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New casino entry levy, betting and gaming taxes come into effect
THE Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that a series of tax increases on Sri Lanka's betting and gaming sector came into effect from 1 January, following amendments to the Betting and Gaming Levy Act, No. 40 of 1988, under the Betting and Gaming Levy (Amendment) Act, No. 25 of 2025.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Thushan Amarasuriya appointed Singer Finance Managing Director
SINGER Finance (Lanka) PLC has announced the appointment of Thushan Amarasuriya as the Managing Director with effect from 1 January 2026.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 ushers next phase of growth for gem and jewellery industry
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated on Saturday at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia's premier gem and jewellery exhibition.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
JVP condemns US military aggression against Venezuela
THE National People's Power (NPP) Government's main constituent party, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) yesterday issued a statement condemning what it described as military aggression by the US against Venezuela, asserting that the sovereignty of the Latin American nation and the right of its people to determine their leadership must not be violated, according to a press release issued by its Political Bureau.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Private sector lending rates increase as FD returns fall
PRIVATE sector lending rates remained elevated in 2025 as demand for credit improved even as returns on bank fixed deposits declined in line with benchmark Treasury Bill rates.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Three Trinitians in SL Under-19 Cricket WC squad
THREE Trinitians who represented Sri Lanka at the Asia Cup 2025 last month found their places in the 2026 ICC Under-19 World Cup which is currently taking place in Namibia and Zimbabwe.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
India to play additional T20ls in support of Cyclone Ditwah victims
INDIA has agreed to play two additional Twenty20 International matches during the Sri Lanka tour in August as part of an effort to support the welfare efforts of the people affected by the Ditwah cyclone.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Independent Adviser tells Serendib Land shareholders to reject Senthilverl Mandatory Offer
SERENDIB Land PLC's Board of Directors has rejected the Mandatory Offer made by Senthilverl Holdings Ltd., advising shareholders not to accept the offer price of Rs. 1,500 per share, citing that it represents a discount to the company’s valuation based on independent opinion.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
CBSL extends term of Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance
THE Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has extended the tenure of P.W.D.N.R. Rodrigo, the Administrator appointed to Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), under the Banking (Special Provisions) Act, No. 17 of 2023 (BSPA).
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Rupee depreciates 5.6% against USD in 2025
SRI Lanka's rupee weakened against the US dollar in 2025, posting an annual depreciation of 5.6%, reversing the strong gains recorded over the previous two years.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Foreign holdings in Govt. securities more than double in 2025
■Increase 106% in 2025 after contracting 49% in 2024
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Arrest without authority: Trump, Maduro, and strain on international law
PRESIDENT Donald Trump's address on 3 January announcing the “arrest” of Venezuelan President Nicolés Maduro marks one of the most consequential and controversial assertions of power in contemporary international relations.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill gazetted for legislative approval
THE Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill has been published in the Government Gazette, paving the way for the abolition of pension entitlements granted to Members of Parliament and their spouses under existing law.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Tax relief for donated dates during Ramadan 2026
THE Cabinet of Ministers last week approved tax relief for dates imported as donations or gifts for free distribution during the upcoming Ramadan fasting season, which will be observed from 19 February to 21 March.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Record arrivals and diminishing returns: Part 1
Marketing 101 - What our customers are really telling us
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Govt. expands 'Suraksha' student insurance scheme with additional benefits
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting last week approved the continuation of the 'Suraksha' Student Insurance Program for the 2025-2026 academic year, along with a series of amendments to expand coverage and improve access.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Reassessing Sri Lanka’s 2026 outlook after Cyclone Ditwah
A balance sheet of the record of President Dissanayake’s National Peoples Power (NPP) Government could put the economy in the credit box.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
TMC Mount Lavinia opens new lounge, outlines future initiatives
THE Management Club (TMC) Mount Lavinia successfully marked the opening of its new clubhouse at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, strengthening its commitment to leadership development, professional collaboration, and member engagement.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Evolution Auto partners New Jayasekara Auto Motors to bring vehicle showroom to Kurunegala
EVOLUTION Auto, a pioneer in Sri Lanka's electric mobility sector, has officially opened its multi-brand electric vehicle (EV) showroom in Kurunegala, in collaboration with New Jayasekara Auto Motors Ltd.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Education at risk: Protecting childhood in a digital age
From Italy's curriculum bans to Sri Lanka's textbook scandal, Governments face a reckoning over child safety in education
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
SSC, Leo CC, Moratuwa SC join Army SC in securing full points
TIER B 3-DAY TOURNAMENT
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
NDB Bank and IMPACT IT forge strategic partnership
Automate business finance with direct ERP banking integration
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Secondary Bond market yields close steady week-on-week
@ Primary auctions undersubscribed @ Foreign holdings in rupee Treasuries increase @ Money market liquidity increases
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Cyclone Ditwah and its unparalleled damage: Seeking sustainable solutions is the biggest challenge in 2026
IN the last three years, Sri Lanka had been recovering slowly but steadily from its worst economic crisis that had crippled the country in 2022.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
nVentures leads $ 200,000 Seed Round into Flash Health
Initiative to scale cashless outpatient care in Sri Lanka
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka Pavilion at Muscat Festival promotes tourism and goods
A Sri Lanka Pavilion promoting Sri Lanka as a tourist destination for Omani holiday makers and 10 stalls displaying Sri Lankan jewellery, cosmetics, batik and other designer clothing, Sri Lanka tea, spices, and traditional food was opened today by Charge d’ Affaires of the Sri Lanka Embassy Maxwell Keegel at the Qurum Park in Muscat.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
UN Security Council to convene after US move against Maduro draws international alarm
THE United Nations Security Council is set to meet today following US military action in Venezuela that led to the removal of President Nicolas Maduro, an operation the UN Secretary-General has warned could set a dangerous precedent.”
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Croospulle leads run chase as CCC turn tables on Chilaw Marians CC
SLC MAJOR CLUB 3-DAY LEAGUE
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Reclaiming Sri Lanka’s electricity future: The need for transparent, inclusive, and visionary policy reform
SRI Lanka stands at a crossroad in its pursuit of energy security, economic resilience, and sustainable development.
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January 05, 2026
Daily FT
Protection of the State from Terrorism Act: A critique of the current proposal
The current draft, Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, (PSTA), which has been in the making for almost a year, was published in December 2025.
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