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Tourist arrivals cross 100,000 mark in first 19-days of September
SRI Lanka's tourism industry has registered a steady momentum in September, welcoming over 100,000 visitors in the first 19 days of the month and propelling the year-to-date (YTD) arrivals to 1.67 million.
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September 20, 2025
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Country Roads returns with 37th anniversary concert
SRI Lanka's longest-running concert dedicated to supporting children’s causes, Country Roads, will stage its 37th edition on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at Cinnamon Life.
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September 20, 2025
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NOC hosts forum on gender equity in sports media
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) organised a landmark forum on gender equity in sports media at its headquarters, drawing a record participation of over 60 sports journalists.
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September 20, 2025
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Wordy end of a vociferous parley in Qatar
THE extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Doha to counter Israel's bombing of a government residential complex in the Leqtaifiya District of Qatar, where negotiations over a US initiated ceasefire proposal were in progress with representatives from Hamas, ended as usual in chest-thumping threats, condemnations and declarations against Israel, but without any concrete agenda of action to stop the genocide and expulsion of Palestinians from their homes before annexing Gaza and the West Bank to create Eretz Israel.
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September 20, 2025
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Similarities and differences of three recent uprisings in South Asia: Lesson for democracies
SOUTH Asia is living through an era of popular uprisings that has reshaped the political vocabulary of the region. In Colombo, Dhaka and Kathmandu, ordinary citizens—many of them strikingly young—have turned public squares into stages for democratic confrontation. These movements differ in their national contexts and immediate triggers, yet together they illuminate how people power can both rescue and test democratic institutions.
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September 20, 2025
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Elephant trafficker gets 15-year jail term, fined Rs. 20 m
THE Colombo High Court yesterday sentenced Niraj Roshan, better known as “Ali Roshan” to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 20.6 million after convicting him of keeping five elephants without valid permits.
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September 20, 2025
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President champions export-oriented growth at Industry Expo 2025
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday underscored the Government’s drive to transform Sri Lanka into an export-oriented production economy, as he inaugurated the Industry Expo 2025 exhibition at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
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September 20, 2025
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Govt. holds pre-Budget discussions with manufacturers in pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, Ayurvedic, cosmetics sectors
A pre-Budget discussion with representatives of the pharmaceutical, veterinary medicine, Ayurvedic, and cosmetic manufacturing sectors was held yesterday at the Presidential Secretariat, under the chairmanship of Labour Minister and Economic Development Deputy Minister Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando.
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September 20, 2025
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Corruption comes in many shades and hues; no political party immune
FISHERIES, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar this week made some strong comments against corruption, stating that there will be no forgiveness for politicians who have engaged in bribery, fraud and looting of public assets.
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September 20, 2025
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Capital Bar & Grill unveils steak and wine celebration in Colombo
THIS September, the city’s dining scene reaches a new crescendo as Shangri-La Colombo unveils an indulgent celebration at its celebrated grill room.
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September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka Men’s and Women’s feature at AR Sevens in China
BOTH Sri Lanka Men’s outfit and Women’s outfit will play at the Asia Rugby Sevens 2025 first leg which kicks off in China today.
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September 20, 2025
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Suspects arrested over killing of activist Dan Priyasad
POLICE have arrested the alleged gunman linked to the fatal shooting of activist Dan Priyasad, along with two others.
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September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Ukraine discuss strengthening bilateral ties
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said yesterday that Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra held a telephone discussion on 18 September with his Ukrainian counterpart, Foreign Affairs Deputy Minister and National Commission for UNESCO Head Mariana Betsa.
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September 20, 2025
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Ambeon makes Mandatory Offer for Myland
AMBEON Capital PLC yesterday announced a Mandatory Offer for an 18.27% stake in Myland Developments PLC at Rs. 8.50 for each of the 6.62 million shares.
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September 20, 2025
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Sajith seeks time to file assets in digital format
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa has written to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) requesting additional time to submit his assets and liabilities declaration in digital form.
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September 20, 2025
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HBO Max continues global expansion, launching in 14 new markets in Asia Pacific on 15 October
Streaming home to iconic HBO and Max Originals, and Warner Bros. blockbusters, including Harry Potter, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us, A Minecraft Movie and Superman HBO's newest series IT: Welcome to Derry to premiere 27 October on HBO Max
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September 20, 2025
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HNB empowers youth to drive digital finance at Finnovation Lab 2025
HNB PLC showcased its leadership in digital innovation and youth empowerment by hosting Finnovation Lab 2025 on 2 September at HNB Towers.
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September 20, 2025
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Sri Lanka emerging as Asia's next start-up and innovation hub
35 global investors for Venture Engine Finale; PAYTM Founder keynote at Disrupt Asia
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September 20, 2025
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The George Keyt Foundation presents Young Contemporaries 2025 celebrating emerging artistic talent
THE George Keyt Foundation celebrates the return of Young Contemporaries, one of its pioneering and prestigious exhibitions, featuring the exceptional creativity of twelve emerging Sri Lankan artists at the Barefoot Gallery in Colombo from 24 to 28 September.
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September 20, 2025
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CCC, Bloomfield qualify for final
CCC and Bloomfield entered the final of the Under-23 inter-club 2-day tournament when they won their semifinal matches in the first innings yesterday.
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September 20, 2025
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CEB unions launch 'critical' protest campaign phase this Sunday
THE Ceylon Electricty Board (CEB) trade unions are set to begin the third stage of their industrial action against the proposed restructuring of the utility from midnight tomorrow, to run until 24 September.
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September 20, 2025
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Megakem Engineering hosts geotechnical solutions seminar
MEGAKEM Engineering Ltd., a leading provider of construction chemical and engineering solutions, hosted the Geotechnical Solutions Seminar 2025 on 4 September at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte.
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September 20, 2025
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South Asia Policy and Research Institute holds first of youth-led series of dialogues
“SRI Lanka's economic future: What role can you play in driving reforms?” was the timely and thought-provoking theme of the first discussion in a six-part youth-led series launched by the South Asia Policy and Research Institute (SAPRI) to mark its 15th anniversary.
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September 20, 2025
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IMF, officials discuss power tariff reforms ahead of November deadline
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical team and MPs recently met to review the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) electricity tariff methodology and reforms ahead of a November 2025 deadline under the ongoing IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
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September 19, 2025
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Paytm Founder calls on Sri Lanka to harness digital economy potential at Disrupt Asia 2025
INDIA'S fintech giant, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma yesterday urged Sri Lanka to seize its moment to transform into a global digital economy hub.
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September 19, 2025
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President initiates Rs. 3.7 b oil storage expansion in Kolonnawa
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake on Wednesday inaugurated the construction of six new oil storage tanks at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Complex.
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September 19, 2025
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Lake House Technologies powers Sri Lanka's first biodegradable banking card with BOC
LAKE House Technologies has announced its collaboration with global technology leader Thales to launch the nations fist-ever eco-friendly, biodegradable banking card for Bank of Ceylon (BOC), powered by Mastercard International.
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September 19, 2025
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Ex-Unilever Sri Lanka's Rumal Fernando joins Hayleys Board
HAYLEYS PLC yesterday announced the Board appointment of Susangatha Rumal Fernando as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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September 19, 2025
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Bhutan's Mindfulness City: Big idea from small nation
BHUTAN, known for prioritising Gross National Happiness over GDP, has begun its journey building the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), envisioned as a Special Administrative Region (SAR), an ambitious project blending spirituality, sustainability, and economic innovation.
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September 19, 2025
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Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka
IN June 2010, the Secretary-General appointed the Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka to advise him on accountability issues in Sri Lanka and offered it as a resource to the Government, and particularly to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission.
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