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Sri Lanka thump England by 52 runs
ENGLAND Women suffered their second straight defeat when Sri Lanka thumped them by 52 runs in the Women’s Under19 Tri-Series 50-over match played at Ian Healy Oval, Brisbane yesterday.
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April 08, 2026
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Tea prices extend slide for third straight month in March
March average down Rs. 7.88 from Feb. to Rs. 1,144.23; falls Rs. 57.35 from Dec. 2025 Rs. 1,201.58
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April 08, 2026
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MCRA Act, 2026 – Aspirations, expectations, and the road ahead
MICROFINANCE has played a critical role in poverty alleviation across developing economies.
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April 08, 2026
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Guardians of financial integrity: The untold misery of audit trainees
THE auditing profession occupies a critical place in modern economies.
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April 08, 2026
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Defending champions Galle in close tussle for first innings lead
NATIONAL SUPER LEAGUE 4-DAY TOURNAMENT
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April 08, 2026
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CSE ends in red on cautious sentiment, foreign outflow nears Rs. 1.1 b in two days
THE Colombo stock market ended in red yesterday on cautious investor sentiment with heavy foreign investment outflows continuing into a second day.
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April 08, 2026
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Cabinet approves Rs. 5 m housing scheme for estate workers hit by Cyclone Ditwah
THE Government has approved a dedicated housing program to support estate sector workers whose homes were damaged or deemed unsafe following the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, addressing a gap in earlier relief measures.
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April 08, 2026
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Ceylinco Life celebrates ‘Unstoppable Champions’ at Annual Awards 2026
THE power of momentum was the focus when Ceylinco Life, Sri Lanka’s life insurance market leader for an unbroken 22 years, celebrated the exceptional achievements of its top-performing sales force at its Annual Awards Ceremony 2026, held at Cinnamon Life Colombo.
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April 08, 2026
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Bond market remains bearish ahead of weekly bills auction
ACTIVITY in the secondary Bond market remained rather dull yesterday with limited trades seen on the 01.07.28. 15.06.29, 2032’s (i.e. 01.10.32 & 15.12.32) and 01.06.33 maturities at levels of 9.75% to 9.80%, 9.85%, 10.80% and 11.00% respectively.
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April 08, 2026
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Going nuclear
RECENT reports that the Government has declined a Russian proposal to explore nuclear energy, following discussions with its Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, raise important questions about how the country evaluates its long-term energy strategy.
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April 08, 2026
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Vogue Jewellers achieves double recognition at BMPC Awards 2026
VOGUE Jewellers Ltd. has been honoured with two prestigious accolades at the Best Management Practices Company (BMPC) Awards 2026, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka).
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April 08, 2026
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CDB powers success of Motor EV Technology Show 2026
CITIZENS Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) once again played a pivotal role in driving Sri Lanka's transition toward sustainable mobility as the Official Financial Partner of the Motor EV Technology Show 2026, held from 27 to 29 March at the BMICH - Sirimavo Hall.
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April 08, 2026
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WAMY contributes $ 26,000 to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Program
THE World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY), a youth empowerment organisation based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has contributed Saudi Riyals 100,000 (approx.
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April 08, 2026
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Ruchit Kandage joins SMB Finance Board
SMB Finance PLC has appointed Ruchit Kandage to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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April 08, 2026
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Global turbulence and Sri Lankan capital market: Navigating risks and capturing “Neutrality Premium”
THE global economic landscape is undergoing a period of structural realignment.
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April 08, 2026
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The Meethotamulla judgment and what it really means: community voices from 2018
THE picture here is from the present-day Meethotamulla garbage dump which collapsed on 14 April 2017, killing 32 people.
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April 08, 2026
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HSBC revives Australia retail exit plan
HSBC has revived a sale process linked to its Australian retail banking business, but the plan is now centred on offloading the loan portfolio rather than disposing of the entire operation at once, reported The Australian.
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April 08, 2026
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DFCC Bank's Technovation recognition signals deeper digital banking shift
DFCC Bank bagged a Gold Award for Financial Inclusivity and a Merit Award for Customer Convenience at the recent LankaPay Technovation Awards 2026.
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April 08, 2026
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Hayleys Mobility unveils Kaiyi Flagship Store in Colombo
HAYLEYS Mobility Ltd., the mobility arm of Hayleys Fentons Ltd., has officially opened its Kaiyi Flagship Store at No. 75 Arnold Ratnayake Mawatha, Colombo 10, offering customers a new, conveniently located destination to explore next-generation mobility solutions.
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April 08, 2026
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Trinity stuns the nation with World Class Rugby
Royal was exemplary in their game discipline that echoes a reverent message to the Angels of heaven above, to be warned of severe competition from earth below, challenging their piety.
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April 08, 2026
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When ownership isn’t ownership: How special land regimes undermine property rights
Deeds are a problem; titles are a solution but in a fragmented land system, even titles can fail to protect private ownership.
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April 08, 2026
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Brilliant but lonely: High IQ alone will never make an effective leader
AFTER fifty-four years in the corporate arena, including four decades in the C-suite and on boards, followed by eight years coaching/mentoring top executives, I have reached a singular, perhaps provocative, conclusion: “You can never be an effective leader without interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence”.
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April 08, 2026
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Together for health; stand with science
What I have learned about health beyond hospitals
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April 08, 2026
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HNB partners David Pieris Automobiles to expand GWM vehicle access with exclusive leasing solutions
HATTON National Bank PLC (HNB) has entered into a strategic partnership with David Pieris Automobiles Ltd., to expand access to GWM vehicle ownership in Sri Lanka through attractive leasing solutions, effective 23 February.
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April 08, 2026
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Uber Eats continues expansion, now in Nuwara Eliya
UBER Eats is now live in Nuwara Eliya, making it easier for locals and tourists to enjoy their favourite meals — from a hot plate of kottu on a chilly evening to a comforting rice and curry spread or crispy egg hoppers — delivered right to their doorstep.
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April 08, 2026
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Global equity markets cautious while oil holds near $ 110
GLOBAL equity markets traded cautiously on Tuesday, while oil prices held near $110 a barrel as investors remained on edge over the risk of further escalation in the Middle East and an impending deadline for a potential agreement.
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April 08, 2026
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Browns sparks nationwide consumer excitement with 'Choose EXIDE, Charge Your Luck' campaign
BROWN & Company PLC has rolled out a major nationwide consumer promotion aimed at energising Sri Lanka's automotive battery market while rewarding motorists across the island.
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April 08, 2026
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Govt. fast-tracks BESS push to manage renewables surge
Cabinet green lights 50 MW BESS and 25 projects of 10 MW/40 MWh single systems
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April 07, 2026
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National poverty line eases in Feb.
SRI Lanka’s national poverty line increased to Rs. 16,730 per person per month in January, up from Rs. 16,334 a year earlier, before easing to Rs. 16,571 in February, according to official district-level estimates released by the Department of Census and Statistics.
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April 07, 2026
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Burden-sharing or burden-shifting? The Gulf and the cost of war
In the midst of an escalating confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran, a striking proposition has reportedly emerged from Washington: that Arab states—particularly those of the Gulf—should help finance the war effort.
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