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Revamped T20 Blast ready to ignite
HISTORY will be made in the 2025 T20 Blast as women's teams have officially become \"fully aligned\" with the men's game for the first time.
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May 29, 2025
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Global tech alliance launches next-generation Al unit in Abu Dhabi
IN a historic step forward for artificial intelligence (AI) and international collaboration, G42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, SoftBank Group and Cisco have announced their partnership to build Stargate UAE.
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May 29, 2025
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Tournament committee grapples with vagaries of weather
Only one out of six Major Clubs T20 matches played
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May 29, 2025
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SLT-Mobitel's Q1 surge reinforces role as pillar of progress
IN a powerful demonstration of strategic renewal, SLT-Mobitel has reported a remarkable turnaround in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, posting a Group Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2,001 million, a dramatic leap from Rs. 156 million in Q1 2024.
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May 29, 2025
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Daminda Perera new Director/CEO at Swisstek
DAMINDA Perera has been appointed as the new Executive Director/CEO of Swisstek (Ceylon) PLC.
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May 29, 2025
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WindForce achieves robust 29% profit growth, reaching Rs. 2.25 b
WINDFORCE PLC, Sri Lanka's leading renewable energy company, has reported outstanding financial results for the fiscal year 2024/25, demonstrating its strategic resilience and commitment to sustainable growth.
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May 29, 2025
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Harmony of Hope 2025 with Marians – music to uplift lives of children in need
THE melodious voices of the Marians will reverberate throughout the BMICH on 21 June as they sing for the children of Sri Lanka, the underprivileged, the disabled, the abused and the innocents fighting critical illnesses.
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May 29, 2025
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BYD gains ground in Sri Lanka's automotive market
THE world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) brand, BYD recently said it is making significant inroads in Sri Lanka’s automotive market just months after entering the country.
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May 29, 2025
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Billboard paradox: When corporate principles meet regulatory reality
IN the corporate world, principles and values are often touted as the foundation of organisational identity. But what happens when these principles collide with inconsistent regulation enforcement? A personal experience from my tenure as President of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management offers a revealing glimpse into this challenge.
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May 29, 2025
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Premadasa and Peters pledge deeper Sri Lanka-New Zealand ties
OPPOSITION leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday hosted the visiting New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters in Colombo for a productive and wide-ranging discussion during his official visit to Sri Lanka.
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May 29, 2025
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BASL files petition over Sabaragamuwa Uni. ragging incident
THE Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a Fundamental Rights Petition before the Supreme Court, seeking a ruling that the ragging incident involving Charith Dilshan, a second-year student at the Faculty of Technology of the Sabaragamuwa University, constitutes a violation of fundamental human rights, and requesting that an extensive investigation be conducted, along with an order issued to the respondents.
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May 29, 2025
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Germany backs Sri Lanka as MICE hub to 2-billion regional market
GERMANY last week extended its support to promote Sri Lanka as a hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism.
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May 29, 2025
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Singer launches new range of Piaggio Apé three-wheelers
Initiative aimed at empowering entrepreneurs and boosting mobility
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May 29, 2025
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Is AKD against the Sri Lankan State?
At least one respected, currently-serving Sri Lankan Ambassador (de facto deputy on my 2007 Geneva team) would confirm my story. That code of conduct gave us the moral-ethical high ground, the capacity for a strong stand and credibility among the members of the UNHRC as well as the 192 states represented in the plethora of international institutions belonging to the 'UN family' in Geneva.
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May 29, 2025
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Maxxis holds "Committed to Conquer" Awards Night
MAXXIS Annual Awards Night under the theme “Maxxis Committed to Conquer” was held on 24 May at 7 p.m. at Shangri La — Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, under the distinguished patronage of Chief Guest Maxxis Thailand International Vice President Lenny H. K. Lee.
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May 29, 2025
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Inaugural Alles Cup celebrates shared legacy of rugby and educational vision
TWO schools with rich traditions, unwavering passion, and generations of rugby excellence will meet on the field in a historic encounter as D. S. Senanayake College, Colombo and St. Anthony's College, Kandy face off in the inaugural Alles Cup.
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May 29, 2025
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Secondary Bond market yields continue to decrease ahead of T-Bond auction
Meanwhile, the secondary bond market yesterday continued to rally for the fifth straight session. Strong buy-ing interest was seen pushing yields down further. The sustained bullish momentum was underpinned by robust market activity and transaction volumes.
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May 29, 2025
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Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs launches FAME Project in Kandy with CPWCIC
IN a groundbreaking step towards advancing women's entrepreneurship and strengthening international collaboration, the Ceylon Chamber of Women Entrepreneurs (CCWE), in partnership with the Central Province Women's Chamber of Small Industries and Commerce (CPWCIC), officially launched the FAME Project in Sri Lanka's Central Province on 23 May, at the Royal Kandyan Hotel, Peradeniya, Kandy.
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May 29, 2025
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Shamen Sameera: Toastmasters International Triple Champion makes Sri Lanka proud
IN an inspiring triumph that resonates across the Toastmasters community and beyond, Shamen Sameera was recently crowned the Champion of the Table Topics Speech Contest of District 82 (Sri Lanka, Maldives, and the British Indian Ocean) for the year 2025.
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May 29, 2025
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People's Bank partners Mastercard to introduce tailored digital payment solutions
PEOPLE’S Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard to launch a suite of innovative, customer-focused digital payment solutions.
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May 29, 2025
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Thurstan propped up with HNB Finance as main sponsor
THURSTAN College's 2025 rugby campaign is bolstered by main sponsor, HNB Finance, which plays a pivotal role in empowering the team's mission.
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May 29, 2025
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HelpAge holds fundraiser "Symphony of Hope"
HELPAGE Sri Lanka, one of the country's oldest and most dedicated charitable organisations, last week launched an urgent fundraising initiative with a special concert titled \"Symphony of Hope,\" at 7:30 p.m. at the Musaeus College Auditorium.
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May 29, 2025
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Delmege appoints two Brand Ambassadors to champion Shell lubricants for cars and motorcycles
DELMEGE Energy, the authorised distributor of Shell lubricants in Sri Lanka, has announced the appointment of two reputed Brand Ambassadors to drive awareness and engagement for Shell's high-performance lubricants.
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May 29, 2025
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Corporate strategy meets national policy: Path to sustainable recovery for Sri Lanka
IN the high-stakes world of corporate turnarounds, leaders act swiftly to stabilise finances, streamline operations, and reposition brands for growth. Sri Lanka, grappling with economic crisis, could apply these same principles to national policymaking. By embracing fiscal discipline, public sector reform, export-led growth, and strategic FDI attraction, the island nation can chart a path toward sustainable recovery. Here’s how.
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May 29, 2025
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Tough times for Lankans at Asia Pacific Golf Championship 2025
THE second day of the Asia-Pacific Golf Championship (APGC) in Hong Kong proved challenging for Sri Lankan golfers Reshan Algama and Adhithya Weerasinghe in Hong Kong yesterday.
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May 29, 2025
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ICC Sri Lanka to host exclusive workshop on individual income tax for members
THE International Chamber of Commerce Sri Lanka (ICC Sri Lanka), through its Research, Knowledge Mobilization and Taxation Committee (RKMT), has announced a complimentary workshop on Individual Income Tax (IIT), exclusively for ICC Sri Lanka members.
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May 29, 2025
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Colombo stock market extends gains amidst healthy turnover
THE Colombo stock market yesterday extended its gains amidst active participation of optimistic investors.
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May 29, 2025
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Wake-up call: Why Al isn't just another tech trend—it's the next industrial revolution
AFTER more than three decades in corporate leadership, often at the helm of transformational change across multinationals and local conglomerates, I’ve witnessed firsthand how businesses adapt, evolve, and at times resist the forces of external disruption. From economic shifts to digital revolutions, I’ve seen what reshapes markets and what merely passes through.
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May 29, 2025
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Boost for tourism with 'Marine Nights: Awakening Colombo'
IN a bid to boost tourism and entertain existing visitors, the Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday approved to implement a new initiative, 'Marine Nights: Awakening Colombo.'
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May 28, 2025
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GovTech to take over ICTA role
THE Cabinet of Ministers at its meeting on Monday agreed to set up GovTech Ltd., replacing the Sri Lanka Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), to spearhead the new Government's digital strategy.
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