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Sri Lanka win warm-up game in West Indies
Thrash Jamaica XI by 227 runs
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June 03, 2026
Daily FT
The Government and rising fuel prices
LOW prices are better than high prices, especially for the intermediate goods that are petrol and diesel.
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June 03, 2026
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Sarvodaya Development Finance appoints Saliya J. Ranasinghe as Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director
SARVODAYA Development Finance PLC (SDF) has announced the appointment of Saliya J. Ranasinghe as a Non-Executive, Non-Independent Director of the Company, with effect from 1 June 2026.
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June 03, 2026
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Why Sri Lanka's SME apparel sector needs a national sustainable industries policy framework
A clear national sustainable industries framework is becoming essential if Sri Lanka's SME apparel manufacturers are to cut carbon, adopt renewable energy and remain competitive in global export supply chains.
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June 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka features as a tourist destination in Romania
A Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Roadshow was jointly organised by the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Romania and Turkish Airlines in Bucharest on 18 May 2026.
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June 03, 2026
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CSE continues negative run
THE Colombo stock market remained bearish for the second consecutive day amidst lacklustre investor activity.
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June 03, 2026
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It's Sri Lanka's spin against West Indies fast bowlers
Three-match ODI series commences at Jamaica today
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June 03, 2026
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Ceylon Pickle League debuts as Sri Lanka enters franchise sports era
AS Sri Lanka’s sports industry explores opportunities beyond its traditional cricket-centric landscape, organisers behind the newly launched Ceylon Pickle League (CPL) are seeking to establish a franchise-based sporting property built around competition, corporate partnerships, and sports marketing.
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June 03, 2026
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Tax: Four stories, one nation
TAX is one of the few things that connects almost every citizen to the Government.
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June 03, 2026
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Cabinet approves awarding Rs. 827 m lubricating oil procurement contracts to Lanka IOC and Chevron Lubricants
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the procurement of lubricating oil for the Sapugaskanda Power Plant for the 2026/27 period, whilst awarding contracts worth Rs. 827 million to Lanka IOC PLC and Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC for both Plant A and Plant B respectively.
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June 03, 2026
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Fuel price hike unavoidable to ensure uninterrupted supplies: Cabinet Spokesman
THE Government yesterday admitted it was compelled to increase fuel prices in line with rising global oil prices to ensure uninterrupted supplies and prevent disruptions to economic activity.
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June 03, 2026
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Sri Lanka Tourism strengthens outreach through roadshows in major cities in Poland
SRI Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in coordination with the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Warsaw organised 03 tourism roadshows in prominent cities of Warsaw, Poznan and Krakow in Poland on 11, 13 and 15 of May 2026.
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June 03, 2026
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ONYX Hospitality Group celebrates 60th anniversary
ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality management company in Asia-Pacific, has unveiled its growth strategy as it celebrates its 60th anniversary.
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June 03, 2026
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Williams, 44, to return to action in Queen's doubles
SERENA Williams, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, will make her return to competitive action after an absence of almost four years in the women’s doubles at Queen’s Club later this month.
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June 03, 2026
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Saracens SC enters final for second successive year
SARACENS SC and Sandalanka CC entered the final of the Governors Trophy final when they won their respective semi-final matches played yesterday.
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June 03, 2026
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India's RS Infraprojects gets $ 6.04 m contract for Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project Lot A
THE Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding of a $ 6.04 million contract to RS Infraprojects Ltd, of India for the construction of the Lot A of Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project.
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June 03, 2026
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UNP calls for wider consultations on child protection laws and religious reform agenda
THE United National Party (UNP) has called on the Government to initiate broad-based consultations with all relevant stakeholders to strengthen legislation aimed at protecting children from abuse, stressing that the issue should not be narrowly framed as occurring only within religious institutions.
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June 03, 2026
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Italy's Design Legacy and the Making of Modern Industrial Design
How centuries of Italian art, craftsmanship and design studios transformed the look of modern products, architecture and global consumer culture
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June 02, 2026
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Vella signs $ 5.1 m deal with BOI to transform 98 Acres Resort & Spa
Visionary expansion focused on positioning Ella and 98 Acres Resort & Spa on world map as global luxury benchmark
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June 02, 2026
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The hidden side of cybersecurity
Active versus Passive Digital Footprint
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June 02, 2026
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Container transport charges increase by 5%
CONTAINER transport charges have been increased by 5% with effect from 1 June following the latest fuel price revision, the Container Transport Owners Association announced yesterday.
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June 02, 2026
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eMarketingEye launches Sri Lanka's First AI Visibility Study for Hotels
eMarketingEye (EME), a leading hospitality digital marketing agency, has launched Sri Lanka’s First AI Visibility Study for Hotels, offering groundbreaking insights into how hotels in Sri Lanka appear across leading AI platforms (LLMs) such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity.
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June 02, 2026
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Fuel price hike essential to prevent supply disruption, market collapse: Minister
■ Defends upward fuel price revisions; says prices in several countries had risen more sharply than in Sri Lanka ■ Says substantial Treasury support has cushioned consumers from full impact of higher import costs ■ Asserts Govt. will enforce national fuel quota system to contain consumption, reduce pressure on forex reserves ■ Warns present pace of forex outflows linked to fuel imports unsustainable, poses broader risk to economic stability
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June 02, 2026
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LB Finance to merge with AM Finance
LB Finance PLC has announced the move to merge with its subsidiary, Associated Motor Finance Company PLC (AMF).
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June 02, 2026
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Haycarb signs deal with BOI for $ 18 m expansion
HAYCARB PLC has entered into an agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to undertake an expansion of its specialised manufacturing operations for Energy Storage Carbon, with an additional investment of $ 18.18 million.
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June 02, 2026
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Fonseca, 19, shows title credentials by backing up Djokovic win
BRAZILIAN rising star Joao Fonseca showcased his title credentials by grinding out a four-set victory over two-time finalist Casper Ruud to book his place in the French Open quarterfinals.
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June 02, 2026
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HNB adds largest shareholder and two others to Board
HATTON National Bank PLC (HNB) has announced the appointment of three new additions to its Board of Directors with effect from 1 June.
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June 02, 2026
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Supreme Court overturns Bond scam acquittal, orders trial against Ravi, Mahendran and others
THE Supreme Court has overturned a Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar decision that acquitted former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and several other accused without a trial in the 2016 Central Bank Bond scam case, ruling that charges filed under the Public Property Act can be maintained against them.
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June 02, 2026
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Porsche Club of Sri Lanka hosts exclusive movie night for members, families
THE Porsche Club of Sri Lanka recently organised an exclusive movie night for its members and their families, bringing together Porsche enthusiasts for an evening of entertainment, fellowship, and camaraderie.
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June 02, 2026
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Sampath Bank leads financial future with landmark agreement for Port City Colombo branch
SAMPATH Bank PLC has officially received approval from the Governing Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to establish a dedicated branch within Port City Colombo, marking a significant move that reinforces Sri Lanka’s ambition to emerge as a globally connected financial and investment hub.
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