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October 19, 2026
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Music Falls Silent: Legendary Composer and Singer Deva No More
Dr . H M RAFEEK COLOMBO – Deva, the famous music composer and singer who passed away at 75 on Saturday in Chennai , has been one of my favourite musicians since my childhood. His distinctive voice, exceptional musical talent, humble personality, and warm smile have earned him a special place in our hearts. Although my professional...
Media
October 19, 2026
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The Lanka Business Alliance (LBA) holds its Colombo Chapter ‎Gathering
RUBIK FAROOK COLOMBO — The Lanka Business Alliance (LBA) held its Colombo Chapter ‎Gathering today at the DI Auditorium, Colombo on Thursday October 15 focusing on the evolving business ‎environment and the need to adapt business strategies to changing microeconomic and ‎macroeconomic policies of the government.‎ Delivering the keynote presentation, Rifas Jabbar, FCA, Chairman of...
Business, Economy
October 19, 2026
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More than 1,600 students sit for this year’s Russian Classical Ballet Examination
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO — More than 1,600 students sat for this year’s Russian Classical Ballet Examination, the largest number ever to take part in the examination in Sri Lanka. Which was held in Colombo recently. Students aged four and above came from across the island, including Colombo, Galle, Gampaha, Negombo, Matara, Kelaniya, Panadura, Wattala, Kiribathgoda,...
Economy
October 18, 2026
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Sri Lankan Woman Farmer picked as one among FAO 100 Woman Heroes
Colombo In a historic recognition of women-led agriculture, Sri Lanka’s Manel Jayasinghe has been selected among the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations’ (FAO) 100 Women Heroes in Agrifood Systems and Rural Development, a prestigious global initiative celebrating exceptional women transforming farming, food security, and rural livelihoods. Newsfirst app The honour places Jayasinghe,...
Business, Economy
October 18, 2026
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Government will abide by court decisions – President
COLOMBO : President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that decisions delivered by the judiciary represent the authoritative interpretation of the law and that the government will abide by all such rulings. He stressed that there was no point in expecting him to make decisions contrary to those delivered by the courts. The President made these...
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