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Private sector-led job creation is at the heart ofthe new partnership.
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April 03, 2026
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Paw-Sperity Xtravaganza with 60 stalls overflow with Easter joy and Avurudu cheer
THE Paw-Sperity Xtravaganza, which ushered in Avurudu cheer and Easter joy, was a treat for the entire family, where tradition and good cheer met a cause close to our hearts-Animal Welfare.
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April 03, 2026
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Pradeep de Almeida joins HNB Board
HATTON National Bank PLC has appointed Pradeep de Almeida to its Boars as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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April 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka move up in FIFA world rankings after 3-1 victory against Chinese Taipei
THE National football team has shown commendable improvement and moved up in the FIFA world rankings after signing off with a 3-1 victory against Chinese Taipei at the Asia Cup Championship 2027 Saudi Arabia match played at the Municipality Stadium in Chinese Taipei recently.
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April 03, 2026
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Facing the four horsemen of a modern ‘Apocalypse’ today
THERE are days when the world news reads like a policy brief on antidepressants.
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April 03, 2026
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Emperor's ‘Epic Fury’: The cycle of debt, war, and imperial decline
THE trajectory of human civilisation is often defined by the rise and fall of great empires, each following a strikingly similar pattern of expansion, overreach, and eventual collapse.
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April 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka’s rising heat: Is El Niño the real cause?
Recent heavy rainfall was likely influenced by La Niña-type conditions, while the prevailing dry and hot weather is consistent with El Niño influence, though both are shaped by regional climatic factors
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April 03, 2026
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Navigating the perfect storm: El Niño, input volatility, and seed strategy for survival
SRI Lanka is currently navigating a “perfect storm” of converging crises that threaten to destabilise the agriculture sector and national food security.
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April 03, 2026
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The Kingsbury presents Jazz and Blues at Honey Beach Club on Sunday
THE Kingsbury, Colombo, invites guests to experience an evening of rhythm, soul and the melodies of a sophisticated genre with Jazz and Blues at Honey Beach Club, set to take place on 5 April 2026 from 5:30 p.m. onwards.
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April 03, 2026
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Shirantha Peries enters race for NOC Presidency
Promises reform focus on unity, transparency and delivery
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April 03, 2026
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NSB presents 2025 Annual Report to Treasury Secy.
THE National Savings Bank (NSB), officially presented its Annual Report 2025 to Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma at the Finance Ministry recently.
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April 03, 2026
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ALTX launches BE | Living through strategy, tech and Al-led eCommerce
ALT X (Altered Experience), specialising in end-to-end eCommerce through its eCom360 model, strategic marketing, and Al-driven technology solutions, has successfully delivered the full-scale build and launch of BE | Living an international premium cookware brand, demonstrating a new, integrated approach to building and scaling modern eCommerce businesses.
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April 03, 2026
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HotJobs launched as Sri Lanka's first Al-driven recruitment platform
SRI Lanka's recruitment sector marked a new milestone with the official launch of HotJobs, described as the country's first Al-driven recruitment platform, at Cinnamon Life, Cumulus Ballroom recently.
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April 03, 2026
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'Nation Builders: Powered by People' honours organisations driving Sri Lanka's growth
GREAT Place To Work Sri Lanka has announced the inauguration of 'Nation Builders: Powered by People,' a pioneering national recognition program designed to identify and celebrate organisations making a measurable contribution to nation-building through people, culture, leadership, and responsible business performance.
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April 03, 2026
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St. Anthony's Service launches digital platforms
ST.Anthony's Service, a subsidiary of St. Anthony's Hardware Ltd., has officially launched its dedicated website and social media platforms, marking a milestone in the company's ongoing digital transformation journey.
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April 02, 2026
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Rs. 243 b Maha Oya pumped storage project gets Cabinet nod
THE Government has taken a major step towards strengthening its energy storage capacity, with the Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approving funding for the proposed Maha Oya Pumped Storage Hydropower Plant, one of the largest grid-scale energy projects planned in recent years.
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April 02, 2026
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Interest rates expected to ease, credit growth to continue: CBSL
CENTRAL Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Economic Research Director Dr. Lasitha Pathberiya has said interest rates are expected to ease, with private sector credit continuing to grow.
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April 02, 2026
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Suresh Shah assumes office as HNB Chairman
SURESH Shah has assumed office as Chairman of the Board of Hatton National Bank PLC from yesterday.
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April 02, 2026
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JKH completes sale of Cinnamon Citadel owning entity for Rs. 2.78 b
Part of asset-light strategy for its hotels business
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April 02, 2026
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NDB Rewards to elevate everyday spending experience
NDB Bank recently announced the launch of NDB Rewards, a new program designed to elevate the everyday spending experience of its credit cardholders.
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April 02, 2026
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Interest rates expected to ease, credit growth to continue: CBSL
Lending rates fall to four-year lows, credit cards stay put near 28% cap
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April 02, 2026
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CSE down for second consecutive month
THE Colombo stock market, which has been on the up since May 2025, has declined for two consecutive months in February and March 2026.
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April 02, 2026
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Unilever unveils new Colombo Head Office
UNILEVER Sri Lanka has relocated its Head Office to the Mireka Towers, a transformative move after 87 memorable years at the Grandpass premises.
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April 02, 2026
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Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council meets Dutch Ambassador
REPRESENTATIVES of the Sri Lanka—Benelux Business Council (SLBBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently paid a courtesy call on Kingdom of the Netherlands Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wiebe De Boer.
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April 02, 2026
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Voices of sanity needed to bring end to wars
TIBETAN spiritual leader and Nobel Peace Laureate Dalai Lama has endorsed the appeal for peace made by Pope Leo during his Palm Sunday Mass, urging the global community to renounce violence and pursue dialogue to resolve conflicts.
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April 02, 2026
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Education in a time of crisis:
Lessons from the 2020-2021 period
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April 02, 2026
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Dismantling devolution, paralysing Provincial Councils: A counter-reform package
SPEAKING to the Jaffna Monitor, moderate ethnic nationalist, leading liberal democrat and senior lawyer M.A. Sumanthiran dropped a bombshell which strangely has been ignored.
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April 02, 2026
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Deputy Minister accuses banks of self-interest
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe vents on social media
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April 02, 2026
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AMW launches state-of-the-art showroom in Negombo
ASSOCIATED Motorways Ltd. (AMW), a member of the Al-Futtaim Group, celebrated a key milestone with the grand opening of its new showroom in Negombo, located at No. 262, Chilaw Road, Negombo.
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April 02, 2026
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Liberty Lands acquires full ownership of Scope Cinemas in strategic consolidation
LIBERTY Lands and Developments (LLD) has acquired the remaining shares of Scope Cinemas, securing full ownership of the cinema chain as part of its broader group restructuring and long-term strategic direction.
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