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Konka introduces ground-breaking Konka V-Max range for first time through FliCo
CELEBRATING 45 years as a leading brand of electronics, world-renowned Konka is set to revolutionise the local home electronics industry by introducing its latest range of TV's, Konka V-Max, for the first time to Sri Lanka through FLiCo network.
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August 12, 2025
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Unemployment...
An estimated 322,331 people were unemployed in the first quarter of 2025.
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August 12, 2025
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DIMO delivers intelligent building solutions to Cinnamon Life
DIMO together with its partner Siemens, has delivered a suite of cutting-edge Building Services solutions to Cinnamon Life, the country's most iconic integrated development project.
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August 12, 2025
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ITAK calls for Hartal in North, East over death caused by military
@ Hartal in North and East on Friday, 15 Aug., over military killing ITAK urges President Disanayake to immediately remove excessive military presence in the two provinces '™ Asks that justice be carried out without interference
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August 12, 2025
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Pekoe Trail partners Ceylon Tea Museum to advance PPP model and national tourism vision
THE Pekoe Trail Organisation (TPTO) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ceylon Tea Museum, located at the starting point of Sri Lanka’s iconic 300+ km long-distance hiking route.
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August 12, 2025
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Minister Anura Karunathilaka elected President of SL-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Association
Pakistani High Commissioner discusses strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka Parliament Speaker Talks focus on enhancing cooperation in investment, trade, tourism, and education
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August 12, 2025
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Wijesiri Basnayake appointed Chairman of Committee on Ways and Means
NATIONAL People's Power (NPP) MP Wijesiri Basnayake has been elected Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means.
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August 12, 2025
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MillenniumIT ESP and South Asian Technologies host Cohesity's launch in Sri Lanka with “Catalyst on the Road: The Reality of Cyber Resilience”
MILLENNIUMIT ESP, in collaboration with South Asian Technologies Ltd., represented by its subsidiary Ezoref Technologies Ltd., recently hosted the official launch of Cohesity in Sri Lanka through a high-impact knowledge-sharing event titled “Catalyst on the Road: The Reality of Cyber Resilience,” which was held at Shangri-La Colombo.
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August 12, 2025
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ComBank ranked among world’s Top 1000 Banks for record 13th time
■ Highest ranked private sector bank in Sri Lanka in 2025 rankings published by The Banker
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August 12, 2025
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Sunil Kumara Gamage elected President of Sri Lanka-ltaly Parliamentary Friendship Association
YOUTH Affairs and Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has been elected President of the Sri Lanka-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament.
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August 12, 2025
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Celebrating cultural diversity at Independence Arcade
COLOMBO’S Independence Arcade turned into a vibrant hub of culture, commerce, and community recently as ‘WINGS: Flight Begins Here’, a two-day diversity market, unfolded on 1 and 2 August, drawing large crowds in celebration of Sri Lanka’s rich pluralistic spirit.
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August 12, 2025
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Ranil speaks out against politicisation of youth clubs
FORMER President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Sunday called on the Youth Affairs and Sports Minister to prevent political parties from taking control of youth clubs.
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August 12, 2025
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Towards sustainable tourism model
SRI Lanka's tourism industry has been showing signs of recovery, with a 7% increase in tourist arrivals by the end of July compared to the previous year. While this upward trend is encouraging, it still falls short of the ambitious target of three million visitors by the end of the year.
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August 12, 2025
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Evolution Auto unveils Sri Lanka's largest EV line-up at Motorshow '25
EVOLUTION Auto, the country's foremost leader in electrifying transportation, marked a transformative leap for Sri Lanka's automotive sector today by unveiling the nation's most extensive portfolio of Electric Vehicles (EV) at the Motorshow 2025 held at BMICH.
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August 12, 2025
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SL boys end runner-up at Asia Sevens U20
THE Sri Lanka Under-20 Boys' outfit, led by former Isipathana Vice Captain and Kandy Sports Club centre Shaahid Zumri, became runner-up when they were beaten by Hong Kong 33/0 in the Cup final at the Asia U20 final in Bihar, India on Sunday.
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August 12, 2025
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Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries tops Rs. 100 b mark
TOTAL foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries last week crossed the Rs.100 billion mark for the first time since February 2024.
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August 11, 2025
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Softlogic Life launches Learning Management System to empower sales force
SOFTLOGIC Life has launched its purpose-built Learning Management System (LMS), developed specifically for its internal sales teams across Agency, Alternate, and Micro channels.
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August 11, 2025
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Tourist arrivals top 1.4 m mark
SRI Lanka Tourism has surpassed the 1.4 million tourist arrivals milestone so far for this year, with the Kandy Esala Perahera being one of the highlights of the early August footfall surge.
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August 11, 2025
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Private sector borrowing peaks to Rs. 221.5 b in June
PRIVATE sector borrowings picked up in June 2025 to Rs. 221.5 billion, the highest for the year, resulting in the outstanding amount crossing Rs. 8.85 trillion.
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August 11, 2025
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Strategic blueprint for offshore bunkering in Sri Lanka
A strategic crossroads with untapped potential
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August 11, 2025
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Tourism earnings top $2 b in first seven months
SRI Lanka's tourism earnings crossed the $2 billion revenue mark in the first seven months of 2025, though July saw a slight decline despite strong visitor arrivals.
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August 11, 2025
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CSE, SEC to host investor forum in Singapore tomorrow
‘Invest Sri Lanka’ forum in Singapore to boost foreign investment in SL capital market Key Govt. officials and 11 major listed companies to participate
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August 11, 2025
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July workers' remittances up 23% YoY to $697.3 m in first seven months, soar to $ 4.43 b
July records highest monthly inflow so far in 2025 Workers' remittances in first seven months soar to $ 4.43 b, up 19.5% YoY; highest in same period since 2020
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August 11, 2025
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JAT says in talks for potential acquisition to expand global footprint
JAT Holdings PLC (JAT) is currently engaged in discussions regarding a potential acquisition.
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August 11, 2025
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Bombshell on BOI investors
AFTER 25 years of failed lobbying, Sri Lanka Customs (SLC) is using the Government's two-thirds power and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program to discreetly creep into an area that was considered much-needed trade facilitation and speed for Board of Investment (BOI) investors on special economic zones.
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August 11, 2025
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DFCC Bank reports solid 1H growth
■ Group core business PAT of Rs. 5.7 b ■ Group total Capital Adequacy Ratio of 15.009% ■ Group total assets up by 11% to Rs. 788 b ■ Bank's PAT of Rs. 10.5 b includes disposal gain from Acuity Partners
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August 11, 2025
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Cargills reports strong Q1 performance
Reinforces commitment to national development
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August 11, 2025
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Mercantile Investments opens 80th branch in Nuwara Eliya
AS part of its continued effort to expand its reach and for financial advocacy in Sri Lanka, Mercantile Investments and Finance PLC recently opened the doors to its 80th branch in the picturesque setting of Nuwara Eliya.
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August 11, 2025
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Australia ready to provide continuous support for Sri Lanka: Envoy
GOVERNOR-GENERAL of Australia Samantha Joy Mostyn last Thursday highlighted Australia's readiness to provide the necessary assistance to strengthen Sri Lanka's economy.
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August 11, 2025
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Hemal appointed new GM/CEO at HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Hemal Chaminda Lokugeegana as the new General Manager/CEO.
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