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Sri Lanka-born strategist Prof. Patrick Mendis to meet corporate and national leaders
THIS October, Harvard-educated Prof. Patrick Mendis is scheduled to visit Colombo as the keynote speaker at the 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka.
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October 04, 2025
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Rajeev takes over Peterite coaching at rugby
FORMER Peterite, Havies and national player, Rajeev Perera will be the Head Coach of the St. Peter's rugby outfit for the 2026 rugby season.
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October 04, 2025
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Thomians to defend Elite Under-16 Rugby 10s
THE much-anticipated Under-16 Elite Rugby Tens tournament organised by the Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA), will kick off today at Ananda College grounds in Rajagiriya and St. Peter's College, Bambalapitiya.
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October 04, 2025
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Hayleys suffer defeat by Fairfirst Insurance
IN the starter game, Hayleys Group, one of the finalist in the knockout 50 over tournament, suffered a 70 runs defeat in the hands of Fairfirst Insurance; the win fashioned by Thanuka Dabare (50 runs and 2/22) and Nimesh Vimukthi (34 not out and 2/08).
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October 04, 2025
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Rotary SME conclave positions boutique hotel SMEs as tourism revival catalysts
THE Rotary Club of Colombo East, in collaboration with Boutiques in Sri Lanka, successfully hosted the SME Conclave Boutique Hotel Development Workshop at the 80 Club in Colombo recently. This unique initiative brought together boutique hotel owners, service providers, and tourism SME suppliers and producers to explore new strategies, tools, and opportunities to strengthen Sri Lanka’s boutique tourism sector.
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October 04, 2025
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Hayleys Travels wins Gold at South Asian Travel Awards 2025 as Leading Outbound Travel Agency
HAYLEYS Travels, a fully owned subsidiary of the Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, was honoured with the prestigious Gold Award for “Leading Travel Agency - Outbound” at the 9th South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held recently at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.
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October 04, 2025
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Roger Menezes reflects on musical journey of hits and memories
Roger Menezes' name will resonate with anyone who's grown up listening to the soundtrack of Sri Lanka's golden era of music.
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October 04, 2025
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Spa Ceylon, All About That Reef and Scope Cinemas spearhead ocean conservation
Screens globally acclaimed documentary 'Ocean with David Attenborough'
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October 04, 2025
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“Economic growth alone cannot solve gender inequality” – Satkunanathan
Says banks and finance companies in the North and East specifically targeted women heads of households for loans and micro-credit
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October 04, 2025
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Constitutional dictatorships – OR: is the era and ethos of 'strongman' governments gone for good? (1/4)
IT has been a year since a new government voted in by the people of Sri Lanka brought the issue of types of political leadership into the forefront of reflective civics.
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October 04, 2025
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Playing two of the toughest teams at the start is beneficial to us – Athapaththu
Aussies say Sri Lankan spinners will be biggest threat
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October 04, 2025
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Govt. announces 2025 5G spectrum auction
THE Government yesterday formally issued the Notice of Assignment (NoA) for the 2025 5G spectrum auction, setting in motion the long-anticipated process to roll out next-generation mobile services in the country.
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October 04, 2025
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Rahul, Jurel, Jadeja tons flatten West Indies
ESPNCRICINFO: India's batting riches put them in consummate control of the first Test of their home season, with KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel scoring important centuries.
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October 04, 2025
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The son who grieves for his father
WHO is a parent? Isit only one who has a biological bond? Or can humanity be gentle enough to endearitself to the extent where strangers become maternal or paternal protectors, thus filling vacuums of sorrow with compassion and selfless love?
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October 04, 2025
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World Bank calls for urgent energy, public sector and PPP reforms to drive growth
Stresses Sri Lanka's energy costs remain among highest in region, burdening both households and industries
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October 04, 2025
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Women's status in SL needs more discussion
THE key findings and recommendations of the research conducted by the UN Women program on gender equality in Sri Lanka presented to the Women Parliamentarians' Caucus this week showed that there has been a regression in gender equality in Sri Lanka in the global context. While Sri Lanka was ranked 18th among 115 countries in 2006, it dropped to 130th among 148 countries in 2025.
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October 04, 2025
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Govt. rules out LGBTQ tourism push, pledges quality-driven industry growth
TOURISM Minister Vijitha Herath on Thursday clarified that the Government has no plans to promote LGBTQ tourism as part of its strategy, stressing that Sri Lanka's focus is on building a \"quality over quantity\" tourism industry rooted in the country's culture, heritage, and hospitality.
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October 04, 2025
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Exploration into Natural Intelligence of a rainforest
LAST week we featured in this page, an article on how Artificial Intelligence (Al) can be a boon to humankind in particular situations.
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October 04, 2025
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Alcohol and tobacco usage in SL decline, reveal latest surveys
ALCOHOL consumption in Sri Lanka has shown a decade-long downward trend, with a new 2024 survey revealing that fewer than 30% of men are current drinkers.
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October 04, 2025
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Govt. commits to anchor recovery on fiscal discipline, reforms and digitalisation
Treasury Secretary says financial discipline key to stabilising economy and guiding future policy
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October 04, 2025
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George Keyt Foundation’s ‘Young Contemporaries 2025’ celebrates overwhelming success
TH E George Keyt Foundation's 'Young Contemporaries 2025' exhibition culminated with tremendous success at the Barefoot Gallery, drawing over 300 attendees on the first evening and achieving extraordinary sales of artworks.
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October 04, 2025
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Red notice to Sri Lanka Rugby from World body
THE Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Sri Lanka Rugby, which is scheduled for 8 October, is set to be one of the most significant in recent times as it will decide the future leadership of the sport for the 202527 term.
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October 04, 2025
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HWPL World Peace Summit highlights global cooperation for sustainable peace
HEAVENLY Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace NGO, hosted the 11th HWPL World Peace Summit in Cheongju, gathering over 800 global leaders.
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October 04, 2025
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NSB pays Rs. 6 b dividend to Treasury
THE National Savings Bank (NSB) has approved a dividend of Rs. 6 billion to its sole shareholder, the General Treasury, following robust financial results.
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October 04, 2025
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Fools, knaves and narratives
\"People don't want to hear the truth, because they don't want their illusions destroyed\" - Friedrich Nietzsche
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October 04, 2025
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Russian envoy speaks out at Pathfinder Foundation’s ‘Ambassador’s Roundtable’
AT the Ambassador's Roundtable hosted by Pathfinder Foundation, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan S. Dzhagaryan, provided a comprehensive overview of his Government's position on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, NATO expansion, international law, global energy scenario and security dynamics in the region.
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October 04, 2025
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Launch of children’s book ‘Ollie Shoots for the Sun’
'OLLIE Shoots for the Sun', a children's book written by Shailendree Wickrama Adittiya and illustrated by Danushri Welikala, was launched on 27 September at the Colombo International Book Fair, which is taking place at BMICH until 6 October.
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October 04, 2025
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England spinners rout South Africa for 69
ENGLAND'S spin trio of Linsey Smith, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlie Dean took seven wickets between them in England's 10-wicket win over South Africa in their ICC Women's Cricket World Cup match played at Guwahati yesterday.
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October 04, 2025
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President urges Maha Sangha's guidance to restore moral fabric
Presents Scroll of Appointment to new Anunayake of Asgiri Chapter Most Ven. Naranpanawe Ananda Thero Vows to dismantle 'dark regime', combat drug menace Says rebuilding collapsed economy is possible, but restoring society suffering from moral degradation is far more difficult Announces progress on long- awaited amendments to Buddhist Temporalities Ordinance Notes cultural heritage, natural beauty and hospitality are its true assets to boost tourism, than short-term trends
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October 04, 2025
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Beyond degrees: Creating future- ready workforce for Sri Lanka
THE future of Sri Lanka's economy depends not only on investment and policy but on how well the country prepares its people for the world of work.
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