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US sells $700m NASAMS missile system to Taiwan
The United States has announced the sale of an advanced missile system worth almost $700m, which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, its second weapons package in a week, bringing the total to $1bn, to Taiwan, reaffirming its support for Taipei.
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November 20, 2025
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S’gamuwa undergrad’s death: SC grants leave to proceed
A Supreme Court bench, comprising Justice Yasantha Kodagoda PC, and Justice Janak de Silva, on Tuesday (18), granted leave to proceed against all the respondents on the basis that the petitioners had established a prima facie case of the violation of Article 12 (1) of the Constitution in respect of the suicide of Charith Dilshan, a 2nd year student of the Faculty of Technology, Sabaragamuwa University as a result of having to endure severe ragging at the university premises on or around 26th April, 2025.
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November 20, 2025
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A decade of dominance for MAS as they become Mercantile Tennis champs
MAS Holdings clinched their tenth consecutive Championship Trophy win at the Mercantile Tennis Tournament 2025 which concluded recently at the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA) courts in Green Path Colombo. MAS bagged five championships and five runner-up titles in the tourney.
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November 20, 2025
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Getting rid of excess body fat
The safest way to shed excess body fat has been the subject of countless claims and quickfix promises, yet the science on the matter has remained remarkably consistent.
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November 20, 2025
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Anti-Ageing Home Remedies
Most of my readers are keen to know how to keep wrinkles at bay.
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November 20, 2025
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‘Belavia Airlines flying to Sri Lanka augurs well for country's tourism’
There has been a steady rise in passenger movement between Belarus and Sri Lanka in recent years, reflecting both the growing appeal of Sri Lanka as a travel destination for Belarusians and the increasing number of Sri Lankan students pursuing higher education in Belarus.
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November 20, 2025
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Building Future-Ready Youth: Sri Lankan Career Guidance Leaders Complete Fellowship Program in the Republic of Korea
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), in collaboration with Ubion Co. Ltd., successfully conducted the “Fellowship Program for Career Guidance Professional Leaders”, a capacity development program held from 27th October to 14th November in the Republic of Korea.
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November 20, 2025
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All eyes on Nissanka in his charge for world No.1
Sri Lanka will pin their hopes on the red-hot blade of Pathum Nissanka when the tri-nation T20 series bowls off today, with the prolific opener chasing a historic rise to the summit of world cricket.
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November 20, 2025
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Dialog secures ICC media rights for Sri Lanka until January 2028
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that Dialog Television (Private) Limited has secured the exclusive media rights to broadcast ICC Events in Sri Lanka through January 2028, further strengthening the ICC's partnership with one of the country's leading entertainment platforms.
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November 20, 2025
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CSE: JF Packaging's stellar debut eclipsed by broader market slump
Colombo Stock exchange (CSE) presented a tale of two extremes yesterday, as the stellar debut of newly listed JF Packaging failed to offset a broader market slump.
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November 20, 2025
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Mahanama bounce back to rattle Joes
After being bowled out for 104 runs Mahanama bounced back to rattle St. Joseph's for 73 runs as they secured first innings points in the Under 19 Division I Tier 'A' cricket encounter at Mattegoda.
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November 20, 2025
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Understanding listed sustainability bonds and how Bank of Ceylon positions itself for a changing capital market
Sustainability is reshaping global finance, tremendously. Over the past, sustainable bonds have become a defining feature of responsible investment, bridging the gap between capital markets and long-term environmental and social goals.
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November 20, 2025
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MMCA Sri Lanka conducts fourth edition of ‘Museum Intensive’
The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) conducted the fourth edition of their hallmark professional training programme ‘Museum Intensive’ from 29 September to 2 October, in partnership with World Monuments Fund.
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November 20, 2025
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LOLC Insurance advocates and supports breast cancer care
In line with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, and as part of its efforts to extend its commitment beyond insurance protection, LOLC General Insurance and LOLC Life Assurance joined hands with the Roshan Mahanama Trust (RMT) and the Indira Cancer Trust to strengthen the fight against breast cancer.
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November 20, 2025
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Palestine Action activists on trial in UK over Israeli arms maker protest
Six British members of the proscribed Palestine Action group have been put on trial by UK authorities, who said the group intended to damage property belonging to Israeli weaponsmaker Elbit Systems, Al Jazeera reported on Tuesday (18)
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November 20, 2025
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SL's carbon market emerging as a ‘flagship investment frontier’
Sri Lanka is positioning its emerging carbon market as a flagship investment frontier capable of attracting hundreds of millions of dollars in new financing, senior officials said yesterday, unveiling a series of reforms aimed at aligning environmental governance with economic recovery.
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November 20, 2025
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New Anthoney’s premium meat retail outlet Meatlery expands to Delkanda
New Anthoney’s Group, a leading sustainable poultry producer in Sri Lanka, proudly announces the opening of its newest retail outlet under the Anthoney’s Meatlery brand in Delkanda.
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November 20, 2025
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Countdown begins for 2nd ICA International Half-Marathon
The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) will host the second annual ICA International Half-Marathon on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Colombo.
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November 19, 2025
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Memorial mass for departed Maristonians
The Old Maristonians Colombo branch has organised a memorial mass for the departed Maristonians on
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November 19, 2025
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Wood bowls in nets to boost Test hopes
Mark Wood's chances of playing in the first Ashes Test look to be increasing after the England paceman bowled a \"rapid\" spell in the nets in Perth on Tuesday.
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November 19, 2025
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Minister Wijepala says they are now intercepting tonnes of narcotics unlike earlier when they seized kilos
Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday (18) that security forces had seized more than 20 tonnes of narcotics since 01 January, marking one of the country’s largest drug interdiction tallies in recent years.
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November 19, 2025
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Controversial post-Aragalaya defence partnerships
Close on the heels of the first-ever joint tactical counter-terrorist exercise ‘Wolverine Path 2025,’ involving Russian and Sri Lankan troops, at the Army Training School, in Maduru Oya (25 Oct to 4 Nov 2025), Sri Lanka further expanded its partnership with the US.
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November 19, 2025
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Pathfinder demands early action by Colombo to halt ecological disaster being caused by Tamil Nadu in Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar
Recently, Kachchativu Island has attracted attention not only from fisherfolk of India and Sri Lanka but also from political leaders of both nations and the judiciary.
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November 19, 2025
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Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future - Safeguarding Health, Food, and Trade
World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 18 - 24 Nov., 2025
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November 19, 2025
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IMF policy and the poor
The IMF has said it will have to look at the budget for 2026 before it could release the next tranche of aid to Sri Lanka. This means the government has to act according to IMF policy and advice and abide by its conditions which so far have been bitter for the poor as could be seen from poverty statistics and voices of protest emanating from some sectors.
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November 19, 2025
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SriLankan Airlines bags ‘APEX Best In Food and Beverage in Central/Southern Asia’
SriLankan Airlines has won the 2026 APEX Best In Food and Beverage Award for Central/Southern Asia, celebrating the vibrant medley of flavours that define its onboard menu, from international culinary delights to homegrown recipes that awaken every sense.
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November 19, 2025
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Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League 2025 Returns for the 18th Year
For the 18th consecutive year, Ceylon Agro Industries Ltd (Prima Group Sri Lanka) has partnered with Sri Lanka Cricket to sponsor the Prima Under-15 Sri Lanka Youth League (SLYL) 2025.
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November 19, 2025
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Double Cab debacle – Soviet-style standardisation
The NPP government's decision to procure 1,775 brand-new double cab pickup trucks, at a staggering cost exceeding Rs. 12,500 million, represents not merely a questionable procurement decision, but a dangerous convergence of fiscal irresponsibility, procedural irregularities, and a disturbing drift toward authoritarian governance.
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November 19, 2025
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Launch of UPI One World for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims
The Sri Lanka High Commission in India, in partnership with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has launched a pilot initiative introducing UPI One World for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India.
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November 19, 2025
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Dialog powers Sri Lanka’s digital future with 5G at INFOTEL 2025
Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, showcased the nation’s most advanced and fastest 5G-ready network at INFOTEL 2025, reaffirming its commitment to shaping Sri Lanka’s digital future through world-class technology, innovation, and next-generation connectivity that empowers smarter cities, richer experiences, and a more connected society.
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