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Carrying a legacy forward: Lara De Zoysa launches Ceylon Tea Market in UK
Launched by Lara De Zoysa, daughter of the late Michael De Zoysa, the platform brings together heritage brands, artisanal producers, tea tourism, learning, and social impact under one umbrella.
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September 28, 2025
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Banks present budget proposals
ECONOMYNEXT - The Sri Lanka Banks’ Association has submitted a set of proposals for inclusion in the 2026 National Budget to Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Fernando.
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September 28, 2025
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Generous Hearts Foundation uplifts rural lives
For the past three years, Generous Hearts Foundation has been working in rural areas to uplift the lives of school children and families.
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September 28, 2025
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Amid deepfake surge, Bollywood stars fight for personality rights
Could an AI-generated selfie with a Bollywood star get you into trouble? It might!
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September 28, 2025
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Boulter & Norrie out of China Open
Last year, Katie Boulter's world singles ranking peaked at no. 23.
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September 28, 2025
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Green cars and red light for Sri Lanka
The flood of electric cars may be a dream come true for a well-heeled few, but do they really contribute to a cleaner environment or fill state coffers in the same way as other motorists?
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September 28, 2025
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Musaeus to host Fifth Edition of Model UN Conference
Musaeus College will host the fifth edition of its Model United Nations (MUN) conference, MCMUN 2025, on Oct 4 and 5, with around 250 students from state, private and international schools expected to take part. A practice debate has been scheduled for Sept 14.
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September 28, 2025
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Air Force serves excellence at Sigiriya Culinary Contest
The Sri Lanka Air Force showcased an extraordinary celebration of culinary excellence on 12 and 13 Sept, with the second edition of the SLAF Culinary Art Competition taking place in the historic city of Sigiriya.
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September 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life Recognised for Excellence in CSR at Sri Lanka Leadership Awards 2025
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life), the nation's trusted life insurer, was honored for 'Excellence in CSR' with the award for \"Support and Improvement in Quality of Education\" at the Sri Lanka Leadership Awards 2025.
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September 28, 2025
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Sunil Watagala countersues Namal
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has demanded Rs. 2 billion in damages from SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, escalating a war of words between the two over alleged defamatory remarks.
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September 28, 2025
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A Letter to Grandpa Yoga
Dear Grandpa Yoga
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September 28, 2025
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ICC takes action against Rauf and Farhan for on-field conduct
The two Pakistan players, who were investigated for a code of conduct violation during the September 21 India-Pakistan match in Dubai, have been reprimanded by the ICC match referee. At the hearing, conducted by Andy Pycroft, both were found guilty of a Level 1 offence under the ICC Code of Conduct.
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September 28, 2025
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INSEE Sanstha Cement takes global stage in Kotler’s Essentials of Modern Marketing - Sri Lanka Edition
INSEE Cement's flagship brand, INSEE Sanstha Cement, has been featured as a case study in the first-ever Sri Lanka edition of Essentials of Modern Marketing (EOMM) by globally renowned marketing pioneer, Prof. Philip Kotler.
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September 28, 2025
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Royal junior stickers retain Chandi Chanmugam trophy after Karunasiri’s hat trick
A hat trick with two late goals by Savain Karunasiri led Royal College under 16 to win Chandi Chanmugam Challenge trophy by 5-1 against their arch rivals St. Thomas’ College Mount Lavinia in the annual hockey encounter played at Colombo International Astro Turf last weekend.
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September 28, 2025
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Indian HC extends assistance to institutions in Southern Province
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha paid a visit to the Southern Province on 24-25 September 2025.
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September 28, 2025
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Victor Melder — A nonagenarian!
On Sunday 21st September 2025, Victor Melder, the doyen of Sri Lankan literature in Australia celebrated his 90th birthday with his wife Esther, family and close friends, at lunch, in a Sri Lankan restaurant.
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September 28, 2025
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Unacceptable cost of reckless driving: some possible remedies
The fatal accident in Kuliyapitiya a few weeks ago was a tragedy resulting in two bright schoolgirls and a very careful school van driver losing their lives when their vehicle was hit by a tipper loaded with sand.
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September 28, 2025
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All eyes on Damith: The breakout face of Clarence
The soul behing the strings
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September 28, 2025
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A jewel on the bay: where serenity meets style
On Sri Lanka’s untouched East coast lies Pasikudah with 24 pavillions tucked between palms and pools, Sun Siyam Pasikudah is designed to feel intimates.
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September 28, 2025
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Sri Lanka rue wasted Asia Cup chance
Sri Lanka were licking their wounds after being bundled out of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi this week.
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September 28, 2025
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ComBank dominates LMD’s 2025 Gala with the highest number of awards
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon reaffirmed its status as one of Sri Lanka’s top corporate entities when it led the field with six awards at the prestigious LMD Awards Night 2025.
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September 28, 2025
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Born in India, but not Indian: ‘Stateless’ man fights for citizenship
Bahison Ravindran says he always believed he was Indian.
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September 28, 2025
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The George Keyt foundation presents young contemporaries
The George Keyt Foundation is showcasing Young Contemporaries 2025, a prestigious exhibition highlighting twelve emerging Sri Lankan artists. Opened on September 24 at the Barefoot Gallery in Colombo, the exhibition continues today, September 28, 2025.
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September 28, 2025
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Trump announces 100 percent tariff on Pharmaceutical imports from Oct. 1
US President Donald Trump announced a 100 percent tariff on “branded and patented pharmaceutical imports,” effective October 1, 2025, unless companies establish manufacturing facilities in the United States.
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September 28, 2025
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FROM BARTER TO BLOCKCHAIN:
DR. NIMAL RATHNAYAKE CHARTS SRI LANKA'S BANKING JOURNEY
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September 28, 2025
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The Kingswood Reader: A refined and sophisticated opus:
When I received the invitation to speak at this most august occasion, I must confess, I had to check Vihanga Perera’s invitation twice.
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September 28, 2025
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Standard Chartered appoints Praveen Karunaratne to Country Management Team
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Praveen Karunaratne, Head of Financial Institutions (FI), to the Country Management Team, effective 15 Sept.
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September 28, 2025
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Cultivating Circular Futures: Youth as Agents of Change
On September 29, the world marks the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste, highlighting one of humanity’s pressing paradoxes. As the global population nears 8.5 billion by 2030, we still waste 1.3 billion tonnes of food annually - enough to feed three billion people. Sri Lanka is no exception. This crisis calls for urgent action, and increasingly, young people are emerging as catalysts for change.
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September 28, 2025
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Reform or mutiny at Ceylon Electricity Board?
The standoff between the Government of Sri Lanka and what I would call the ‘union government’ of the Ceylon Electricity Board is now entering its fourth week.
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September 28, 2025
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Yemen's Houthis claim missile attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthi group said Friday that it had launched a missile at Israel.
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