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Story of western necktie

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December 20, 2025

The necktie as we know it today is one of the most familiar elements of Western dress.

Story of western necktie

Seen in offices, formal events and social occasions around the world, it is a symbol of professionalism, elegance and tradition. Yet the long strip of fabric worn around the neck did not begin in boardrooms or on fashion runways. Its beginnings can be traced back to practical and decorative neckwear worn centuries ago. The journey from simple cloth to a refined fashion staple was gradual, shaped by cultural exchange, changing social norms and evolving tastes.

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BASL questions suitability of President's nominee for AG's post

The Bar Association, in a letter dated 22 December, has asked President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint a person with proven competence, integrity, and independence—who commands wide acceptance, within the Constitutional Council, as the Auditor General.

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December 24, 2025

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Sri Lanka's coastline faces unfolding catastrophe: Expert

Sri Lanka is standing on the edge of a coastal catastrophe, with the nation's lifeline rapidly eroding under the combined assault of climate change, reckless development and weak compliance, Director General of the Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management (DCC&CRM) Dr. Terney Pradeep Kumara has warned.

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1 mins

December 24, 2025

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Govt. seeks help from Polish Centre for Int'l Aid

Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Poland, Priyangika Dharmasena met with CEO of the Polish Centre for International Aid (PCPM), Dr. Wojtek Wilk, recently, at the Embassy premises, to discuss the possibility of securing aid for Sri Lanka in the aftermath of “Cyclone Ditwah” that devastated the country, the Foreign Ministry said.

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1 min

December 24, 2025

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India commits $450-mn post-disaster reconstruction package to Sri Lanka

India on Tuesday committed a $450-million reconstruction package to Cyclone Ditwah-ravaged Sri Lanka.

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3 mins

December 24, 2025

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Trump repeats claim of preventing nuclear war

India has denied that Washington brokered a ceasefire during its conflict with Pakistan in May

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1 mins

December 24, 2025

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Protest outside Bangladesh HC in Delhi, security beefed up

U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over the violence in Bangladesh, including the lynching of a Hindu man in the country.

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1 min

December 24, 2025

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SOC examines proposed amendments to the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill

The Sectoral Oversight Committee (SoC)on Economic Development and International Relations recently examined the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill and the proposed amendments thereto.

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1 min

December 24, 2025

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A wise Christmas

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December 24, 2025

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DFCC Bank advances acquisition of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka's retail and wealth business

DFCC Bank PLC has informed the public that with the necessary approval from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka to proceed with its proposed acquisition of the Wealth and Retail Banking business of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka Branch, it will continue the process in the coming months.

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1 min

December 24, 2025

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Australia's social media ban: A sledgehammer approach to a scalpel problem

When governments panic, they legislate.

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6 mins

December 24, 2025

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