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CBSL revises vehicle LTV ratios, tightens credit access for EVs
THE Central Bank has issued a new directive, revising Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratios for vehicle financing, effective 18 July 2025.
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July 19, 2025
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Govt. fast tracks Raigampura Green Industrial Zone to tackle land shortage for industry
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe stresses project's potential to boost industrial capacity, generate employment
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July 19, 2025
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Govt. reviews tea industry challenges and reform plans
President's Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake chairs high-level meeting focusing on improving tea quality, productivity, market diversification and smallholder support
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July 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka holds fresh talks with USTR on further tariff reduction
THE Finance Ministry yesterday announced that it will hold continuous discussions with the US Trade Representative (USTR) to further reduce the recently proposed 30% import tariff on Sri Lankan goods.
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July 19, 2025
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Parliament Committee reviews Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill ahead of final approval
THE Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development convened recently to review the proposed Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill.
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July 19, 2025
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MCA “C” Division League Tournament progresses
THE Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) “C” Division League Tournament 2025 played with the white ball, players attired in coloured clothing is now in progress.
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July 19, 2025
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Battle for survival heats up in Schools Rugby Bowl segment
THE Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 Bowl segment commences, and the focus now shifts to three crucial clashes that could determine the fate of teams battling to avoid relegation. With the bottom two teams set to be demoted next season, the pressure is mounting, and every point becomes critical.
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July 19, 2025
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2025 Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture on 24 July by Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena
THE 22nd edition of the annual Geoffrey Bawa Memorial Lecture will be delivered by Los Angeles-based architects Frank Escher and Ravi GuneWardena on Thursday, 24 July at 6.30 p.m. at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI).
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July 19, 2025
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Changing karma through coffee
KASUN'S Karma. That is the name of one of the newest coffee shops in Jaffna, formally launched on 14 February this year. The creator of it is Kasun Dishan Roy, hailing from Kataragama.
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July 19, 2025
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President reviews progress of Sports and Youth Affairs Ministry
Says Ministry and Sports Associations must work collaboratively on joint initiatives to elevate Sri Lankan sports to the international stage
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July 19, 2025
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Apology accepted, second visit against consensus view
IN a previous opinion piece (https://www.ft.lk/opinion/Against-the-consensus-view/14-723203) I wrote, “Wickremesinghe being a member of the government in the 1980s is unlikely to admit at best his Government's blatant cowardice and at worst obvious complicity in the incidents that took place. In politics, you have to be pragmatic. The Tamil polity should build ties not with the policies but with the people of the JVP and form a united movement against the executive presidency.”
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July 19, 2025
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Summer sorted: Dubai delivers, Emirates elevates
Exclusive perks and world-class infrastructure keep travellers cool in the city built for the season
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July 19, 2025
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'There Was Something Here Before' - Exhibition by Zahira Asmal
‘THERE Was Something Here Before’ is an interactive international exhibition on slavery and the urban heritage of Cape Town by renowned urbanist and researcher from South Africa, Zahira Asmal, which is supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Sri Lanka.
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July 19, 2025
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What ails Sri Lanka in T20I cricket?
Series loss to Bangladesh raises several questions in the batting
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July 19, 2025
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No kite-flying near airports: AASL
THE Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd., (AASL) has issued a warning against flying kites in close proximity to international airports in the country.
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July 19, 2025
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Vietnam Film Show 2025 from Monday onwards
In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of Vietnam - Sri Lanka diplomatic relations, the Embassy of Vietnam in Colombo organises “Vietnam Film Show 2025” from 21 to 24 July.
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July 19, 2025
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Power of youth in Jaffna's economic resurgence
IN this interview we feature a 23-year-old genius of Jaffna, who is in the process of transforming the destiny of himself, his mother who brought him up as a single parent and his district as well as his country.
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July 19, 2025
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President affirms commitment to religious and national progress
■Pledges to take necessary action for advancement of national, religious and social development
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July 19, 2025
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Israel-Palestine conflict: Looking to future rather than past
A federal political model as a solution?
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July 19, 2025
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Melwa introduces latest product, SLS 414 certified first welding rod in Sri Lanka
MELWA, the leading steel manufacturer in Sri Lanka, recently introduced its latest product—Melwa Welding Rods—to the market.
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July 19, 2025
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St. Thomas’ Church Ginthupitiya celebrates 210 years
CLAIMED to be the first church here at home, specifically built for Anglican worship in 1815, St. Thomas’ Church Ginthupitiya celebrates its 210 eventful years tomorrow, with a lineup of special events. The first Divine Service at the Church was held on 16 July, 1815.
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July 19, 2025
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Sri Lankan SMEs showcase at 20th China International Small and Medium Enterprise Fair in Guangzhou
A delegation of 42 Sri Lankan small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) made a strong impact at the 19th China International Small and Medium Enterprises Fair (CISMEF), held from 27 to 30 June, at the China Import & Export Fair Complex in Pazhou, Guangzhou.
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July 19, 2025
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Ex-Minister Chandrasena further remanded till 1 August
THE Colombo Magistrate's Court yesterday ordered to further remand former Minister S. M. Chandrasena till 1 August, over allegations of misusing State resources during the 2015 Presidential Election.
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July 19, 2025
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SSC Tier B limited-over champions SSC
Beat Moratuwa SC by 4 wickets in final
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July 19, 2025
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Alpha Blondy Live in Colombo tonight
IN a move to boost Sri Lanka's entertainment industry, internationally acclaimed reggae artist from Ivory Coast Alpha Blondy is to perform live in Colombo tonight at 6 p.m. onwards at Air Force Grounds.
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July 19, 2025
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Court rejects Rajitha's anticipatory bail application
COLOMBO Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali Jayatunga yesterday rejected the anticipatory bail application filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne.
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July 19, 2025
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CSF Summer Fair successfully inaugurated with massive deals
THE Colombo Shopping Festival — Summer Fair 2025 was successfully inaugurated on 18 July, at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (BMICH), marking the grand beginning of Colombo’s ultimate shopping destination this season.
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July 19, 2025
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TWC advises Blackstone on acquisition of Altair Colombo through South City Mall Kolkata
TWC Development Management Ltd., the real estate advisory arm of TWC Holdings, served as the lead technical and strategic adviser to global private equity leader Blackstone in its acquisition of Indocean Developers Ltd., (IDPL), the developer behind the Altair Colombo apartment and retail complex.
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July 18, 2025
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EFC Chief calls for urgent labour reforms to unlock investment and drive growth
Warns of low workforce participation, with national LFPR at 47.4% and female LFPR at 31.3%, far below regional peers Points to country's FDI inflow fluctuations, reflecting weak investor confidence Says outdated labour laws, rigid termination rules and fragmented employment regulations hinder competitiveness Proposes reform around three pillars: termination of employment, conditions of employment and industrial relations Urges unified employment code, modern social security system and shift from litigation to mediation in labour disputes Pushes for cross-cutting reforms, including flexible work models, evidence-based minimum wage setting and night work access for women Stresses regulatory simplification, technology adoption and institutional reform are key to global competitiveness
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July 18, 2025
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We misread the pitch – Asalanka on Sri Lanka's defeat
\"In a T20 game you cannot make too many mistakes because it's a fast format\" ■\"Bangladesh played better cricket than us on the day\"
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