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July 11, 2026
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Mariazelle Goonatilake who entertained the musical world with ‘Kandy Lamissi’ is no more
ANURADHAPURA ABEYSEKERACOLOMBO : Curtains have fallen on Mariazelle Goonetilleke, forever immortalised as ‘Kandy Lamissi’. She leaves behind a musical legacy that spans more than five decades. I first came to know Mariazelle many years ago and was always struck by the warmth and humility that lay behind her larger-than-life stage presence. Away from the spotlight,...
Men & Matters
July 11, 2026
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Business Delegation led by Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) concludes its visit to Colombo
COLOMBO : A 31-member business delegation led by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), India’s apex export promotion organisation, visited Sri Lanka from 8–10 July 2026 to explore new opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade and business partnerships. The delegation comprised companies from diverse sectors, including pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, apparel and textiles, food and agricultural...
Business, Economy
July 11, 2026
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The future of Asia and the Pacific depends on whether young people have reason to hope
Dr. Aleksandar (Sasha) Bodiroza COLOMbO Across Asia and the Pacific, demographic change is becoming one of the defining policy challenges of our time.Some countries are grappling with declining fertility rates and rapidly ageing populations. Others are seeking to harness the potential of large youth populations. Across the region, governments are asking how demographic shifts will...
International
July 11, 2026
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Disaster Management’ training in India for Sri Lankan Civil Service Officers
COLOMBO : The 11th capacity-building programme for 40 Sri Lankan Civil Service Officers focused on ‘Disaster Management’ successfully concluded at National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG) in India on 10 July 2026.The two-week programme was organized under a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in 2024,which aims to train 1500 Sri Lankan civil servants over...
Local
July 11, 2026
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The Group of Sixties of Zahira College Invitational 7’s Rugby Tournament fixed for July 19
RUZAIK FAROOK COLOMBO: The Group of Sixties of Zahira College, Colombo, has announced the inaugural Zahira Invitational 7’s Rugby Tournament, which will be held on July 19 at the Royal Sports Complex, Colombo. The tournament will bring together 12 of Sri Lanka’s leading schools rugby teams for a day of fast-paced and exciting competition. The...
Sports

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