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JETRO delegation calls on Colombo Dockyard
COLOMBO Dockyard PLC said it hosted a delegation yesterday from the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), an agency operating under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
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August 21, 2025
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Whither SJB?
THE main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) seems to be in a disarray and this can be seen in some of the public comments of its members and actions. The no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister of Defence Maj. Gen. (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara is the latest ill thought out action of the SJB.
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August 21, 2025
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EDB-JICA expands partnership to boost Sri Lanka ICT/BPM deals in Japanese market
SRI Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have established a strategic partnership to strengthen the Sri Lankan ICT/BPM sector within the Japanese market.
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August 21, 2025
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Against national policy on reconciliation: Tamil perspective
ON 4 August 2025, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the development of a new National Policy and Action Plan on Reconciliation and Co-Existence, to be led by the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) under the Ministry of Justice.
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August 21, 2025
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QR code system for fertiliser subsidy distribution
THE Cabinet of Minister at their meeting on Monday approved the introduction of a QR code-based digital mechanism to streamline the distribution of fertiliser subsidies to farmers, in a move to boost efficiency and eliminating intermediaries.
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August 21, 2025
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Representatives of Young South Asian Leaders Initiative meet with Speaker
A group of representatives of the Young South Asian Leaders Initiative (YSALI) visited the Parliament of Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
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August 21, 2025
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'It's About Time’ Travelling History Museum opens in Colombo
THE 'It's About Time' Travelling History Museum opened its doors to the public on Tuesday at the Colombo Public Library, a joint statement by the European Union Delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives and the German Embassy said
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August 21, 2025
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Unique perspective: Trinitian father's view on son playing for Royal
AS a proud old boy of Trinity College, with much of my family having a lineage to Trinity, I’ve always cherished the rich traditions and fierce rivalries that come with being a Trinitian. However, my experience has taken an unexpected turn as I now watch my son don the colours of Royal College and play against my alma mater.
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August 21, 2025
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Secondary Bond market activity increases
■ T-Bill rates continue to edge lower at weekly auctions; auction fully subscribed ■ Rupee depreciates
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August 21, 2025
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Palestine without Palestinians: Rhetoric and reality?
“Colonialism is not a thinking machine, nor a body endowed with reasoning faculties. It is violence in its natural state, and it will yield only when confronted with greater violence” — Frantz Fannon
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August 21, 2025
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Cabinet approves Rs. 86 m renovation of Modara Fisheries cool rooms
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the completion of renovation works on the Modara freezer and cool room facility, one of the largest in South Asia, by utilising funds already allocated to the Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Ministry under the 2025 Budget.
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August 21, 2025
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UNDP.
Applauding the quick compensation’ feature of the newly launched scheme as a ‘trust-building factor’ among the communities, Kubota pledged the UNDP's continuous support for a proactive initiative that would practically ‘work for people.
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August 21, 2025
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Volker Türk report, toxic West, UK-Canada resolution, Israel's North-East connection
SRI Lanka faces the Report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR), and the Resolution expected to be submitted by the UK and Canada at the September session of the UN Human Rights Council, in a specific global and historical context. That context is the confusion, fissure, irrationality and extremism in the West, and the resultant toxicity of the West.
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August 21, 2025
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Peters and Joes lock horns for Fr. Basil Weeratunga Trophy
THE much-looked forward St. Peter's vs St Joseph's Under 19 rugby encounter played for Rev. Fr. Basil Weeratunga Memorial Shield will take place tomorrow at Longdon Place.
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August 21, 2025
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Adveccio marks 5 years of innovation and growth
ADVECCIO, a Sri Lanka-based offshore software development company, is celebrating its fifth anniversary this month, highlighting its rapid rise as one of South Asia’s emerging technology disruptors.
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August 21, 2025
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Sri Lanka-Maldives Business Council hosts 17th AGM
Leads landmark Business Forum in Maldives
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August 21, 2025
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From ports to power: Sri Lanka's 20-year journey in foreign investment (2004-2024)
From 2004 to 2024, Sri Lanka's FDI journey has been a mix of bold ambition, uneven execution, and political shifts
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August 21, 2025
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Court issues notice to Rajitha to appear on 29 August
THE Colombo Chief Magistrates Court yesterday issued a formal notice to former Minister Rajtha Senaratne, instructing him to appear before the Court on 29 ‘August in connection with a case filed by the Commission to investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
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August 21, 2025
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MillenniumIT ESP and Technovage Solution team up to boost Cambodia's cybersecurity defences
MILLENNIUMIT ESP, a leading technology solutions provider, recently joined forces with Technovage Solution to host an impactful event, 'Transforming Security Operations: From Reactive Defence to Proactive Resilience', at The Skye Phnom Penh Hotel & Apartments.
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August 21, 2025
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Tuskers' tussle with the Lion King
79TH BRADBY SHIELD - 1ST LEG TACTICAL FORECAST
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August 21, 2025
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SLC distributes cricket materials under National Pathway Program
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC), under its National Pathway Program, yesterday distributed cricket equipment to schools, clubs, and Sri Lanka Cricket's District and Provincial squads in a bid to further strengthen the development of the game across the country.
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August 21, 2025
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ComBank celebrates harvest success in Vavunathivu with Agri Modernisation Village program
Vavunathivu harvest ceremony highlights
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August 21, 2025
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CID arrests ex-IGP Deshabandu
FORMER Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Thennakoon was arrested yesterday by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters at Galle Face Green during the 2022 Aragalaya movement.
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August 21, 2025
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President calls for stronger rural development, social security focus in 2026 Budget
Urges officials to ensure allocations channelled towards improving rural living standards Says enable communities to become direct contributors to national economy Ensure benefits reach intended groups without leakages or inefficiencies
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August 21, 2025
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Sahashdhanavi and LNG: Search for real costs in the midst of obfuscation
SAHASDHANAVI power plant has been in the news from April this year due to multiple controversies, from the infamous picture of Dr. Tilak Siyambalapitiya signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Deputy Chairman Ravindra Pitigalage.
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August 21, 2025
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Govt. refuses to back down on fingerprint system as postal strike continues
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says ready to meet with TUs only if they agree to Govt. decisions on implementation of fingerprint attendance system and changes to overtime pay Asserts Govt. already addressed 17 of the 19 demands presented by postal unions Warns trade unions who do not agree to fingerprint system can seek employment elsewhere
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August 20, 2025
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Tea crop falls in July, YTD production up
July tea production down by 1.83 m kilos to 21.36 m kilos Production falls at all elevation levels except Low Grown compared to July 2024 Jan.-July crop up by 5.97 m kilos to 157.12 m kilos
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August 20, 2025
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UK expands tariff-free access for SL garment exports
THE UK High Commission in Colombo said yesterday that new trade liberalisation rules coming into effect in 2026 will allow Sri Lankan garment manufacturers to source up to 100% of garment inputs from any country worldwide while maintaining tariff-iff-free access to the UK.
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August 20, 2025
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Govt. strengthens national cyber defence with mandatory institutional coordination
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a directive requiring Secretaries of relevant Ministries and institutional heads to continuously obtain professional services from the National Cyber Protection Operations Centre by directly connecting their systems with the facility.
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August 20, 2025
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Appreciation: Oscar Gunewardena
OSCAR Sarath Alwis Wijesiri Gunewardena (OSAW) was born on 3 September 1928 in the village Mihiripanna, south of Sri Lanka.
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