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A few fresh facets of leadership: Is the era and ethos of strongman governments gone for good? (3/4)
IS it only charismatic leaders and dynamic political messiahs who deliver results? We continue from where last week’s column began to analyse political leadership styles along the paradigms of definitions, theories, styles and roles; by adding processes, values, impacts and frameworks.
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October 18, 2025
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CEB new tariff to promote battery energy storage
THE Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has introduced a new tariff structure to purchase electricity generated from Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) linked to existing groundmounted and rooftop solar power plants.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Inaugural National AI Expo & Conference 2025 concludes on high note
MARKING a historic milestone in Sri Lanka's digital journey, the National AI Expo & Conference 2025, organised by the Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-Mobitel concluded recently.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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New SHPDA Chief charts reset for small hydro sector
Small Hydro Power Developers Association President Pathmanatha Poddiwala pledges renewed direction amid sector challenges
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Suniel Shetty to headline star- studded 'Signature Diwali Glitz' at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
IN celebration of Diwali, City of Dreams Sri Lanka will host Signature Diwali Glitz, a three-night extravaganza from 23 to 25 October featuring powerhouse performances and exclusive moments with South Asia's biggest stars.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Ceylon Tea set to fight fakes, lift export value
SRI Lanka is moving to secure European Union Geographical Indication (GI) status for Ceylon Tea to protect its authenticity, curb counterfeiting, and boost export value, officials said yesterday.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka's education spending far below peer economies
HRW report says SL spends about 2% of GDP on education vs. 4.5% in peer economies
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Casons Rent a Car introduces Lanka's first fleet of eco-friendly vehicles
FOR the first time in Sri Lanka, Casons Rent a Car, a leading family-run car rental company, has introduced a fleet of eco-friendly green vehicles to local roads.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Hayleys buys 40.5% of Harischandra Mills for Rs. 2.57 b
HAYLEYS PLC yesterday said it has purchased 778,946 ordinary shares of Harischandra Mills PLC at Rs. 3,300 each amounting to a 40.58% stake in the company
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Modi, Harini discuss deepening India-Sri Lanka cooperation
INDIAN Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday said he was pleased to welcome Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi, where the two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Latest Geneva resolution: Putting Sri Lanka’s commitment to the test
FOREIGN Minister Vijitha Herath made a statement in Parliament on Thursday, providing an explanation of Sri Lanka's position at the 60th session of the Human Rights Council.
9 min |
October 18, 2025
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Arab regimes supported Israeli genocide; now support US plan to eliminate Hamas
UNITED States President Donald Trump's deceptive 20 point plan to end his government supported Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza demands disarming of Hamas, representing Palestinians in Gaza, to ensure the security of the settler colonial state of Israel.
5 min |
October 18, 2025
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COPE finds Rs. 15 b loss at Lanka Sathosa over rice imports
Probes irregular imports which took place a decade ago
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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How trees compare to humans in life values - Part 1
Trees. What are they? Are they mere inanimate produce of soil that man can control birthing and killing according to monetary benefit - by planting and decapitating them at appropriate time when they have grown to an extent sufficient to fund man his need, want or greed?
8 min |
October 18, 2025
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New SHPDA...
He paid tribute to the outgoing President Thusitha and the executive committee for their \"exemplary leadership\" through three consecutive and challenging terms marked by the pandemic and post-crisis policy transitions.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Govt. to raise teachers' allowance in 2026 Budget
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday said the Government will introduce measures in the upcoming Budget to increase the allowance paid to teachers serving in rural schools.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Running for a cause in Galle Fort
EVERY Sunday morning, a group of runners gather inside the historic streets of the Galle Fort for something more than just a usual weekend workout — to foster camaraderie and friendship, and to give back something to Society.
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October 18, 2025
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India casts doubt on Trump’s claim Modi will stop buying Russian oil
BBC: India's Foreign Ministry has said it is \"not aware\" of a phone call in which US President Donald Trump claimed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Soul Brewology: Redefining Sri Lanka's coffee experience
A new chapter in Sri Lanka's coffee evolution
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Breast cancer awareness should be year-round program
OCTOBER is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as designated by the World Health Organization (WHO).
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Lanka Realty Investments appoints new Chairman
LANKA Realty Investments PLC has appointed Sarravanan Neelakandan as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Vijitha Bandara in sensational form
THE National Ranking Golf Tournament concluded in fine fashion at the Victoria Golf Resort in Rajawella, with Vijitha Bandara emerging as the overall champion after four intense rounds of golf.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Batting maestro Aravinda celebrates 60
YESTERDAY (17 October) marked the 60th birthday of one of the greatest batsmen Sri Lanka has ever produced and one of the finest the world has ever seen.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Building musical bridges
AS the 17th death remembrance of Music Maestro Premasiri Khemadasa approaches, daughter Gayathri Khemadasa, an accomplished musician in her own right, shares her vision for realising what her father envisioned for the next generation.
4 min |
October 18, 2025
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Parliament forms committee to promote youth entrepreneurship
THE Parliament Secretariat said yesterday that a special committee has been appointed to promote youth entrepreneurship under the Sub-Committee on Education, Labour, and Human Resources of the Sectoral Oversight Committee.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Lanka Aluminium boosts retail sector with credit terms, credit card offerings
LANKA Aluminium Industries PLC has announced that credit terms and credit card payment facilities are offered at the company's retail outlets being established islandwide to boost the aluminium extrusion supplies market.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Delhi research lab named after Harini
THE Prime Minister's Office yesterday said that Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited her alma mater, Hindu College of the University of Delhi, during her official visit to India, where a new research facility was inaugurated in her honour.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka bow out of Women's Cricket World Cup
Suffer third defeat to South Africa
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October 18, 2025
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Sri Lanka's global football hunt: Can diaspora talent ignite new era?
SRI Lanka's football administrators are casting their net wide—very wide. With the Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) actively scouting Sri Lankan-origin players around the globe, the island nation hopes to spark a long-awaited footballing revival.
4 min |
October 17, 2025
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Sri Lanka tops 1.8 m tourist arrivals by mid-October
Welcomes 75,657 visitors in first 15 days, up 19.2% YoY, SL must attract another 122,036 tourists to reach 197,693 monthly target
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