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Shutdown and sirens: Bangladesh on edge as security tightens before Sheikh Hasina verdict
SNS: Bangladesh woke up to an unusually quiet Sunday. As that happened, streets that normally buzz with traffic and conversation felt slow and tense.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Ideal Motors strengthens customer |care with islandwide service camps
I deal Motors, the authorized importer of Mahindra vehicles and a leader in light commercial vehicle sales, has launched a series of nationwide service camps to provide customers with convenient access to expert vehicle care in their own cities.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
MoD says concession granted to military families won't be abolished or altered
Apropos The Island exclusive reports headlined 'NPP govt. urged to reconsider decision to abolish concession granted to military families' (11 November) and 'Reverse move to abolish concession granted to military families:
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Chinese firm asks for over Rs 4,000 mn as compensation over delay in ECT construction
A one-and-a-half year delay in completing the East Container Terminal (ECT) of the Colombo Port has caused massive losses, with the Chinese contractor demanding a staggering Rs 4,227 mn in compensation.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Let's understand what a masterpiece is and how it originated
We watch movies and serials of different genres, we all read books, both fiction and nonfiction, and we try to read paintings.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
SLCG recovers over 1,500 kgs of Kendu leaves
Acting on information by Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG), during a special search operation conducted off Wellamankara sea area in Wennappuwa, they recently recovered thirty three (33) sacks containing approximately 1500kg of Kendu leaves..
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Mannar protest against wind power and mineral sand mining projects called off
President of the Mannar Citizens Committee, Rev. Fr. S. Marcus Adigalar, said that, on 15 November (Saturday), they had decided to call off the protest against the controversial wind power projects and destructive mineral sand mining.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Directive to reduce SLPA food bill disregarded
Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has disregarded recommendations made by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), in 2023, to reduce funds allocated to provide food for the SLPA employees.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Men's singles semi finallists found
Hard Court Tennis Nationals
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Agro Harvest Cultivation secures major Dubai order
Agro Harvest Cultivation (Pvt) Ltd has become the first Sri Lankan company to export vermicompost fertilizer, securing a 500-ton order from the State of Dubai.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
UK to announce ‘most significant’ change to asylum rules in years, setting Europe’s longest route to settlement
Britain has announced plans to carry out the most significant reform of its asylum seeker policies in years, overhauling immigration rules in response to surging anti-immigrant sentiment and challenges from right-wing parties, the CNN reported yesterday (16).
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Global Synergy Awards 2026 launched
The Global Synergy Awards 2026 has been launched by Global Synergy Tec (Pvt) Ltd, a software development company based in Melbourne, Australia, with operations in both Australia and Sri Lanka. The event aims to recognise business excellence, innovation, and leadership across multiple industries in Sri Lanka.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
TPA MPs break ranks with SJB over plantation workers salary issue
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) MPs Mano Ganesan, Palani Thigambaram and V. Radhakrishnan broke ranks with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to vote for the National People's Power (NPP) government budget for 2026 at the Budget's Second Reading on Friday (14).
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Wildlife Dept. finally set to release long-delayed elephant census report
...amid questions over data credibility and political pressure
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Main perpetrators for election violence are those in power - Bimal Rathnayake
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake said that in the past election violence had been mainly instigated by the political party that was in power and the main political party seeking to gain power.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
UN Security Council to vote today on Trump Gaza plan
The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a resolution endorsing US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, Arab News quoted diplomats as having said.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
SMB Finance PLC conducts 'Light for Learning' to empower underprivileged children
SMB Finance PLC through one of its innovative corporate social responsibility initiatives called “Light for Learning” aimed at empowering under privileged children in Sri Lanka, donated complete set of school supplies including school bags, lunch boxes, water bottles, school books, stationery and other essential school supplies to all children studying at Sri Gunananda Vidyalaya, Colombo 13.
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November 17, 2025
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PM hails CNCI for creating an enabling environment
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has praised the Ceylon National Chamber of Industries (CNCI) for its vital role in fostering a supportive business environment, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Nushan creates piece of history, as Mathishan, Soloman take honours
Under 19 Division I Cricket
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November 17, 2025
The Island
European nations have no choice but to raise retirement ages – A case study shows why
In early October 2025, with his political future hanging by a thread, France’s resigned-and-reappointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu pledged to suspend unpopular pension reforms until 2027, when presidential elections will be held.
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November 17, 2025
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Religious barriers to information
Food, sleep, fear, and reproduction are basic needs of animal life. Humans are different from animals in that, if they wish, they can be aware of these functions, have some control over life, and be above normal.
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November 17, 2025
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Indian lawmaker at Mullivaikkal memorial
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi leader and MP Thol Thirumavalavan has visited Mullivaikkal memorial recently to pay respects to those who perished during the final phase of the war on the Vanni east front.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Sampath Bank records 21% increase in PAT for the nine-month period
Sampath Bank maintained strong growth in the first nine months of 2025, recording a 21% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) to Rs. 21.5 billion. This robust performance came despite a challenging interest rate environment that saw its Net Interest Income contract by 6%.
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November 17, 2025
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D & R Exports chairperson recognised as 'Legendary Woman of the Year'
Manel Rajkumar, Chairperson of D & R Exports (Pvt) Ltd, has been awarded the 'Legendary Woman of the Year' (Large-Scale Category) at the Women Legend Awards 2025.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Mitchell's gritty 119 helps New Zealand eke out close win
Daryl Mitchell, like many members of the New Zealand team, is not known for exuberant displays of emotion on a cricket. But after battling to a century at the Hagley Oval in the first ODI against the West Indies, he let out a roar. His seventh ODI ton, a 119 on a tough, two-paced wicket hauled New Zealand to 269, which they just about managed to defend by seven runs to claim an early lead in the series.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Retirement? World title shot? What next for Eubank and Benn?
Conor Benn got his revenge against Chris Eubank Jr with a unanimous decision victory in their rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
People’s Bank becomes first state bank to secure Corporate Finance Advisor Licence
People’s Bank has made history by becoming the first State Bank in Sri Lanka to be granted the Corporate Finance Advisor Licence by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka, reaffirming its leadership in financial innovation and excellence.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Story-telling gone with the wind
Story-telling... now no more
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Xiteb clinches Gold for research-driven digital innovation
Xiteb (Pvt) Ltd. has won the Gold Award at the SLTC Research & Innovation Awards 2025 in the 'ICT & Digital Innovation Research' category for its eCommerce solution, xCommerz.
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November 17, 2025
The Island
Washing hair right
Washing hair is one of the simplest personal care habits, yet many people get it wrong without realising it.
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