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IMF, officials discuss power tariff reforms ahead of November deadline
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) technical team and MPs recently met to review the Ceylon Electricity Board’s (CEB) electricity tariff methodology and reforms ahead of a November 2025 deadline under the ongoing IMF Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program.
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September 19, 2025
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Paytm Founder calls on Sri Lanka to harness digital economy potential at Disrupt Asia 2025
INDIA'S fintech giant, Paytm Founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma yesterday urged Sri Lanka to seize its moment to transform into a global digital economy hub.
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September 19, 2025
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President initiates Rs. 3.7 b oil storage expansion in Kolonnawa
PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Disanayake on Wednesday inaugurated the construction of six new oil storage tanks at the Kolonnawa Petroleum Storage Complex.
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September 19, 2025
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Lake House Technologies powers Sri Lanka's first biodegradable banking card with BOC
LAKE House Technologies has announced its collaboration with global technology leader Thales to launch the nations fist-ever eco-friendly, biodegradable banking card for Bank of Ceylon (BOC), powered by Mastercard International.
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September 19, 2025
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Ex-Unilever Sri Lanka's Rumal Fernando joins Hayleys Board
HAYLEYS PLC yesterday announced the Board appointment of Susangatha Rumal Fernando as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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September 19, 2025
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Bhutan's Mindfulness City: Big idea from small nation
BHUTAN, known for prioritising Gross National Happiness over GDP, has begun its journey building the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), envisioned as a Special Administrative Region (SAR), an ambitious project blending spirituality, sustainability, and economic innovation.
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September 19, 2025
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Promoting reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka
IN June 2010, the Secretary-General appointed the Panel of Experts on Accountability in Sri Lanka to advise him on accountability issues in Sri Lanka and offered it as a resource to the Government, and particularly to the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission.
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September 19, 2025
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ACME Printing announces Rs. 1.4 b Rights Issue
ACME Printing & Packaging PLC yesterday announced a one-for-six Rights Issue to raise Rs. 1.4 billion via 570 million ordinary voting shares at Rs. 2.50 each.
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September 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka now in growth phase, says AFC
SRI Lanka is poised for a period of sustained economic growth after years of crisis, according to Asia Frontier Capital (AFC) Fund Manager Ruchir Desai, who argues that political stability, reforms and attractive valuations make the country a compelling opportunity for investors.
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September 19, 2025
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Janashakthi Finance triumphs at SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards 2025
JANASHAKTHI Finance PLC has announced its recognition at the SLIM Digis 2.5 Awards 2025.
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September 19, 2025
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Atlas recognised at SLIM Digis 2.5 for pioneering digital and technology-led experiences in Sri Lanka
ATLAS secured an array of awards at SLIM Digis 2.5 for its contributions to advancing education through the integration of technology and creativity. The event celebrated excellence in digital marketing, with Atlas being recognised for its achievements in experiential marketing, AI technology, and digital platform Integration.
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September 19, 2025
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Indo-Pak cricket rivalry 2
ENCOUNTERS between India and Pakistan are generally considered as the biggest rivalry in cricket.
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September 19, 2025
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Govt. to release fertiliser for tea in two weeks
THE Parliament Secretariat yesterday said the Government was introducing a mechanism to provide fertiliser to tea cultivators within two weeks.
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September 19, 2025
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Colombo stocks extend rally into third session
THE Colombo stock market closed up yesterday extending its rally for a third consecutive session on buoyant retailer sentiment.
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September 19, 2025
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First Capital floats debenture issue to raise Rs. 3 b in three tranches
Primary offer to raise Rs. 1 b with extension options to two more tranches if each is oversubscribed
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September 19, 2025
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STC looks to stop Royal hat- trick in 24th Orville Abeynaike hockey encounter
S.Thomas College Mount Lavinia will look for their best performance to thwart arch rivals Royal winning the Orville Abeynaike trophy for the third consecutive year when they meet for the 24th annual encounter on Saturday at Colombo International Astra Turf.
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September 19, 2025
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Sunshine Consumer shines with 10 awards at SLIM Digis 2025
SUNSHINE Consumer celebrated 10 awards at the SLIM Digis 2025, the country’s premier digital marketing awards ceremony organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM).
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September 19, 2025
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DFCC Bank expands global reach with new remittance partnership in Japan
DFCC Bank has partnered with Ceylon Remittances to launch a new remittance service in Japan, strengthening financial links for Sri Lankans living and working there.
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September 19, 2025
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First Capital makes splash as title sponsor of SwimAmerica Swimming Gala 2025
FIRST Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) has announced its partnership as the title sponsor of the recently held SwimAmerica Swimming Gala 2025.
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September 19, 2025
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Tea Exporters Association charts course for resilience, revitalisation
THE Tea Exporters Association (TEA) hosted its 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at Taj Samudra, bringing together nearly 500 stakeholders, diplomats, and industry leaders to reflect on the progress of Sri Lanka's tea industry and chart a bold path forward under the theme \"Resilience and Revitalisation.
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September 19, 2025
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Japanese Ambassador visits Tokyo Cement factory in Trincomalee
AMBASSADOR of Japan to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata, recently paid an offical visit to the Tokyo Cement factory in Trincomalee, underscoring the longstanding friendship and economic cooperation between Japan and Sri Lanka
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September 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka’s digital leap forward comes under spotlight at Disrupt Asia 2025
SRI Lanka’s digital ambitions took centre stage yesterday, as Disrupt Asia 2025, the country’s flagship startup conference and innovation festival drew global investors and entrepreneurs, highlighting growing confidence in its tech future.
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September 19, 2025
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CaFFE launches 'Janani' in Matale district to enhance digital literacy of new women councillors
'JANANI', the initiative conducted across 15 districts in 2023 and 2024 (prior to the local authorities poll) by the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) to enhance the digital literacy of female councillors of local authorities and help them stay safe online was well accepted and a tremendous success.
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September 19, 2025
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CEB unions escalate protest, disrupts traffic
HEAVY traffic congestion was reported along Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner Mawatha in Colombo yesterday, after Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) workers staged a demonstration opposite the CEB headquarters.
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September 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka's hollow democracy: Need to awaken and reclaim our nation
I often wonder whether our nation’s founders ever paused to reflect before adopting the foundational principles of Democratic, Socialist, and Republic to define the country. A nation’s self-identification shapes not only its domestic policies but also its relationship with its people and its place in the world. Misinterpreting or inconsistently applying these terms risks deep conflict, ideological, institutional, and social, which we have adequately experienced. Before judging the merits of this identity, we must return to the fundamentals of democracy: does it serve some of the people some of the time, or all of the people all of the time?
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September 19, 2025
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Nishantha Abeysinghe appointed Director/CEO of Talawakelle Tea Estates
TALAWAKELLE Tea Estates PLC (TTE), one of Sri Lanka’s premier Regional Plantation Companies and a member of the Hayleys Group, has appointed Nishantha Abeysinghe to its Board as Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 August 2025.
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September 19, 2025
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Australia’s new High Commissioner showcases Colombo, highlights deepening ties
AUSTRALIA'S newly appointed High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Matthew Duckworth chose an unconventional way to introduce himself to the country via an interesting video message highlighting trade, education, development, and people-to-people ties between the two nations.
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September 19, 2025
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Sri Lanka rising force in global digital innovation: Dr. Hans
■Says Sri Lanka's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), powered by APIs, enables innovation across payments, identity, data and interoperable services, encouraging public-private collaboration ■Notes country produces 36,000 STEM entrants annually, with 10,000 high-tech graduates already fuelling 950 startups and 100+ funded ventures, though ecosystem still remains underfunded ■Highlights robust digital laws and \"soft law, innovation-permissive\" approach to Al and digital regulation ■Notes 80:20 balance between Govt. enablement and private sector innovation expected to unlock $ 15 b in value
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September 19, 2025
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Sampath Bank leads discourse on Sri Lanka’s recovery in a shifting global economy
SRI Lanka’s fragile yet recovering economy was placed under the spotlight at the Sampath Bank Economic Forum 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life, Colombo.
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September 19, 2025
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Umair Wolid among Asia's 40 under 40 marketing leaders
ROAR Global yesterday announced that its Chief Marketing Officer, Umair Wolid has been named to Campaign Asia’s 40 Under 40 list 2025, a highly respected recognition of the region’s most influential leaders shaping the future of marketing.
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