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“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
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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
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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
Daily FT
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
Daily FT
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
Daily FT
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).
2 min |
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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October 23, 2025
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SLC cancels LPL 2025 to prepare venues for T20 World Cup
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday said that the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2025 will not be held this year as originally planned.
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October 23, 2025
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Survivors seek $ 15 m in reparations for 1989 Valvettithurai massacre
SURVIVORS and families of victims of the 1989 Valvettithurai massacre have submitted a detailed reparations claim to the Office for Reparations, seeking $ 15 million (about Rs. 4.5 billion) in compensation for mass killings and destruction carried out by the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) 36 years ago.
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October 23, 2025
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Rs. 630 m allocated to locally manufacture assistive devices for differently-abled
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has approved a Rs. 630.2 million project to locally manufacture assistive devices for differently-abled persons.
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October 23, 2025
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Rs. 761 m approved for textbook printing by State Printing Corporation
CABINET Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the printing of 6.04 million textbooks and modules by the State Printing Corporation at a cost of Rs. 761.29 million, excluding VAT.
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October 23, 2025
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Benchmarking National Budget 2026 and making theatrics of cheerleaders superfluous
SRI Lanka’s National Budget will be unveiled on 7 November 2025, and I hope it will be significantly different from the predictable rhetoric and theatrics we have heard and witnessed in the past.
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October 23, 2025
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Kusal Jayawardana appointed Chairman of Lanka Ventures and LVL Energy Fund
BRINGING over 27 years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, corporate advisory, and financial services, Kusal Jayawardana has been appointed as the Chairman of Lanka Ventures PLC and LVL Energy Fund PLC.
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