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Insurance luminary Nihal Senaratne honoured by CII for Lifetime Contribution
IN a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s insurance industry, Senaratne Insurance Brokers Ltd., Chairman Nihal Senaratne has been honoured by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) of London, UK, for his outstanding contribution to the profession.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
Importance of buying brand-new cars from authorised agents
THERE is a unique confidence that comes with driving a brand-new car. It’s not just about the sleek design or the smooth performance, it is the peace of mind that comes with knowing every kilometre, from the very first turn of the key, is safe, reliable, and entirely owned. No hidden defects, and no past mileage concerns. This assurance begins the moment a consumer purchases a vehicle from an authorised agent.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
SLT-MOBITEL clinches record five wins at 2025 International ARC Awards
SLT-MOBITEL, has been recognised on the global stage, at the 39th Annual International ARC Awards, the world's largest and most respected competition for annual reports, clinching five honours of three Gold and two Bronze, in multiple creative and technical categories.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
CSE closes marginally up on mixed sentiment
THE Colombo stock market closed marginally up yesterday on mixed investor sentiment.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
Honouring Green Champions: Ecolabel Sri Lanka Recognizes Industry Leaders in Sustainability
Demonstrating the private sector's growing commitment to sustainability, several leading Sri Lankan companies received the Ecolabel Sri Lanka Certification during the CEO Forum on Strengthening Sri Lanka's Export Competitiveness.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
Dairy major HANNS Global Canada appoints Rohan Ariyawansa as SL Country Head
HANNS Global Canada Inc., a prominent player in the global dairy industry, has announced the appointment of Rohan Ariyawansa as Director of Corporate Affairs and Country Head for Sri Lanka.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
“Govt. should impose death penalty” – Prof. Mahanamahewa
With Sri Lanka grappling with an alarming rise in drug-related crimes and the growing influence of organised underworld networks, legal expert and former Human Rights Commissioner Prof. Prathiba Mahanamahewa has urged the Government to consider reintroducing the death penalty on a temporary basis especially for notorious drug traffickers. He emphasised that if the Government intended to control the existing scale of drug menace, it needed to have stronger deterrents than the country’s present laws.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
Resistance matrix: How a narrative was forged to remake the Middle East
TO understand the conflict in Palestine today, you must look beyond the headlines of the latest explosion and what's happening in Gaza, because Gaza is the result but not the ultimate goal. You must trace a decades-long project—a deliberate and powerful reframing of a struggle for land into a battle against terror. This is the story of how a national liberation movement was systematically recast in the costume of a global existential threat, and how that narrative became unshakable dogma in the halls of Western power.
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October 23, 2025
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2025 Sri Lanka Barometer Survey Report launched: New insights on reconciliation, governance, and civic engagement
THE 2025 Sri Lanka Barometer (SLB) Survey Report was officially launched at the Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo. Administered every two years, this nationally representative public opinion survey tracks public sentiment on key issues such as post-conflict reconciliation, governance, and civic engagement over time.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
Weligama PS Chairman killing cause for serious concern
THE killing of the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Lasantha Wickramasekera is a shocking reminder that violent crimes in this country continue unabated despite the Police Department’s much publicised crackdown on crime.
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
Sri Lankan Juniors in Bahrain with high hopes for a medal
3rd Asian Youth Games 2025
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October 23, 2025
Daily FT
DIMO brings all-new Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator to Sri Lanka
Reimagining adventure for everyday life
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October 23, 2025
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Würth Lanka partners David Pieris' “SpeedBay Circuit” as Platinum partner
WÜRTH Lanka Ltd., recently partnered with “SpeedBay”, David Pieris Group of Companies’ motorsport arm as its “Platinum partner”, enhancing its presence at the SpeedBay go-kart racing circuits at Pearl Bay in Bandaragama and Port City in Colombo.
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October 23, 2025
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Aligning banking tech to growth: Inside HNB’s emerging innovation ecosystem
INNOVATION thrives on collaboration, creativity, and experimentation. Yet in tightly regulated industries such as banking, innovation operates under fundamental constraints.
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October 23, 2025
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Ecolabel Sri Lanka Strengthens Regional Collaboration with Counterparts from Singapore and Thailand
In a landmark step towards promoting sustainable construction in Asia, Ecolabel Sri Lanka has joined hands with the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme (SGLS) and the Thai Green Label to sign a Tripartite Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Harmonized Green Label Criteria for Cement Products.
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October 23, 2025
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Police to receive CID's report on Piumi's connection to ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
@ Piumi denies any connection with Padme @ Says she earns not from drugs or black money from underworld @ Says scared to die from a gunshot
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October 23, 2025
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Govt. will not tolerate creating divisions among ethnic communities: Cabinet Spokesman
■ Stresses ICCPR Act will be used to address issues against those who disrupt ethical and religious harmony ■ Urges media to act responsibly, protect national unity
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October 23, 2025
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First Capital world's first investment institution accepted for SSCI certification
IN a historic milestone for sustainable finance, First Capital Holdings PLC, has been awarded the Certificate of Acceptance to the Sustainability Standards and Certification Initiative (SSCI) by the European Organisation for Sustainable Development (EOSD).
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October 23, 2025
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Weekly weighted averages remain steady; Rupee dips further
THE weighted average rates at the weekly Treasury bills primary auction conducted yesterday remained steady with a total amount of Rs.39.62 billion being accepted against its offered amount of Rs.70.00 billion.
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October 23, 2025
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Nippon Paint Lanka marks another milestone in sustainability journey with Eco-Label Sri Lanka
Nippon Paint Lanka was recertified with the Eco-Label Sri Lanka recognition this year, reaffirming its commitment to delivering products that are safe for the environment and humans. The company became the first paint manufacturer in Sri Lanka to obtain the Eco-Label certification back in 2022.
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October 23, 2025
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Rs. 1 b worth illegal cigarettes turned into clean energy at Western Power's Waste-to-Energy facility
IN collaboration with Sri Lanka Customs and Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC, Western Power Company Ltd., a subsidiary of Aitken Spence PLC, facilitated the secure incineration of two large consignments of illicit cigarettes.
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October 23, 2025
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INSEE Cement leads the way as first cement manufacturer in Sri Lanka to achieve EcoLabel
INSEE Cement (Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited), Sri Lanka's only fully integrated cement manufacturer and market leader behind flagship brands INSEE Sanstha and Mahaweli Marine Plus, has become the first cement company in Sri Lanka to be awarded the prestigious EcoLabel certification by the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC) Sri Lanka, the local authority responsible for running the EcoLabel programme in Sri Lanka and the country's Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) representative.
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October 23, 2025
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Sutherland-Gardner record century partnership crushes England
ANNABEL Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner produced one of the very best partnerships in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup history to steer Australia to a convincing six-wicket win over traditional rivals England in their match played at Indore yesterday.
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October 23, 2025
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NCPC Sri Lanka becomes the Leading Greenhouse Gas Verification Body
At the heart of Sri Lanka’s climate accountability efforts stands the National Cleaner Production Centre, Sri Lanka (NCPCSL)—the country’s leading Greenhouse Gas (GHG) verification body.
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October 23, 2025
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Electoral reactivation of provincial councils is an urgent systemic imperative
MY late friend and comrade Kethesh Loganathan, son of a famous banker, a Georgetown alumnus, theoretician of the Marxist-led EPRLF and finally, Deputy Head of the Peace Secretariat (SCOPP) who was assassinated by the LTTE when answering his doorbell, named his book ‘Lost Opportunities’, because that’s what he saw as the key motif of the Sri Lankan tragedy.
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October 23, 2025
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NDB Bank excels once again at NBQSA 2025 with dual wins for Secure360 2.0 and TradeLinc 2.0
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) has earned two prestigious recognitions at the National Best Quality Software Awards (NBQSA) 2025, hosted by the BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (Sri Lanka Section).
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October 23, 2025
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Softlogic Life raises bar for corporate reporting disclosures with Al innovation
SOFTLOGIC Life has redefined the nation’s corporate reporting landscape with the launch of its groundbreaking 2024 Annual Report themed \"CHANGE MAKER.”
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October 23, 2025
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ITX360 secures ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications for second consecutive year
ITX360 Ltd., has once again achieved the internationally recognised ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certifications, marking its second consecutive year of compliance with these globally accepted standards.
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October 23, 2025
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Govt. to allocate more for mitigating floods from 2026 Budget
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has said a significant amount of funds will be allocated in the upcoming Budget to strengthen flood mitigation efforts.
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October 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka names 8-member squad for Hong Kong Sixes
SRI Lanka has named an eight-member squad to participate in the Hong Kong Sixes Cricket tournament which will be played at the Tin Kwong Road Recreation ground from 7 to 9 November.
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