its pioneering and prestigious exhibitions, featuring the exceptional creativity of twelve emerging Sri Lankan artists at the Barefoot Gallery in Colombo from 24 to 28 September.
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