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Uber rolls into Jaffna
Rides and Eats now available in Northern Province
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July 24, 2025
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CIC Vetcare supports MSME “SAJ” to next level
THE global market for pet products is growing very rapidly with changing lifestyles worldwide.
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July 24, 2025
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Court order against House of Fashions in case filed by 'Under Armour'
“UNDER Armour,” a world-renowned brand in the sports apparel industry, successfully obtained an interim injunction from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against House of Fashions for selling counterfeit Under Armour garments.
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July 23, 2025
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Cyber Threat and Malware Analysis Research Unit to support country's digital transformation
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved establishing a dedicated research unit within the Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) to strengthen national cybersecurity capabilities in line with the country's accelerating digital transformation agenda.
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July 23, 2025
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Duple drub in Colombo shifts Rugby Monarchy to Kandy
THE fall of two more undefeated Superpowers from the Capital, shifts the Kingdom of Schools Rugby to the Hills, at least momentarily.
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July 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka to sign MoU with National University of Singapore for Al collaboration
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Digital Economy Ministry and the National University of Singapore (NUS), paving the way for strategic collaboration in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
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July 23, 2025
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Six airlines owe Rs. 27.6 b in unpaid embarkation levy: Deputy Minister
Civil Aviation Deputy Minister Janitha Kodituwakku reveals SriLankan Airlines is top defaulter with staggering Rs. 24.6 b in arrears, followed by AirAsia Berhad with Rs. 88 m, Aeroflot with Rs. 508 m, Air India with Rs. 57 m, Thai AirAsia with Rs. 221 m and Fits Aviation with Rs. 2.1 b
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July 23, 2025
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Malaysia Airlines to launch A330 wide-body flights to Colombo from August
MALAYSIA Airlines has announced the addition of three weekly wide-body flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting from 22 August, in response to increasing passenger demand on its regional network.
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July 23, 2025
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Transparency International challenges National Audit (Amendment) Bill in SC
THE Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) yesterday filed legal action in the Supreme Court challenging the National Audit (Amendment) Bill which was published in the gazette on 23 June 2025.
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July 23, 2025
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Expectations and disappointments
IT is nearing 11 months since Anura Kumara Disanayake became President and nine months since the JVP-NPP coalition was put in power with an unassailable two-third majority in Parliament. Both were made possible by a new generation of Sri Lankans awakened by an accelerating desolation of the country’s democratic governance, economic development and its socio-cultural heterogeneity.
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July 23, 2025
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HRCSL submits parallel report to United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearance
Reveals over 27,000 cases of missing persons considered by past commissions of inquiry
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July 23, 2025
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CSE CEO appointment referred to AG's opinion over conflict of interest
THE appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been referred to the Attorney General (AG) for an opinion over alleged conflict of interest.
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July 23, 2025
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SL urged to build shared compliance framework for export survival
Legal expert Shyamali Ranaraja calls for national action on EU due diligence law; proposes collaborative model involving Govt., JAAF, EDB, NCE and others to build reporting and compliance mechanism Suggests revisiting idea of Sri Lanka-specific compliance standard, possibly under SLSI, to meet evolving global due diligence expectations Highlights exporters' risk exclusion from EU supply chains unless urgent, coordinated action is taken Notes cost and complexity of compliance too high for MSMEs to manage alone, calling for collective responsibility Points to importance of centralised platforms for monitoring environmental and human rights standards, enabled by digital tools like blockchain, QR traceability and digital product passports Asserts exporters not wait for EU buyers to demand documentation, as retrospective compliance will be expected
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July 23, 2025
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EGYPT'S RENAISSANCE: BUILDING A NEW HORIZON
Ancient legacy, modern ambition: Egypt forges a new horizon of growth and global influence
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July 23, 2025
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Hanoi hosts tourism promotional seminar to boost travel cooperation with Vietnam
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Hanoi successfully hosted a tourism promotional seminar on 14 July, to strengthen tourism ties between Vietnam and Sri Lanka and to promote Sri Lanka as an exciting and diverse destination for Vietnamese travellers.
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July 23, 2025
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40th Rowing National Championships kicks off today
THE Amateur Rowing Association of Sri Lanka (ARASL) has announced the highly anticipated 40th Sri Lanka Rowing National Championships, set to take place from 23 to 26 July at the iconic Diyawanna Rowing Centre in Battaramulla.
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July 23, 2025
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Parliament approves minimum wage hike for private sector and Budget relief amendments
PARLIAMENT yesterday unanimously passed the Minimum Wages Bill, raising the minimum wage for private sector employees from Rs. 21,000 to Rs. 27,000 effective April 2025, with a further increase to Rs. 30,000 starting next year.
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July 23, 2025
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MTI in Zimbabwe for strategy consulting assignment
MTI's Regional Team in Zimbabwe with CEO Hilmy Cader
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July 23, 2025
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Asia Capital to divest control of stockbroking firm
ASIA Capital PLC yesterday announced plans to divest control of its stockbroking arm.
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July 23, 2025
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Great Place To Work unveils Sri Lanka's 40 Best Workplaces for 2025
IN its 13th consecutive year of championing exceptional workplace culture, Great Place To Work Sri Lanka has officially unveiled the list of the 40 Best Workplaces in Sri Lanka for 2025.
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July 23, 2025
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Pin and Pam Fernando golf: Jayalath and Anouk triumph
THE Pin Fernando and Pam Fernando Trophy golf encounters took place at the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) with Jayalath Perera accounting for the Pin Fernando trophy while the Ladies’ winner was Anouk Chitty who walked away with the Pam Fernando trophy.
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July 23, 2025
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Towards sustainable growth: Expanding Swiss-Sri Lanka economic cooperation
SWITZERLAND, one of the world’s most advanced economies and Sri Lanka, a South Asian nation with a strategic location, have maintained diplomatic relations since 1956.
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July 23, 2025
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Union Assurance celebrates new era of expansion at Partnership Distribution Annual Awards 2024
UNION Assurance, recently celebrated its bancassurance and corporate channels at the Partnership Distribution Annual Awards 2024 held at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams.
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July 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka announces Under-20 Sevens squad
SRI Lanka's Under-20 Sevens squad is gearing up for next month's two-day international rugby tournament in Bihar, India, with a strong mix of school and club talent in the provisional 15-member squad which will see 12 touring members to be selected early next week.
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July 23, 2025
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Shehan Safraz new GM at Granbell Hotel Colombo
GRANBELL Hotel Colombo, a flagship property of Belluna Lanka, the Sri Lankan arm of Belluna Co. Ltd., Japan has announced the appointment of Shehan Safraz as its General Manager.
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July 23, 2025
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SC stays Appeal Court ruling on naming Deshabandu Thennakoon as suspect in 2022 Galle Face attacks
THE Supreme Court yesterday stayed a ruling by the Court of Appeal that had invalidated a directive from the Attorney General to the Police to name suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon as a suspect over the 9 May 2022 Galle Face attacks.
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July 23, 2025
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Baurs Healthcare celebrates 80 years of excellence in bringing world-class healthcare to Sri Lanka
BAURS Healthcare, the healthcare division of A. Baur & Co. Ltd., widely known as Baurs, a leading conglomerate with diversified business interests in Sri Lanka and a pioneer and innovator in various industry verticals, proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, coinciding with the 128th anniversary of its parent company.
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July 23, 2025
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People's Bank celebrates winners of 'Ran Kaasi Vaasi' and 'Vanitha Pranama' campaigns
PEOPLE’S Bank recently held the prize awarding ceremony of the ‘Ran Kaasi Vaasi’ and ‘Vanitha Pranama’ promotional campaigns under the People’s Remittance Vaasi Kotiyai 2025 - Dolosmahe Vaasi Chakraya program at the bank’s Head Office in Colombo 2.
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July 23, 2025
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AHRP Sri Lanka participates in SHRM 25 Conference in San Diego
THE Association of Human Resources Professionals-Sri Lanka (AHRP) participated in the prestigious SHRM 25 Annual Conference and Expo held from 29 June to 2 July, at the San Diego Convention Center. The conference brought together industry leaders to network, gain insights on workforce trends, and acquire practical skills essential for advancing the profession.
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July 23, 2025
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UK-Based Global Banking & Finance Awards recognises Janashakthi Life for digital transformation
JANASHAKTHI Life has been named the Best Life Insurance Company for Digital Transformation — Sri Lanka 2025 by the prestigious UK-Based Global Banking & Finance Awards, a recognition that reinforces the company’s leadership in digital innovation and its commitment to delivering cutting-edge insurance solutions tailored to the evolving needs of customers.
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