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McLarens Group unveils renewed Mobil-3M Experience Centre in Sri Lanka
MCLARENS Group has announced the opening of the Mobil-3M Experience Centre, a state-of-the-art showroom located at 347, Union place, Colombo 02, bringing innovation, science, and performance together under one roof.
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February 24, 2026
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Talk by Ajay Kamalakaran on his new book "Colombo: Port of Call"
AJAY Kamalakaran will be in conversation with Uditha Devapriya about his latest book, Colombo: Port of Call (Penguin India, 2026) on Sunday, 1 March 2026, at the Lakmahal Community Library, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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February 24, 2026
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Celebrate spirit of Ramadan with indulgent Iftar at Taj Samudra, Colombo
THIS Ramadan, embrace the joy of togetherness and tradition with a specially curated Iftar experience at Port of Call at Taj Samudra, Colombo.
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February 24, 2026
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CSE opens week marginally up after early rally
THE Colombo stock market opened the week in green with a marginal gain having failed to sustain a sharp opening rally.
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February 24, 2026
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Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji awarded Lifetime Achievement honour by KITT University
A historic milestone in Sri Lanka-India relations
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February 24, 2026
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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Walkers Tours partner with NOC to strengthen sports tourism
CINNAMON Hotel & Resorts and Walkers Tours have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC SL), bringing two of the country's established travel brands into closer alignment with the national sporting body.
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February 24, 2026
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UN delegation backs financing framework for Ditwah-hit businesses
AS part of a joint initiative between the Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Ministry and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), a special technical delegation visited Sri Lanka from 16 to 20 February 2026.
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February 24, 2026
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Leadership under siege: The meeting culture crisis
Whillans et al. (2020) argued that excessive meetings disrupt employees’ ability to focus, constrain their autonomy, and generate time pressure.
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February 24, 2026
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SEC and SLAASMB to strengthen financial reporting and governance
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) enhanced cooperation in the oversight of financial reporting and auditing standards by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently.
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February 24, 2026
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Sweet symphony of love at Nüwa City of Dreams Sri Lanka
VALENTINE’S Day was celebrated in refined elegance at Niiwa, where romance took centre stage through artfully crafted indulgences.
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February 24, 2026
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SLT-Mobitel empowers SMEs with scalable digital solutions
'SmartChat Mega 2026' emerges as catalyst for SME digital transformation
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February 24, 2026
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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 15 series in Sri Lanka
XIAOMI, the global consumer electronics brand, has launched its latest Redmi Note 15 Series in Sri Lanka on 9 February, at the Shangri-La Colombo.
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February 24, 2026
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When genocidaires come for tea
LAST week, Sri Lanka received a brief visit by the United Kingdom’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy.
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February 24, 2026
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Conversation with Ayathurai Santhan tomorrow on "Twice Upon a Lifetime"
A conversation with Ayathurai Santhan on his latest novel Twice Upon a Lifetime, will take place tomorrow tomorrow (25) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES) Colombo 7.
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February 24, 2026
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Agriculture is not Sri Lanka's past, it is its strategic future
A civilisation built on agricultural mastery
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February 24, 2026
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Pensions: A crucial social responsibility
THE current debate over pensions for legislators has captured public attention, and Parliament has already taken steps to address the issue.
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February 24, 2026
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HNB, CARMART expand Peugeot and LEAP vehicle leasing options
HNB PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with CARMART Ltd. to promote Peugeot and LEAP brand vehicles in Sri Lanka.
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February 24, 2026
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BETSS.com enters Sri Lankan rugby with two-year CR & FC sponsorship
SPORTS Entertainment Services Ltd., the digital arm of Sporting Star and a prolific promoter of sports in Sri Lanka, has signed a two-year co-sponsorship agreement with the Ceylonese Rugby & Football Club (CR & FC).
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February 24, 2026
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DCTS boost: Shipments heading to UK under new tariff-free scheme
BRITISH High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe recently visited apparel logistics and quality assurance facilities North of Colombo to witness shipments being prepared for export to the United Kingdom.
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February 24, 2026
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CSE, NCCSL partner to advance capital market development, business growth
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as part of a broader initiative to advance Sri Lanka's capital market development and foster the growth of businesses across the country.
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February 24, 2026
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Oxford Union also cancels Namal Rajapaksa event amid backlash
SRI Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has spoken out after both the Oxford Union and the Cambridge Union withdrew invitations for him to address their debating societies, following objections from Tamil student groups and activists.
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February 24, 2026
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Hayleys Solar delivers 4,036 kW installations across six locations for Pussalla Meat Producers
Large-scale project strengthens sustainable operations across Sri Lanka's poultry sector
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February 24, 2026
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MEN'S T20 WORLD CUP SUPER EIGHTS Sri Lanka put themselves in a spot with England defeat
BY losing their first Super Eights match to England by a big margin of 51 runs, co-hosts Sri Lanka have put themselves in a position where they have to do it the hard way — not only win their two remaining games against New Zealand and Pakistan but also by margins that would improve their net run rate.
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February 24, 2026
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West Indies in 107-run win over Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S dream run at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 turned nightmarish yesterday, as West Indies took apart their bowlers at a batting-friendly wicket at the Wankhede Stadium.
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February 24, 2026
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The tech in your DENZA
DENZA, the premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand of BYD, brings intelligent luxury mobility to Sri Lanka through the B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs. Designed to combine refinement with real capability, DENZA's technology is built around a simple idea - making complex driving conditions feel calm, controlled, and intuitive.
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February 24, 2026
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Repeal of Parliamentarians’ pension: An opportunity to move forward
THE NPP Government, in keeping with its electoral promise as pledged in its Manifesto has repealed the Pension rights afforded to past members of Parliament. It is an undeniable fact, this proposal received the overwhelming positive response from the general public who have been consistent in expressing their opposition to the perks and privileges enjoyed by the members of Parliament.
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February 24, 2026
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SLASSCOM launches National Ingenuity Awards 2026 to champion Sri Lanka's innovation economy
AS Sri Lanka accelerates its ambition to build a $ 5 billion knowledge and innovation economy by 2030, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) has officially launched the 8th edition of the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards (SNIA) 2026, inviting applications from across Sri Lanka’s knowledge and innovation ecosystem.
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February 24, 2026
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LB Finance achieves 'A+' rating from LRA
Move reflects strong asset quality and financial resilience
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February 24, 2026
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Marcos and Niloo shine at Commander's Cup Golf Championship
THE Commander’s Cup Golf Championship 2026 organised by the Sri Lanka Air Force concluded in grand style at the picturesque Eagles’ Golf Links and Courses, drawing leading defence and civilian golfers who competed across several divisions over the weekend at the scenic China Bay course.
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February 24, 2026
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EDB hosts special training program to boost international trade competitiveness
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently organised a specialised training program for potential exporters and small and medium-scale entrepreneurs (SME) at the EDB premises.
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