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Budget 26: Reset the policy paradigm
SRI Lanka must consider a reset to reverse declining trends stemming from decades of narrow-minded policies. With fresh perspectives in hand, this Government holds power to drive change. In doing so it must strike swiftly to transform the social and economic order. With every passing moment an opportunity cost mounts the country can ill afford.
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October 24, 2025
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CSE holds ground, closes marginally up amidst high turnover
COLOMBO stock market held its ground yesterday to close marginally up with high turnover.
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October 24, 2025
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LCB Finance opens doors at Kiribathgoda
LANKA Credit and Business Finance PLC (LCB Finance) opened its 23rd branch and its fourth branch in the Gampaha District on 16 October at Kiribathgoda, a dynamic and evolving town that offers a blend of residential, commercial, educational, and cultural amenities, modern infrastructure, and a vibrant community-a town for a financial institute to offer its products and services.
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October 24, 2025
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Prima KottuMee introduces two new Hot 'N’ Spicy fusion flavours
PRIMA KottuMee has fired up its Hot ‘N’ Spicy lineup with two new fusion flavours, Ella Style Kochchi & Chicken and Mirissa Style Nai Miris & Seafood.
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October 24, 2025
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Over 700 acres of land in North and East released to public
DEPUTY Minister of Defence Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament yesterday that more than 700 acres of land in the Northern and Eastern Provinces have been released to the public so far this year.
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October 24, 2025
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Sri Lankan Ambassador holds discussions with Polish Airlines authorities to strengthen air connectivity
■Enter Air to operate direct flights from Warsaw and Katowice to Colombo from 30 October 2025 to mid-April 2026
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October 24, 2025
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Sectoral Oversight Committee reviews 2025 Budget progress of key ministries
THE Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has reviewed the financial and physical progress of the 2025 Budget proposals of several ministries, including Agriculture, Trade, Plantations, and Environment.
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October 24, 2025
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CBL Samaposha empowers U14 Inter-School National Football Championship for 14th consecutive year
CBL Samaposha has announced the sponsorship of 'Samaposha Under-14 National Football Championship' for the 14th consecutive time.
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October 24, 2025
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Martis takes over Isipathana coaching
SANATH Martis has taken over as the Head Coach of the Isipathana rugby outfit for the 2026 rugby season.
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October 24, 2025
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PLC Al-Safa bags six wins at Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia IFFSA Awards 2025
PEOPLE’S Leasing & Finance PLC’s Islamic Finance Unit, PLC Al-Safa bagged six honours at the 10th Islamic Finance Forum of South Asia (IFFSA) Awards 2025, held at the Shangri-La Colombo. This milestone comes as the unit marks two decades of service in the Islamic banking and finance industry.
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October 24, 2025
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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts expands wellness offering with Kurundu Wellness at Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection
CINNAMON Hotels & Resorts has extended its wellness concept to southern coast with the introduction of Kurundu Wellness at Cinnamon Bentota Beach - Signature Selection, following its successful debut at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams,Colombo.
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October 24, 2025
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SLC conducts Phase One of SLC Level III Coaching Course
SRI Lanka Cricket (SLC) has successfully completed Phase One of the SLC Level III Coaching Course, conducted with the aim of developing coaches to strengthen the country’s elite level of the player pathway, which feeds into the national system.
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October 24, 2025
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Changing fortunes of Ceylon Tea through GI certification
CEYLON Tea - once the prime breadwinner of the economy - is set to enter a new era, as the largest agricultural export commodity of the country is equipped to obtain the Geographical Indication (GI) certification from the European Union (EU) in the near future.
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October 24, 2025
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Prof. Dewasiri N. Jayantha joins PMF Finance Board
PMF Finance PLC has appointed Prof. Dewasiri N. Jayantha to its Board as a Non-Executive Independent Director.
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October 24, 2025
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The Kingsbury Colombo crowned Sri Lanka's Leading Hotel 2025 at World Travel Awards
THE Kingsbury Colombo has been awarded Sri Lanka’s Leading Hotel 2025 at the prestigious World Travel Awards, recognised globally as the benchmark for excellence in travel, tourism, and hospitality.
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October 24, 2025
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Sri Lankan junior golfers aim strong finish
3rd Asian Youth Games 2025
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October 24, 2025
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Cinnamon Lakeside Colombo heralds festive season with annual cake mixing ceremony
CINNAMON Lakeside Colombo recently welcomed the festive season with its much-anticipated annual cake mixing ceremony, held at the hotel’s scenic Pool Terrace overlooking the Beira Lake.
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October 24, 2025
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Sunquick champions inclusivity with "Tasty Signs": Sri Lanka's first recipe series in sign language
IN a groundbreaking move to celebrate inclusivity and accessibility, Sunquick Sri Lanka launched “Tasty Signs,” the nation’s first-ever recipe video series presented entirely in Sri Lankan Sign Language, in celebration of International Sign Language Day 2025.
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October 24, 2025
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South Africa thump Pakistan by eight wickets to draw Test series
SOUTH Africa have romped to an eight-wicket win over Pakistan on the fourth day of the second cricket Test in Rawalpindi, claiming victory before lunch to level the two-match series.
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October 24, 2025
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Ashika Gunasena honoured for outstanding contribution to Women MSME Empowerment
CHRYSALIS Chief Executive Officer Ashika Gunasena, was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Women MSME Empowerment award at the 'Women in Management (WIM) MSME Awards 2025' held on 7 October at Cinnamon Lakeside, Colombo.
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October 24, 2025
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AIA Insurance takes Sri Lankan creativity to world with major wins at Dragons Awards
AIA Insurance Lanka Ltd., has made a powerful impression across Asia, earning prestigious recognition at the Dragons of Asia Awards 2025 for its innovative and purpose-driven campaign, Suwa Walan.
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October 24, 2025
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India beat New Zealand to seal semi-final spot
INDIA virtually sealed the fourth semifinal spot in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup when they beat New Zealand by 53 runs (DLS method) in a crucial game for both teams played at Navi Mumbai yesterday.
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October 24, 2025
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Newly-appointed Consul General of Sri Lanka assumes duties in Shanghai
THE newly-appointed Consul General of Sri Lanka to Shanghai, China, Pamoda Gooneratne assumed duties at the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Shanghai, China, on 17 October.
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October 24, 2025
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Janashakthi Finance leads way in Islamic Finance excellence at IFFSA Awards
MARKING a powerful moment of recognition on the regional stage, Janashakthi Finance PLC, formerly known as Orient Finance PLC and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), has secured a Merit Award at the 10th International Islamic Finance Forum South Asia (IFFSA) Awards 2025. The accolade, awarded in the highly competitive category of ‘Islamic NBFI Window/Unit of the Year 2024/2025’, positions Janashakthi’s Alternative Finance Business Unit (AFBU) as one of the most dynamic and forward-looking Islamic finance divisions in South Asia. More than just an industry nod, this achievement highlights Janashakthi Finance’s emergence as a purpose-led force in ethical and inclusive financial innovation.
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October 24, 2025
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INSEE becomes first cement company in SL to achieve EcoLabel certification
INSEE Cement (Siam City Cement (Lanka) Ltd.,) has become the first cement company in Sri Lanka to achieve the prestigious 'EcoLabel' certification from the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka.
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October 24, 2025
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Virtusa hosts leadership from British insurer CFC to unveil 200-seat digital service hub in Sri Lanka
VIRTUSA Corporation, in partnership with CFC, a pioneer in insurance solutions for emerging risk and market leader in cyber, yesterday opened the doors to CFC's 200-seat digital services hub in Colombo.
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October 24, 2025
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England win series vs NZ after rain ruins third T20
ENGLAND'S third T20 against New Zealand was washed out by rain in Auckland, giving Harry Brook's side a 1-0 series victory. Just 3.4 overs were possible either side of an initial interruption with the Black Caps reaching 38-1.
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October 24, 2025
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Senaka Kakiriwaragodage joins CSE Board
SENAKA Kakiriwaragodage has been appointed to the Board of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) as a Director with effect from 3 October.
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October 24, 2025
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Sapphire Dragon at Cinnamon Life serves up authentic Cantonese cuisine
THERE'S something quietly poetic about dining above a city. From the 23rd floor of Cinnamon Life’s City of Dreams, Sapphire Dragon watches Colombo unfold beneath a haze of tropical sunlight, its glass walls framing a skyline that seems to hum in rhythm with the kitchen’s own gentle choreography. Here, Cantonese cuisine has found not just a home, but a stage.
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October 24, 2025
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Sri Lanka shines at Luxperience 2025 in Sydney
Over 1,000 successful meetings highlight rising demand from Australian market
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