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Celebrating World Oceans Day highlighting challenges of marine environment of Sri Lanka
WORLD Oceans Day was celebrated globally on 8 June to raise awareness of the vital importance of our oceans and the role they play in a healthy planet.
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June 18, 2025
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It is not a typical Galle wicket it's more in favour of the batsmen – Tharindu
TEST debutant Tharindu Rathnayake who was Sri Lanka’s most successful bowler on a Bangladesh dominated first day of the first Test with two wickets, is of the view that the Galle wicket will favour the batsmen at least until the fourth day.
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June 18, 2025
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EDB partners with ADB to formulate Sri Lanka's National Export Development Plan 2025-2029
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), together with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is steadily progressing in the development of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) for 2025-2029.
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June 18, 2025
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NDB brings Auto Carnival experience to Negombo with unmatched leasing benefits
■ Announces upcoming events planned in Anuradhapura, Katugastota, Ratnapura, Nittambuwa, Malabe among others
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June 18, 2025
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Resus Energy connects 5.0 MW Solar PV power plant to national grid
RESUS Energy PLC, a forerunner in renewable energy, recently connected a 5.0MW ground mounted solar PV power plant to the national grid.
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June 18, 2025
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NPP: the tide turns in the city
THE flavour of the week in Colombo is indubitably NPP. While an NPP woman mayor may not be to everyone's taste, no doubt Vraie Cally Balthazaar (VCB) is the toast of the rest of the town these days.
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June 18, 2025
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Sampath Bank pioneers SL's standardised API banking platform redefining transaction banking
SAMPATH Bank said yesterday it has set a new milestone as the first bank in Sri Lanka to launch a standardised Application Programming Interface (API) platform.
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June 18, 2025
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Large anti-tourism protests planned across Spain
PROTESTS against mass tourism are starting up again in southern Europe ahead of the summer vacation season.
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June 18, 2025
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Sea Turtle Conservation Hub at Dickwella Resort and Spa on World Turtle Day
ON 23 May, to celebrate World Turtle Day, Browns Hotels & Resorts (BHR) began a new chapter in marine conservation with the launch of a Sea Turtle Conservation Hub at Dickwella Resort & Spa—its scenic beach-front escape in southern Sri Lanka.
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June 18, 2025
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Secondary bond market yields consolidate; Activity moderates
Rs. 132 b Treasury bill auction in focus ■Rupee appreciates marginally
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June 18, 2025
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Health Minister accuses Opposition of fear mongering over medicine shortages
■ Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa refutes Opposition claims of critical medicine shortages, calling them exaggerated ■Accuses Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa of politicising issue and enabling price hikes by pharmaceutical firms ■ Urges public not to be misled by politically motivated alarmist claims lacking constructive solutions ■Acknowledges minor supply chain fluctuations, but assures stocks are available across hospitals ■Blames past Govt.'s delays in tender processes for current supply pressures ■Notes Rs. 35 b allocated for medicine procurement; 268 tenders completed in first five months ■ Assures improved supply by early next year due to reformed procurement system
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June 18, 2025
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CIPM presents Lifetime Gold Award at National HR Conference 2025
THE Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka presented its most prestigious honour—the Lifetime Gold Award—on the opening day of the National Human Resource Conference (NHRC) 2025, held on 2 June at the Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte.
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June 18, 2025
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Pelwatte Dairy launches first-ever pension scheme for dairy farmers
IN a historic move that redefines rural financial security, Pelwatte Dairy Industries has announced the launch of Sri Lanka's first pension scheme for dairy farmers, reinforcing its commitment to both national self-sufficiency and the welfare of the farming community.
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June 18, 2025
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Investing in Sri Lanka's future: National call to build a care economy
SRI Lanka is ageing rapidly and irreversibly. According to demographic projections, by 2045, nearly one in four Sri Lankans will be aged 60 or above. At the same time, our younger population is steadily shrinking due to declining fertility and increasing out-migration. This demographic shift is placing growing pressure on families, communities, and the State.
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June 18, 2025
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Three more witnesses testify before Committee probing suspended IGP Deshabandu
THE Committee of Inquiry investigating alleged gross abuse of power by suspended Inspector General of Police T.M.W. Deshabandhu Thennakoon on Monday heard testimony from three additional witnesses.
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June 18, 2025
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Kumar Danushan takes lead on Day 1
KUMAR Danushan stole the limelight with some top class golf at the June Ranking Championship carding a brilliant 4-under-par 67 to take the lead after Day One at the Royal Colombo Golf Club yesterday.
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June 18, 2025
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CRIB hosts Annual CEOs Forum and Institutional Awards Ceremony 2025
Event brings together Central Bank leadership, government representatives, and over 120 CEOs from across the financial ecosystem
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June 18, 2025
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Gestetner appoints two new directors
GESTETNER of Ceylon PLC, has appointed two renowned commercial specialists in their respective fields to the board of directors.
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June 18, 2025
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W15 Collection launches W15 Glenfall in Nuwara Eliya
NUWARA Eliya is no stranger to sublime beauty, magic, and peace, and it is indeed apt that the somewhat unexplored little gem of the W15 Collection, W15 Glenfall, resides in this mystical location.
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June 18, 2025
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Cabinet nod to finalise draft bill to establish independent Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved finalising a draft bill to establish an independent Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to enhance the country's compliance with international aviation safety standards.
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June 18, 2025
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DPMC expands reach with new Bajaj three-wheeler dealership in Embilipitiya
DAVID Pieris Motor Company Ltd., (DPMC) has opened a new Bajaj three-wheeler dealership in Embilipitiya, marking a major milestone as this is the first Bajaj dealership since the reopening of vehicle imports after a five-year pause.
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June 18, 2025
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ILO convenes policy dialogue on Northern Province to bridge policy and practice
THE International Labour Organisation (ILO) convened a policy dialogue, “The Northern Forum: Bridging Policy and Practice.”
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June 18, 2025
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Yamaha returns with power, purpose, and showstopper celebration
ASSOCIATED Motorways Ltd., (AMW), the sole distributor for Yamaha in Sri Lanka has announced the return of Yamaha motorcycles and scooters to the local market.
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June 18, 2025
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MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
ON THE 127TH ANNIVERSARY OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
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June 18, 2025
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Angelo Mathews: Legacy of both triumph and disappointment
THE first test match which got underway in Galle yesterday between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is most probably the swansong of the former Sri Lankan Cricket Captain Angelo Mathews one of the illustrious international cricketers produced by the island nation in international cricket.
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June 18, 2025
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Heritance Aarah wins Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice “Best of the Best” Award for fourth consecutive year
RECOGNISED amongst the Top 1% of Hotels Worldwide for “Unmatched Premium All-Inclusive Exclusivity in the Maldives”, Heritance Aarah has announced that it has once again been named a Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best winner by Tripadvisor for 2025 marking its fourth consecutive year receiving this coveted accolade.
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June 18, 2025
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PUMA takes action against counterfeiters in Sri Lanka
PUMA SE, a global pioneer in the sportswear industry, has successfully obtained an Enjoining Order from the Commercial High Court of Colombo against a suspected distributor of counterfeit goods.
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June 18, 2025
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Gihan Wickremasinghe wins Calcutta Medal and runner up in Victoria Cup
THE prestigious South West Monsoon Meet 2025 teed off in style at the picturesque Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) recently.
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June 18, 2025
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Govt. rejects allegations of misconduct in Colombo Mayoral election vote
■Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa asserts secret ballot followed due administrative protocols ■Calls criticism of Opposition politically inconsistent ■Notes SJB members previously supported secret ballot procedure before objecting to outcome
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June 18, 2025
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Deputy Minister of Finance visits IRCSL to strengthen Govt.- insurance sector collaboration
THE Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) welcomed Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma on his first official visit to the Commission on 13 June.
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