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Sri Lanka showcases Ceylon Tea excellence at Prodexpo 2026 in Russia
TTE's Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory certified as Sri Lanka's first plantation sector Green Building
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March 12, 2026
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Reshan and India's Asara win Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship
THE Prima Sunrise Junior Open Golf Championship 2025 concluded successfully at the scenic, Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, bringing together nearly 80 young junior golfers for three days of competitive golf with star studded, Reshan Algama securing the Boys Gold segment while Indian girl, Asara Sawhney had one horse race in her segment to stamp her class in the Hill Country last weekend.
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March 12, 2026
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SL to participate in inaugural SEA Plus Youth Games in Manila
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC SL) has confirmed its participation at the inaugural SEA Plus Youth Games in Manila from 2 to 14 December 2027.
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March 12, 2026
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CSE provides capital market access to Kegalle with new branch
THE Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) officially opened its Kegalle Branch to the public, further strengthening its countrywide presence.
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March 12, 2026
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Kandy SC-Sri Lanka Rugby standoff over Club Sevens participation
A dispute has arisen between Kandy Sports Club and Sri Lanka Rugby (SLR) regarding participation in the 2026 Club Sevens Series, placing the involvement of one of the country's leading rugby clubs, Kandy SC not in the scrum.
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March 12, 2026
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RCGC Captains Cup to tee off tomorrow
THE Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) will stage the prestigious Captains Cup 2025 from 13 to 15 March at the historic Ridgeway Links in Borella.
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March 12, 2026
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The 147th Royal-Thomian and 175 years of the School by the Sea
THERE can be no auspicious moment to celebrate life, foster humanity and work towards peace or prosperity.
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March 12, 2026
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Profit taking drags CSE down 0.12%
THE Colombo stock market failed to hold the previous session's recovery ending yesterday in red dragged down by profit taking.
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March 12, 2026
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Ceylon Chamber entrusts over a century of business history to the National Archives
THE Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has formally handed over its historical records to the National Archives Department of Sri Lanka, placing over a century of the nation’s commercial history into the care of the country’s official custodians of heritage.
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March 12, 2026
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DFCC Bank Blue Bond listed on India INX and Luxembourg Green Exchange
Further listings on India International Exchange and Luxembourg Green Exchange expand global visibility
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March 12, 2026
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Beyond the number: What $ 7 b in foreign reserves means for Sri Lanka
RECENT news that Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have increased to around $7 billion has been widely presented as a sign of economic recovery In many ways, it is.
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March 12, 2026
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Ceylinco Life leads life insurance market for 22nd year with premium income of Rs. 44.18 Bn.
Ceylinco Life has recorded its 22nd consecutive year of market leadership in Sri Lanka's life insurance industry, posting gross written premium income of Rs. 44.18 billion for the year ending 31st December 2025, achieving strong growth of 18.96 per cent.
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March 12, 2026
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Millennium I.T.E.S.P. gets Rs. 2.2 b Oracle Exadata System supply contract for Sri Lanka Customs
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding of a Rs. 2.19 billion contract to Millennium I.T.E.S.P. Ltd., for the supply of an Oracle Exadata XIIM system and related software to Sri Lanka Customs.
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March 12, 2026
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American hubris, US-Israel's unwinnable Iran war, and Anura's confused neutrality
I’M proud of the ethos of my country.
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March 12, 2026
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Opposition Leaders unite in call to defend democracy
LEADERS of several Opposition parties met in Colombo yesterday under the theme ‘Protecting Democracy, Rule of Law and the Sovereignty of the People,’ amid calls for greater coordination among political groups outside Government.
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March 12, 2026
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Trump will welcome Iran at World Cup: FIFA Chief
US President Donald Trump has said Iran are \"welcome\" to take part in this summer's World Cup despite the countries being at war, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
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March 12, 2026
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Peterites unveil jersey and salute sponsors for 2026 season
ST. Peter’s College launched their 2026 rugby season with the Jersey presentation and Sponsor felicitation ceremony and Sponsor felicitation event at the Rev. Fr. Nicholas Perera Memorial
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March 12, 2026
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Court orders handover of IRIS Dena sailors' bodies to Iranian Embassy
THE Galle Chief Magistrate’s Court has directed the National Hospital in Galle to release the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed when the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Dena was sunk by US forces off Sri Lanka’s southern coast.
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March 12, 2026
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NDB strengthens enduring partnership with Trinity Rugby as Team Sponsor for 2026 season
NATIONAL Development Bank PLC (NDB) reaffirmed its enduring commitment to youth development and sporting excellence as it renewed its partnership with Trinity College Kandy Rugby for the 2026 season, stepping forward this year as the official Team Sponsor. The announcement was made at the Trinity Rugby press conference held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo, marking the fifth consecutive year of collaboration between the Bank and one of Sri Lanka's most respected school rugby institutions.
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March 12, 2026
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ComBank honoured as a leader in sustainability reporting at ACCA Awards
Adjudged No. 1 in Banking sector once again and recognised as overall runner-up
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March 12, 2026
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Galloluwa added to Amana Bank's growing self-banking network
AMANA Bank has further strengthened its people-friendly and development-focused banking footprint with the opening of its 43rd Self Banking Centre (SBC) in Galloluwa, providing customers in the area with greater access to convenient and modern banking services.
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March 12, 2026
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Spain recalls Ambassador to Israel as diplomatic rift deepens
SPAIN has withdrawn its Ambassador to Israel, according to an announcement published in the country's official State Gazette, signalling a further deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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March 12, 2026
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NSB added to Govt.'s interest-free student loan scheme
THE Cabinet of Ministers has approved including the National Savings Bank (NSB) as a lending institution under the government's Interest-Free Loan Scheme for students.
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March 12, 2026
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Sri Lanka receives $ 475,962 despite failing to make it to semi-finals
ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final distribution of monies
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March 12, 2026
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First-half brilliance powers Trinity through
TRINITY
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March 12, 2026
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Asia Securities convenes top corporate leaders to map out investment outlook
Over 150 influential investors gain insights on capital market opportunities at 'Sri Lanka Investor Conference 2026'
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March 12, 2026
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Kerner Haus proposes 1-for-70 share subdivision
KERNER
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March 12, 2026
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'Whatever happens, we have to deliver': Platform labour in the age of polycrisis
A Sri Lankan gig worker, popular for his delivery vlogs, begins filming another package run.1
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March 12, 2026
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CID launches probe into killing of Makandure Madush in Police custody
THE Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced an inquiry into the shooting death of alleged underworld figure Makandure Madush while he was in the custody of the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) in 2020.
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March 12, 2026
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Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC marks its fourth triumph at the ACCA Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, once again emerging as the Agriculture Category Winner
Talawakelle Tea Estates PLC (TTE), a member of the Hayleys Plantations Sector, has been named the Winner in the Agriculture Category at the 21st ACCA Sri Lanka Sustainability Reporting Awards 2025, marking 4th time and the second consecutive year the company has secured the top honour in this category.
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