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Celebration of Thai and Chinese flavours at Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo
CINNAMON Lakeside Colombo is set to bring together two of Asia’s most iconic culinary traditions at its upcoming Thai-Chinese Food Festival, taking place from 25 to 27 July, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Hosted across Long Feng, Royal Thai, and the Pool Terrace, the festival will feature a diverse buffet, curated by Executive Chef Ashan Liyanage and the culinary team, and complemented by live entertainment each evening.
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July 24, 2025
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For US, UK and Europe, wars, death and destruction are profitable business
ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, soaked in Palestinian blood, is the most hated person in this planet today.
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July 24, 2025
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Knuckles Spring Water enters Bahrain market
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Kingdom of Bahrain actively facilitated the entry of Knuckles Spring Water, produced by Sri Lankan corporate Cargills (Ceylon) PLC, into the Bahraini market. This marks the first time Cargills-manufactured products have been introduced to Bahrain.
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July 24, 2025
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SLB President engages in fruitful discussion with Badminton Asia top officials
SRI Lanka Badminton (SLB) President Roshan Gunawardena met top officials of Badminton Asia (BA) at the WONDR Badminton Asia Junior Championship 2025, now underway in Solo, Indonesia.
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July 24, 2025
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ALT X powers global e-commerce for Kodak
ALTERED Experience (ALT X), Sri Lanka’s international award-winning business solutions company, has reached a significant milestone by launching Kodak SoundBrix on Amazon USA, becoming one of the very few Sri Lankan companies to do so for a globally recognised legacy brand such as Kodak.
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July 24, 2025
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India's white ball tour of Sri Lanka not feasible
Lanka Premier League postponed for December
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July 24, 2025
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Evolution Auto powers ahead with global EV technical training new multi-brand workshop
EVOLUTION Auto Ltd. has announced two major milestones in its mission to deliver world-class EV after-sales service, comprising body, drive train, periodic maintenance and electrical systems.
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July 24, 2025
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Crunch time in Dialog Schools Rugby Bowl segment
THE Dialog Schools Rugby League Under-19 Bowl segment heats up this week with three crucial clashes that could determine who survives the drop for next season.
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July 24, 2025
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Colombo District Court issues enjoining order against illegal SLR constitution move by "Working Task Force”
THE Colombo District Court yesterday issued two enjoining orders against the Working Task Force of Sri Lanka Rugby and the Executive Director of Sri Lanka Rugby, restraining them from acting upon the draft constitution of Sri Lanka Rugby and from taking any steps based on such draft constitution.
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July 24, 2025
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Trinity Global launches flagship LTW 200 and entry-level BO2, powering e-mobility revolution
TRINITY Global Ltd., established in 2023, has emerged as a trailblazer in Sri Lanka's electric mobility sector, recognised for introducing innovative electric vehicles along with reliable after-sales service and spare parts support.
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July 24, 2025
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CIMA Sri Lanka celebrates 60 years of excellence in finance and business
THIS year marks an important milestone for The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in Sri Lanka as we celebrate six decades of empowering Sri Lanka's most highly skilled accounting and finance professionals to support their businesses, communities, and economies to thrive and succeed.
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July 24, 2025
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EDB-NOCU’s countrywide awareness campaign reaches Batticaloa
THE National Organic Control Unit (NOCU) of the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) continued its mission to elevate Sri Lanka’s organic agriculture sector by successfully conducting the third phase of its 2025 national awareness program at Riveria Resort — Batticaloa on 8 July.
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July 24, 2025
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People's Bank launches exclusive credit card promotion at Kandy City Centre
PEOPLE'S Bank has launched a special credit card promotion at Kandy City Centre (KCC), running from 18 July to 31 August, marking the second consecutive year of this successful initiative.
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July 24, 2025
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Taj Samudra, Colombo shines at Chefs Guild of Sri Lanka Competition with 17 awards
TAJ Samudra Colombo made a remarkable mark at the prestigious Chefs Guild of Sri Lanka Competition 2025, held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), by clinching an impressive tally of 17 medals.
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July 24, 2025
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When tax policy backfires: Call for more calculated policy approach
OVER the first half of 2025 alone, authorities in Sri Lanka have intercepted more than 115 million illegal cigarettes at entry points across the country.
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July 24, 2025
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Janashakthi Finance celebrates 44 years of progress and purpose
JANASHAKTHI Finance PLC (formerly known as Orient Finance PLC), a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), celebrates its 44th anniversary, marking more than four decades of commitment to empowering Sri Lankans through innovative and inclusive financial solutions.
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July 24, 2025
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Colombo stock market sustains bull run after CBSL move
THE Colombo stock market sustained its bull run further yesterday amidst active investor participation following the Central Bank's decision to keep policy rates steady.
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July 24, 2025
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Chief Justice gives checklist to make Sri Lanka a “Just Republic”
■ In address at BASL Legal Symposium calls for ethical integrity, Constitutional values, and collaborative legal development
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July 24, 2025
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Challenge of education reforms
THE country is abuzz with the talk of education sector reforms, which have drawn both praise and criticism.
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July 24, 2025
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Bank of Ceylon celebrates outstanding achievements at Spirit Awards 2024
IN a glorious ceremony held at Hotel Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura, Bank of Ceylon honoured its brightest stars at the 'BOC Spirit Awards 2024', recognising exceptional performance across its nationwide network of 660 branches and over 8,200 strong workforce.
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July 24, 2025
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ANKA Technologies shines at the National Ingenuity Awards 2025, securing three prestigious awards in the categories of driving STEM, Robotics, and Al Education in Sri Lanka
In a spectacular celebration of innovation and excellence, ANKA Technologies was recognized with three prestigious awards at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2025, held on the 1st of July at the Taj Samudra, Colombo. The institute proudly took home the titles of:
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July 24, 2025
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HNB and Indra Traders drive forward vehicle leasing solutions
HNB PLC has partnered with Indra Traders Ltd., one of Sri Lanka’s leading automotive retailers, to offer flexible leasing solutions for both registered and unregistered vehicles.
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July 24, 2025
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Black July 1983: Remembering the past to secure the future
FORTY-TWO years after the violence of Black July, Sri Lanka continues to live in the shadow of unacknowledged violence that shattered the lives of thousands of Tamil families.
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July 24, 2025
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Inextricable Group appoints Vineet Jaiswal to Non-Executive Board
Architect of India’s $ 17 b SAP transformation joins IG to drive enterprise innovation in Sri Lanka and APAC
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July 24, 2025
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Dialog launches Sri Lanka's most affordable 5G smartphone
DIALOG Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s No. 1 connectivity provider, has unveiled the country’s most affordable 5G smartphone, an important step forward in the nation’s digital transformation.
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July 24, 2025
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Progressive or retrogressive? Rationally defining AKD’s Presidency and NPP Government
'...estimated income poverty... remains stubbornly high, affecting as much as a quarter of the population in 2024, and twice as high as in 2021. The reversal in poverty reduction gains during the crisis has taken Sri Lanka back to its high poverty levels of the early 2000s...' -ODI-CEPA Report Executive Summary p vi '...post crisis mass poverty level, [is] estimated to be 7-10 million individuals.' ODI-CEPA Report p 16. (https://odi.org/documents/9616/ODI_Global_Sustaining_transformative_growth in Sri Lanka_20252030.pdf)
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July 24, 2025
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First Deputy MD Gita Gopinath quits IMF to re-join Harvard Economics Faculty
INTERNATIONAL Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has announced that First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) Gita Gopinath, would be leaving the Fund at the end of August to return to Harvard University, where she will be the inaugural Gregory and Ania Coffey Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics.
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July 24, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel launches enhanced ‘Home 4G LTE Broadband’
SLT-MOBITEL has unveiled a revamped Home 4G LTE Broadband portfolio offering more value and simplified choices for every Sri Lankan home.
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July 24, 2025
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DIMO Mega Fiesta 2025 enhances regional transport resilience in Jaffna
DIMO, the authorised general distributor for Tata vehicles in Sri Lanka, reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening regional transportation through the successful execution of DIMO Mega Fiesta — Jaffna 2025, a comprehensive after-sales campaign for Tata commercial vehicles.
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July 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka's Smoke & Bitters ranked 14th best bar in Asia
■ A historic feat putting Sri Lanka on the map with co-owned Raa entering Top 100 in its debut year
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