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World Bank Group to support Sri Lanka's clean energy transition with $ 150 m program
Program will add 1 GW of solar and wind power, advancing Sri Lanka's goal of 70% renewable energy by 2030
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June 23, 2025
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Revised rooftop solar tariff comes into force
THE Government has announced a revised tariff for Rooftop Solar PY (RTSPY) schemes based on the input parameters used for determining the tariff.
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June 23, 2025
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The program will support new solar and wind energy projects that will add 1 gigawatt of clean electricity to the grid —bringing Sri Lanka closer to its goal of generating 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030. The program is also expected to mobilise more than $800 million in private investment, helping to lower electricity costs and improve reliability for families and businesses.
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June 23, 2025
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ComBank hosts ‘Empower North’ to drive wider adoption of its digital products
THE Commercial Bank of Ceylon recently conducted a digital awareness initiative in Jaffna titled 'Empower North: Accelerating Digital Excellence' as part of its ongoing efforts to support the country's digital transformation agenda and increase regional engagement with its flagship digital banking platform 'ComBank Digital.'
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June 23, 2025
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Kingswood register maiden win; Beat Zahira
KINGSWOOD College secured their first victory of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2025 season with a spirited 27/18 win over Zahira College, which concluded at Maradana last weekend.
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June 23, 2025
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World Bank Group brings together public and private sectors to expand childcare access; Boost women's employment
EXPANDING access to affordable and quality childcare could be Sri Lanka's next big move toward creating more and better jobs.
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June 23, 2025
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Boeing discusses 777-9 operations at BIA
A high-level discussion on the upcoming operations of Boeing’s newest wide-body aircraft, the 777-9, was held last week at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), as part of preparations for the aircraft’s anticipated entry into service in 2026.
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June 23, 2025
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Lavindu and Vihara champs at NRT juniors
THE Sri Lanka Golf National Ranking Tournament (NRT) concluded in style at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, bringing together some of the best young golfing talents in the country.
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June 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka's coastline dreams drowned in sea of chaos, ballooned by corruption, concrete and condoms
THE turquoise embrace of Sri Lanka’s coastline, once a source of serene pride, now feels like a tangled web of frustration, a spectacle of “chaos” that assaults the senses and stirs a deep unease within me.
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June 23, 2025
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SLASSCOM launches Global Industry Ambassador Program
Initiative aimed at championing Sri Lanka's IT-BPM excellence worldwide
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June 23, 2025
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Sri Lanka's bulk and conventional cargo landscape: Current state and future potential
CONVENTIONAL and break-bulk shipping refers to cargo that cannot be containerised due to size, shape, or handling complexities. These types of cargo are typically oversized, awkwardly shaped, or require special handling, making them unsuitable for standard containers. In such cases, using conventional or break-bulk vessels allows for greater flexibility and cost-efficiency, particularly when transporting large volumes of a single type of cargo.
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June 23, 2025
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Science College Rugby felicitates sponsors
IN a simple yet meaningful event marking a new chapter in its rich 45-year rugby legacy, Science College, Mount Lavinia held its official jersey presentation ceremony and felicitation of all team sponsors.
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June 23, 2025
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YoungShip Sri Lanka’s “Run for HER” champions women’s empowerment and economic advancement
DESPITE a torrential downpour, participants and supporters converged at Independence Square on 18 May for YoungShip Sri Lanka’s “Run for HER” — an event that transcended a mere race to become a powerful declaration of purpose, commitment, and tangible action towards women’s empowerment and economic advancement in Sri Lanka’s rural communities.
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June 23, 2025
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Wesley continue unbeaten run; Beat Anthonians
WESLEY College maintained their unbeaten streak in the Dialog Schools Under-19 Rugby League 2025 with a dominant 24/3 victory over St. Anthony's College at the Nittawela Ground last weekend.
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June 23, 2025
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Dr. Chandana Wijayanama and research into "Current people related business challenges and expectations from HR professionals"
DR. Chandana Wijayanama—an academic, a professional, man of integrity, wisdom, and boundless compassion. A leader who believed in people, a thinker who saw beyond borders, and a human being whose humility was as deep as his intellect. His contribution to the field of human resources and humanity is remembered on this day, three months past his untimely demise.
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June 23, 2025
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Emirates partners Uber to reward seamless travel
EMIRATES and Uber have announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to make journeys more seamless, effortless and rewarding for travellers.
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June 23, 2025
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Rambukwella clan and face of political rot
FEW names, arguably other than the Rajapaksas, have become as emblematic of corruption, entitlement, and moral bankruptcy as that of Keheliya Rambukwella and his family.
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June 23, 2025
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Ahan, Nipun give SL Emerging 1-0 lead
AHAN Wickramasinghe struck a brilliant century and Nipun Dananjaya a sedate 88 to enable Sri Lanka Emerging Players beat West Indies Academy by five wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match unofficial ODI series played at North Sound on Saturday.
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June 23, 2025
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UN Chief 'gravely alarmed' by US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites
UN Secretary General António Guterres yesterday said he was gravely alarmed by the use of force by the US against Iran.
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June 23, 2025
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Development role of Central Bank under new Central Bank Act: Part II
IN Part I of this series,1 we looked at how the public and politicians viewed the central bank as an institution that is responsible for steering the real economic growth of the country and a cash cow for funding the profligate expenditure of the government.
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June 23, 2025
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From petrol queues to policy blunders: Dental Faculty SJP and Sri Lanka's choice between reason and ruin
THE establishment of a second national Faculty of Dental Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (FDS SJP) in 2021 represents one of the most significant and avoidable public policy failures in the recent history of Sri Lanka's higher education and health sectors. Its inception was a masterclass in bypassing governance: no concurrence was sought from the Ministry of Health, the key stakeholder in clinical training; the expertise of the existing dental faculty at Peradeniya was ignored; and approvals from the Ministry of Finance and the Department of Management Services were circumvented. It was started without a feasibility study, without a plan, and without stakeholder consultation.
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June 23, 2025
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Institutional accountability when State institutions defend justice
THE Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), in a recent ruling, has exemplified the role that independent and effective State institutions must play in a functioning democracy.
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June 23, 2025
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COPA exposes large-scale corruption in North Central Provincial road projects, school auditorium
THE Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) last week uncovered what it described as one of the most shocking episodes of corruption in the country's recent road development history, following revelations of financial irregularities and political interference in flood rehabilitation projects undertaken by the North Central Provincial Council.
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June 23, 2025
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Dialog Delivers a World of Exclusive Benefits with All New Power Plans
DIALOG Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, has announced the launch of its upgraded range of Power Plans, now featuring a host of new and exclusive benefits designed to deliver unmatched value to its postpaid customers.
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June 23, 2025
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Empathy not a soft skill, it is survival tool says global expert Mimi Nicklin at CIPM National HR Conference 2025
IN a keynote address that felt less like a lecture and more like an urgent intervention, global empathy expert and leadership strategist Mimi Nicklin on 4 June challenged a room full of Sri Lanka's most influential leaders to fundamentally rethink their approach to business, leadership, and national recovery.
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June 23, 2025
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BOC and Mastercard launch “BizPlus” credit card to empower MSMEs
BANK of Ceylon (BOC) has partnered with Mastercard to launch the BizPlus Credit Card, a tailored financial product specifically designed to meet the needs of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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June 23, 2025
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Asian 6-Red and Teams Snooker Championship kicks off in Colombo
THE Asian 6-Red and Teams Snooker Championship, organised by the Billiards and Snooker Association of Sri Lanka, under the auspices of the Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports, kicked off yesterday at the Moors Sports Club.
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June 23, 2025
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Test match where Sri Lanka came second best
Is Sri Lanka's grip on Galle as its bastion diminishing? ■Galle suffers first drawn Test since 2013
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June 23, 2025
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Governance theatre
Real improvements in governance must be distinguished from theatre
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June 23, 2025
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West Indies Academy hit back to square 4-day series one-all
WEST Indies Academy hit back to win the second 4-day match against Sri Lanka Emerging team by an innings and 26 runs at the Coolidge grounds, Antigua to share the two-match series 1-all.
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