Archives 2026-07-13
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News2 days agoJSA opposes move to extend retirement ages of superior court judges
The Judicial Service Association (JSA), which represents the country’s magistrates and district judges, has unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the government’s proposed extension of the retirement...
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News2 days agoNext two weeks critical as dengue risk soars
Mosquito larvae density in Sri Lanka’s Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks an extremely high-risk period for dengue transmission, according to Consultant...
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News2 days agoBudget 2027 on Nov. 12
The second reading of the 2027 Appropriation Bill will be presented in Parliament on November 12, the Ministry of Finance announced. The Ministry said the Bill...
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News2 days agoSLPP urges united opposition against bid to extend judges’ retirement age
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on Saturday called on all Opposition parties to unite against the government’s reported move to extend the retirement age of...
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News2 days agoParliament committee warned of impending disaster risks as climate threats mount
Sri Lanka faces increasing disaster risks due to climate change and global warming, the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) was informed. Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Director...
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News2 days agoGovt. hikes company, society registration fees
The government has increased the fees for registering companies and societies under a gazette notification issued by Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha...
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News2 days agoFarmers urged to take precautions as El Niño gathers strength
The Department of Meteorology says the El Niño climate phenomenon has emerged in the Pacific Ocean at a weak level but is expected to strengthen during...
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News2 days agoAustralian ABBA tribute band Björn Again to headline Maris Motor Rally 2026
Australian ABBA tribute band Björn Again will perform in Negombo on August 1 as the headline act of Maris Motor Rally 2026 (MMR 26), organised by...
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News2 days agoHow Arab News in Sinhala expands news access for Lankans in Middle East
(Arab News) The newly launched Sinhala version of Arab News is making global and regional developments more accessible to Sri Lankan migrant workers in the Middle...
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News2 days agoDharmaraja College marks 139th anniversary with tribute to founders
Dharmaraja College commemorated its 139th anniversary with a ceremony honouring its founders at the school premises, where floral tributes were offered and religious observances conducted in...
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Business2 days agoTreasury surplus austerity for farmers a dangerous gamble, warns analyst
An economic analyst speaking to The Island Financial Review on the condition of anonymity, questioned the government’s structural priorities, calling the decision to purchase only two...
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Business2 days agoSLIC Life solidifies industry leadership with Rs. 14.68 billion policyholder bonus
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLICLL) has set a new benchmark in the domestic insurance sector by declaring a record-breaking Rs. 14.68 billion bonus to its policyholders...
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Business2 days agoSLID Summit 2026 to equip Sri Lankan Boards for the future
The Sri Lanka Institute of Directors (SLID) will host the Sri Lanka Corporate Director Summit 2026 on 22 July at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, placing future-ready boards...
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Business2 days agoColombo Tea Auction faces scrutiny as smallholders raise concerns about dollar gains
The structural framework of the Colombo Tea Auction has come under intense scrutiny as growing socio-economic disparities threaten the livelihoods of the grassroots producers who form...
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Business2 days agoNations Trust Bank appoints new independent non-executive director to its board
Nations Trust Bank PLC has announced the appointment of Ananda Jayawardana as an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. Ananda Jayawardana is a seasoned finance professional...
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Business2 days agoLCB Finance posts 55% growth in pre-tax profit as assets approach Rs. 13 bn
LCB Finance PLC delivered a year of strong financial performance and strategic expansion for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, recording a 55% increase in...
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Business2 days agoCWIT propels Colombo Port to new heights with region’s tallest electric cranes
Colombo West International Terminal (Private) Limited (CWIT) has officially commenced its Phase 2 capacity development, marking a significant stride in its mission to redefine regional maritime...
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Business2 days agoBank of Ceylon pioneers contactless payments with launch of ‘BOC Flex – Tap & Pay’
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has officially launched “BOC Flex – Tap & Pay,” marking Sri Lanka’s first mobile banking wallet-based contactless payment solution. Introduced on...
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Business2 days agoCeylon Green Life Plantation launches Ceylon ECO Resort Project
Taking a distinctive step toward strengthening Sri Lanka’s green economy, Ceylon Green Life Plantation (CGLP) has officially launched the Ceylon ECO Resort integrated development project. Scheduled...
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Business2 days agoHero-Abans Auto celebrates excellence at national convention
Hero-Abans Auto recently hosted its prestigious Partners’ Convention at ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo, bringing together over two hundred sales dealers from across the island along with senior...
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Business2 days agoPositive court ruling affirms Baby Cheramy’s exclusive brand rights
Baby Cheramy, Sri Lanka’s most trusted baby care brand, was able to protect its identity by affirming its exclusive ownership and rights to the Baby Cheramy...
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Business2 days agoBatik Air, National Heart Institute of Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia launch Medical Tourism Drive
Batik Air Malaysia, the National Heart Institute of Malaysia (IJN), and Tourism Malaysia have launched a strategic partnership to boost regional medical tourism and enhance international...
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Business2 days agoSANASA Life resumes operations after IRCSL lifts suspension
SANASA Life Insurance has officially resumed full business operations following the lifting of a temporary regulatory suspension by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL)....
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Business2 days agoDivine Marketing marks seven years, introduces new products
Divine Marketing (Pvt) Ltd, a prominent name in Sri Lanka’s tissue products industry, celebrated its seventh anniversary by launching two new innovative products. The company, known...
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Business2 days agoSunshine Holdings celebrates future-focused employee excellence at SUN Awards 2026
SUN Awards 2026, the Group’s flagship annual employee recognition programme, was held recently under the theme ‘Reimagine the Future’. The event recognised employees who played pivotal...
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Latest News1 day agoIndia crush England to claim historic victory in the first women’s Test at Lord’s
India’s spinners made light work of England on the final day of the first ever women’s Test at Lord’s, wrapping up a 270-run victory within 95...
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Latest News2 days agoBrendon McCullum removed from post as England Men’s Test coach
The ECB has sacked Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach but he will remain in charge of their white-ball teams. The decision leaves England’s Test...
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Latest News2 days agoYastika century, seamers put India on the brink of historic win at Lord’s
Yastika Bhatia followed India team-mate Kranti Gaud in etching her name onto the Lord’s Test honours boards with a maiden international century to guide India...
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Sports2 days agoAyomal breaks national record to accomplish target set as a teenger
Hurdler Ayomal Akalanka produced the finest performance of his career when he shattered the 26-year-old national record in the men’s 400 metres hurdles winning the silver...
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Features2 days agoSpectre of the “deep state”: Planned capture of the Judiciary by the Executive
The government, it would seem, plans to amend Article 107(5) of the Constitution to extend the age of retirement of judges of the Supreme Court from...
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Features2 days agoDeepening Democracy – Constitutions and Constitutionalism
It is always a joy to arrive in Sri Lanka and I thank President Rajeev Amarasuriya for his kind invitation. There is something in the air...
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Features2 days agoAbandoned fighters, divisive monuments, and the imperative of One Sri Lanka
Two recent articles by my good friend and senior journalist M.R. Narayan Swamy, in the Jaffna Monitor, cut through layers of rhetoric that have clouded Sri...
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Latest News1 day ago
India crush England to claim historic victory in the first women’s Test at Lord’s
India’s spinners made light work of England on the final day of the first ever women’s Test at Lord’s, wrapping up a 270-run victory within 95...
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Foreign News2 days agoQatar’s Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani laid to rest in Doha
Father Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of Qatar’s remarkable transformation into an ultra-wealthy modern nation with global influence, has been laid to...
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Latest News2 days ago
Brendon McCullum removed from post as England Men’s Test coach
The ECB has sacked Brendon McCullum as England’s Test head coach but he will remain in charge of their white-ball teams. The decision leaves England’s Test...
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Latest News2 days ago
Yastika century, seamers put India on the brink of historic win at Lord’s
Yastika Bhatia followed India team-mate Kranti Gaud in etching her name onto the Lord’s Test honours boards with a maiden international century to guide India...