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GAC Automobile Technologies launches Colombo 4 City Showroom
Showcases future of urban and executive electrified mobility
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February 09, 2026
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Mustafa Kassim joins Amana Bank Board
AMANA Bank PLC has appointed Mustafa Kassim to its Board as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director.
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February 09, 2026
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Sri Lanka start T20 World Cup campaign with win
■ Defeat Ireland by 20 runs
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February 09, 2026
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Renuka Foods to subdivide shares on one-for-two basis
RENUKA Foods PLC has announced a subdivision of its issued ordinary shares following a resolution passed by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on Friday (6).
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February 09, 2026
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A first in Visa’s South Asia market: Partners NDB to transform POS acceptance
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank), together with Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has launched Card Present Connect (CPC), an in-person digital payment acceptance solution powered by Cybersource, Visa's open payment platform that supports both online and offline transactions.
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February 09, 2026
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France-Sri Lanka investment ties gain renewed momentum
MEDEF International, in collaboration with Sri Lanka Embassy in France, hold Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026
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February 09, 2026
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Elephant House marks 160 years of trust, innovation and Sri Lankan heritage
ELEPHANT
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February 09, 2026
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Practical ergonomics: Designing work for people, productivity and profit
IN Sri Lanka, senior executives spend a considerable time debating productivity —how to improve output, reduce costs, retain skilled employees, and remain competitive in increasingly demanding markets.
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February 09, 2026
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EML Colombo appointed exclusive agent in Sri Lanka for Mariana Express Lines
EASTERN Maritime (Colombo) Ltd., (EML Colombo) has been appointed as the exclusive agent in Sri Lanka for Mariana Express Lines (MELL), a subsidiary of Pacific International Lines (PIL).
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February 09, 2026
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CR outmuscle CH to keep grand final hopes alive
CR & FC kept their grand final hopes firmly alive with a determined 26-16 bonus-point victory over CH & FC in their Inter-Club Rugby League Super Round encounter played at the Racecourse Grounds yesterday.
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February 09, 2026
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Jan. tourism...
Without a rebound in per-visitor spending, analysts warn that headline growth in arrivals alone may be insufficient to materially strengthen Sri Lanka’s external position.
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February 09, 2026
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Volt Charge expands EV charging footprint in strategic partnership with Jetwing Hotels
VOLT Charge has announced a strategic partnership with Jetwing Hotels to deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across a selection of Jetwing's key hotels islandwide.
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February 09, 2026
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Meadowlea partners Royal College as Team sponsor for 2025/2026 schools cricket season
MEADOWLEA, one of Pyramid Wilmar's flagship brands, has announced its partnership with Royal College as the official team sponsor for the 2025/2026 school cricket season.
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February 09, 2026
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DFCC Bank appoints Anarkali Moonesinghe to Board
DFCC Bank PLC has appointed Anarkali Moonesinghe to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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February 09, 2026
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i Grid Holdings introduces i BIKE SLI 100
I Grid Holdings
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February 09, 2026
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Port of Colombo marks 20 years of partnership with MEGAPORT Initiative
A special commemorative event was held on 30 January 2026 at the Mahapola Ports and Maritime Academy of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Port of Colombo’s engagement with the MEGAPORT Initiative.
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February 09, 2026
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Economists say policy instability threatens economic revival
Sri Lanka Economic Association annual sessions kicks off yesterday Frequent policy reversals flagged as barrier to investment and sustained growth IMF-backed stabilisation credited with restoring macro balance, but growth risks persist Services sector seen as key lever, yet remains largely inward-looking Long-term “policy locks” urged to escape middle-income trap
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February 07, 2026
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Ceylon Federation of MSMEs calls for binding reforms to correct postcrisis lending practices
■Claims voluntary guidelines and temporary concessions have repeatedly failed to protect borrowers during crises Points to international shift away from bankcontrolled interest rate benchmarks Highlights need for greater transparency in Sri Lanka's own interest rate framework
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February 07, 2026
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JVP's Tilvin meets Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Jaishankar
Discuss strengthening Sri Lanka-India ties
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February 07, 2026
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President launches Mahaiyawa underpass, work on Kandy-Gatambe flyover resumes
CONSTRUCTION of two major road infrastructure projects aimed at easing traffic congestion in Kandy formally moved forward yesterday, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presiding over the commencement of the Mahaiyawa underpass and the resumption of the long-stalled Kandy-Gatambe flyover.
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February 07, 2026
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CSE ends week on the up; YTD net foreign selling nears Rs. 12 b
THE Colombo stock market ended the week on the up on strong high net worth participation while foreign investors continued to be net sellers with YTD outflows totalling nearly Rs. 12 billion.
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February 07, 2026
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LAUGFS Gas raises domestic cylinder prices from midnight
LAUGFS Gas yesterday announced an increase in domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) refill prices, with the revised rates coming into effect from midnight (6 February).
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February 07, 2026
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India's export “gamechanger”: Trump slashing tariffs to 18% undercuts Asian rivals
Exporters say new trade deal to lead to an immediate and substantial release of orders that were earlier put on hold US is India's largest export market with shipments in FY25 valued at $ 86.51 b
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February 07, 2026
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T20 World Cup kicks off today boosting cricket and tourism in Sri Lanka
THE 10th edition of ICC Men's T20 World Cup will kick off today in Sri Lanka boosting cricket and tourism during a month-long engagement.
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February 07, 2026
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Mogo Studios unveils trailer of Sri Lanka's first animated feature for global release
MOGO Studios has officially released the trailer for The Secret of the Moonstone, marking a historic milestone as Sri Lanka's first fully produced animated feature film created for a global audience.
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February 07, 2026
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MPs' Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority: SC
THE Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent with the Constitution, allowing it to be passed by Parliament with a simple majority.
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February 07, 2026
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'Green living' property boom eroding Colombo's ecosystems: CSF warns
■Nature-adjacent properties command price premiums despite weak environmental safeguards 65% of Colombo District property listings use nature-linked marketing language ■Property prices in some areas increasing up to 40% annually
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February 07, 2026
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CA Sri Lanka hails appointment of first female Auditor General
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), as the national body of accountants has hailed the historic appointment of Chartered Accountant Samudika Jayaratna, as the country's first female Auditor General.
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February 07, 2026
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Fate of Adani's bid to foist unequal deals on Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
BANGLADESH is home to the world’s 8th largest population-- composing around 175 million people pressed into one of South Asia's most dynamic developmental arcs.
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February 07, 2026
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A nation without memory is a nation at risk
A nation’s future is shaped not only by its economic policies or technological progress, but by the historical consciousness of its people, especially its younger generation.
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