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Bimal leads delegation to Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium, bilateral engagements in Singapore
TRANSPORT, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House, Bimal Rathnayake undertook an official visit to Singapore from 13 to 15 July, to attend the Global Aviation and Maritime Symposium and a series of high-level engagements.
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July 21, 2025
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Global shocks and Sri Lanka's road to recovery
Keynote at Economic and Taxation Symposium 2025 of ICASL – Part II
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July 21, 2025
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Eagle Logistics secures ISO certification
Celebrates 20 years with new chapter in operational excellence
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July 21, 2025
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35% live coral turns Hambantota Port into model for marine sustainability
HAMBANTOTA International Port (HIP) is redefining what industrial infrastructure can achieve, not just as a logistics hub, but as a thriving marine ecosystem and research site.
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July 21, 2025
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US Embassy strengthens regional efforts to combat synthetic drug threat
Enhances forensic lab capabilities across South Asia
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July 21, 2025
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CASA achieves transformative year of maritime advocacy, innovation and growth
THE Ceylon Association of Shipping Agents (CASA), the apex body representing the shipping agency business in Sri Lanka, will host its 59th Annual General Meeting on Friday 25 July at the Grand Marquee, Taj Samudra, bringing together key stakeholders, policymakers, and maritime professionals to celebrate a year of significant progress, robust advocacy, and impactful industry collaboration.
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July 21, 2025
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Japan-supported new equipment at BIA to boost border health and security measures
A new set of high-tech equipment aimed at strengthening Sri Lanka's border health preparedness and aviation security was officially handed over to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today.
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July 21, 2025
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LAUGFS Supermarkets expands with 40th outlet at Ananda College
LAUGFS Supermarkets, a subsidiary of LAUGFS Holdings, has announced the opening of its 40th outlet at Ananda College, Colombo.
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July 21, 2025
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Kapila Deshapriya new CEO at HDFC Bank
HOUSING and Finance Development Corporation Bank has announced the appointment of Kapila Deshapriya as the new Chief Executive Officer.
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July 21, 2025
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Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka & Maldives partners CSE to drive SME development and listing readiness
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), in collaboration with Rotary District 3220 Sri Lanka & Maldives, hosted a special Market Opening Ceremony to mark the launch of the “Rotary SME Development Strategy 2025/26”, a program aimed at enhancing the growth, visibility, and capital access of high-potential SMEs across Sri Lanka.
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July 21, 2025
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Bond market sentiment turns dull
■ Money market liquidity reduces; Rupee depreciates
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July 21, 2025
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Urgent need for regulatory reform in import procedures and trade facilitation
I would like to highlight a matter of serious concern affecting our international trade operations and national economic interests.
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July 21, 2025
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Trinity stamp authority with unbeaten run intact
TRINITY College continued their flawless campaign in the Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2025 with a dominant 36/19 win over S. Thomas’ College at Mount Lavinia, ending the Thomians’ unbeaten streak in style.
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July 21, 2025
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Chemmani and beyond
IN recent weeks, renewed attention has been drawn to the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna. First discovered in the late 1990s, Chemmani remains one of the country’s most emblematic—and most tragic—symbols of mass atrocity and impunity.
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July 21, 2025
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HNB Investment Bank charts regional expansion via strategic partnership with Dhivehi Investment Partners
IN a strategic move marking its entry into regional markets, HNB Investment Bank (HNBIB) has officially ventured into the Maldivian financial sector through a partnership with Dhivehi Investment Partners Ltd. (DIP).
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July 21, 2025
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Mujibur demands removal of Deputy Minister Jayasekara over Easter Sunday attack allegations
Questions impartiality of Easter Sunday attack probe while Aruna Jayasekara remains in office Cites Jayasekara’s recent admission in Parliament of intelligence involvement in bombings Warns Jayasekara's role undermines President Disanayake's efforts to deliver justice Says no official will investigate properly if their superior is implicated in case
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July 21, 2025
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Battle for remaining three semi-final spots today
SLC Major Club 50-Over Tournament
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July 21, 2025
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ICC unveils Suspended Beam Slab system to revolutionise Sri Lankan construction: Building future, the ICC way
IN an era where speed, sustainability, and efficiency define the future of construction, International Construction Consortium Ltd., (ICC), one of Sri Lanka's most innovative and forward-thinking construction companies, is poised to reshape the nation's building landscape.
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July 21, 2025
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Back-to-back tons by Nuwanidu as Sri Lanka 'A' end strongly on 263-4
Second 4-day unofficial Test against Australia 'A'
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July 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka Business Council UAE Chairman meets CH17 Loyalty CEO
Discuss plans for introduction of smart multi-facility privilege program for Council membership
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July 21, 2025
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The Colombo Plan celebrates 74 years of regional cooperation and development
THE Colombo Plan for Cooperative Economic and Social Development in Asia and the Pacific marked its 74th anniversary this month, commemorating more than seven decades of regional collaboration and progress.
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July 21, 2025
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SriLankan Cargo achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management certification
SRILANKAN Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) certification for its cargo ground handling operations at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), reaffirming the airline's consistent commitment to excellence in all aspects of cargo operations.
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July 21, 2025
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Classic Car Club of Ceylon celebrates successful year at Annual General Meeting
THE Classic Car Club of Ceylon (CCCC) held its Annual General Meeting on 24 June at The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, marking the close of yet another vibrant and successful year for the club.
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July 21, 2025
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Colombo to host Asia Rugby Sevens after six-year wait in Oct.
SRI Lanka is set to host the second leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens for the Men’s and Women’s Championships this year, which will take place in Colombo on 18 and 19 October.
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July 21, 2025
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People’s Bank and IDB launch ‘BizTeens Challenge 2025’ for young entrepreneurs
People’s Bank and IDB introduce ‘People’s BizTeens Challenge 2025’ for schoolchildren island-wide ‘YES’ savings account for young adults aged 13-18 years Cash prizes for national level winners Initiative to empower youngsters to develop innovative business ideas Fostering an entrepreneurial mindset crucial for Sri Lanka's economic growth IDB plans new incubators and district-level industrial development initiatives Applications are open for students from 16 July to 30 September
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July 21, 2025
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Women in construction
ON the theme “Women in Construction”, with the support of the German Crafts Chamber (HWK of Frankfurt — Rhein Main), the Chamber of Construction Industry of Sri Lanka set out to select female participation in the construction industry and bestow upon them recognition for their pioneering role in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
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July 21, 2025
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CSE sees healthy week
THE Colombo stock market yesterday finished a healthy week with indices and turnover up whilst enjoying high net foreign inflow.
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July 19, 2025
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Economic sentiment wavers – survey
\"THE optimism seen in business circles in May appears to have faded quicker than expected, as sentiment shifted once again in June,\" business magazine LMD reports, in its July edition.
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July 19, 2025
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Hands-on, grounded and quality-centric Chef Dharshan savours Nihonbashi at 30
“I am hands-on, I micromanage,” admits celebrity Chef Dharshan Munidasa, whose obsession with quality is among the reasons for the success of serving authentic Japanese cuisine at “Nihonbashi,” which turned 30 recently.
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July 19, 2025
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Elusive definition: Terrorism without terror?
For an act to come within the definition of terrorism, it must involve 'terror' or a 'state of intense or overwhelming fear' or be committed to achieve an objective of an individual or organisation that uses 'terror' or a 'state of intense or overwhelming fear' to realise its aims.
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