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Sarvodaya Development Finance rewards 31 high performers with learning tour to Thailand
LEARNING JOURNEY - 2025 SARVODAYA
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July 31, 2025
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Visakha Vidyalaya shatters records at National Rowing Championships
First-ever Junior Girls' crew to win both Junior and Intermediate titles in Sri Lankan history
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July 31, 2025
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Regional Exporters Networking initiative launched from Kandy
THE Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), under the patronage of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti successfully conducted the Regional Exporters Networking Forum on 29 July, at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Katugastota, Kandy.
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July 31, 2025
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Tougher penalties for sexual harassment in public transport/spaces
WOMEN and Child Affairs Minister Saroja Paulraj recently launched a national campaign aimed at tackling sexual harassment in public transport and public spaces.
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July 31, 2025
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T-Bill rates remain unchanged at undersubscribed weekly auction
Secondary Bond market activity subdued; Rupee steady
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July 31, 2025
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First Sport Administrators Course for 2025 concludes in Colombo
THE National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka) successfully concluded the first edition of its Sport Administrators Course for the year 2025, held from 17 to 20 July, at the Olympic House in Colombo.
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July 31, 2025
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Seylan Bank honours winners of inaugural Ultimate Sports Quiz 2025
THE Ultimate Sports Quiz 2025, organised by the Seylan Bank Sports Club, brought together staff from across all branches and departments in an exciting online challenge, with over 120 teams competing for the coveted Challenge Shield.
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July 31, 2025
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Rahul Pavithran appointed Head of Sales and Marketing at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo
ITC Ratnadipa Colombo has appointed international hospitality professional Rahul Pavithran as Head of Sales and Marketing in a strategic move to strengthen the hotel’s market position.
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July 31, 2025
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Committee on High Posts approves five new Ambassadors, High Commissioner and Ministry Secretary
THE Parliamentary Committee on High Posts recently approved the appointments of five new Ambassadors, High Commissioner and a Ministry Secretary.
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July 31, 2025
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Colombo stock market sustains positive run for 9th consecutive day
THE Colombo stock market yesterday sustained its positive run forthe ninth consecutive day despite facing volatility amidst moderate turnover.
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July 31, 2025
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Sri Lanka, Switzerland review migration partnership progress
THE third meeting of experts on the migration partnership between Sri Lanka and Switzerland was held in Bern on Tuesday (29), where the progress made under the migration partnership since its launch in 2016 was reviewed.
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July 31, 2025
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Hamza takes over Head Coach role at Muscat Pirates RFC in Oman
FORMER St. Peter’s College rugby player, former Sri Lanka Rugby Executive Director, Hamza Hidayathullah, was appointed as Head Coach of Muscat Pirates RFC.
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July 31, 2025
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Letter of concern to Defence Secretary over arrest of former Navy Chief
Civilian intelligence architect and legal-State strategist Jihan Hameed has written to the Defence Secretary expressing concern over the manner in which the former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne was arrested and remanded on Tuesday.
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July 31, 2025
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Beyond visa waivers: Building Sri Lanka's global tourism brand
THE visa waiver initiative should not serve as a smokescreen for the continued absence of a coherent international marketing campaign. Despite repeated proclamations, no meaningful effort has materialised—even though the necessary funds have long been available.
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July 31, 2025
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All set for Sri Lanka Junior International Series 2025 from 5 August in Gampaha
SRI Lanka Badminton (SLB) has made all arrangements in place to host the Sri Lanka Junior International Series 2025, which will be held between 5 and 8 August at the New Saniro Sports Complex in Naiwala, Gampaha.
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July 31, 2025
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Sri Lanka Rugby AGM on 9 September
AS per the Sri Lanka Rugby, Executive Director, Chula Ariyaratne, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Lanka Rugby will take place on 9 September at the Duncan White Auditorium, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports commencing at 3pm.
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July 31, 2025
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Sarvajana Balaya expresses solidarity with Palestine
THE leadership of the Sarvajana Balaya political alliance held a meeting with Palestinian Ambassador Ihab Khalil on Tuesday (29).
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July 31, 2025
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Union Bank posts Rs. 834 m Profit Before Taxes for 1H 2025
UNION Bank of Colombo PLC has reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 251 million for the first half of 2025 ending 30 June, marking a 247% increase compared to the same period in 2024. This robust profit growth was underpinned by continued expansion of the bank's balance sheet and strategic operational improvements.
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July 31, 2025
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Sri Lanka's participation at Global SME Ministerial Meeting and Trade Promotion Organisations Leadership Dialogue
SRI Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mangala Wijesinghe represented Sri Lanka at two prestigious international events held in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Trade Promotion Organisations (TPO) Leadership Dialogue and the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting.
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July 31, 2025
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New VAT refund system: Balancing hopes and concerns among stakeholders
A recent webinar hosted by the Committee for Research, Knowledge Mobilisation and Taxation (RKMT) of International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICCSL) has stirred lively debate over the newly introduced risk-based VAT refund system.
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July 31, 2025
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Breaking free from conventional investment paths: How to make your money work harder
PICTURE this: You have some extra money sitting in your drawer, while across town, an established manufacturing company with a solid track record desperately needs funds to expand their operations and hire more workers. How do these two needs meet? Welcome to the fascinating world of capital markets — Sri Lanka’s financial matchmaking service.
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July 31, 2025
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PM Dr. Harini appointed Chairperson of Sri Lanka National Commission for UNESCO
PRIME Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Sri Lanka National Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), the Prime Minister's Media Division announced.
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July 31, 2025
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Post-July '83 JVP, evil Israeli State and US global hegemony
IT is only appropriate that Black July 1983 was remembered this month, but the recollection stopped at the ghastly events, their causation and immediate aftermath.
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July 31, 2025
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Inaugural Session of CMA Sri Lanka MSME Business Development Summit 2025
Address by Chief Guest Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor - Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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July 30, 2025
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GRI unveils Sri Lanka's first-ever 1000-20 20PR truck tyre -ROADEX TR100
IN a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s tyre industry, Global Rubber Industries (GRI) launched the ROADEX TR100 1000-20 20PR truck tyre the first of-its-kind in the country, at a grand ceremony held on 26 July in Kelaniya.
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July 30, 2025
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Bond yields steady; activity remains muted
@ Rs. 92.50 b T-bill auction in focus
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July 30, 2025
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Seylan Bank records Rs. 5.49 b PAT for 1H
Profit Before Tax up 15.18% to Rs. 8.44 b
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July 30, 2025
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Over 600,000 seniors receive monthly Aswesuma benefits today
THE Welfare Benefits Board has announced that the monthly allowance for senior citizens aged over 70, who are enrolled in the Aswesuma program, will be credited to their respective bank accounts today (30 July).
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July 30, 2025
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CSE sustains upward trend; crossings boost turnover to Rs. 7.59 b
THE Colombo stock market sustained its upward trend yesterday with crossings boosting turnover to over Rs. 7 billion.
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July 30, 2025
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Tourism industry slams delays, warns 3 m visitor target unlikely without action
Claims despite global hype, officials fail to act decisively on key strategic initiatives Sri Lanka needs to woo over 1.68 m more tourists in remaining of 2025 Asserts no interim campaign or expert committee seen as promised by Deputy Minister Stakeholders blame lack of follow-through and accountability Urges urgent international marketing as incremental growth seen insufficient by tourism leaders Criticises overcrowding of institutions and lack of coordination
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