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Pine Labs powers multi-currency prepaid forex instrument for BOC
GLOBAL fintech platform, Pine Labs Ltd., has announced its partnership with Bank of Ceylon in Sri Lanka.
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October 01, 2025
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India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in ICC Women's World Cup 2025 opener
DEEPTI Sharma spun her magic with the ball to notch a three-wicket haul as India beat Sri Lanka by 59 runs in DLS method in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 opener.
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October 01, 2025
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Mahindra Ideal Finance opens branch in Gampola
MAHINDRA Ideal Finance Ltd. (MIFL), has further expanded its island-wide presence with the opening of a new branch in Gampola on 18 September 2025. This marks the company's 37th branch and reflects its continued commitment to improving access to financial services across the Central Province and beyond.
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October 01, 2025
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Ambewela unveils exclusive premier consumer promotion
From Sri Lanka's most premium fresh milk to luxury holiday experiences
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October 01, 2025
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Cyril Dharmawardana Foundation: Illuminating Lives Through Compassionate Care
In the intricate tapestry of philanthropy, the Cyril Dharmawardana Foundation (CDF) emerges as a radiant thread, weaving compassion and care into the lives of terminally ill patients in Sri Lanka.
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October 01, 2025
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Amuna Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat crowned "Sri Lanka's Best Wellness Retreat 2025" by World Spa Awards
AMUNA Ayurveda & Wellness Retreat has been honoured with the title of \"Sri Lanka's Best Wellness Retreat 2025\" at the World Spa Awards.
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October 01, 2025
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HNB Singithi Day attracts children of all ages
Excited children of all ages rushed to over 31 HNB Customer Centers across the island to participate in mega-celebrations for 'Singithi Day' on Saturday 20th September in line with World Children's Day.
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October 01, 2025
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Localisation key to unlocking Sri Lanka's Al potential: Dr. Ranawana
DIALOG Axiata Group Chief Analytics and AI Officer Dr. Romesh Ranawana on Monday said Sri Lanka's artificial intelligence (AI) adoption remains far behind global peers, largely due to the lack of localisation in language and cultural context.
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October 01, 2025
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HNB MD/CEO Damith Pallewatte appointed to Governing Board of IBSL
HNB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Damith Pallewatte has been appointed to the Governing Board of the Institute of Bankers of Sri Lanka (IBSL), the country's apex body for banking education and professional development.
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October 01, 2025
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Matara's Festival for the Arts out to prove arts can rebuild a city
AROUND the world, leading economies and cultural capitals are either longstanding powerhouses of arts and culture or are actively investing to become so.
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October 01, 2025
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SAGT invests in onsite renewable energy through rooftop solar project
Continues sustainability journey with new clean energy milestone
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October 01, 2025
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SLIC General's Medi 60 honours elders with protection, care, and dignity
Medi 60 recognizes turning 60 is not the end of an active life, but the beginning of a new chapter requiring specialized care tailored to the realities of aging. The plan offers three flexible policy options, providing additional coverage for both government and private hospitals. Importantly, the policy is issued with pre-existing medical conditions being excluded other than diabetes, cholesterol and hypertension, in addition to common health concerns without prior complications. The approach supports older adults that have too often been excluded from traditional insurance
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October 01, 2025
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Murdered crime figure linked to 2012 Thajudeen case
POLICE yesterday disclosed that an underworld figure killed in Middeniya earlier this year had been inside a vehicle that pursued rugby player Wasim Thajudeen shortly before his death in 2012.
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October 01, 2025
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Trump texts Mcllroy - Europe troll US President in reply
EUROPE'S players celebrated a knee-knocking 15-13 Ryder Cup victory over the United States in New York by trolling Donald Trump.
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October 01, 2025
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Lacklustre Government, blessed by the Opposition
\"Most ignorance is vincible ignorance. We don't know because we don't want to know\" - Aldous Huxley (Ends and Means)
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October 01, 2025
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Nurturing Emotional Wellbeing and Creativity in the Digital Age
World Children's Day serves as a reminder that every child deserves the opportunity to grow, learn and dream in a safe, supportive environment.
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October 01, 2025
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FAAMA AGM 2025: Concerns of market turbulence with SVAT removal
FABRIC and Apparel Accessory Manufacturers Association (FAAMA) held its Annual General Meeting recently, with Husni Salieh of Noyon Lanka appointed as the new Chairman.
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October 01, 2025
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Blending roots and modernity: Ganga Addara by The De Lanerolle Brothers
GANGA Addara isn't just another concert; it's a celebration of Sri Lankan music with a powerful blend of tradition and innovation, taking place on 2 October at the Lionel Wendt Theatre.
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October 01, 2025
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World Children’s Day 2025
World Children's Day is celebrated in Sri Lanka on October 1st annually. This year the theme for World Children's Day is \"Nurture with Love - To Lead the World\".
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October 01, 2025
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From Colombo to São Paulo: Tuan Rushdi's mission to redefine what the blind can truly achieve
WE live in a world built for those who can see.
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October 01, 2025
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Building an Inclusive Society for Ageing with Dignity and Purpose
World Elders' Day is a time to recognize the wisdom, sacrifices and lifelong contributions of senior citizens. As life expectancy increases globally, societies must ensure that older people are not marginalized but supported to live with dignity, independence and purpose.
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October 01, 2025
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Bridging Generations: Protecting Both Children and Elders Through Shared Care and Responsibility
In every society, two groups need the most care and protection-children and elders.
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October 01, 2025
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People's Bank celebrates World Children's Day and Senior Citizens' Day with special benefits to children and senior citizens
People's Bank, one of the country's leading banks, celebrated World Children's Day and Senior Citizens' Day, which falls annually on 1st October, by continuing to fulfil its responsibility towards the children of the nation. It has also taken steps to offer many benefits to the proud senior citizens of the country who are peacefully enjoying the twilight years of their lives.
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October 01, 2025
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NCINGA secures deal for SLs first banking Customer Data Platform
NCINGA yesterday announced that the global technology solutions provider has secured a landmark deal with one of Sri Lanka's leading banks to implement the country's first Customer Data Platform (CDP) for hyper-personalised banking experiences.
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October 01, 2025
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HNB Assurance Hosts Second Consecutive International Partnership Awards in Malaysia
HNB Assurance PLC once again marked a historic milestone by hosting its Partnership Awards 2025 on an international stage for the second consecutive year.
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October 01, 2025
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Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential at Istanbul Tourism Fair 2025
THE Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with 16 leading Sri Lankan travel trade companies, successfully showcased the island's rich and diverse tourism offerings at the Istanbul Tourism Fair 2025, held on 25-26 September at the Eurasia Show and Art Centre in Istanbul.
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October 01, 2025
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A-Networks partners Plexus Global to host Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0
A-NETWORKS Ltd., in partnership with Plexus Global Ltd., hosted Aruba Tech Fusion 2.0 at Cinnamon Life, City of Dreams, Colombo, on 27 August, 2025.
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October 01, 2025
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AKD meets Nippon Foundation Founder Sasakawa
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake, yesterday met with Nippon Foundation Founding Chairman Yohei Sasakawa at the Imperial Hotel in Tokyo.
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October 01, 2025
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LB Finance PLC joins PCAF to strengthen climate action in financial sector
LB Finance PLC has taken a landmark step in its sustainability journey by becoming a signatory of the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF), a global initiative that enables financial institutions to measure and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions linked to their lending and investment portfolios.
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October 01, 2025
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Digital Literacy and Technology Access for Senior Citizens
Technology has transformed communication, healthcare, finance and entertainment—but many elders are left behind due to limited digital literacy.
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