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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Preparedness is necessary, opportunism is not
WE have been taught to 'strike while the iron is hot.'
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April 21, 2026
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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
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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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April 21, 2026
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DFCC Bank marks 70th AGM with shareholder approval for strategic capital raising
DFCC Bank PLC convened its 70th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at its Head Office, marking a significant milestone in the bank's seven-decade journey.
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April 21, 2026
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Outrage over Israeli soldier's vandalism of Jesus statue in Lebanon
BBC: There has been widespread condemnation after an image of an Israeli soldier apparently hitting statue of Jesus with a sledgehammerin southern Lebanon went vial.
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April 21, 2026
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Sri Lanka's recovery under pressure in unstable global order
Highlights need to move away from a closed economic model, importance of diversifying trade partnerships and stronger regional integration 17.4% tourism decline in first 22 days of March, one third of airline connectivity disrupted, 35% of global shipping routes affected Key choke points under pressure, freight and insurance costs have doubled in some cases Rising energy costs impact operations, increased costs of petroleum-based raw materials, some buyers requesting extended credit terms Export volumes still in line with forecasts (for now) Tourism sector in low season cushions impact, potential “super summer” if conditions stabilise Increased global focus on strategic shipping routes, need to focus on India and China aviation markets
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April 21, 2026
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Repression by regulation: When FATF mutual evaluations become Government weapons
Practice eroding standards
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April 21, 2026
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Israeli strikes target four towns in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire
ISRAELI strikes have hit several towns in Lebanon's south in recent hours despite a 10-day ceasefire in place, Lebanon’s State-run National News Agency (NNA) reported.
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April 21, 2026
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CBSL flags economy-wide risks despite stronger buffers
Inflation to accelerate towards 5% target faster than expected amid energy shocks 45% of remittances from Gulf at risk if conflict disrupts labour markets Trade deficit to widen in 2026 on higher fuel and import costs External sector to remain \"sustainable\" but exposed to war- related shocks Fiscal pressures rising with Rs. 500 b supplementary spending and energy risks Sustaining reforms and successful completion of IMF program critical to attract investors, generate growth
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April 21, 2026
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Namal’s inescapable challenges; Sajith’s unfinished tasks; Easter massacre originators - A response
I respect Dayan Jayathilaka (DJ) as a professional diplomat but I, being a retired soldier and now a politician, differ with him in opinion and disagree in many aspects.
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April 21, 2026
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SL win both rugby encounters against Johor Malaysian Tigers outfit
SRI Lanka's extended national rugby pool delivered two commanding performances as the Sri Lanka 'A' side and President's XV comfortably overcame the visiting Johor Malaysian Tigers outfit in their recent warm-up fixtures held at Welisara.
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April 21, 2026
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HNB Life unveils “Wing for Life" campaign
Initiative to mark bold new chapter and 25 years of trusted protection
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April 21, 2026
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Ajith De Silva elected President of Mercantile Hockey Association
AJITH De Silva was elected President of the Mercantile Hockey Association (MHA) at its 70th Annual General Meeting held on 28 March 2026 at the Burgher Recreation Club.
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April 21, 2026
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VentureTECH invests in Sri Lankan-founded cybersecurity company DeltaSpike to strengthen regional security operations
DELTASPIKE, a Sri Lankan-founded cybersecurity technology company headquartered in Malaysia, has secured a strategic investment from VentureTECH, a Malaysian government-backed impact investment firm.
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April 21, 2026
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Fortune Soy partners Isipathana College for Schools Rugby Season 2026
PYRAMID Wilmar's brand Fortune Soy has announced its partnership with Isipathana College as the main sponsor for the ongoing Schools Rugby Season 2026.
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April 21, 2026
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CSE opens week in red, down 0.89% on Mideast tensions
THE Colombo stock market opened the week with a sharp fall, closing in red yesterday weighed down by growing tensions in the Middle East.
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April 21, 2026
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Dr. Mark Mobius: A key figure in history of Sri Lanka’s post-war economic development
IT is with great sadness that I just learnt about the demise of Mark Mobius, a dear friend, Executive Chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, and the legendary emerging markets investor.
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April 21, 2026
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Multilateral Development Banks deepen collaboration to support countries amidst global uncertainty
IN a period of heightened global uncertainty, including the evolving situation in the Middle East, the Heads of Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) last week underscored the importance of close cooperation to support stability, safeguarding development progress, and responding to mounting pressures in their member economies.
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April 21, 2026
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Freedom of navigation in Indian Ocean
This article is based on remarks made by the author at the 9th Indian Ocean Conference held in Mauritius on 10-12 April
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April 21, 2026
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SLT-Mobitel recognised as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla
REAFFIRMING its commitment to offering superior network experience, SLT-Mobitel Mobile has been crowned as Sri Lanka’s #1 Best Mobile Network by Ookla, the global leader in internet performance testing and analytics, at the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2025.
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April 21, 2026
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American military spending: A massive investment in the Gulf
TO understand the modern United States military apparatus, one must discard the traditional conceptualisation of defence spending as a mere drain on the national treasury, a sinkhole where taxpayer dollars vanish into the sands of distant conflicts.
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April 21, 2026
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Asian markets rise as AI rally offsets war concerns
ASIAN markets rallied on Monday, April 20, 2026, as investors pivoted from geopolitical concerns toward strong corporate fundamentals and a resurgence in the artificial intelligence trade.
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April 21, 2026
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Six envoys present credentials to President
SIX newly appointed diplomats formally presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday, according to the President's Office.
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