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Shangri-La invites guests to 'Eat, Play, Love' in Sri Lanka this summer
An invitation to experience the island's soul— one dish, one discovery, one deep breath at a time
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May 30, 2025
Daily FT
Corrupt Carrom shot sends top duo to jail
Mahindananda gets 20 years, Nalin Fernando 25 over Rs. 53 m financial fraud linked to import of Carrom boards and chequerboards for distribution to sports clubs during 2015 Presidential Election
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May 30, 2025
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Group leaders SSC, Ragama CC make merry under the sun
Avishka Fernando hits 16 sixes in 118* off 38 balls SLC Tier 'B'T20 Tournament
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May 30, 2025
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Woods' son Charlie wins junior event in Florida
CHARLIE Woods has won his first American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) event to follow in father Tiger's footsteps.
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May 30, 2025
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ACE Apparel leads way in sustainability with 'OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton' certification
ACE Apparel Ltd., Koggala (a subsidiary of Aitken Spence PLC), has become the first and only company in Sri Lanka to receive the prestigious OEKO-TEX Organic Cotton certification for its products.
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May 30, 2025
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President meets District Coordination Committee Chiefs
Gathers proposals for Budget 2026; Allocations to prioritise basic and urgent public needs
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May 30, 2025
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PickMe firm floats ESOP
PICKME Owner Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC has announced an Employee Share Option Scheme (ESOP).
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May 30, 2025
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Priority trade and competitiveness reforms for Sri Lanka – Part 2
A recent Policy Note published by the Centre for a Smart Future (CSF) outlined right (8) priority trade and competitiveness reforms for Sri Lanka, in responding to global economic challenges.
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May 30, 2025
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Chalitha and Reshan to represent at Nepal Amateur Golf
NEPAL Amateur Open 2025 will be played at the Gokarna Forest Golf Resort from 3 to 5 June.
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May 30, 2025
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Siam House celebrates 32 years as pioneer of authentic Thai cuisine
SIAM House, a trailblazer in authentic Thai dining, marks its 32nd anniversary-celebrating over three decades of bringing the rich flavours of Thailand to both local patrons and international visitors.
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May 30, 2025
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Shaping young minds: Tips for selecting schools in Sri Lanka
ONE of the most significant decisions facing parents in these months—and indeed with regularity—is choosing the right school for their child. Education plays a pivotal role in shaping your child beyond academics; it is also about their character, their skills, and their confidence. As such, it is essential to evaluate schools thoroughly based on various factors that contribute to a safe, nurturing, and effective learning environment.
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May 30, 2025
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We are witnessing a consumer-led transformation of how tobacco and nicotine is consumed
TECHNOLOGY is reshaping many aspects of society. This includes how people choose to consume tobacco and nicotine. Thanks to innovation, adult smokers, who would otherwise continue to smoke, can continue to use nicotine without the burning of tobacco, significantly reducing their exposure to harmful chemicals.
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May 30, 2025
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Sips, scones and society: Colombo's most stylish High Tea lands at Gatz, Cinnamon Life
IF \"The Great Gatsby\" had a fabulous younger cousin living it up in the 2020s, they'd definitely be hanging out at Gatz Cinnamon Life's speakeasy-inspired lounge where vintage glamour meets modern-day charm.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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NPP Government blunders
The Government has lost its popularity in just six months, mostly due to lack of effective action on election promises
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May 30, 2025
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An invitation to experience the island's soul one dish, one discovery, one deep breath at a time
THIS summer, Shangri-La Hotels in Sri Lanka unveil a bold and evocative invitation to travellers around the world: 'Eat, Play, Love' — an immersive campaign that redefines what it means to travel well. Whether one is chasing sunsets, uncovering hidden culinary secrets, or simply indulging in slow moments of serenity, the campaign is a heartfelt ode to meaningful travel, set against the magnetic rhythm of Sri Lanka.
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May 30, 2025
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eMarketingEye wins at Google Agency Excellence Awards 2024
EMARKETINGEYE, a leading digital marketing agency specialising in the travel and hospitality industry, achieved a historic milestone by winning the International Growth Award at the Google Agency Excellence Awards 2024.
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May 30, 2025
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Secondary Bond market buying frenzy continues; yields drop further
The Secondary Bond market yesterday continued to rally for the sixth consecutive day following the announcement of the CBSL slashing the Overnight Policy rate by 25 basis points. Aggressive buying interest was seen driving yields even lower, with auction maturities quoted/traded below the weighted averages determined at the auction.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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Sysco LABS powers Regional Scrum Gathering – Sri Lanka 2025
Reinforces its commitment to championing world-class technology delivery
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May 30, 2025
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Electricity tariffs: Accounting, clawbacks, and meddling by IMF
CEB is a regulated monopoly where the consumer tariff is determined by the regulator, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) as per the country's law. The tariffs are based on a cost-reflective principle inclusive of return-on-assets, governed by a tariff methodology revised every five years. This mechanism is designed to avoid the utility from leveraging their monopoly position to overcharge consumers in search of profits. It also requires them to operate in an efficient manner, which has never happened.
8 min |
May 30, 2025
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Future of a nation is written in classrooms: Why Sri Lanka must invest in pay, training, dignity of teachers
Undervalued, underpaid, untrained: The real emergency in Sri Lanka's classrooms
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May 30, 2025
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Barring local students from KDU medical degree
THE Government's decision to refrain from recruiting locally qualified civilian students to the medical degree program offered by Kotelawala Defence University (KDU) has caused shock and consternation among many. Making a special statement in the Parliament, Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara confirmed that only cadets and international students will be permitted to follow medical studies at the State Defence University.
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May 30, 2025
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Foreigners must obtain temporary licences to drive tuk-tuks: DMT
THE Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a notice clarifying the procedures for foreign nationals wishing to drive three-wheelers (tuk-tuks) in the country, asserting that a temporary licence must be obtained through the proper channels.
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May 30, 2025
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McLarens posts highest score in MCA “G” Division 25 Over League
MCLARENS Holdings posted the highest team score for the week-end 219 for 7 in 20 overs and went on to beat Hilton Colombo Residencies by 59 runs, in the on-going 14th Stafford Motor Co. sponsored, “Honda” Trophy - MCA “G” Division 25 Over League Tournament 2025, continued last weekend.
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May 30, 2025
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National Environment Week 2025 kicks off
SRI Lanka has launched a major new campaign to tackle plastic pollution, declaring a National Environment Week under the theme “Let’s End Pollution Caused by Plastic”.
3 min |
May 30, 2025
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People's Leasing celebrates 29 years of trust built on relationships
SRI Lanka's leading nonbank finance institute, the People's Leasing, tomorrow marks its 29th anniversary.
1 min |
May 30, 2025
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National Shoora Council tells President ruling party has no mandate to enact new anti-terror law
■ Insists Govt. must persist with repealing present terror act ■ Alleges terror laws were used only against minorities ■ Claims new anti-terror law will propagate negative image, discourage tourism, investments, and economic recovery
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May 30, 2025
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Thurstan-Isipathana Veteran Golf encounter triumphs over inclement weather
DESPITE two days of relentless inclement weather, veteran golfers from Thurstan College and Isipathana College gathered with undiminished enthusiasm at the “Ridgeways Link” of the Royal Colombo Golf Club on Sunday, 25 May, for their eagerly anticipated annual golfing encounter.
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May 30, 2025
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Lankans within Top 30 at Asia-Pacific Golf Championship
RESHAN Algama ended with a gross score of 221 while Adhithya Weerasinghe ended on 226 at the Asia-Pacific Golf Championship 2025 which ended in Hong Kong yesterday.
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May 30, 2025
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Build SL Housing and Construction International Expo begins today
THE 20th Build SL Housing and Construction International Expo, which has now become the premier exhibition of the construction industry in Sri Lanka, will be held on 30 and 31 May and 1 June at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre of BMICH.
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May 30, 2025
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Central Bank's Sustainable Finance Roadmap: Fatally flawed
SRI Lanka's rise from the ashes following the economic collapse of 2022 owes largely to the competence of the Central Bank, especially its Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. It is easy to forget, however, that the country's economic collapse too, was precipitated largely by the Central Bank.
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