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People's Bank Honoured...
To women eyeing top management in banking:
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April 10, 2026
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Hameedia unveils “Threads of Culture” this season
THIS Avurudu season, Hameedia has introduced its latest campaign, “Threads of Culture,” celebrating the traditions that connect generations while embracing a more conscious and forward-thinking approach to fashion.
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April 10, 2026
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LIMRA Holdings Secures Dual Honours at CPM Awards, Reflecting Consistent Corporate Performance
Every morning, somewhere in Sri Lanka, a child reaches for a LEGO brick.
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April 10, 2026
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NSB launches New Year initiative to promote savings and sustainability
NATIONAL Savings Bank (NSB) has rolled out a series of Sinhala and Tamil New Year initiatives aimed at promoting financial savings and environmental sustainability, continuing its longstanding seasonal outreach as a State-owned financial institution.
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April 10, 2026
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Govt. unveils Rs. 2.1 b Colombo Fort station upgrade to transform rail travel
THE Government yesterday launched a major project to modernise Colombo Fort Railway Station into an international-standard transport hub, marking a significant step in upgrading the country’s public transport infrastructure.
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April 10, 2026
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Moratuwa Engineering Faculty wins Varsity Battles quiz competition
THE third edition of ‘Varsity Battles’, the inter-university capital market quiz competition organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), was successfully concluded at Heritage Hotel, Anuradhapura recently.
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April 10, 2026
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No-confidence motion against Kumara Jayakody and NPP's double standards
TODAY is an eventful day for the National People's Power (NPP) administration, as it faces the first No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against a Cabinet Minister since coming into power in late 2024.
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April 10, 2026
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SLIC partners Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2026
SRI Lanka Insurance Corporation (SLIC), the nation’s trusted insurer, was the offical insurance partner of the Guwan Hamuda Papedi Sawariya 2026, Sri Lanka's premier national cycling event organised by the SriLanka Air Force.
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April 10, 2026
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF GUEST
I extend my sincere congratulations to the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka on the successful organisation of the Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026.
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April 10, 2026
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Ministry of Brands introduces new era of retail for Sri Lanka with off-price
MINISTRY of Brands (MOB), Sri Lanka's first off-price retailer, has officially opened its doors to the public, marking a new era in the country's retail landscape.
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April 10, 2026
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Last year's finalists Galle, Dambulla make winning starts
FINALISTS of last year Galle and Dambulla began the 5th National Super League 4-day tournament on a successful note registering first innings wins in the first weekend of matches which concluded yesterday.
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April 10, 2026
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CSE ends in red on Mideast uncertainties
DESPITE positive news from the IMF yesterday, the Colombo stock market closed in the red, failing to maintain the previous session’s momentum due to uncertainties for peace in the Middle East.
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April 10, 2026
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HNB Sets a New Standard in Inclusive FinTech Securing Top Honours for Overall Digital Payment Excellence, Best Digital Enablers and Strategic Innovation
HNB PLC, the leading private sector commercial bank in Sri Lanka, has reaffirmed its leadership in digital banking, securing a remarkable four awards, including the Bronze Award for Overall Excellence in Digital Payments (Banks) at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026.
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April 09, 2026
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Arab Ambassadors meet President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka hopes for swift establishment of peace in Middle East
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April 09, 2026
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Audit flags coal procurement breakdown, systemic failures
National Audit Dept. findings contradict President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on tender process Supplier selected despite failing registration requirement at bid stage Quality
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April 09, 2026
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Ceylon Chamber appoints Shiran Fernando Secretary General/CEO
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce yesterday announced a planned and orderly leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to strong governance, leadership continuity, and long-term institutional stability.
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April 09, 2026
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Armageddon eclipsed - Or, fly me to the moon before the madmen burn it down
ON the very day that Artemis II’s SLS Block 1 roar carried four astronauts beyond the pale of Earth’s gravity — the first crewed lunar mission in more than half a century —another sort of blast thundered across the plains of West Asia: the relentless barrage of missiles, munitions and warmongering rhetoric that mark the US-Israeli war on Iran and the Islamic Republic’s reply.
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April 09, 2026
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Ditwah recovery slows; external shocks add pressure: OCHA
Resettlement slowed by land clearance delays; NBRI stretched thin
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April 09, 2026
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Regulatory failure of epic proportions
A simple but diligent asset verification at the NDB at its Annual audit would have revealed the fact that these amounts of Rs.13,200 million were fictitious assets that do not exist.
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April 09, 2026
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Vidullanka acquires 100% stake in Bhoruka Power Lanka
Expands company's portfolio to 26 power projects
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April 09, 2026
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Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena appointed Acting BOI Chairman
THE Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka yesterday announced the appointment of Dr. Sulakshana Jayawardena as its acting Chairman.
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April 09, 2026
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World heaves sigh of relief
THE whole world collectively heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday when it was announced that the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, suspending a six-week-old war that has led to the deaths of thousands in the Middle East and disrupted the world’s energy supply lines.
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April 09, 2026
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H. M. J. M. Herath appointed new Commissioner General Registration of Persons
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved appointing H.M.J.M. Herath, a Special Grade Officer of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), as the new Commissioner General of Registration of Persons to fill the existing vacancy in the Department of Registration of Persons.
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April 09, 2026
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With ceasefire in Middle East, time to look at next steps
7 April marks a historic day for the world.
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April 09, 2026
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HNB Assurance Sales Managers graduate from SLIM Certified Sales Manager Program
HNB Assurance recently celebrated the successful completion of the Certified Sales Manager Program, conducted in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), marking a significant milestone in the professional development of its sales leadership team.
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April 09, 2026
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Ditwah Task Force pushes for urgent payouts, housing rebuild
THE 'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Presidential Task Force overseeing post-Ditwah recovery is pushing to accelerate compensation payments, repair damaged homes, and expedite the construction of new housing.
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April 09, 2026
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US-Iran ceasefire drives secondary Bond market relief rally; rates close marginally lower
T-Bill rates continue upward trajectory; climb for third straight week
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April 09, 2026
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Dockyard announces key leadership changes with strategic Board appointments
Capt. (Retd.) Jagmohan appointed Chairman; Vish Govindasamy and Senthilverl Jr. join Board
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April 09, 2026
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Cabinet clears Rs. 563 m GovTech marketplace for digital procurement
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved a Rs. 563 million project to establish a centralised digital marketplace for Government technology procurement, aimed at addressing inefficiencies and fragmentation in the current system.
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April 09, 2026
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Royal Avurudu celebrations with Browns Hotels and Resorts
BROWNS Hotels and Resorts continues its much-loved Royal Avurudu theme this year, inviting you to celebrate the Sinhala and Tamil New Year with royal experiences rooted in tradition, culture, and togetherness across its properties in Sri Lanka.
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