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GMOA to launch 24-hour strike over disputed transfers
THE Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced a 24-hour islandwide token strike beginning at 8 a.m. today
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March 31, 2026
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Colombo Colts edge out Ace Capital CC to win title in tight finish
IN one of the closest finishes in recent times Colombo Colts CC edged out Ace Capital CC by the barest margin of 0.970 points to clinch the Major Club 3-day League title for the seventh time in their long history of 153 years and for the first time in 14 years.
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March 31, 2026
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Committee orders urgent plan to manage Norochcholai ash amid rising output
THE Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has directed officials to immediately prepare an environmentally sustainable plan to dispose of ash generated by the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Power Plant.
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March 31, 2026
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IASL launches revamped website to better serve insurance ecosystem
THE Insurance Association of Sri Lanka (IASL) has launched its newly revamped official website at www.iasl.lk, reinforcing the Association’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and industry leadership in an increasingly digital landscape.
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March 31, 2026
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Water Board mulls cuts
NATIONAL Water Supply and Drainage Board Chairman Chandana Bandara has warned that water supply may need to be restricted for several hours per day over the next two to three weeks due to prevailing dry and drought conditions.
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March 31, 2026
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Dossiers wins $ 350K+ in Google AI credits to build compliance database for EMs
DOSSIERS, a Sri Lankan compliance technology company, has won over $ 350,000 worth of credits from Google’s Gemini product suite, with an initial $100,000 already awarded, enabling it to expand its proprietary compliance database across South Asia and other emerging markets (EMs).
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March 31, 2026
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Iran, France hold telephone call to discuss US-Israeli war
TRANIAN Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has discussed the security and economic consequences of the US-Israel war on Iran with his French counterpart Jean-Noél Barrot in a telephone call.
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March 31, 2026
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Vidyajyothi Prof. Rezvi Sheriff no more
WELL known physician and nephrologist Vidyajyothi Prof. Rezvi Sheriff, FRCP, FRACP, FRCPE, FCCP, FNASSL, FSLCGP, passed away yesterday at the age of 77.
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March 31, 2026
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Middle East war round-up
Lebanon says Israeli attacks kill more than 1,240 The Health Ministry says at least 1,247 people have been killed and 3,680 others wounded since the start of Israel's invasion of southern Lebanon and air strikes on 2March.
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March 31, 2026
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Asia Siyaka Commodities appoints Chamara Dissanayake CEO, announces new Board additions
ASIA Siyaka Commodities PLC has appointed its Executive Director Chamara Dissanayake CEO with effect from 1 Apri 2026.
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March 31, 2026
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Freight hike hits exporters
Sea freight costs soar by $ 1,000 to $ 1,500 per container, air freight rates follow suit Major global shipping lines temporarily suspend bookings to and from Gulf region Some cargo bound for ME offloaded at alternative ports, leaving exporters to trace and redirect shipments at own cost JAAF warns of 'catastrophic' fallout if crisis drags on Acknowledges Govt. efforts to prioritise fuel access for exporters, but stresses need to ensure supply to small and medium-sized factories in remote areas Urges to scale up renewable energy in SL, as it risks losing competitiveness amid global buyers favouring sourcing destinations with greener and cheaper energy grids
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March 30, 2026
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Govt. committee flags inflation risks from insufficient fuel quotas
According to a statement from the President's Office, the Committee for Monitoring the Distribution of Essential Goods, set up in response to the economic shocks from the ongoing Middle East war, met on Saturday to discuss urgent measures.
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March 30, 2026
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EWIS innovates AI-powered platform to de-risk enterprise legacy modernisation
Solution designed to deliver measurable outcomes by reducing digital transformation risk through simulation-first validation, accelerating modernisation timelines
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March 30, 2026
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Customs beats target for third straight month
SRI Lanka Customs has exceeded its revenue target for the third consecutive month, reaching the March target ahead of schedule, according to official data.
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March 30, 2026
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Port City, BOI eye Gulf-linked inflows as CoPF flags delays and policy gaps
THE Colombo Port City Economic Commission and the Board of Investment (BOI) told the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that the current Middle East crisis presents an opportunity to attract investment flows to Sri Lanka, particularly from businesses seeking alternative locations in the region.
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March 30, 2026
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Defender Trophy: Asia-Pacific finalists selected for Global Final in Africa
CHARLES Murray from New Zealand and Ron Ng from Singapore have been named Asia-Pacific winners of Defender Trophy, following two days of intense regional qualification rounds held in the mountainous terrain of Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
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March 30, 2026
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Secondary Bond market yields fluctuate; close week broadly steady
SECONDARY Bond market last week was characterised by choppy trading conditions and a largely externally driven narrative
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March 30, 2026
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Suren Rajakarier appointed KPMG Sri Lanka and Maldives Managing Partner
SUREN Rajakarier has assumed duties as Managing Partner of KPMG's member firm in Sri Lanka and its practice in the Republic of Maldives with effect from 1 April 2026.
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March 30, 2026
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Govt. launches 'Surakimu Lanka' to curb energy demand amid supply risks
THE Government yesterday launched a national program to promote energy conservation, as part of efforts to manage potential risks to fuel and electricity supply arising from the Middle East conflict and weather-related uncertainties.
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March 30, 2026
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SriLankan Airlines records revenue increase with Al and ML-powered revenue management system
SRILANKAN Airlines has recorded a revenue increase following the implementation of a next-generation, AI and Machine-Learning (ML) powered Origin and Destination (O&D) revenue management platform.
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March 30, 2026
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Why didn’t competition bring down fuel prices?
BASED on the telecom reform experience, some expect to see dramatically lower prices in other infrastructure sectors such as fuel and electricity as soon as entry is permitted.
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March 30, 2026
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CIS down BSC to regain Sohail Memorial Trophy
COLOMBO International School (CIS) regained the Hasan Sohail Memorial Trophy when they defeated the British School in Colombo (BSC) by 13 runs in their annual limited overs cricket encounter played at the Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation Grounds in Nawala.
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March 30, 2026
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Seylan Bank partners DIMO to offer fast-track leasing solutions for commercial and passenger vehicle buyers
SEYLAN Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership with DIMO to introduce a dedicated leasing facility for customers purchasing Tata commercial vehicles from DIMO.
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March 30, 2026
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Bradby teams to battle for Knockout title
DIALOG PRESIDENT'S TROPHY KNOCKOUT TOURNAMENT
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March 30, 2026
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SLPA Maritime Facilitation Centre nears completion
SRI Lanka's port sector is set for a major administrative upgrade, with the new Maritime Facilitation Centre (MFC) of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) in Colombo Fort now nearing completion, following delays triggered by the pandemic and the economic crisis.
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March 30, 2026
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Why Sri Lanka must act now on chemical safety in everyday products
WALK into any supermarket or pharmacy in Sri Lanka, or scroll through an online marketplace, and you are surrounded by products promising brighter skin, stronger immunity, or better health.
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March 30, 2026
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JAT Holdings enters Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment following SEAFORM Perth success
JAT Holdings PLC yesterday said that following the successful market validation of ts SEAFORM Perth joint venture, it has entered the Australian cabinetry manufacturing segment through securing a manufacturing facility in Perth
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March 30, 2026
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister here tomorrow
RUSSIAN Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko will arrive in Colombo tomorrow to participate in the 11th round of bilateral political consultations between Sri Lanka and the Russian Federation.
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March 30, 2026
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HNB, Micro Cars drive financial freedom with exclusive leasing solutions
HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has announced a strategic partnership with Micro Cars Ltd., in Colombo to provide tailored leasing solutions for a versatile range of vehicles.
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March 30, 2026
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Shipment of 38,000 tons of petroleum arrives from India
FOLLOWING a telephone conversation between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Anura Kumara Disanayaka on 24 March, a shipment of 38,000 metric tons (MT) of petroleum, of which 20,000 MT is diesel and 18, 000 MT is petrol, arrived in Colombo on Saturday.
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