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NDB's “Super Rates, Super Savings” Limited-Time Fixed Deposit offer
NDB Bank announces the launch of its exclusive 100 & 200 Days Fixed Deposit, designed to offer customers higher returns and faster growth on their savings.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
An internecine clash
The Opposition parties, except the SJB, have joined forces to launch a campaign to countervail what they describe as a government plan to establish a fascist state.
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October 29, 2025
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How various marriages of convenience eventually transformed the JVP
Anura Kumara Dissanayake the JVP leadership on 02 February, 2014, at the 7th national convention of the party held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Navy detects 956kg of smuggled Kendu leaves in Kalpitiya
The Navy took hold of about 956kg of smuggled Kendu leaves and a dinghy (01) believed to have been used to smuggle in the contraband, during a search operation conducted in the coastal and sea area of Thudawa in Kalpitiya on 27 Oct 25.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Swiss Social Democratic Party calls for international genocide investigation into Sri Lanka
The Social Democratic Party of Switzerland (SP Switzerland) has unanimously passed a resolution on the situation in Sri Lanka, calling for an international genocide investigation at their party congress on the 25th of October 2025 in Sursee, Canton of Lucerne, Tamil Guardian reported.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Export Finance Australia concludes debt restructure agreement with Sri Lanka, providing debt relief
Export Finance Australia and the Government of Sri Lanka have signed a bilateral agreement on external debt restructuring, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka's ongoing efforts to restore debt sustainability and revitalise its economy.
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October 29, 2025
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Track and field athletes keep Sri Lanka flag flying in Bahrain
Track and field athletes kept the Sri Lankan flag flying at the Asian Youth Games which is set to conclude on Friday.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
SLT-MOBITEL unveils Apple’s revolutionary 5G Ready iPhone 17 series in Sri Lanka
SLT-MOBITEL recently announced the launch of the highly anticipated Apple iPhone 17 Series in Sri Lanka, bringing Apple’s latest breakthrough technology to local consumers, powered by its state-of-the-art 5G-ready network.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Ifham Nizam honoured at Presidential Environment Awards 2025
Senior journalist Ifham Nizam clinched the Bronze Award in the Media Sector — Individual Category (English Medium) at the recent Presidential Environment Awards 2025, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to environmental awareness and communication.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
WB finds fault with govt. over Aswesuma implementation
The World Bank has found fault with the government for the manner in which Aswesuma, Sri Lanka's premier Social Security Programme, is being implemented.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Russia seeking to expand energy exports to India – minister
Russia and India continue to maintain a strong energy partnership and are developing new agreements to expand cooperation, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilev told TASS on Monday.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Reserve Bank of India's gold reserves cross $100-billion mark
Global Central Banks increase gold reserves, cut US Treasury Bill exposure
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October 29, 2025
The Island
Ride Against Rabies: WECare Worldwide takes the battle to the streets
On World Rabies Day, a convoy of tuk tuks snaked out of Dikwella carrying an unusual cargo —coolers of vaccines, syringes, and an army of vets ona mission.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
President Chief Guest at centenery celebrations at Vidyalankara Maha Pirivena, Peliyagoda
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will be the Chief Guest at the culmination of the cenetenary celebratios of Vidyalankara Maha Pirivena, Pelyagoda scheduled to be held on November 1 at 2.00 pm.
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October 29, 2025
The Island
SJB questions police show of assassin's arrest, alleges move to sabotage probe
...points out violation of specific instructions issued by then IGP following HRCSL intervention
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October 28, 2025
The Island
DFCC Aloka drives women's empowerment in Jaffna with Evolution Auto
DFCC Bank, through its women-focused proposition DFCC Aloka, recently partnered with Evolution Auto at the Green Wheels Carnival in Jaffna.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Softlogic GLOMARK expands footprint with all-new outlet at Horton Place
Softlogic GLOMARK, a leading supermarket chain in Sri Lanka, opened its latest outlet located at Horton Place as it continues to expand its footprint across the country.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Barometer confirms window for political settlement
Once again, Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. After decades of missed opportunities and delayed reforms, the conditions are there for a lasting political resolution of the ethnic conflict. The NPP government has the chance to resolve the country’s longest and most divisive conflict through Sri Lankan institutions, on its own terms. The government holds a two-thirds majority in parliament that allows it to amend the constitution and introduce the reforms that past governments promised but failed to deliver. It came to power on the back of a popular demand for system change, and the public expectation that followed that election was not for minor adjustments but for a deep restructuring of the state. The opposition is neither strong nor dominated by the racist and extremist voices that in the past sabotaged every attempt at reconciliation.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Ravindu, Chanithma reign Supreme at Air Force Squash Championship
The 17th Air Force Open Professional Squash Association (PSA) Squash Championship 2025 concluded on a high note at the Squash Complex, SLAF Base Ratmalana, on 24 October 2025, marking the end of four days of intense and spirited competition.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Standard Chartered appoints Kumudu Munasinghe as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Kumudu Munasinghe as Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, effective 15th October 2025.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Big haul of medals for SL at South Asian Athletic Championship
Sri Lanka concluded the South Asian Athletics Championship in second position of the medals table with a tally of 40 medals including 16 golds in Ranchi, India on Sunday.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
How to avoid falls
Falls are one of the most common threats to the health and independence of older adults. They can turn an ordinary day into a frightening experience with painful consequences that go far beyond bruises. A fall can lead to broken bones, a long hospital stay and the loss of confidence needed to move about freely. The good news is that many falls are not a part of normal ageing and simple measures can greatly reduce the risk.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Working with dignity: Reflections from within academia
Considering the range of experiences academics encounter in university environments, from collegiality to subtle hostility, it is worth asking whether higher education institutions genuinely allow their junior members to work with dignity.
5 min |
October 28, 2025
The Island
Month-end profit-takings slow down share market, 13 crossings notwithstanding
The CSE activities were somewhat dull yesterday mainly due to monthend profittakings, market analysts said.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
US and Indian Navy aircraft conduct joint anti-submarine training in Indian Ocean near Diego Garcia
A US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft from Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72 joined an Indian Navy P-8I for a bilateral combined detachment and training near Diego Garcia and the Indian Ocean from 22 to 28 October, said a report published by the Defence Industry Europe yesterday.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Cyclone Montha mapped: 50,000 people evacuated as huge storm heads for Indian coast
At least 50,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps in India's eastern region expected to be hit by a cyclone picking up pace over the Bay of Bengal, officials said on Monday.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
HNB Toastmasters Exco installation ceremony 2025
On 17 October the Hatton National Bank Toastmasters Club celebrated its Executive Committee Installation Ceremony, marking a vibrant new chapter in its 21-year journey. Held under the theme of \"A Night of Adventure\" the event was a dazzling showcase of leadership, legacy, and celebration.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Launch of new Opposition alliance:
SJB absent from media briefing
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October 28, 2025
The Island
IndiGo reconnects India and China, commences daily flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou
IndiGo on Sunday commenced daily, nonstop flights between Kolkata and Guangzhou, becoming the first Indian carrier to reinstate direct connectivity between India and Mainland China after a five-year gap.
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October 28, 2025
The Island
Govt. to launch countrywide drug and crime eradication operation on Thursday
A countrywide crime eradicaton operation, “Nation United - National Drive,” is set to commence this Thursday (30) under the patronage of Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala.
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