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Banking veteran Indrajit Wickramasinghe joins DFCC Board
DFCC Bank has appointed Indrajit Wickramasinghe to its Board as an Independent Non-Executive Director.
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January 21, 2026
Daily FT
Unit Trust industry closes 2025 with Rs. 587 b assets under management
THE Unit Trust industry of Sri Lanka reported a 7.8% year-over-year growth of its assets under management (AUM) to Rs. 587 billion by the end of 2025.
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January 21, 2026
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Richard Pieris Finance strengthens senior citizen savings with monthly interest FDs
AT a time when predictable income and financial security are critical for retirees, Richard Pieris Finance Ltd., has enhanced its senior citizen fixed deposit offering with a strong emphasis on monthly interest payouts, enabling depositors to receive a regular, dependable income stream while preserving their capital.
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January 21, 2026
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DFCC Bank excels at 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships
DFCC Bank’s Badminton team delivered a strong performance at the 41st Mercantile Inter-Firm Team Badminton Championships, organised by the Mercantile Badminton Association of Sri Lanka.
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January 21, 2026
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World’s largest natural purple star sapphire introduced to global scientific and cultural record
THE Star of Pure Land, a GIA-certified natural purple star sapphire and the world's largest documented specimen of its kind, was formally introduced on Sunday into the global scientific and cultural record at a dedicated briefing held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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January 21, 2026
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Clean Waterways’ initiative targets Beira Lake restoration under Rs. 2.5 b plan
Solar-powered boats, stricter enforcement form core of Beira Lake rehabilitation drive
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January 21, 2026
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Global air passenger demand up 5.7% in November: IATA
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for November 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights:
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January 21, 2026
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Young journalist off to India on scholarship
MINAZA Hassan, the winner of the Lakshman Kadirgamar Scholarship for a young journalist to undergo a course of study and advanced training at the prestigious Malayala Manorama Group of Newspapers, left for India this week.
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January 21, 2026
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CMA Sri Lanka to host Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Accounting Standards Workshop
Initiative under the distinguished patronage of International Federation of Accountants President Jean Bouquot
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January 21, 2026
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Jetwing Surf and Safari among Sri Lanka's Top Safari Hotels by Condé Nast Traveller and Lonely Planet
JETWING Surf and Safar, the eco-luxury retreat in Pottuvil on Sri Lanka's magneticEast Coast, has been recognised by global travel authorities Condé Nast Traveller and Lonely Planet as one of the country's best safari hotels.
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January 21, 2026
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2026 Passport Rankings: Positioning Sri Lanka's Passport as a strategic national asset
SRI Lanka is currently going through educational reforms, along with economic changes and other initiatives.
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January 21, 2026
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DoubleTree by Hilton Weerawila Rajawarna Resort launches ‘Staycation with Nature’
Curated family vacation fostering discovery, learning and relaxation
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January 21, 2026
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Right of reply: A response to former SLTDA Chief's warning
I am writing to express my concerns regarding the article published in the 2 December 2025 edition of the Daily FT. titled \"Former SLTDA Chief warns guide shortage and poor planning could impact negatively in 2026\".
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January 21, 2026
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BASL warns against interference with Attorney General's functions
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka yesterday said it was the responsibility of the Government and law enforcement authorities to ensure that there is no unwarranted interference with the powers exercised by the Attorney General.
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January 21, 2026
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NSB Pettah branch relocated
HAVING opened in 1984, the Pettah branch of National Savings Bank (NSB), had delivered a supreme customer service during the past 40 years and with a view to offering a better banking experience to the customers of the area, the branch was ceremoniously reopened recently at a new location, at No. 24, Malwatta Road, Colombo 11.
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January 21, 2026
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Need the right institutions and processes to override politics in curricular reforms
WITH only a few days before the start of classes for 2026 when children in grades one and six were to use the new learning modules they had received, the Cabinet decided to defer the implementation of the new modules for the sixth grade to 2027.
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January 21, 2026
Daily FT
Flood control must begin at source, not at flood plains
FLOODS in Sri Lanka are often treated as downstream problems, to be managed at river mouths, river basins, embankments, or reservoirs.
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January 21, 2026
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Official ticket launch – 96th Battle of the Maroons – Legend's Enclosure
THE official ticket launch of the 96th Battle of the Maroons —Legend’s Enclosure was successfully held on 17 January, at the 80 Club, Colombo.
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January 21, 2026
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CSE ends flat on cautious investor sentiment
THE Colombo stock market closed flat yesterday on cautious and mildly selective investor sentiment.
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January 21, 2026
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Money market liquidity hits Rs. 200 b mark; drives Bond market rally
THE money market liquidity surplus was recorded at Rs. 200.77 billion yesterday, hitting a new recent high, up from Rs 196.08 billion recorded the day before.
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January 21, 2026
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Apparel sector signals new era of social sustainability at Colombo forum
SRI Lanka's apparel industry reaffirmed its leadership in ethical manufacturing at a high-level forum held in Colombo on 13 January 2026, where local and international experts gathered to examine how social sustainability can strengthen the country's export competitiveness.
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January 21, 2026
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Destination promotion and launch of Capital Airlines direct flights from Beijing to Colombo
THE Sri Lankan Embassy in China together with Beijing Capital Airlines organised a destination promotion and announced the launch the Capital Airlines direct flights from Beijing to Colombo.
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January 21, 2026
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Estate workers to get incentive allowance
THE Cabinet of Ministers at their meeting on Monday approved a proposal to implement the incentive allowance for estate workers announced in the 2026 Budget, including the payment mechanism and timeline.
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January 21, 2026
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Cabinet nod to amend pension provisions for public officers recruited after 2016
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved amendments to the pension-related provisions in the appointment letters of all public officers recruited into the public service on or after 1 January 2016, confirming their entitlement to the existing pension scheme.
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January 21, 2026
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Malinda Pushpakumara joins select band
Reaches 1,000 wickets in first-class cricket
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January 21, 2026
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Maritime Golf Challenge celebrates 18 years of fellowship and sportsmanship
THE Maritime Golf Challenge (MGC), a much-anticipated sporting and fellowship event within Sri Lanka's maritime and logistics fraternity, was inaugurated in 2008 with the objective of bringing together past and present professionals from the industry through the sprit of golf.
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January 21, 2026
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WNPS raises serious environmental, legal concerns over Mannar Wind Power project
THE Wildlife and Nature Protection Society of Sri Lanka (WNPS) in a statement yesterday raised serious environmental and legal concerns regarding the recently commissioned wind power project on Mannar Island.
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January 21, 2026
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Karma Fight League secures strategic investment to support long-term growth
KARMA Fight League Ltd, South Asia’s largest K-1 kickboxing fight promotion, has secured strategic investment as it continues to strengthen its position within the region’s growing combat sports industry.
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January 21, 2026
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PayMedia appoints Dhammika as COO to drive operational excellence and strategic growth
IN a strategic move to fortify its leadership and accelerate its growth trajectory, PayMedia Ltd, a multi-award-winning leader in the fintech industry, has announced the appointment of Dhammika Dasa as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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January 20, 2026
Daily FT
Tokyo Super the only cement brand to earn Superbrands status
TOKYO Super Cement, flagship brand of the Tokyo Cement Group, has been awarded the coveted Superbrands status for 2025 in recognition of its outstanding commitment to quality, innovation, and performance excellence.
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