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Police warn of rising online fraud via Telegram, WhatsApp
SRI Lanka Police have issued a public warning about an increase in online scams being carried out through popular messaging platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp.
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October 08, 2025
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International Tourism Leaders’ Summit concludes under patronage of President
THE International Tourism Leaders’ Summit 2025 took place this week at BMICH in Colombo, bringing together key industry lead-rs, policymakers, academics, and global partners to mark World Tourism Day under United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) theme of “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake also attended the summit, which was seen as strong endorsement of the tourism sector’ role in shaping the country’s economy and future.
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October 08, 2025
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Licence for indiscipline? Perils of Sri Lanka’s new child rights agenda
The ban immediately undermines the authority of teachers and parents, replacing traditional respect with what is perceived as a permissive legal framework
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October 08, 2025
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Govt. addressing shortage of dialysis needs – Health Minister
HEALTH Minister Nalinda Jayatissa informed Parliament yesterday that steps are underway to resolve the shortage of dialysis needles after the initially contracted supplier failed to deliver the required type.
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October 08, 2025
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SL to host int’l conference on wetlands, mental health, and sustainable tourism
BRINGING wetland professionals, mental health experts and tourism leaders on a single platform, the 'Wellness in Wetlands 2025 International Conference' will be held in Colombo from 9-12 October.
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October 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka, South Africa reaffirm commitment to strengthen bilateral ties
SRI Lanka and South Africa have renewed their commitment to deepen diplomatic and people-to-people relations, following the presentation of credentials by Sri Lanka's new High Commissioner to South Africa, Air Chief Marshal (Retd.) Udeni Rajapaksa, to President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Sefako M. Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria.
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October 08, 2025
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CSE opens week in green on rising investor optimism
COLOMBO stock market yesterday extended its rally into a 15th session, opening the four-day week in green on improving investor optimism.
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October 08, 2025
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Leading with authenticity and accountability: Insights and impacts
LEADERSHIP is often misunderstood as positions and titles without referring to decisions and actions.
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October 08, 2025
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Sustaining transformative growth in Sri Lanka 2025-2030
Debt sustainability remains the cornerstone of economic recovery
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October 08, 2025
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Inaugural South Asia Bitumen Market Conference in Colombo next month
THE inaugural South Asian Bitumen Conference (SABIT 2025) will be held on 13-14 November at the Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Colombo, bringing together decision-makers, policymakers, and industry specialists from across the bitumen value chain themed, \"Bridging Trade, Infrastructure and Supply Chains Across South Asia and Beyond\".
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October 08, 2025
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New world of potential: JKCG Auto unveils DENZA
JOHN Keells CG Auto, the authorised distributor for DENZA in Sri Lanka, has announced the upcoming launch of luxury electric vehicle brand with over a decade of innovation excellence. DENZA is set to bring refined elegance and luxury to Sri Lankan drivers through its premium New Energy Vehicle (NEV) offerings.
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October 08, 2025
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Youngest Sri Lankan at Everest Base Camp sets sights on Europe's tallest
THE youngest Sri Lankan to reach Everest Base Camp, Jaith Adithya Nathavitharana, achieved this feat at just 15 years and 4 months. Now, he sets his sights on summiting Mount Elbrus, the tallest mountain in Europe, and Mount Vinson, the tallest in Antarctica. At 13, on 10 August 2023, Jaith summited Stella Point of Mount Kilimanjaro and pledged to himself to climb the Seven Summits, including Everest Base Camp, sooner rather than later. Mount Elbrus in Russia stands at 18,510 ft, while Mount Vinson reaches 16,050 ft.
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October 08, 2025
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Beyond the billion-dollar myth: Why Sri Lanka's business narrative needs reimagining
WHEN analysts point out that Sri Lanka has only a handful of listed companies valued over a billion dollars compared to Singapore's 77 or Vietnam's 44, the instinctive response is often: “We need more billion-dollar companies.”
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October 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka's para athletes shine on global stage despite poor support
SRI Lanka's para athletes successfully participated in the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 held in New Delhi, India. Despite constraints in training facilities, they managed to secure two bronze medals and several personal best performances.
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October 08, 2025
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Parliament approves Bill against doping in sport
PARLIAMENT yesterday passed the Convention against Doping in Sport (Amendment) Bill without any changes.
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October 08, 2025
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Govt. clarifies stance on vehicles assigned for former Presidents’ security
PUBLIC Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that the repeal of the Former Presidents' Entitlements Act does not affect the Government's duty to ensure the personal security of former heads of state.
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October 08, 2025
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Sampath Bank partners Home Lands to launch 0% equity housing solutions
SAMPATH Bank PLC recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Home Lands Group at its Head Office, introducing a new financing solution aimed at easing the path to property ownership for homebuyers.
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October 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka Tourism holds 3rd consumer promotion event in Cologne, Germany
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Berlin, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), hosted a tourism promotional event in Cologne, Germany on 27 September 2025.
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October 08, 2025
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TNA MP questions CIABOC Chief’s appointment, cites conflicts in Constitutional Council
TNA MP Shanakiyan Rajaputhiran Rasamanickam yesterday raised concerns in Parliament over the appointment of Ranga Dissanayake as Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC).
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October 08, 2025
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LOLC Finance credit rating upgraded to A+ (Stable)
Lanka Rating Agency says commanding share of NBFI sector, accounting for 36.3% of total NBFI sector profits, 30.3% of industry equity, and 20.6% of sector assets
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October 07, 2025
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Construction sector seeks execution of core relief proposals from Govt.
Steering committee to ensure delivery
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October 07, 2025
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KPMG flags urgent compliance prep after SVAT repeal
WITH the abolition of the Simplified VAT (SVAT) scheme expected to tighten liquidity and trigger short-term cash pressures for exporters and project suppliers, KPMG Sri Lanka is urging firms to begin compliance preparations immediately.
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October 07, 2025
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Aruni Shapiro introduces Adam Smith to Sri Lanka's readers
ARUNI Shapiro, sociologist cum advocate for liberty, has published her 10th book introducing Adam Smith to Sri Lanka’s Sinhala readers under the title ‘Adam Smith and the Wealth of Nations’.!
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October 07, 2025
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RIUNIT apartment market analysis: Colombo 5 shines bright
According to the latest real estate market data released by the Research Intelligence Unit up to Q3 2025, Colombo 5 is the outstanding performer in all of Colombo
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October 07, 2025
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Banking sector assets up 15% to Rs. 23.8 t in Q2 2025, PAT surges 68%
SRI Lanka’s banking sector assets grew 14.9% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 23.8 trillion in the second quarter of 2025, up from Rs. 20.7 trillion a year earlier, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s (CBSL) Financial Soundness Indicators (FSI) Report for Q2 2025. The report said the growth was primarily driven by increased investments, loans, and advances.
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October 07, 2025
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FitsAir celebrates three years of passenger operations
FITSAIR, Sri Lanka's first privately-owned international airline, celebrated three years of international scheduled passenger operations, marking another defining moment in its journey to transform air travel for Sri Lankans.
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October 07, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields close up
Rs. 43 b T-Bill auction fully subscribed; rates remain broadly steady for 11 straight weeks
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October 07, 2025
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Rain gives Sri Lanka their first points
No handshake farce spills into women's cricket
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October 07, 2025
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Marsh century secures Australia T20 series win
AUSTRALIA skipper Mitchell Marsh smashed 103 not out to steer Australia to victory in the third T20 against New Zealand and secure a 2-0 series win.
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October 07, 2025
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Shanakiyan welcomes Sri Lanka's three-city tourism roadshow in South India
TAMIL National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has welcomed the Government's latest tourism promotion drive in Southern India, while urging authorities to strengthen connectivity through air, sea, and potential land routes to maximise its impact.
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