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C.M.S. Jayawickrama appointed MD of Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings
AITKEN Spence Hotel Holdings PLC has appointed C.M.S. Jayawickrama as Managing Director with effect from 1 April 2026. He is currently on the Board as an Executive Director.
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February 25, 2026
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Aitken Spence Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena to assume interim Managing Director role
AITKEN Spence PLC has appointed its Executive Chairperson Stasshani Jayawardena as the interim Managing Director of the company with effect from 1 April 2026.
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February 25, 2026
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Updated National Tariff Policy gets Cabinet nod
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of the updated National Tariff Policy based on recommendations submitted by the National Tariff Policy Committee.
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February 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka positions for Indian Ocean seaweed leadership at India Expo 2026
SRI Lanka is positioning itself as an emerging player in the Indian Ocean seaweed economy, following its participation at the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit 2026 held at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.
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February 25, 2026
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Govt. says coal tender followed rules; $ 4.27 m penalties recovered
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the Government's coal procurement process, insisting it was conducted in full compliance with established guidelines and approved by the relevant authorities.
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February 25, 2026
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Fitch says CBSL push to consolidate banks broadly credit-positive
Banks scoring below 60% during the assessment period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2027 could be subject to mandatory consolidation Separately, investors say fragmented banking system is limiting RoC, and constraining credit growth relative to the size of the economy
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February 25, 2026
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Colombo Dockyard announces Board appointments post-Mazagon takeover
POST-ACQUISITION of a majority stake, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders have announced appointments to the Colombo Dockyard PLC Board.
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February 25, 2026
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Sajith claims of job losses due to MAS Holdings' factory closures
However, EDB Chief says MAS professionally dealt with closure with no disadvantage to employees Earlier this week MAS said employees offered alternative placements locally and abroad with relocation support Workers opting out to get over and above statutory compensation including pay and bonuses to end-April
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February 25, 2026
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Bens Aquatic Championship 2025 concludes in grand success after seven-year hiatus
THE Bens Aquatic Championship 2025 — Inter-School Short Course Swimming Meet concluded with resounding success on 14 February 2026 at the Aquatic Sports Centre of St. Benedict's College, marking the championship's return after a seven-year break.
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February 25, 2026
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Top universities selected for CFA Institute Research Challenge Sri Lanka 2025/26 local finals
CFA Society Sri Lanka has announced the top four teams that have qualified for the local finals of the 2025/26 CFA Institute Research Challenge, marking another milestone year for this prestigious global competition.
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February 25, 2026
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NSB Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC honoured with prestigious National Corporate Director Award 2025
NATIONAL Savings Bank Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral PC has been honoured with one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious awards in corporate governance, earning the title of the Outstanding Independent Non-Executive Director of the Year, at the National Corporate Director Awards 2025.
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February 25, 2026
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Home Lands breaks ground on Fedora Resort Apartments
One of Greater Colombo's four brand-new resort apartment projects
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February 25, 2026
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Bluechip Technologies Asia participates in SolarX Startup Challenge APAC Acceleration Program
BLUECHIP Technologies Asia participated in the SolarX Startup Challenge APAC Acceleration Program, held in Singapore from 4 to 6 February, bringing together investors, clean-energy startups, and innovation leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.
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February 25, 2026
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Regen Renewables and Noritake Lanka Porcelain drive sustainable manufacturing
To develop 350 kWh solar power project
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February 25, 2026
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Sri Lanka Women take winning 2-0 lead in ODI series
■ West Indies Women's Deandra Dottin given out for obstructing the field
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February 25, 2026
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Nearly two years of missed inflation targets: why that matters
Headline inflation in Sri Lanka has been below 3% for seven consecutive quarters, persistently missing the Central Bank's target of 5% and breaching the margin that triggers formal accountability to Parliament.
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February 25, 2026
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Brook's master class century leads England to semi-finals
First team to qualify in T20 World Cup 2026
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February 25, 2026
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Cuba, Qatar and Slovenia envoys present credentials to President
AMBASSADORS-DESIGNATE of Cuba, Qatar and Slovenia yesterday presented their Letters of Credence to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at a ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat.
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February 25, 2026
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Prudence in Action: The Risk Philosophy Powering Commercial Bank's Stability
AS banks navigate an environment shaped by economic uncertainty, rapid technological change and evolving regulatory expectations, strong risk management has become a defining factor of long-term stability.
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February 25, 2026
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Amana Takaful Life GIF grows 32.4% in 2025; delivers exceptional returns
AMANA Takaful Life PLC's flagship Gold Investment Fund (GIF) recorded an impressive annual return of 32.4% during the year to end December 2025, reaffirming gold's position as one of the most sought-after asset classes, particularly during volatile market conditions.
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February 25, 2026
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Colombo stocks end in red weighed by conglomerates, banks
THE Colombo stock market closed in red yesterday dragged down by diversified holdings and banking stocks.
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February 25, 2026
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IRCSL launches Centralised Insurance Data Repository
THE Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) in collaboration with Credit Information Bureau of Sri Lanka (CRIB) has officially unveiled the Centralised Insurance Data Repository marking a new chapter in the country’s insurance sector.
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February 25, 2026
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Colombo Malay CC demoted to Governor’s Cup
Kurunegala SC gains promotion to Tier B 3-day League
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February 25, 2026
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Review of Sri Lanka’s insurance sector performance
Q1 - Q3 2025 and comparative analysis: Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024
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February 25, 2026
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Ruthless Alcaraz wins Qatar Open inside 50 minutes
CARLOS Alcaraz thrashed Arthur Fils inside 50 minutes to maintain his unbeaten start to 2026 and win the Qatar Open in Doha.
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February 25, 2026
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Datamation Systems launches world class FINAC HROptimizer
Intelligent platform to transform workforce performance and on-time customer delivery
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February 25, 2026
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Viren and Sangeeth fastest at 30th edition of Southern Eliyakanda Hill Climb
VIREN
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February 25, 2026
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Swisstek Aluminium opens new Design Studio
SWISSTEK Aluminium has opened its new Design Studio at 118A, Nawala Road, Narahenpita, Colombo 05, further strengthening its position the leading aluminium solutions provider in Sri Lanka.
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February 25, 2026
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Dialog partners Xiaomi to introduce Redmi Note 15 5G Series in Sri Lanka
DIALOG Axiata PLC in collaboration with Xiaomi Sri Lanka, has announced the introduction of the Redmi Note 15 5G Series, further expanding access to 5G smartphones supported by Dialog's 5G Ultra Network.
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February 25, 2026
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LB Finance adopts Snowflake to transform into Al-powered financial Institution
SNOWFLAKE, the AI Data Cloud company, has announced that LB Finance PLC, one of Sri Lanka's A- (lka) Fitch-rated non-bank financial institutions, has adopted Snowflake as the data foundation to accelerate its digital transformation journey.
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