Archives 2026-01-20
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News1 day agoPower sector overhaul targets losses, debt and tariffs
Independent trade unions cry foul The government has launched a far-reaching overhaul of the electricity industry, breaking up the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) into six fully...
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News1 day agoIndia, Sri Lanka speakers discuss technology-driven parliamentary innovation, including AI-enabled systems
Speaker of Lok Sabha Om Birla and Sri Lankan Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne recently discussed the possibility of expanding parliamentary cooperation through regular exchanges, formation of...
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News1 day agoPakistan HC celebrates academic achievements of Lankan graduates
The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka hosted a special reception on Friday (16) for Sri Lankan alumni who have recently returned from their studies...
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News1 day agoTourist arrivals hit 2.3m in 2025, India tops source markets
Sri Lanka recorded 2.3 million tourist arrivals in 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of more than 15 percent, with India emerging as the country’s largest source...
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News1 day agoGrade 6 English module controversy: NIE’s Deputy Director sent on compulsory leave
The government yesterday (19) sent the Deputy Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE), Darshana Samaraweera, on compulsory leave over the inclusion of a...
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News1 day agoPM leaves for Davos
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya will represent Sri Lanka at the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland, the PM’s Office...
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News1 day agoNavy swiftly brings ashore ill fisherman for treatment
The Sri Lanka Navy swiftly responded to bring ashore an ill fisherman and transfer him to hospital, for urgent medical attention yesterday morning (19 ). The...
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News1 day agoFeast of St. Joseph Vaz celebrated with pilgrims from Goa
The 315th annual feast of St. Joseph Vaz, the “Apostle of Sri Lanka,” was celebrated with deep devotion at the historic Shrine dedicated to him in...
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News1 day agoOnline certificate course in intellectual property law to commence on 29 January
The BASL will commence an Online Certificate Course in Intellectual Property Law on 29 January 2026. The BASL press release is as follows: “The course will...
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News1 day agoHouse subcommittee discusses principals’s transfers in national and provincial schools
The implementation of transfers of Principals in National and Provincial Schools and related matters, together with the existing human resource shortages in schools, were discussed recently...
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News1 day agoNavy spearheads construction of Cath Lab at Hambantota Hospital
The ceremonial commencement of construction work on a new Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory building took place at the Hambantota District General Hospital on 15 Jan 26. Navy...
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Business1 day agoRs. 1 million fine proposed on substandard plastic producers
The government’s proposal to raise fines on manufacturers of substandard plastic products to as much as Rs. 1 million is expected to trigger a major compliance...
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Business1 day agoFirst Capital to unveil Sri Lanka’s Economic Outlook and Investment Strategies for 2026
First Capital Holdings PLC (the Group), a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s investment landscape, is set to host the...
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Business1 day agoRivers, Rights, Resilience Forum 2026 begins in Colombo
Oxfam in Asia commenced the Rivers, Rights, Resilience Forum (RRRF) 2026, a three-day regional forum bringing together water experts, policymakers, civil society, researchers, and community leaders...
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Business1 day agoSiyapatha Finance welcomes the New Year with renewed hope and resilience
Siyapatha Finance PLC welcomed 2026 at its Head Office, auspiciously commencing a new year of growth and prosperity with traditional rituals and religious observances. The celebration...
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Business1 day agoJanashakthi Life strengthens executive team with key leadership appointments
Janashakthi Life, a leading name in the insurance industry and a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group), is pleased to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders...
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Business1 day agoEmirates serves up a winning partnership with world no. 1 tennis player Aryna Sabalenka
Emirates has announced a landmark partnership with the world’s No. 1 tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, who becomes the airline’s first tennis ambassador. The milestone builds on Emirates’ longstanding commitment...
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Business1 day agoMark and Comm brings enterprise-level social listening and intelligence solutions to Sri Lanka
As social listening evolves from basic brand monitoring into a strategic driver of business growth, Mark and Comm (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading boutique public relations...
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Business1 day agoCSE reverses gains as investors cash out ahead of results
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reversed its early morning gains yesterday as investors moved to cash out ahead of the third quarter corporate results. The dip...
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Sports1 day agoRed-hot Royal Challengers Bengaluru stay perfect and march into playoffs
Gauttami Naiks’s 73 and a combined effort from their bowlers powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a comprehensive win against Gujarat Giants sealing their playoffs spot...
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Sports1 day agoZadran, Rasooli power Afghanistan to commanding win over West Indies
On Sunday, Afghanistan beat West Indies at the Under-19 World Cup in Windhoek. On Monday, the senior side followed suit, producing a similarly clinical performance against...
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Latest News1 day agoU – 19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 106 runs
In Windhoek, Sri Lanka strode to 267 for 5, with Vimath Dinsara hitting 95, and Chamika Heenatigala hitting 51. That pair put on a 100-run partnership...
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Latest News1 day agoU – 19 World Cup: Rowles, Bulbulia star in South Africa’s big win over Tanzania
South Africa monstered the Tanzania side over in Windhoek, Muhammed Bulbulia and Jason Rowles hitting hundreds to get South Africa to 397 for 5, before their...
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Latest News1 day agoU – 19 World Cup: Raza, Usman steer Pakistan to victory over Scotland
Pakistan quick Ali Raza rattled Scotland with his pace early on, before left-arm wristspinner Momin Qamar helped take down the middle order. Scotland showed some mettle,...
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Sports1 day agoDinsara anchors SL Under 19s to post 267
ICC Youth World Cup After in-form openers were dismissed cheaply skipper Vimath Dinsara held the middle order together with a top score of 95 runs for...
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Sports1 day agoFinalists found in Under 16 singles
SSC Open Tennis Championship 2026 Ashlin de Silva is set to meet Mayooran Kubherane and Navya Banagala will encounter Sahansa Damsiluni in the boys and girls...
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Sports1 day agoBig partnerships highlight day one
Under 19 Division I Cricket Two big partnerships and a six wicket haul were the most impressive performances on day one of the Under 19 Division...
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Opinion1 day agoHistory of St. Sebastian’s National Shrine Kandana
According to legend, St. Sebastian was born at Narbonne in Gaul. He became a soldier in Rome and encouraged Marcellian and Marcus, who were sentenced to...
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Opinion1 day agoAmerican rulers’ hatred for Venezuela and its leaders
The long-standing desire of the United States to subjugate, control, or overthrow the Venezuelan government has been driven primarily by two interconnected factors. The first is...
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Features1 day agoEthnic-related problems need solutions now
In the space of 15 months, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has visited the North of the country more than any other president or prime minister. These...
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Features1 day agoEducation. Reform. Disaster: A Critical Pedagogical Approach
This Kuppi writing aims to engage critically with the current discussion on the reform initiative “Transforming General Education in Sri Lanka 2025,” focusing on institutional and...
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Features1 day agoSmartphones and lyrics stands…
Diliup Gabadamudalige is, indeed, a maestro where music is concerned, and this is what he had to say, referring to our Seen ‘N’ Heard in The...
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Features1 day agoBouquet from The British School
We had an appreciative note coming our way from The British School Colombo, referring to our story ‘Pure Christmas magic and joy at British School,’ appearing...
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Latest News1 day ago
U – 19 World Cup: Sri Lanka beat Ireland by 106 runs
In Windhoek, Sri Lanka strode to 267 for 5, with Vimath Dinsara hitting 95, and Chamika Heenatigala hitting 51. That pair put on a 100-run partnership...
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Latest News1 day ago
U – 19 World Cup: Rowles, Bulbulia star in South Africa’s big win over Tanzania
South Africa monstered the Tanzania side over in Windhoek, Muhammed Bulbulia and Jason Rowles hitting hundreds to get South Africa to 397 for 5, before their...
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Latest News1 day ago
U – 19 World Cup: Raza, Usman steer Pakistan to victory over Scotland
Pakistan quick Ali Raza rattled Scotland with his pace early on, before left-arm wristspinner Momin Qamar helped take down the middle order. Scotland showed some mettle,...