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The Island
Planned IPO affront to AG
Former Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe told The Island that the declaration that the government would establish an IPO (Independent Prosecutor Office) meant that the AG (Attorney General) wasn't.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Legal expert: Proposed IPO should be answerable to Parliament, not Executive
GoSL response to war crimes allegations:
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October 13, 2025
The Island
'I didn't say give your Nobel to me': Trump
\"I helped Venezuelan awardee on several occasions\"
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Electoral Reforms
reported a meeting of the head of PAFFREL (People's Action for Free and Fair Elections) Rohana Hettiarachchi with former Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena “the longest serving chairman of the Parliamentary Elections Reforms Committee” in spearheading efforts at electoral reforms.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Indian homes hold 34,600 tonnes of gold, valued at $3,785 billion!
India cumulatively held 34,600 tonnes of gold as of June 2025, valued at nearly $3,785 billion at the current gold price of $4056 per ounce (oz), according to a recent note by Morgan Stanley.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
All Island School Games
Dewmini, Pakirjan establish new records
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Taboo Lounge Mirissa wins Global Business Excellence Awardc
Taboo Lounge Mirissa, a popular beach club among local and international tourists, was recently honoured with the Global Business Excellence Award 2025, organised by the London Business Excellency in Colombo.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
First Sri Lankan restaurant ‘Cinnara’ opens in Beijing
For the thousands of Sri Lankans living in China and for Chinese travellers who have grown to love the island's cuisine, a long-awaited dining option has finally arrived.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Tharushi Karunarathna sprints ahead with ComBank
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has appointed internationally acclaimed track athlete Tharushi Karunarathna as a Brand Ambassador.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Afghan Taliban confirm ‘retaliatory’ border attacks on Pakistan: BBC
The Taliban government has confirmed that it attacked Pakistani troops in multiple mountainous locations on the northern border, BBC has reported.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Baby Cheramy introduces Generative AI Diaper Helpdesk
Baby Cheramy, Sri Lanka's No. 1 baby care brand, has launched the country's first-ever Generative AI-based diaper expert the 'Baby Cheramy Diaper Helpdesk'.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
India races to expand strategic petroleum reserves
Working with Lanka and UAE to use WW II-era oil tanks in Trincomalee
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October 13, 2025
The Island
India's hottest party trend: Weddings without the wedding
From Delhi rooftops to Hyderabad clubs, fake weddings allow young urban Indians to experience the glamour of fancy marriage celebrations without the exorbitant costs or expectations of the real thing, said a report published by The Independent of UK yesterday.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Landscaping of areas bordering Kadawatha Mirigama Highway
When we talk about forestry programmes, such as the recently launched Wanaspathi, we think of planting trees only in isolated locations.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
No-IMF path would have been 'twice as painful' for Sri Lanka, says Dr. Ahluwalia
In a compelling address that offered a fresh perspective on Sri Lanka's ongoing economic recovery, eminent Indian economist Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia argued that the alternative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme would have demanded reforms 'twice as painful' for the Sri Lankan people.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Revised ministerial, deputy portfolios gazetted
The official Gazette notification announcing the revised ministerial and deputy ministerial portfolios, following the NPP government's first Cabinet reshuffle, has been issued.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Local firm Eco Check Global wins prestigious award
Eco Check Global, a leading Sri Lankan environmental consultancy, was honoured with the 'Excellence in Leadership in Environmental Sustainability and Green Innovation' award at the Diamond Excellence Awards 2025.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Vacherot beats cousin for historic Shanghai title
World number 204 Valentin Vacherot upset his cousin Arthur Rinderknech to win his first ATP title at the Shanghai Masters.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Report warns against political delays in KKS, Jaffna projects
(IANS) Projects such as Kankesanthurai (KKS) Port and Jaffna Airport expansion cannot afford to be caught in political transitions, as their timely completion will determine how evenly Sri Lanka's post-crisis recovery is distributed across all provinces, according to a new report.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Chinese Dragon Cafe certified as a Great Place to Work
Chinese Dragon Cafe Pvt Ltd, one of Sri Lanka's most iconic names in the food and hospitality industry, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work, in recognition of its people-centered culture and commitment to employee wellbeing.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Ceylon Agro Food Technologies: Cultivating solutions for Sri Lanka's agri-crisis
At a facility in Hokandara, a powerful vision for Sri Lanka's agricultural future is taking shape.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
DSI Tyres’ e-commerce wins four awards at SLIM DIGIS 2.5
Sri Lanka's pioneering tyre e-commerce platform, dsityreshop.com, backed by the trusted strength of DSI Tyres, was honored with four awards at the prestigious SLIM DIGIS 2.5 Awards.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Detentions: JSC issues directive to judges
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has asked Magistrates not to order suspects or prisoners to be detained in special prisons.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Indian housing project worth over Rs 64 bn-Jha
Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha yesterday (12) said that India was committed to build 65,000 houses.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
'Reforming Dhamma education': A response
The letter by Geewananda Gunawardana titled 'Reforming Dhamma Education', published in The Island on October 4, is essential reading for Buddhists in Sri Lanka.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Navy busts bird smuggling racket in Kalpitiya
The Navy busted a smuggling racket involving 150 pet birds during a search operation carried out near the Kimbulbokka Lagoon, in Kalpitiya, last week.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
WHO Chief in town
Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Mass Media Dr. Anil Jasinghe welcomes DirectorGeneral of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake yesterday.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Messi stars for Miami after Argentina rest him
Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 MLS win over Atlanta United, a day after being rested by Argentina for their friendly against Venezuela.
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Thimark Technocreations secures export deal with Kenya, showcasing SL engineering exports
In a significant boost for Sri Lanka's export economy and engineering reputation, Thimark Technocreations (Pvt) Ltd, a locally based ISO 9001:2015 certified engineering firm, has secured a prestigious contract valued at USD 156,000 with the Kenya National Power Company (KenGen).
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October 13, 2025
The Island
Over Rs. 4 bn in tax arrears at CMC: COPA
The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has revealed that more than Rs. 4 billion in assessment tax arrears remain outstanding within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.
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