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When will Sri Lanka eradicate extreme poverty?
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's (AKD) second budget speech, delivered on 8 November 2025, painted a clear picture of 'stabilisation' in the neoclassical economic sense:
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November 12, 2025
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100 Years of Tea Research: Contributions of Tea Research Institute of Sri Lanka and its future role
Declining soil fertility is a major issue that the Sri Lankan tea sector is facing along with the aging plant stock, which act as a vicious cycle.
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November 12, 2025
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Orchid Paradise unveiled to champion Sri Lanka’s endemic flora
Spa Ceylon, the world’s largest luxury Ayurveda chain, has once again merged beauty, heritage, and environmental consciousness—this time through the conservation of Sri Lanka’s rare and endemic orchids.
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November 12, 2025
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History made by young Thomian paddler
Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia schoolboy Taavi Samaraweera has created history by climbing to World No. 3 in the ITTF Under-11 Boys’ Table Tennis Rankings — the highest-ever ranking achieved by a Sri Lankan player at any age level.
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November 12, 2025
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US coming closer to sealing trade deal with India, likely with cut in tariffs, hints President Trump
The United States (US) is coming close to sealing a trade deal with India, said President Donald Trump, adding that at some point, the US would bring down the tariffs on India.
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November 12, 2025
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ComBank opens Islamic Banking counters at Dehiwala & Galle Fort branches
Demonstrating its commitment to serve the special requirements of its Islamic customers, the Commercial Bank of Ceylon has inaugurated dedicated Al Adalah Islamic Banking Counters at its Dehiwala and Galle Fort branches, further expanding access to banking products and services that fully comply with Sharia Principles.
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November 12, 2025
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West Indies to face Afghanistan in T20I series in January 2026
West Indies and Afghanistan will face each other over three T20Is in Sharjah next year as both teams build up towards the World Cup.
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November 12, 2025
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Hong Kong’s SiS Group invests in controlling stake in Gestetner of Ceylon
SiS International Holdings Limited (“SiS”) recently invested in a controlling interest in Gestetner of Ceylon PLC (“Gestetner”), a leading player in the office automation sector in Sri Lanka, through World Elite Limited, one of its Hong Kong-based subsidiaries.
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November 12, 2025
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ITAK: TNA can be revived if DTNA falls in line
Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) spokesperson and secretary M. A. Sumanthiran, PC, has said that the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) could be revived if the Democratic Tamil National Alliance (DTNA) agrees to ITAK’s proposed political position.
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November 12, 2025
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AI and cinema
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic idea hovering at the edges of the film industry; it has already stepped onto the set.
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November 12, 2025
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Mahindra Ideal Finance records 204% growth in PBT to Rs. 477 mn for H1 FY26
Mahindra Ideal Finance Limited (MIFL) has delivered strong growth in income and profits during the six months ended 30th September 2025 (H1 FY26), fueled by a rapid expansion in its multi-brand vehicle financing portfolio.
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November 12, 2025
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Super Typhoon Fung-wong approaches Philippines, nearly 1 million evacuated
Philippines weather bureau warns of 'life-threatening conditions' as super storm heads for its largest island
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November 10, 2025
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Delhi asks Moscow to release 44 Indians serving in Russian military
The number of Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army has increased to 44 in view of recruitment in recent months, India said on Friday (07 November ).
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November 10, 2025
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World Science Day: What constrains our scientific advancement?
Mars in science and mars in astrology. Many believe both!
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November 10, 2025
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Diplomatic efforts underway to bring back trawler and suspects
SL vessel intercepted with narcotics off the Maldives
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November 10, 2025
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Message from the Chairperson
Early this year, as the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) completed its 50th anniversary, it proudly received official recognition as a degree awarding institution from the Ministry of Higher Education.
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November 10, 2025
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Opposition urges govt. to scrap controversial tender for 1,775 pickup trucks
The Opposition has lashed out at the NPP government for what it describes as a shady deal to procure 1,775 double cab pickups by manipulating the tender process.
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November 10, 2025
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Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) CONVOCATION 2025
The Annual Convocation of the International Relations programmes of the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) will be held on Monday, November 10, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. onwards at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH).
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November 10, 2025
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Message from the Executive Director
On behalf of all of us at the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS), I would like to congratulate everyone who has completed their course of study and is receiving their Diplomas and Certificates at this Convocation.
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November 10, 2025
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Colombo Archbishop calls for halt to 'inappropriate sex education programme'
Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has expressed strong concern over “an inappropriate sex education programme” slated for inclusion in Sri Lanka’s school curriculum next year.
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November 10, 2025
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GCE A/L to commence today
All arrangements have been made for the GCE A/L Examination to commence today (10), according to Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage.
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November 10, 2025
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Govt. draws fire over allocation of Rs. 78 mn to Power Sector Reform Secretariat
Electricity consumers have criticised the budget allocations for the Power Sector Reform Secretariat (PSRS), alleging wasteful spending and attempts to undermine renewable energy development.
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November 10, 2025
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Sri Lanka Insurance Life appoints Nalin Subasinghe as CEO
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLIC Life) announced the appointment of Nalin Subasinghe as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3rd November 2025.
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November 10, 2025
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Amid economic shifts, Seylan Bank touts resilient credit and robust returns
Seylan Bank PLC has demonstrated strong financial performance in a dynamic economic climate, according to a recent analysis by First Capital Research.
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November 10, 2025
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Levi & Dili: Styling Sri Lanka's new generation of fearless women
In a fashion landscape often crowded with 'me too' products, a new Sri Lankan label is making a statement that is as much about identity as it is about aesthetics.
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November 10, 2025
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Frogs at the wet market
When I lived in Hong Kong, I would drive to a nearby town to buy fish and prawns at the local wet market.
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November 10, 2025
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Two Indian Americans beat Zuckerberg’s record as youngest self-made billionaires
Two 22-year-old Indian-Americans, Adarsh Hiremath and Surya Midha, along with their high school friend Brendan Foody, have become the world’s youngest self-made billionaires, surpassing Meta cofounder Mark Zuckerberg who hit the milestone at 23.
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November 10, 2025
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UNDP, Canada empower SGBV survivors
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka with support from the Government of Canada, last week hosted a 'Knowledge and Experience Sharing' event today to showcase the achievements of the 15-month 'Capacity building for post-shelter economic empowerment of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) victims-survivors' programme.
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November 10, 2025
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DIMO Healthcare partners with RAB to strengthen Radiology Education in Sri Lanka
In a landmark initiative aimed at empowering Sri Lanka's healthcare professionals with advanced radiology knowledge, DIMO Healthcare, the healthcare arm of DIMO, recently collaborated with the nongovernmental organization Radiology Across Borders (RAB) to host a series of educational sessions on RAB VITAL Ultrasound Scanning. This marks the first time such specialized RAB-led training sessions have been conducted in Sri Lanka.
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November 10, 2025
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New Swiss lifeline for heart patients as Karapitiya Hospital receives state-of-the-art medical gift
In a major boost for public healthcare in Southern Sri Lanka, the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital has taken delivery of a state-of-the-art angiography machine, a multi-million-rupee gift from a Swiss Foundation set to dramatically cut waiting times and save countless lives.
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