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Sri Lanka hosts “Ceylon Tea – Finest Evening” to promote trade, tourism, and Ceylon Tea in Thailand
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bangkok concluded a key trade and tourism promotional event titled “Ceylon Tea—Finest Evening” held on 1 September, at Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bangkok.
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September 13, 2025
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Kabir Hashim appointed COPA Chairman
MAIN Opposition SJB MP Kabir Hashim was yesterday appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA).
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September 13, 2025
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HRCSL urges enhanced resource allocation, institutional reforms for Sri Lanka Police
THE Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has formally written to Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala, presenting a set of recommendations aimed at strengthening the institutional capacity of the Sri Lanka Police to effectively uphold the rule of law while ensuring compliance with international human rights standards.
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September 13, 2025
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Can Sri Lanka repeat their 2022 Asia Cup success?
Nine surviving members in the present team Take on Bangladesh today in crucial Group B opener
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September 13, 2025
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Strike on Doha, strike against the order: Time for meaningful response
By striking in the heart of Doha, Israel has not only targeted individuals but also the concept of a safe space for mediation
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September 13, 2025
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EU-funded Energy Management Forum sets stage for long-term efficiency in Sri Lankan industry
SRI Lanka’s progress towards building a skilled workforce of industrial energy managers took centre stage on 29 August, as more than 200 industry leaders, government officials and representatives from the international community participated in the Energy Management Systems Forum 2025.
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September 13, 2025
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President asks Provincial and Central Government to work in unison
AKD meets Provincial Governors, Chief Ministers ahead of 2026 Budget Says provincial institutions not instruments to retain political power Central-Provincial alignment key to development
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September 13, 2025
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Non-compliance with building regulations must be dealt with strictly
RICE mill magnate Dudley Sirisena who recently addressed the Annual General Meeting of the Business Traders Association Hingurakgoda used the event to reply to recent claims by Agriculture Minister K.D. Lal Kantha that Sirisena’s hotel was built on a reservation area of the Parakarama Samudraya in Polonnaruwa and that the outer wall of the hotel should be demolished.
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September 13, 2025
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Arjun Rampal to dazzle Signature Glam at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
■Miss Universe India 2023 Shweta Sharda joins for an unforgettable weekend on 19-20 September
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September 13, 2025
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Appreciation of biodiversity in Sri Lanka
BEFORE I even knew anything else about Sri Lanka, I found out that it had an amazing biodiversity and abundance of life. This was the foremost thing that brought me to this country.
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September 13, 2025
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Geoffrey Bawa Trust announces line-up of events in September
PROGRAMING for the Geoffrey Bawa Trust's current \"Ways of Knowing\" exhibition is now in full swing. September is packed with the Trust's regular events, including the monthly curatorial exhibition tour, as well as some exciting new offerings, such as a guided park walk and poetry open mic night. The Trust is also excited to be starting a new series of children's events.
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September 13, 2025
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Gaza genocide: Global North's premeditated crime
ISRAEL would \"form a part of a wall of defence for Europe in Asia, an outpost of civilisation against barbarism\". This was how Theodor Herzl, the founder of political Zionism - the Jewish response to Christian Europe's antisemitism, couched his idea of Israel to win the hearts and minds of European powers that were no strangers to settler colonialism.
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September 13, 2025
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Chaudhary Group strikes defiant note: 'They burnt our buildings, not our dreams’
LAST week, Nepal was rocked by its most violent upheaval in recent memory. What began last Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against corruption, nepotism, and a clampdown on social media, spiralled into nationwide chaos after security forces opened fire on crowds.
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September 13, 2025
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When politics meets drug trade: Sri Lanka Customs under fire
THE Middeniya-Thalawa chemical haul shows how deeply narcotics have penetrated our borders. Unless Sri Lanka Customs comes clean on red-flagged containers, public trust is bound to collapse.
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September 13, 2025
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Rs. 491 m spent on Ex-Presidents, widows since 2017
THE Government has disclosed that Rs. 491.2 million has been spent on allowances and benefits for Ex-Presidents and their widows from 2017 up to the first half of 2025.
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September 13, 2025
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Ambassadors Cup in Hill Country on Monday
NESTLED in the heart of Sri Lanka’s Hill Country the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club is preparing to welcome distinguished guests and competitors for the prestigious Ambassadors Cup on Monday from 7 a.m. onwards.
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September 13, 2025
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Mahinda decries political terrorism of personal revenge
SRI Lanka is experiencing “political terrorism” fuelled by personal vendettas and a breakdown of discipline and professionalism, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.
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September 13, 2025
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Sri Lanka stumped over tourism identity
Top official says any new campaign has to reflect current situation
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September 13, 2025
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New think tank SASSRI to boost maritime security and sustainability in South Asia
Experts called for interdisciplinary research, strategic thought and collaboration to advance economic, maritime and environmental security of region
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September 13, 2025
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Public property, ours or theirs?
AS the dust settles on the hullabaloo surrounding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, we the public, are left wondering what all the fuss was about.
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September 13, 2025
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Vidyartha and Sylvester's lock horns in rugby
VIDYARTHA College and St. Sylvester’s College will play for the 11th P.M.L. Banda & B. Nillegoda Memorial Trophy in their annual Under 19 rugby encounter at the Bogambara Stadium today (13).
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September 13, 2025
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MMCA Sri Lanka joins key regional curatorial platforms
THE Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka (MMCA Sri Lanka) participated in a series of prominent regional curatorial events in July and August 2025.
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September 13, 2025
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President says...
Representatives from the Joint Apparel Association Forum IAAF), the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers Association (FTZMA), as well as small and medium-scale entrepreneurs in the apparel sector, presented their budget proposals relevant to their respective areas, the PMD said.
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September 13, 2025
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Chinese envoy meets Ranil
EX-PRESIDENT Ranil Wickremesinghe met Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong in Colombo on Thursday.
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September 13, 2025
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New resident at White House: Barron Trump moves in
THE New York Post reports that Barron Trump, the youngest child of US President Donald Trump, is currently residing at the White House while attending classes at New York University.
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September 13, 2025
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EFL delivers seamless logistics for Richardson Serendib 5 MW solar power plant
EXPO Lanka Freight Ltd., (EFL) Project Division, has been the logistics partner for the Richardson Serendib 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Hiripitiya, Kurunegala, a landmark project that strengthens Sri Lanka’s renewable energy portfolio.
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September 13, 2025
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Sri Lanka shines at Embassy Festival 2025 in The Hague
THE Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Netherlands, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB), participated at the \"Embassy Festival 2025\" held in The Hague on 6 September.
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September 13, 2025
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Link Natural tipped to win Cup segment
THE 53rd Mastercard Mercantile Rugby Football Association conducted rugby sevens, which was played at the CR & FC ground in Longdon Place.
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September 13, 2025
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Parliament sets timeline for 2026 Budget debate
First reading of Budget on 26 September, Budget speech on 7 November, Committee Stage debate scheduled from 15 November to 5 December, Third reading vote on 5 December
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September 12, 2025
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Longer tenure Bond auctions attract 100% in successful bids
Given below are the secondary market yields for the most frequently traded maturities, www.wealthtrust.lk
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