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Uphill task for Galle after Dambulla gain 233-run lead
DEFENDING champions Galle faced an uphill task of saving their National Super League 4-day match against last year's runner-up Dambulla at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium yesterday after conceding a huge first innings lead of 233 runs.
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April 22, 2026
Daily FT
Benedictines retain Luke Shield for fifth consecutive year
ST. Benedict’ College maintained its stranglehold on the prestigious Luke Shield, beating Wesley College by four wickets at the Singhalese Sports Club grounds on Saturday, 11 April 2026.
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April 22, 2026
Daily FT
New Zealand Women's 'A' team to tour Sri Lanka
THE Rangiri Dambulla Cricket Stadium will be the venue for New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ team’s six-match tour of Sri Lanka next month.
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April 22, 2026
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Uniting passion, people and play: HUTCH steps into rise of Sri Lanka Padel League 2026
In a world where sport is no longer confined to just performance on the court, but extends into lifestyles, community, and digital experiences, HUTCH steps into partnering with Sri Lanka Padel League (SLPL) 2026, fuelling connectivity, energy, and a shared passion for rising sport.
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April 22, 2026
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Softlogic Life honours top performers, reinforces mission for 2026
SOFTLOGIC Life brought together its top-performing sales professionals at its Annual Sales Convention 2026, under the theme “The Hunt.”a
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April 21, 2026
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State banking giants share 2025 success stories with AKD
■People's Bank, Bank of Ceylon and National Savings Bank present 2025 Annual Reports to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ■People's Bank records highest profit in its history in 2025 - Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando ■Bank of Ceylon achieves highest profit in its 87-year history in 2025 - Chairman Kavinda de Zoysa National Savings Bank records highest pre-tax profit of Rs. 59 b in 2025 - Chairman Dr. Harsha Cabral, PC ■Trio say achievements possible through implementation of Govt. policies in well-planned manner and with high degree of financial discipline
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
Para-tariff phase-out to boost manufacturing and lift incomes: World Bank
Para-tariffs account for 11 ppts of Sri Lanka's 19% average import duties Planned removal of PAL and CESS by 2029 to cut duties by nine ppts Steepest cuts in food and beverages; textiles and mining least affected Household consumption projected to rise by 3.1%, with stronger gains for rural poor
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April 21, 2026
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CBSL Balance Sheet strengthens in 2025 as assets rise Rs. 422 b
Total assets increase reflects higher reserves and Bond valuations Foreign reserves rise to $ 6.1 b; rupee depreciation boosts asset values Net profit falls to Rs. 193.1 b from Rs. 274.8 b in 2024
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April 21, 2026
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Croospulle's century puts Dambulla in command against Galle
OPENER Lasith Croospulle’s 12th first-class hundred ensured Dambulla gained the vital first innings lead over defending champs Galle at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium yesterday.
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
PCB bans Sri Lanka T20I captain Shanaka for one year
For breaching PSL agreement and joining IPL franchise
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April 21, 2026
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Excise revenue beats 1Q target by 13.6% to hit Rs. 70.4 b
THE Sri Lanka Excise Department has exceeded its first quarter revenue target for 2026, marking stronger enforcement and improved compliance.
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April 21, 2026
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Three shortlisted for J'apura Vice Chancellor post
THREE candidates have been shortlisted for the Vice Chancellor post at the Sri Jayewardenepura University.
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April 21, 2026
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Govt. says construction projects on track despite Mideast tensions
Central Expressway Phase III progressing without disruption: Pothuhera— Rambukkana section 75% complete and extension to Galagedara proceeding steadily Govt. maintains timelines amid global uncertainty with Rs. 2 t project pipeline for 2026
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April 21, 2026
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Developing countries launch first-ever Borrowers' Platform, a breakthrough in global finance
New initiative unveiled during IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings, is the first dedicated space for borrowing countries to exchange knowledge, strengthen coordination and have collective voice on debt Borrowers' Platform to serve developing country needs in response to long-lasting gap in international financial architecture UN Trade and Development takes on role of Secretariat to platform
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April 21, 2026
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Bangladesh survive late scare to take 1-0 lead in WODI series
BANGLADESH survived a late scare in the opening ODI against Sri Lanka in Rajshahi yesterday before eventually crossing the line to take a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
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April 21, 2026
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Mahinda signals SLPP comeback push
SRI Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday signalled a renewed political push by the SLPP, while expressing confidence on a plan to regain power.
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April 21, 2026
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Wall Street retreats on Mideast tensions
WALL Street eased from record highs on Monday and oil prices spiked as increasing tensions over the crucial Strait of Hormuz gave rise to concerns that the fragile US-Iran ceasefire might not hold.
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April 21, 2026
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Nadeesha claims gold and silver at All England Seniors
SEASONED Masters shuttler Nadeesha Gayathri claimed two medals—a gold and a silver—at the Yonex All England Senior Badminton Championship held in London, England.
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April 21, 2026
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SLESA National Esports Colours Awards Ceremony 2025 recognises Sri Lanka's top Esports athletes
SRI Lanka’s leading Esports athletes were recognised and honoured at the SLESA National Esports Colours Awards Ceremony 2025.
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April 21, 2026
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LIIN, WUSC host first-ever investor pitch event for entrepreneurs
THE GRIT (Growth, Resilience, Investment and Training) - Entrepreneurship Development Training Program (GRIT-EDTP) recently concluded its first cohort pitch competition at Jetwing Jaffna, marking a significant milestone in empowering women-led enterprises in the Northern Province.
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April 21, 2026
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Dialog Axiata appoints Arjuna Herath as Independent Non-Executive Director
DIALOG Axiata PLC has announced the appointment of Arjuna Herath as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 1 May 2026.
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
Secondary Bond yields hold steady; activity subdued
THE secondary Bond market commenced the week with yields holding broadly steady and consolidating.
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
ComBank disburses over Rs. 14 b in targeted MSME lending
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced that it has disbursed more than Rs. 14 billion through 11,869 loans under a range of specialised credit schemes in the 15 months from 1 January 2025 to 31 March 2026, reaffirming its leadership in supporting Sri Lanka’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
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April 21, 2026
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HNB clinches top position in K Seeds Investments’ Ranking Report
K Seeds Investments has identified Hatton National Bank as the best-performing bank under the 1st category among the 16 banks in Sri Lanka through a ranking carried out based on their financial performance for the year ended 2025.
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
War criminals holidaying in Sri Lanka
OUR country is again under the international spotlight, this time in connection with the presence of a foreign national accused of grave crimes during the ongoing genocide in Gaza.
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
Abbas century in vain as Sri Lanka 'A' seal series 3-0
■Three-match unofficial ODI series against New Zealand 'A'
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April 21, 2026
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Kane scores as Bayern Munich claim Bundesliga title with Stuttgart victory
England's Harry Kane helps Munich wrap up a second straight Germany premier division crown with a month still to go in the season
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not
WE have been taught to 'strike while the iron is hot.'
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
Janashakthi Insurance appoints Hasitha Leanage and Hugh Terry to Board
JANASHAKTHI Insurance PLC has appointed Hasitha Leanage and Hugh Terry as Independent Non-Executive Directors to the Board, with effect from 20 April 2026.
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April 21, 2026
Daily FT
CGMA shapes strategic finance talent to navigate change and growth
AS the role of finance continues to expand beyond traditional accounting functions, the demand for professionals with strategic insight, digital fluency, and leadership has never been greater:
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