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Rainy start to Women's Cricket World Cup
Both warm-up matches end in no-result
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September 26, 2025
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Sarvodaya Development Finance delegation completes Agri-Innovate immersion at Kasetsart University, Thailand
A cross-functional leadership team from Sarvodaya Development Finance PLC (SDF) has completed the international program on AgriInnovate: A Value Creation Journey - From Soil to Shelf at the Faculty of Business Administration, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, delivered in collaboration with the Postgraduate Institute of Management (PIM).
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September 26, 2025
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DIMO Care Camp and Mahindra tractor Service Camps empower tractor owners for Maha season 2025
SUPPORTING Sri Lanka's farming communities in preparing for the Maha season, DIMO Agribusinesses concluded its tractor service initiatives, the DIMO Care Camp and the Mahindra Tractor Service Camp series, drawing strong participation from tractor owners across the island.
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September 26, 2025
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From Panama to Pandora – but never to Hulftsdorp
Despite new laws and action plans, Sri Lanka's response to the Pandora Papers has yielded press releases but no prosecutions - leaving Hulftsdorp absent from the accountability trail
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September 26, 2025
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FlyHi Sports Junior Rugby to kick off tomorrow
FLYHI Sports Junior International Rugby Tournament 2025 will take place on 27 September at Havelock Sports Club Ground. First kick off will be at 7:00 a.m.
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September 26, 2025
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9th South Asian Travel Awards 2025 honours excellence in regional tourism
THE South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the region's platform celebrating excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality, marked its 9th edition with a spectacular grand gala hosted at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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September 26, 2025
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Inaugural National AI Expo and Conference kicks off next week
ON 29 and 30 September the nation's digital future will be on full display at the first-ever National AI Expo and Conference 2025 at Monarch Imperial, Colombo.
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September 26, 2025
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First Capital and Hatch partner to launch 'First Capital Startup Nation'
FIRST Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has stepped forward as the title sponsor of First Capital Startup Nation by Hatch, a transformative program that connects investors with Sri Lanka's most promising startups.
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September 26, 2025
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Small Wings, Big Impact: Jetwing's Story of Sustainable Transformation
FROM the onset of Jetwing Hotels in 1973, long before sustainability was a buzzword, our Founder, the late Mr: Herbert Cooray, was committed to ensuring that tourism would benefit local communities and the environment.
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September 26, 2025
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Sri Lanka hosts 12th edition of Indoor Cricket World Cup
Opening ceremony at Cinnamon Grand Hotel today
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September 26, 2025
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Wealth of politicians
THE revelation of financial and non-financial possessions of various elected representatives has become a huge talking point over the last couple of weeks.
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September 26, 2025
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Hayleys Fibre commissions Rs. 600 m coir processing facility to boost exports and rural jobs
HAYLEYS Fibre, a member of the Hayleys Group, announced the commissioning of a Rs. 600 million coir processing facility in Kadigawa, Nikaweratiya, one of the largest recent investments in Sri Lanka's coconut sector.
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September 26, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines unveils five-year strategic plan
SRILANKAN Airlines yesterday announced the rollout of its new five-year strategic plan to steer the airline towards financial stability, debt restructuring, operational efficiency and recovery from recent fleet disruptions.
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September 25, 2025
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President meets top officials ahead of UNGA session
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake, who arrived in the US on Tuesday, met UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, ahead of the 80th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).
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September 25, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Philippines to strengthen judicial cooperation with new agreements
IN a move to enhance international cooperation in criminal justice, the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved two key agreements between Sri Lanka and the Republic of the Philippines to strengthen legal collaboration and prisoner rehabilitation.
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September 25, 2025
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Govt. says capital market reforms critical for next growth phase
Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando says capital market performs public duty
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September 25, 2025
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SEAFARING: HOW TO BEST APPEAL TO NEW GENERATION
Improving life at sea and attracting the best talent for the industry with a worker shortage looming was one of the hot topics discussed at the Maritime CEO Forum in Singapore.
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September 25, 2025
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CBSL keeps 7.75% monetary policy rate unchanged
Overnight Policy Rate unchanged at 7.75% to steer inflation towards 5% target mid-2026 Estimates 4.8% 1H GDP growth, and 4.5% for full year CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe says SL exceeds IMF reserve target, defends GDP growth projection Notes crypto currencies cannot be used as legal tender
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September 25, 2025
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Sanjaya Gunawardana new Sampath Bank Managing Director/CEO
SAMPATH Bank PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Sanjaya Gunawardana as its new Managing Sanjaya Director/CEO.
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September 25, 2025
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Draft Bill on microfinance, credit regulation gets Cabinet nod
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the publication of the Micro Finance and Credit Regulation Authority draft Bill in the Government Gazette, following clearance from the Attorney General, before submitting it to Parliament for approval.
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September 25, 2025
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NTB announces Rs. 18 b deal for HSBC Sri Lanka's retail banking business
NATIONS Trust Bank PLC (NTB) yesterday entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), acting through its local branch HSBC Sri Lanka to acquire its retail banking business carried out in Sri Lanka for a consideration of Rs. 18 billion and applicable taxes if any.
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September 25, 2025
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Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne further remanded
FORMER Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne and former Navy Intelligence Director Rear Admiral (Retd.) Sarath Mohotti were further remanded till 8 October by Polgahawela Magistrate Udumbara Dasanayake.
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September 25, 2025
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Visa says Sri Lanka ready to lead future of digital commerce
SRI Lanka is ready to take the lead in shaping the future of digital commerce, Visa Asia Pacific President Stephen Karpin declared yesterday at the inaugural Sri Lanka Fintech Summit 2025.
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September 25, 2025
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Navigating global trade uncertainty: Calls for clarity to drive shipping innovation intensifies
Global trade policies are having a growing impact on the shipping industry, shaping everything from shipping routes to business costs and operational efficiency.
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September 25, 2025
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Unlocking $ 15 b economic value: Hans Wijayasuriya on Sri Lanka’s digital ambition
Asserts this is not an IT project, nor is it a digital transformation project Aims to expand digital economy share from 3% of GDP to 15% within decade Systems must be robust as global scams siphoned over $ 1 t in 2024, including over $ 500 m in Asia Digital Public Infrastructure blueprint includes 100% trusted digital ID, national data exchange, and interoperable payments Fintech innovation projected to unlock $ 15 b in economic value, with potential for global product exports
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September 25, 2025
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Nawaloka Hospitals turns 40: Milestone marked with stamp and logo launch
Stamp and logo unveiled at 40th anniversary celebration Hospital looks ahead with Al-driven future in healthcare
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September 25, 2025
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Voyage Sri Lanka 2025 to set sail on 16 October
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) yesterday announced that it will host the second edition of 'Voyage Sri Lanka', South Asia's premier marine summit, on 16 October 2025 at the Kingsbury Hotel in Colombo bringing together global leaders, policymakers, investors, and professionals from across the globe in the field of Blue Economy.
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September 25, 2025
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US tightens visa policies
Trump invites global fans to World Cup and Olympics
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September 25, 2025
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Govt. holds pre-Budget discussion on maritime transport and logistics sector
A pre-Budget discussion related to the maritime transport and logistics sector was held last week at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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September 25, 2025
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PPP project to revive Paranthan Chemicals firm
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved calling for expressions of interest (EoIs) from both local and foreign investors to implement a public-private partnership (PPP) project on a 30-acre site allocated from Paranthan Chemicals Company Ltd.
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