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CleanTech marks new era for Sri Lanka’s Circular Economy with Good Plastic recycling certification
IN a significant stride for the nation's premier sustainability and integrated management system facilitator, CleanTech has achieved a groundbreaking certification for its recycled plastic output.
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January 28, 2026
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Cybersecurity – The Invisible Tech Factor Protecting Business
IN the digital age, cybersecurity has become one of the most critical yet least visible forces supporting business success.
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January 28, 2026
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Janashakthi Finance records 35% growth in Net Operating Income; Rs. 389 m PBT in Q3
JANASHAKTHI Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC yesterday announced a strong financial performance for the nine-month period ended 31 December 2025, driven by sustained growth in its core businesses, disciplined execution and continued focus on scale and efficiency.
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January 28, 2026
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The Digital Transformation of Finance: How Technology Is Rebuilding the Financial World
THE finance industry is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history.
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January 28, 2026
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Suwasevana Hospital renews MoU with NITF
Initiative to strengthen Agrahara benefits for Government employees
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January 28, 2026
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Courts bar directors of X-Press Pearl local agent from overseas travel
THE Attorney General informed the Supreme Court this week that Court orders have been secured to prevent the directors of the local agent company of the MV X-Press Pearl from leaving Sri Lanka.
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January 28, 2026
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Sri Lanka featured as Partner Country at Austria's largest tourism fair
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Vienna, together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, participated at the 47th edition of Ferien-Messe Wien, Austria’s leading international travel and tourism fair from 15-18 January 2026 in Vienna.
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January 28, 2026
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Predictive taxpayers and the future of revenue
THERE is a growing divide in the world of taxation, but it isn’t just about who pays the most.
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January 28, 2026
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India, EU agree on 'mother of all' trade deals
Deal covers quarter of the global GDP, set to create free trade zone of 2 b people
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January 28, 2026
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Govt. cancels Korean-funded medical equipment loan project, shifts focus to Matara hospital
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved the cancellation of the previously approved Medical Equipment Division Development Loan Project, which was to be implemented with concessional financing from the Economic Development Cooperation Fund of the Korean Export-Import Bank, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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January 28, 2026
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A Problem Growing Faster Than Technology
TECHNOLOGY has developed rapidly over the past few years, and it has become an essential part of the modern lifestyle.
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January 28, 2026
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INFRACON 2026 to drive future of infrastructure and construction development in Sri Lanka
THE Infrastructure and Construction Exhibition (INFRACON 2026), a premier industry event dedicated to the nation's infrastructure and construction sectors, will take place from 3 to 5 July at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre (SBMEC), Colombo.
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January 28, 2026
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Ramani Samarasundera joins Seylan Bank Board
SEYLAN Bank PLC has appointed Ramani Samarasundera to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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January 28, 2026
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Cabinet approves leasing Mahaweli Authority farms to farmers and agri-entrepreneurs
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved a new framework to lease farms operated by the Sri Lanka Mahaweli Authority to farmers and agricultural entrepreneurs, shifting away from private investor-led management towards greater participation by farming communities in Mahaweli zones, Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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January 28, 2026
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Beyond demon or king: Why Ravana still matters in Sri Lanka
RAVANA, or Ravan, as he is known across the Palk Strait, means different things to different audiences.
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January 28, 2026
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President Xi says India, China 'friends, partners' in Republic Day message
CHINESE President Xi Jinping has said Beijing and New Delhi are \"good neighbours, friends, and partners\" as the two Asian giants continue to improve ties in the wake of US President Donald Trump's tariff war, which has shaken global trade.
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January 28, 2026
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HNB championing Sri Lanka's future as Title Sponsor of Novices Age Group Swimming Championships 2026
DEDICATED to nurturing talent and empowering Sri Lanka’s future champions, HNB PLC Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank and the most awarded bank in 2025, has announced its role as Title Sponsor of the HNB Novices Age Group Swimming Championships 2026, organised by the Sri Lanka Aquatic Sports Union (SLASU).
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January 28, 2026
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NH Collection redefines City Staycation in heart of Colombo
DESIGNED for discerning business travellers seeking a refined city staycation, NH Collection Colombo offers a sophisticated retreat at the heart of the capital, where comfort, convenience, and contemporary elegance come together seamlessly.
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January 28, 2026
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Blue Diamonds appoints three finance professionals to Board
BLUE Diamonds Jewellery Worldwide PLC has appointed Monali Gunatunga, Manoj Ruwan Kumara and Harsha Prageeth Perera to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors.
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January 28, 2026
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Govt. seeks investors to develop land near Diyawanna Oya and Gregory Lake
■UDA to develop 'Frolic Island Recreational Hub' as part of Kaduwela Urban Development Plan ■Separate approval granted to lease 10-acre UDA land near Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya, for tourism-focused recreation
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January 28, 2026
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Strategies for Sri Lanka to recover post-Ditwah disaster
The possible strategies to overcome as well as to succeed the Post Ditwah Cyclone disaster are as follows:
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January 28, 2026
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India, EU agree on 'mother of all' trade deals
Deal covers quarter of the global GDP, set to create free trade zone of 2 b people
3 min |
January 28, 2026
Daily FT
Beyond demon or king: Why Ravana still matters in Sri Lanka
RAVANA, or Ravan, as he is known across the Palk Strait, means different things to different audiences.
5 min |
January 28, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka featured as Partner Country at Austria's largest tourism fair
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Vienna, together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, participated at the 47th edition of Ferien-Messe Wien, Austria's leading international travel and tourism fair from 15-18 January 2026 in Vienna.
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January 28, 2026
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Tea industry in 2025: An overview
THE Sri Lankan tea industry experienced an increase in Production, Exports whilst recording a decrease in National Average for the period January to December 2025 compared to the corresponding period in 2024.
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January 28, 2026
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UDA Chairman Hemachandra joins Colombo Land and Development Board
COLOMBO Land and Development Company PLC has appointed Urban Development Authority Chairman M. G. Hemachandra to its Board as a Non-Executive Director.
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January 28, 2026
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Predictive taxpayers and the future of revenue
THERE is a growing divide in the world of taxation, but it isn't just about who pays the most.
5 min |
January 28, 2026
Daily FT
Sri Lanka showcases tourism potential at Vakantiebeurs 2026 in Netherlands
THE Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), together with a delegation of 15 leading local travel and tourism companies, represented Sri Lanka at the internationally renowned fair Vakantiebeurs 2026, which was held from 7 to 11 January in Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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January 28, 2026
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Courts bar directors of X-Press Pearl local agent from overseas travel
THE Attorney General informed the Supreme Court this week that Court orders have been secured to prevent the directors of the local agent company of the MV X-Press Pearl from leaving Sri Lanka.
1 min |
January 28, 2026
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Suwasevana Hospital renews MoU with NITF
Initiative to strengthen Agrahara benefits for Government employees
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