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Galle Literary Festival 2026 returns with 13th edition
Iconic event to celebrate stories, art, performance and conversation in the heart of Galle Fort from 22 to 25 January with the return of the Children's Festival and Art Trail
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July 05, 2025
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Sinopec Energy Lanka marks second anniversary
SINOPEC Energy Lanka Ltd., commemorated its second corporate anniversary with a special Family Day celebration held in Hambantota, the birthplace of Sinopec’s operations in Sri Lanka.
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July 05, 2025
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Major Club 50-over matches conducted under new concept
Defending champions Ace Capital CC will be the guests of NCC at the NCC grounds.
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July 05, 2025
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Sri Lanka and Japan hold Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue
SRI Lanka and Japan yesterday held the Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue for the first time under the new NPP Government.
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July 05, 2025
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F1 The Movie races into Scope Cinemas with Sri Lanka's biggest Hollywood red-carpet premiere
The Movie, the high-octane film from Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, had its red-carpet premiere hosted by Liberty Lands, the official local movie importer, and Scope Cinemas at a landmark venue: the Atrium of Havelock City Mall. This marks Sri Lanka's first-ever red-carpet film event held inside a shopping mall atrium, drawing in elite guests and media for a night that celebrated both Hollywood glamour and Formula 1 adrenaline.
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July 05, 2025
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Same yardstick should be applied when investigating corruption/bribery
THE same way that the bond scam continues to haunt former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the container scam involving the release of a large number of containers from the Colombo Port without due clearance will haunt President Anura Kumara Disanayake and his Government for a long time to come.
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July 05, 2025
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Understanding how tourism enriches the heart
THIS is a question that every entrepreneur in the tourism industry must ask themselves.
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July 05, 2025
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Oceans and the triple planetary crisis
The world’s oceans are endangered by the triple planetary crisis, but they also offer significant opportunities for action
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July 05, 2025
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First win for Thurstan; overcomes Vidyartha
THURSTAN College recorded its first win this season when they beat Vidyartha College by 31/24 at the Sugathadasa Stadium yesterday.
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July 05, 2025
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PMD clarifies on NIRDC's meetings with ADB and JICA
THE President's Media Division in response to Daily FT story titled “NIRDC, ADB, and JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth” (https://www.ft.lk/ business/NIRDC-ADB-andJICA-hold-talks-to-boostSri-Lanka-s-innovation and-youth/34-778307) has sent the following clarifica tion.
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July 05, 2025
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The Little Hut is back – Sri Lanka's first nightclub reopens with a retro bang
THE Little Hut, the country’s first-ever nightclub originally launched in 1957 at the Mount Lavinia Hotel, officially reopened its doors last Friday, 27 June, with a spectacular retro night that brought back the magic of a golden era.
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July 05, 2025
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Record entries for Arjan Perera Memorial Tennis Tourney
OVER 400 entries from 254 teams are set to participate in the Yet ll-Island Inter-Schools Individual/Team Tennis Tournament, which began at the SLTA Courts in Green Path, Colombo yesterday.
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July 04, 2025
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Smith return confirmed as Aussies reveal XI for Grenada Test
One change to Australia’s XI for the second Test in Grenada, while the West Indies will wait until the toss before they lock in their side
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka's digital economy targets 5x growth: Dr. Hans Wijayasuriya
Speaking at Daily FT-CICRA Holdings organised first-ever Data Privacy and Protection Summit says five-year blueprint among other things aims at building trust, empowering citizens, and competing with world through digital excellence Stresses need for innovation-permissive regulation
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July 04, 2025
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Vietnam strikes deal with US; succeeds to reduce duty to 20% from 46%
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will charge 20% tariffs on imports from Vietnam under a new trade deal reached during last-minute negotiations.
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July 04, 2025
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IMF tells Sri Lanka to keep reform engine running as global turbulence looms
IMF Mission Chief Evan Papageorgiou says Fourth Review shows strong performance, with all quantitative targets met except underreported expenditure arrears Explains underreporting linked to interest subsidies for senior citizens and reporting gaps in line Ministries Emphasises maintaining cost-reflective electricity tariffs to protect fiscal stability and reduce taxpayer burden Notes PUCSL tariff formula to be reviewed with World Bank and ADB support by November Cautions against opaque tax exemptions, pushing for transparent rule-based framework Structural benchmarks set to amend SDP Act by August and Port City Act by October IMF Resident Representative Martha Woldemichael highlights progress on Central Bank independence, anti-corruption laws and governance action plans
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July 04, 2025
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Secondary Bond market holds steady
THE Secondary Bond market yesterday saw yields move sideways — trading within a narrow band.
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July 04, 2025
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Shehani Seneviratne appointed SLASSCOM Chairperson for 2025/2026
Pioneering a bold new chapter in Sri Lanka's digital transformation
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July 04, 2025
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Week 5 to confirm schools under relevant crockeries
AT least 2 unbeaten teams will remain, and many unanswered questions would be answered, while the second team to enter the Cup Segment from Group 1 shall be determined at the 5th and final weekend of Round 1 of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka Customs crosses Rs. 1 t revenue mark again
SRI Lanka Customs has crossed the Rs. 1 trillion mark in revenue collection for 2025, reaching the milestone much earlier than last year, when it was achieved in September.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka in must-win game today
SRI Lanka has named a well-rounded 25 member squad for their much looked forward encounter against the United Arab Emirates which will be worked off today (4 July) at the Racecourse ground in Colombo.
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July 04, 2025
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Why the Maharaja Organisation thinks Sri Lanka needs its own 'Shosholoza'
THE Capital Maharaja Group (CMG), now 95 years old, stands as a grand master of Sri Lankan business. With branches spread across key industries, finance, and development, the organisation is deeply entrenched in the country's economic landscape.
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July 04, 2025
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Appeal Court affirms decisions by RTI Commission on SLT and select employees
COURT of Appeal Judge R. Gurusinghe yesterday issued three separate judgments affirming decisions of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission with regard to a few personnel of Sri Lanka Telecom PLC (SLT).
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July 04, 2025
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Why Sri Lanka needs smarter approach to tobacco tax policy
SRI Lanka's tobacco taxation strategy is facing renewed scrutiny as authorities navigate the dual priorities of public health and revenue generation. Central to recent tobacco tax policy discussions is the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Model (TETSIM)—a policy planning tool promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and adopted in several countries to project how adjustments to tobacco taxes impact consumption levels and state revenue. In Sri Lanka, TETSIM is increasingly being referenced by health advocates and economists as a way to inform more data-driven fiscal policies.
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July 04, 2025
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SL: dying to be born on some ‘Fourth of Never’
THE nation that was born today, the Fourth of July, is demonstrably no longer “the land of the free and the home of the brave”.
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July 04, 2025
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Sri Lanka unlocks new market opportunities with 15 conformity assessment accreditations by SLAB
SRI Lanka Accreditation Board (SLAB), under the patronage of the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, marked a significant milestone with the accreditation of 15 Conformity Assessment Bodies (CABs), bolstering Sri Lanka’s quality infrastructure and opening new avenues for international trade.
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July 04, 2025
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STRENGTHENING SRI LANKA’S FINANCIAL SYSTEM WITH INTEGRITY: MEASURES BASED ON ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING FRAMEWORK
Amid ongoing recovery efforts, financial system stability is a cornerstone of overall macroeconomic stability and thereby sustainable economic growth. However, one of the threats to such efforts to ensure financial integrity, and, in turn, financial stability, is Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing framework
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July 04, 2025
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Sampath Bank introduces 'Madu Sampatha' floating market at Madu River to enhance livelihoods and curb plastic waste
SAMPATH Bank strengthens its commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment through a landmark initiative aimed at reducing ocean plastic at the Madu River Sanctuary in Balapitiya.
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July 04, 2025
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LG Electronics opens office in Sri Lanka to build stronger connections with consumers
LG Electronics (LG) has announced the opening of office in Sri Lanka, operating under the entity of LG Electronics Singapore Ltd.
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July 04, 2025
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Tesla deliveries fall for second quarter in a row
ELON Musk’s Tesla has reported a 14% decline in vehicle deliveries in the second quarter of the year, as the electric car- maker’s problems show no sign of abating.
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