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    • Harsha proposes export-focused diplomacy and SME credit facility using EPF/ETF
    • DIMO delivers intelligent building solutions to Cinnamon Life
    • Konka introduces ground-breaking Konka V-Max range for first time through FliCo
    • Elephant House Beverages, Reliance Consumer Products launch Campa Beverages in Sri Lanka
    • Home Lands betters own record by achieving Rs. 8.8 b sales in July
    • Dipped Products wins Overall Gold Award at NBEA 2025
    • CSF launches new policy brief on Trade Policy Uncertainty and Impacts on Exporters
    • CEAT ranks as Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Tyre Brand in 2025 Brand Finance report
    • Sri Lanka must navigate tariff turbulence with strategy: Expert
    • LAUGFS Rubber wins Gold for export excellence
    • Japan urges action to regain investor confidence at SLJBC AGM
    • Sri Lanka ratifies WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
    • SL construction costs better positioned for investments compared to neighbours
    • Haier by Abans welcomes Tillakaratne Dilshan as Brand Ambassador
    • SDF and partners launch regional AquaLivelihood Project to empower small-scale fish farmers and bolster nutrition security in South Asia
    • Daraz Sri Lanka accelerates savings with the 8.8 Brand Prix Sale
    • Fonterra Brands Lanka pioneers first National Competency Standard for dairy industry machine operators
    • INSEE Cement and SLINTEC forge partnership for sustainable construction innovation
    • DBL Night 2024: Honouring excellence in sales across Sri Lanka
    • Intex Sri Lanka 2025 opens at BMICH
    • Uva Highlands Estate achieves all-time record price of Rs. 3,700 per kg for BOP Grade
    • EDB hosts SFA delegation to advance poultry exports from Sri Lanka to Singapore
    • Rigged derby robs Trinity’s glory
    • How CID bypassed Navy Act to pull former Commander into Civilian Court
    • Pulse of a nation: Why tax compliance is a collective heartbeat
    • President AKD’s speech inspires power sector reforms
    • Sri Lanka’s billion-dollar X-Press Pearl judgment faces uphill legal battle in Singapore
    • Why biz chambers must lead on trade diplomacy
    • Are we using digital banking as advanced financial solution?
    • Mitigating human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka
    • The Dilmah Butterfly Garden; not what it seems
    • Should MEPA be apportioned major part of blame for X-Press Pearl marine environmental disaster?
    • Don’t abandon our war heroes
    • Sri Lanka: Next frontier for global investors
    • Environment and how its issues should be tackled through public policy
    • Arugam Bay: Gentle warning, Mr. President
    • Strategic blueprint for offshore bunkering in Sri Lanka
    • Is increase in tobacco tax incidence practical policy option in Sri Lanka?
    • Multi-faceted personality Lakshman Kadirgamar’s spiritual side
    • ‘Unsilenced’: Neelan Tiruchelvam revisited
    • A time to put off times of trouble
    • Why Sri Lanka should be ready for “B-READY”
    • Bombshell on BOI investors
    • Rigged derby robs Trinity’s glory
    • Environment and how its issues should be tackled through public policy
    • Home Lands betters own record by achieving Rs. 8.8 b sales in July
    • How CID bypassed Navy Act to pull former Commander into Civilian Court
    • Govt. says 90% of external debt restructuring completed
    • DIMO delivers intelligent building solutions to Cinnamon Life
    • CSE, SEC to host investor forum in Singapore tomorrow
    • Hemal appointed new GM/CEO at HDFC Bank
    • Sri Lanka pitches stability, stellar rebound at Singapore investment forum
    • Harsha proposes export-focused diplomacy and SME credit facility using EPF/ETF
    • DIMO delivers intelligent building solutions to Cinnamon Life
    • Konka introduces ground-breaking Konka V-Max range for first time through FliCo
    • Elephant House Beverages, Reliance Consumer Products launch Campa Beverages in Sri Lanka
    • Home Lands betters own record by achieving Rs. 8.8 b sales in July
    • Dipped Products wins Overall Gold Award at NBEA 2025
    • CSF launches new policy brief on Trade Policy Uncertainty and Impacts on Exporters
    • CEAT ranks as Sri Lanka’s Most Valuable Tyre Brand in 2025 Brand Finance report
    • Sri Lanka must navigate tariff turbulence with strategy: Expert
    • LAUGFS Rubber wins Gold for export excellence
    • Japan urges action to regain investor confidence at SLJBC AGM
    • Sri Lanka ratifies WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
    • SL construction costs better positioned for investments compared to neighbours
    • Haier by Abans welcomes Tillakaratne Dilshan as Brand Ambassador
    • SDF and partners launch regional AquaLivelihood Project to empower small-scale fish farmers and bolster nutrition security in South Asia
    • Daraz Sri Lanka accelerates savings with the 8.8 Brand Prix Sale
    • Fonterra Brands Lanka pioneers first National Competency Standard for dairy industry machine operators
    • INSEE Cement and SLINTEC forge partnership for sustainable construction innovation
    • DBL Night 2024: Honouring excellence in sales across Sri Lanka
    • Intex Sri Lanka 2025 opens at BMICH
    • Uva Highlands Estate achieves all-time record price of Rs. 3,700 per kg for BOP Grade
    • EDB hosts SFA delegation to advance poultry exports from Sri Lanka to Singapore
    • Opposition trying to shield real masterminds of Easter attacks: Cabinet Spokesman
    • Opposition submits NCM against Deputy Minister of Defence Aruna Jayasekera
    • Constitutional Council approves Priyantha Weerasooriya as 37th IGP
    • South Asia Chief Commissioners of Scout to gather in Colombo for first time
    • 20th International Society for Twin Studies Conference kicks off in Colombo
    • Sunil Kumara Gamage elected President of Sri Lanka-Italy Parliamentary Friendship Association
    • Celebrating cultural diversity at Independence Arcade
    • Minister Anura Karunathilaka elected President of SL-Pakistan Parliamentary Friendship Association
    • Australia to recognise Palestinian State in September
    • PM pledges better mechanism for education sector placements and transfers
    • Kusum Wijetilleke appointed Political Economy Adviser to Sajith
    • ITAK calls for Hartal in North, East over death caused by military
    • Wijesiri Basnayake appointed Chairman of Committee on Ways and Means
    • Senior journalist Daya Lankapura assumes duties as RTI Commission Chairman
    • Ranil speaks out against politicisation of youth clubs
    • National Council for Disaster Management convenes after seven years
    • Sri Lanka deeply concerned over Israel’s Gaza plans
    • Kandy Esala Perahera concludes successfully
    • Govt. allocates Rs. 2 b for District Development Program 2025
    • Govt. approves over 62,000 new State sector jobs in eight months
    • Govt. accelerates green hydrogen push with policy framework and national consultations
    • GIS-based rubber land mapping to meet EUDR rules
    • Alliance Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via listed Social Bonds
    • President reviews agriculture and livestock projects, sets priorities for 2026 Budget
    • Dialog delivers strong 1H 2025 performance
    • Melwa makes history with Canadian construction industry entry
    • Unemployment at four-year low
    • Foreign holdings in Rupee treasuries tops Rs. 100 b mark
    • Tourism earnings top $ 2 b in first seven months
    • July workers’ remittances up 23% YoY to $ 697.3 m in first seven months, soar to $ 4.43 b
    • DFCC Bank reports solid 1H growth
    • JAT says in talks for potential acquisition to expand global footprint
    • Green light for stalled urban development projects
    • Sri Lanka to explore floating solar power development
    • SL to attract private investment for underutilised State lands
    • New Port City regulations to be tabled in Parliament soon
    • Ceylon Tea exporters keep 50% trade expo subsidy
    • Ishara Nanayakkara richest person in Sri Lanka: Gulf News report
    • Almas ups stake in Galle Face Capital Partners to 10%
    • Sri Lanka Customs hits record Rs. 231 b in July collections
    • CSE, SEC to host investor forum in Singapore tomorrow
    • Daily FT bags Global Business Excellence Award for Best Business Newspaper
    • Tourist arrivals top 1.4 m mark
    • Private sector borrowing peaks to Rs. 221.5 b in June
    • Cargills reports strong Q1 performance
    • ComBank’s Rs. 15 b Green Bond issue draws 160 applications worth Rs. 21.3 b
    • Govt. allocates Rs. 2 b for District Development Program 2025
    • Green light for stalled urban development projects
    • Govt. approves over 62,000 new State sector jobs in eight months
    • Sri Lanka to explore floating solar power development
    • Govt. accelerates green hydrogen push with policy framework and national consultations
    • SL to attract private investment for underutilised State lands
    • GIS-based rubber land mapping to meet EUDR rules
    • New Port City regulations to be tabled in Parliament soon
    • Alliance Finance to raise Rs. 2 b via listed Social Bonds
    • Ceylon Tea exporters keep 50% trade expo subsidy
    • President reviews agriculture and livestock projects, sets priorities for 2026 Budget
    • Ishara Nanayakkara richest person in Sri Lanka: Gulf News report
    • Dialog delivers strong 1H 2025 performance
    • Almas ups stake in Galle Face Capital Partners to 10%
    • President reviews transport sector ahead of 2026 Budget
    • Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Billion for 2025 District Development Program
    • Vietnam’s ROX Group eyes major investments in Sri Lanka
    • President reviews agriculture and livestock projects, sets priorities for 2026 Budget
    • Rigged derby robs Trinity’s glory
    • How CID bypassed Navy Act to pull former Commander into Civilian Court
    • Pulse of a nation: Why tax compliance is a collective heartbeat
    • President AKD’s speech inspires power sector reforms
    • Sri Lanka’s billion-dollar X-Press Pearl judgment faces uphill legal battle in Singapore
    • Why biz chambers must lead on trade diplomacy
    • Are we using digital banking as advanced financial solution?
    • Mitigating human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka
    • The Dilmah Butterfly Garden; not what it seems
    • Should MEPA be apportioned major part of blame for X-Press Pearl marine environmental disaster?
    • President reviews transport sector ahead of 2026 Budget
    • Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Billion for 2025 District Development Program
    • Vietnam’s ROX Group eyes major investments in Sri Lanka
    • President reviews agriculture and livestock projects, sets priorities for 2026 Budget
    • Rigged derby robs Trinity’s glory
    • How CID bypassed Navy Act to pull former Commander into Civilian Court
    • Pulse of a nation: Why tax compliance is a collective heartbeat
    • President AKD’s speech inspires power sector reforms
    • Sri Lanka’s billion-dollar X-Press Pearl judgment faces uphill legal battle in Singapore
    • Why biz chambers must lead on trade diplomacy
    • Are we using digital banking as advanced financial solution?
    • Mitigating human-elephant conflict in Sri Lanka
    • The Dilmah Butterfly Garden; not what it seems
    • Should MEPA be apportioned major part of blame for X-Press Pearl marine environmental disaster?
    • Cartoon 08.08.2025
    • Cartoon 06.08.2025
    • Cartoon 04.08.2025
    • Cartoon 30.07.2025
    • Cartoon 28.07.2025
    • President reviews transport sector ahead of 2026 Budget
    • Cabinet approves Rs. 2 Billion for 2025 District Development Program
    • Vietnam’s ROX Group eyes major investments in Sri Lanka
    • President reviews agriculture and livestock projects, sets priorities for 2026 Budget
    • Esala Perahera Sannasa presented to President
    • Australian Governor-General meets President Dissanayake
    • HNB launches 24/7 branch at City of Dreams Sri Lanka
    • Toyota Lanka Unveils 2025 Brand-New Vehicle Line-Up at TOYOTA LIFE - The Grand Reveal
    • Celebrity and entertainment spotlight at FT-Interbrand IWD gala
    • Daily FT-Interbrand International Women’s Day gala
    • Sri Lanka to host first-ever National AI Expo to drive $ 15 b digital economy
    • MillenniumIT ESP and South Asian Technologies host Cohesity’s launch in Sri Lanka with “Catalyst on the Road: The Reality of Cyber Resilience”
    • ICTA - Rotary SME Conclave: Access to markets key to SME growth
    • Keeping the beat of the nation alive
    • Excelsior: A tribute to imagination
    • ARTRA in London articulates South Asian art narrative
    • How CID bypassed Navy Act to pull former Commander into Civilian Court
    • Pulse of a nation: Why tax compliance is a collective heartbeat
    • President AKD’s speech inspires power sector reforms
    • Israel: Sri Lanka’s persistent foreign policy paradox
    • Towards sustainable tourism model
    • Army to make Kobbekaduwa proud
    • Driving growth in tourism: Bold strategic direction needed
    • Safeguard State properties without bartering them away
    • FDI inflows: Moving beyond numbers
    • Building trust in digital age: Sri Lanka’s roadmap to cybersecurity and data privacy
    • IODA pledges to support SL to make country diving hub
    • Forging unity through media: 2025 SCO Media Cooperation Forum in Xinjiang
    • SLIIT among world’s Top 20 Architecture Schools – ranked No. 1 in Sri Lanka
    • ESOFT establishes ESU Colombo in Sri Lanka’s commercial capital
    • SELVE App to empower English learners with AI
    • ‘NextGen Redefined’: AAT Business Conference 2025 kicks off
    • BConnected and Solutions Ground host Sri Lanka’s largest corporate engagement on disability inclusion
    • GPW Government FOR ALL Regional Conference to spotlight ‘Culture Capital’ as new business imperative
    • Spain as a holiday destination
    • Jaffna Food Festival at Shangri-La Colombo
    • NH Collection Colombo welcomes Michelin-experienced Chef Jimmy López
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