Archives 2026-01-26
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News1 day agoRoyal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ leaves island
The Royal Navy of Oman Ship ‘AL SEEB’ concluded a logistics replenishment visit to Sri Lanka and departed the Port of Colombo on 24 Jan 26....
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Latest News2 days agoGold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by...
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News2 days agoAuditor General issue acid test for newly constituted CC, says former COPE Chief
SJB Working Committee member and ex-SLPP lawmaker Charitha Herath says that all eyes are on the newly constituted Constitutional Council (CC) as to how it will...
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News2 days agoEaster Sunday carnage: Campaigners for justice ask govt. to have suicide bomber’s wife extradited
A Catholic Church–backed organisation, Just for Justice, has called on the government to immediately fast-track the extradition of Pulasthini Mahendran, also known as Sarah Jasmine, who...
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News2 days agoIFC invests $166 Mn in 3 Lankan banks to support businesses
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, yesterday announced a high-impact investment...
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News2 days agoChina to support Lanka’s economic recovery and infrastructure development
The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, has reaffirmed China’s full support for the recovery of Sri Lanka’s economy, which was recently affected by the...
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News2 days agoSix cops arrested over assaulton priest
Six police officers attached to the Gampaha Rapid Motorcycle Unit were arrested by the Gampaha Police in connection with the alleged brutal assault of a Catholic...
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News2 days agoFour arrested with narcotics at BIA
Four passengers were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday morning (25) for attempting to smuggle ‘Kush’ cannabis and Hashish with a combined street value...
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News2 days agoFSP: People must not be made to bear cost of substandard coal
The third consignment of coal supplied to the Norochcholai Lakvijaya power plant has been found to be substandard, the government has acknowledged, Pubudu Jayagoda, Education Secretary...
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News2 days agoRed Notice suspect taken into custody at BIA
An organised criminal wanted on an international Red Notice was repatriated to Sri Lanka from India and was taken into custody on Saturday evening (24) following...
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News2 days agoSuspect arrested with firearm, ammunition in Ambalangoda raid
A suspect was arrested after a foreign-manufactured semi-automatic micro pistol and live ammunition were detected concealed in a house in Wathugedara, Ambalangoda. The arrest followed a...
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Business2 days agoRenowned Indian economist questions why Sri Lanka’s early social gains haven’t fueled lasting growth
Celebrated Indian economist Dr. Arvind Subramanian urged Sri Lanka to look beyond its current economic stabilisation, warning that the nation’s early human capital gains have historically...
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Business2 days agoStandard Chartered: Sri Lanka’s 2026 economy bolstered by political stability
As Sri Lanka moves further away from its economic crisis, bolstered by an expected period of sustained political stability, the economic conditions are shifting from recovery to long-term...
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Business2 days agoSLIC Life recognises its top sales personnel
Sri Lanka Insurance Life celebrated its top sales performers at the Star Awards 2025 gala held at Cinnamon Life, Colombo. Under the theme “Rise of the...
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Business2 days agoHNB Assurance named a Great Workplace for Women
HNB Assurance PLC was recognised among Sri Lanka’s Best 20 Workplaces for Women 2025 by Great Place to Work Sri Lanka, for the Company’s long-standing commitment...
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Business2 days agoDFCC Aloka empowers entrepreneurs as key sponsor of women’s awards
DFCC Bank’s women-focused initiative, DFCC Aloka, has reaffirmed its commitment to women entrepreneurs as the diamond sponsor and official banking partner of the Women’s Chamber of...
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Business2 days agoBrandix launches A/L scholarships to grow apparel leaders
Brandix Corporate Campus (BCC) has launched a new scholarship framework for Advanced Level (A/L) students, aiming to build the next generation of leaders for Sri Lanka’s...
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Business2 days agoIcon V Talpe markets elite beachfront residences to global buyers
Icon V Talpe, a hotel-style oceanfront residential development by Odiliya Group Ltd, is attracting significant interest from overseas Sri Lankans and international investors. Located in Talpe...
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Business2 days agoFairway Holdings unveils seventh luxury project in Colombo
Fairway Holdings launched its seventh luxury apartment development, “Fairway Latitude,” on January 20, 2026, at Cinnamon Life. Located on High Level Road in Kirulapone, Colombo 05,...
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Business2 days agoCIPM Sri Lanka reimagines KPI mastery for a resilient 2026
In the wake of Sri Lanka’s recent natural disasters, senior executives from diverse sectors gathered for a landmark workshop, “Building Stronger – KPI Mastery for a...
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Business2 days agoGroundworth launches ‘The Estate’ strengthened by Property Guru Award recognition
Groundworth (Pvt) Ltd announced the official launch of “The Estate”, an exclusive land and luxury housing development located just 700 meters from Vidyalaya Junction, Hokandara. Crafted...
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Business2 days agoMade in SL waterproofing coating ‘grounded in local climate knowledge’ enters the market
MEGAKEM Engineering (Pvt) Ltd., a subsidiary of Wardena Venture Holdings, recently unveiled MEGAPROOF HI-BUILD, a new high-build elastomeric waterproofing coating, at a formal launch event held...
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Business2 days agoAgrahara MoU renewed for the wellbeing of public sector workforce
Suwasevana Hospital in Kandy has renewed its three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the National Insurance Trust Fund (NITF), continuing its role as a healthcare provider for...
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Business2 days agoComBank, UnionPay launch SplendorPlus Card for travelers to China
Commercial Bank of Ceylon, in partnership with UnionPay International, has launched the UnionPay SplendorPlus Card, a premium credit card designed to provide Sri Lankan travelers with...
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Latest News2 days agoU – 19 World Cup: Andrew, McKenzie deliver West Indies comfortable win
West Indies wristspinners, Micah McKenzie and Vitel Lawes, combined to take six wickets on a surface that had plenty of turn and bite to close out...
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Latest News2 days agoU – 19 World Cup: Bowlers, Hogan help Australia breeze past South Africa
It took Australia U19s 32.5 overs, going at just around 3.5 runs an over for the majority of a belaboured chase against an excellent South Africa...
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Latest News2 days agoAbhishek blasts 14-ball fifty to hand India unassailable 3-0 lead against New Zealand
India waltzed to their 11th straight series or tournament win in T20Is as they restricted New Zealand to 153, and chased it down with ten overs...
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Sports2 days agoAir Force win double titles at 83rd National Wrestling Championship
Sri Lanka Air Force won a historic double at the 83rd National Wrestling Championship held from January 21 to 23 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, Colombo....
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Sports2 days agoNeksha hammers unbeaten double century as Sri Sumangala rout St. Sylvester’s
An unbeaten double century – the highest individual score in the tournament so far- by Neksha Iddamalgoda and a six wicket haul by Pansilu Silva were...
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Sports2 days agoUnder 18 singles finalists found
SSC Open Tennis Championship Yuhansa Peiris will encounter Anaya Norbert in the Under 18 girls’ final, while Mayooran Kubherane meet Rehan Gunawardhana in the boys’ singles...
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Features2 days agoDevelopment must mean human development
Neo-liberal economists assess economic development using parameters like GDP growth, inflation rate, interest rates, debt/GDP ratio and such and recommend measures to improve these expecting a...
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Features2 days agoThe Separation of Powers and the Independence of the Judiciary
Checks and Balances in the Present Constitution Moreover, the recent ruling given by the Speaker in Parliament on January 9, 2026, on the Opposition Motion to...
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Latest News2 days ago
Gold tops $5,000 for first time ever, adding to historic rally
The price of gold has risen above $5,000 (£3,659) an ounce for the first time, extending a historic rally that saw the precious metal jump by...
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Latest News2 days ago
U – 19 World Cup: Andrew, McKenzie deliver West Indies comfortable win
West Indies wristspinners, Micah McKenzie and Vitel Lawes, combined to take six wickets on a surface that had plenty of turn and bite to close out...
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Latest News2 days ago
U – 19 World Cup: Bowlers, Hogan help Australia breeze past South Africa
It took Australia U19s 32.5 overs, going at just around 3.5 runs an over for the majority of a belaboured chase against an excellent South Africa...
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Latest News2 days ago
Abhishek blasts 14-ball fifty to hand India unassailable 3-0 lead against New Zealand
India waltzed to their 11th straight series or tournament win in T20Is as they restricted New Zealand to 153, and chased it down with ten overs...