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AB Securitas honoured with Silver at National Business Excellence Awards 2025
AB Securitas, an independent private limited company with over 30 years of experience, has been awarded with the Silver award at the National Business Excellence Awards 2025, under the Large Scale Services category.
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August 11, 2025
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Bluechip Technologies at RAISE Summit 2025
@ Charting a bold Al future from the heart of Paris
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August 11, 2025
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Dipped Products wins Overall Gold Award at NBEA 2025
DIPPED Products PLC (DPL), a member of the Hayleys Group and a global leader in hand protection solutions spanning the medical, household, industrial, and sports sectors, was honoured with the Overall Gold Award at the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2025. The recognition comes as DPL enters its 50th year of global operations.
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August 11, 2025
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CSF launches new policy brief on Trade Policy Uncertainty and Impacts on Exporters
THE Centre for a Smart Future (CSF) has published a new policy brief titled 'Trade Policy Uncertainty and Impacts on Sri Lankan Exporters.'
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August 11, 2025
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National Council for Disaster Management convenes after seven years
President AKD instructs officials to amend Disaster Management Act to meet current needs
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August 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka promotes AI-investment opportunities and Disrupt Asia 2025 in London
A panel discussion to promote investment opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Sri Lanka, jointly organised by the Sri Lanka-UK Chamber of Commerce — London (SLUKCC) and the High Commission of Sri Lanka, was held on 31 July at the High Commission premises.
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August 11, 2025
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Sanasa Life Insurance launches app for renewal officers
SANASA Life Insurance continues to enhance its digital footprint with the launch of a new in-house mobile application for renewal officers.
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August 11, 2025
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Arugam Bay: Gentle warning, Mr. President
“There is a British proverb about the camel and the tent. At first the camel sticks one leg in the tent, and eventually it slips into it. This must be our policy” — Chaim Weizmann the Russian born British Zionist leader when replying to criticisms against the 1917 Balfour Declaration
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August 11, 2025
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McLarens Shipping wins two awards at National Business Excellence Awards 2025
MCLARENS Shipping Ltd., a subsidiary of McLarens Group, has been recognised for their industry excellence at the National Business Excellence Awards 2025, organised by the National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka.
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August 11, 2025
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Three matches complete but question marks on batting still remain
@SLC T20 League
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August 11, 2025
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CEAT ranks as Sri Lanka's Most Valuable Tyre Brand in 2025 Brand Finance report
Elevates to sixth strongest consumer brand in country; brand value up 15% YoY
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August 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka deeply concerned over Israel's Gaza plans
THE Foreign Affairs Ministry on Saturday (9) said that Sri Lanka expresses deep concern over the decision by Israel to seize control of Gaza, which will lead to further escalation of violence and suffering of the people of Gaza.
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August 11, 2025
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Trinity lift Dialog Schools Rugby League after nearly four decades
THE 2025 Dialog Schools Rugby League, powered by Dialog Axiata PLC, concluded in grand fashion yesterday as Trinity College, Kandy, ended a 38-year title drought with a commanding and undefeated campaign. Ina season that renewed memories of the iconic 1987 team led by Tyrel Rajapakse, the Lions stamped their dominance on both legs of the tournament and lifted the coveted League title with pride.
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August 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka ratifies WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
THE Government of Sri Lanka has formally deposited its instrument of acceptance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, becoming one of the latest WTO members to take this important step towards protecting global marine resources.
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August 11, 2025
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Is increase in tobacco tax incidence practical policy option in Sri Lanka?
THE recent COPF discussions sparked debate on a push to raise Sri Lanka's tax on cigarettes to be 75% of the price of the cigarette.
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August 11, 2025
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ICTA - Rotary SME Conclave: Access to markets key to SME growth
IN a unique partnership between ICTA and Rotary, the two organisations came together to foster the growth of SMEs.
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August 11, 2025
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Wesley edge out Thomians to secure runner-up in League
IN a weekend of pulsating final week of the Dialog Schools Rugby Under-19 League 2025 action, Wesley produced one of their best performances this season to edge past the Thomians at Havelock Park to secure the runner-up position to Trinity in the League this year.
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August 11, 2025
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Sri Lanka must navigate tariff turbulence with strategy: Expert
ADVOCATA Institute CEO Dhananath Fernando recently said small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face heightened uncertainty as global trade tensions spill over into supply chains.
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August 11, 2025
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EDB holds first high-level meeting with exporters as US tariffs bite
Session chaired by EDB Chief Mangala Wijesinghe, joined by Treasury, Industry and Trade Ministry Secretaries, focuses shift from viewing tariff as obstacle to exploring market diversification, product innovation and value addition Outline financial support, industrial adaptation and trade policy strategies for affected exporters Exporters share concerns, experiences and solutions during interactive discussion
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August 08, 2025
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President AKD defends economic recovery
Tells Parliament economy is on stable and strengthened path Notes US tariff was not Govt’s failure, negotiations ongoing Says 1H export earnings highest in a decade, tourism revenue has increased by 10% YoY Points to FDI doubling to $ 507 m in 1H and expects to reach $ 1 b by year-end Asserts 2025 will see highest export revenue, foreign workers’ remittances inflow and most number of tourist arrivals States foreign reserves to reach $ 7 b by year-end Rejects speculation of potential suspension or additional taxation on vehicle imports Discloses LCs totalling $ 1.27 b already opened, expects to rise to $ 1.5-1.8 b by end 2025 Says revenue collection has exceeded expectations; with IRD surpassing July target by 101%, Customs by 115% Assures all district development funds allocated in 2025 Budget would be disbursed in full
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August 08, 2025
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Has Israel become a pariah State of the world?
On 21 November 1938, Hitler met with the South African defence minister Oswald Pirow and told him that the Jews would be killed if war broke out.
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August 08, 2025
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CSE closes week negatively
THE Colombo stock market closed the week on a negative note.
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August 08, 2025
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Multi-faceted personality Lakshman Kadirgamar’s spiritual side
FORMER Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Lakshman Kadirgamar was killed on 12 August 2005 by a sniper of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) concealed in the house of an unsuspecting neighbour.
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August 08, 2025
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A time to put off times of trouble
TIME is a funny thing that way. To a sad and lonely old man, sitting on a park bench next to a pretty energetic girl is but a few achingly fleeting moments.
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August 08, 2025
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Sri Lanka's nation branding needs to be carefully curated: MTI
THE grand launch of the Melco-operated City of Dreams has sparked bold comparisons, with some advocating for Sri Lanka to become the 'Macau of India.
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August 08, 2025
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Sajith slams AKD's parliamentary address
OPPOSITION Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday criticised President Anura Kumara Disanayake's Parliament speech, claiming it lacked clarity and ignored the country's real economic problems.
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August 08, 2025
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Advocata Institute welcomes free visa entry expansion, calls for long-term liberalisation and policy stability
THE Advocata Institute, while welcoming the Government’ recent decision to waive visa fees for tourists from 40 additional countries, called for broader liberalisation of the visa regime to fully unlock economic opportunities through tourism.
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August 08, 2025
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Construction growth eases in June
THE Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Construction (PMI — Construction), as reflected by the Total Activity Index, registered a value of 58.6 in June 2025, slightly down from the 59.7 index value in May.
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August 08, 2025
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Ravi Wijeratne files Rs. 15 b lawsuit over alleged contractual breach
BUSINESS magnate Ravi Wijeratne and Rank Entertainment Holdings Ltd., have filed action before the Colombo Commercial High Court against four Defendants, including Waterfront Properties Ltd., and John Keells Holdings PLC, seeking Rs. 15 billion in damages for the alleged breach of contractual obligations and failure to disclose material information concerning the Plaintiffs.
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August 08, 2025
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Customs agrees to conditional release of 991 detained BYD vehicles, Court told
THE Sri Lanka Customs informed the Court of Appeal yesterday that it is prepared to release 991 BYD electric vehicles currently held in detention, subject to specific conditions.
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