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IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo returns
IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo returns to the world stage on Sunday, 22 February 2026, with Port City Colombo as the official presenting partner and venue partner.
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February 18, 2026
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UK Deputy PM meets Most Ven. Assaji Thero
UK’S Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy met with Most Venerable Dr. Kirinde Assaji to discuss the importance of strengthening Sri Lanka-UK bilateral relations.
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February 18, 2026
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Driving performance beyond the track, Mobil at SLADA 2025
MCLARENS Lubricants Ltd., the authorised distributor of Mobil lubricants in Sri Lanka and part of the McLarens Group, was recognised at the recently concluded SLADA Championship 2025 Awards Night for its continued commitment to the development of motor sports in the country.
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February 18, 2026
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Banking vigilance cannot be deferred: Transparency, governance and development in era of reform
SRI Lanka stands at a defining moment in its economic recovery.
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February 18, 2026
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Injured Pathirana ruled out of Zimbabwe game
Fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana who is awaiting his fate in the Men’s T20 World Cup after injuring his left leg has been ruled out of Sri Lanka’s final Group D match against Zimbabwe tomorrow at the R Premadasa Stadium.
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February 18, 2026
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From classrooms to cyber careers: A national push for digital responsibility
5th Annual Youth Summit on Cyber Security organised by CICRA and Daily FT under Education Ministry's endorsement
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February 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka A women record first win after 4-run loss to Bangladesh A women
Sri Lanka A women record first win after 4-run loss to Bangladesh A women
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February 18, 2026
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Arsenal make Saka best-paid player with new deal
ENGLAND winger Bukayo Saka has signed a new five-year contract with Arsenal until 2031.
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February 18, 2026
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Sri Lanka-Germany Business Council hosts Breakfast Meeting with CBSL Governor
THE Sri Lanka-Germany Business Council (SLGBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive Breakfast Meeting with Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
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February 18, 2026
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We didn’t have many answers for Nissanka - Marsh
Australian captain Mitch Marsh whilst accepting the fact that his team was outplayed by Sri Lanka heaped praise on opener Pathum Nissanka for his match-winning hundred that saw the co-hosts win by eight wickets at Pallekele and seal their place in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
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February 18, 2026
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LRT discussions on with JICA, but no agreement yet: Herath
THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has yet to provide final clearance for the proposed Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath said yesterday.
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February 18, 2026
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The future of SriLankan Airlines
FEW weeks ago, it was revealed in the Parliament that the national carrier SriLankan Airlines had received 200 applications for the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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February 18, 2026
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HNB Finance 9M PAT crosses Rs. 1 b, up 152% YoY
PBT up 209% YoY to Rs. 1.88 b; net interest income rises 52% YoY to Rs. 6.03 b Assets up 46% to Rs. 85.6 b; deposits grow 45% to Rs. 61 b compared to March '25
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February 18, 2026
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UK Deputy PM visits Sri Lanka to strengthen UK- Sri Lanka partnership
UK Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy will visit Sri Lanka today to reaffirm the UK-Sri Lanka partnership and witness the UK’s humanitarian response to Cyclone Ditwah.
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February 17, 2026
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Singer Finance PLC Secures Gold Award at CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025
SINGER Finance PLC has once again demonstrated its leadership in corporate reporting excellence by winning the Gold Award for Excellence in Annual Reporting at the CA Sri Lanka TAGS Awards 2025.
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February 17, 2026
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A 2026 guide to Lunar New Year as we gallop into the Year of the Horse
GRAB your saddle and put on your riding boots — it’s time to stampede into the Year of the Horse.
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February 17, 2026
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Low global integration favours Sri Lanka under 'Buy European Only' policy: Frontier Research
■Any dilution of GSP+ preferences to directly affect export earnings
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February 17, 2026
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WindForce secures battery storage awards worth Rs. 21 b
WINDFORCE PLC yesterday announced that it has received Letters of Award for 12 standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects under Sri Lanka's first grid-scale standalone BESS program launched by the Ceylon Electricity Board.
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February 17, 2026
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ISB yields ease despite Ditwah, signalling solid market confidence in Sri Lanka: Treasury
Speaking during an investor call last week (https://www. ft.lk/top-story/Sri-Lanka-tellsISB-investors-Govt-locks-inIMF-targets-reforms/26-788240), Dr. Suriyapperuma said: “This restored trust is also reflected by the trading performance of our newly issued Sovereign Bonds.
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February 17, 2026
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IFC finances CBL Group's accelerated global expansion
TO strengthen a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer's global presence, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, has committed $ 28.6 million, as part of a larger envelope of $40 million, to CBL Group.
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February 17, 2026
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CoPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill
THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority
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February 17, 2026
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Manufacturing and services sectors kick off 2026 with improvement
THE manufacturing and services sectors have kicked off 2026 with expansions, but at a slower rate compared to the seasonal peak in December 2025, as per the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).
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February 17, 2026
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Ceylinco Life wins 12th straight World Finance award
CEYLINCO Life has once again been recognised as the Best Life Insurer in Sri Lanka for 2025 by World Finance, securing the prestigious international accolade for an unprecedented 12th consecutive year.
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February 17, 2026
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NDB Wealth expands with new branch in Kandy
NDB Wealth, the largest private sector wealth management company in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened its regional presence with the opening of its second branch in Kandy.
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February 17, 2026
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Mortgage expansion and REIT reform way forward for real estate growth: experts
SRI Lanka's real estate sector is not short of demand but of financial and legal structures, said industry leaders recently, highlighting mortgage expansion and a functioning REIT market as key to future growth.
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February 17, 2026
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Is Sri Lanka a wounded State?
OVER the years, Sri Lanka has transformed to a developing country surpassing the underdeveloped status.
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February 17, 2026
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Yanika Amarasekera joins Vallibel One Board
VALLIBEL One PLC has appointed Yanika Amarasekera to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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February 17, 2026
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RCGC President’s Prize accounted by Capt. Navin de Silva
FORMER Wesley cricket captain and national Under-19 skipper Capt. Navin de Silva delivered a masterclass performance to clinch the Overall Nett title at the prestigious Royal Colombo Golf Club President's Prize 2025, worked off last weekend at the historic course.
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February 17, 2026
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10 interesting facts about Lunar New Year that you may not know
CELEBRATED across Asia and beyond, the Lunar New Year sees numerous events and festivities taking place worldwide.
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February 17, 2026
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Celebration of 78th anniversary of Independence of Sri Lanka in Brasilia
Chief Guest, Foreign Affairs Ministry of Brazil Secretary for Asia and the Pacific Ambassador Susan Kleebank
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