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        <title>www.ft.lk </title> 
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        <description>The only Sri Lankan newspaper with round the clock news updates - ft.lk Online Edition</description>  
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                <title>Move It Sri Lanka 2.0 to Bring People Together for a More Active Sri Lanka</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/advertorial/Move-It-Sri-Lanka-2-0-to-Bring-People-Together-for-a-More-Active-Sri-Lanka/10529-796529</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[PhysioPremiere and Physio Medicare, together with LUXUZ as joint organiser, are set to take their message of movement, mobility and preventive health to a wider audience with Move It Sri Lanka 2.0, a national movement initiative organised to commemorate World Physiotherapy Day.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Friday, 28 August 2026 18:38</pubDate>

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                <title>Dilmah targets India with luxury tea lounge expansion</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Dilmah-targets-India-with-luxury-tea-lounge-expansion/44-796510</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka’s iconic global brand Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company plans to invest more than $1 million initially to establish a premium tea lounge network in India, as it seeks to tap growing demand for non-alcoholic beverages among younger consumers in the subcontinent.
The company plans to open close to 10 luxury tea outlets in India by 2030 under its Urban Estate concept, with the first flagship outlet expected next year.
 Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delh]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:28</pubDate>

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                <title>Tea exports fall 5% as Middle East disruption hits key markets</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[Sri Lanka’s tea exports fell sharply in the first seven months of 2026, with Middle East shipping disruptions compounding weaker shipments to several key markets and contributing to a $ 67 million decline in export earnings.
Tea exports during January-July dropped 4.9% to 143.51 million kg, from 150.85 million kilograms (Mn/Kg) in the corresponding period last year, according to data from Forbes and Walker Research and Customs figures analysed b]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:25</pubDate>

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                <title>Chandana Guniyangoda assumes duties as new  Chairman of People’s Bank</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Chandana-Guniyangoda-assumes-duties-as-new--Chairman-of-People-s-Bank/44-796508</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[Chandana Guniyangoda assumed duties as the new Chairman of People’s Bank yesterday at a ceremony held at the bank’s head office. The occasion was attended by the former Chairman Prof. Narada Fernando, Board members, General Manager/CEO and members of the bank’s corporate management.
The bank said Guniyangoda’s appointment marks a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s State-owned banking sector. He becomes the first Chairman of a state-owned licen]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:24</pubDate>

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                <title>US Ambassador Eric Meyer arrives in Sri Lanka, presents credentials</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[US Ambassador Eric Meyer yesterday presented his credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the formal commencement of his ambassadorial tenure. 
Following the ceremony, Ambassador Meyer said: “It was an honour to present my credentials to President Dissanayake. The United States is proud to call Sri Lanka a friend in a partnership that has spanned more than 78 years.
 I look forward to further strengthening the US-Sri Lanka rel]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:22</pubDate>

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                <title>Govt. moves to cut investment red tape with high-powered Business Facilitation Centre</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/front-page/Govt--moves-to-cut-investment-red-tape-with-high-powered-Business-Facilitation-Centre/44-796506</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[By Charumini de Silva
The Government is moving to establish a National Business Facilitation Centre under the Presidential Secretariat, with the aim of breaking down fragmented approval processes and giving investors a single high-powered mechanism to navigate the State machinery.
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the establishment of the Centre on Monday to facilitate investors and coordinate State agencies, while providing a mechanism with su]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:21</pubDate>

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                <title>QR fuel distribution to continue</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said the Government will continue its QR-based fuel distribution system as uncertainty surrounding conflicts in the Middle East continues to affect global oil markets, 
He said the QR mechanism remains necessary to manage the country’s fuel supplies and ensure that available stocks are distributed without major disruption.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:20</pubDate>

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                <title>CSE ends lower amid cautious investor sentiment</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[The Colombo stock market ended lower yesterday, extending its bearish run into a second session.
The ASPI was down 0.31% or 65.12 points to 21,279.65 and the active S&P SL20 was down 0.24% or 14.59 points to 5,994.81.
With 121 counters ending in red against 69 in green, market turnover was nearly Rs. 797 million on over 27.2 million shares traded amid subdued activity ahead of the two-day mid-week break.]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:18</pubDate>

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                <title>SL eyes major cruise tourism boost to convert Colombo as hub</title> 
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                <description><![CDATA[By Shanika Sriyananda 
Sri Lanka is seeking to position Colombo as a preferred cruise tourism hub in the Indian Ocean, with the Government and private sector exploring ways to attract more international cruise liners and extend passenger stays to generate wider economic benefits.
Ocean Cruise Global Accounts Director Thushaan Kunabalasingam, who works closely with leading global cruise operators, said the current environment was conducive to ne]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:04</pubDate>

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                <title>Prasad Samarasinghe appointed Chairman of HNB Finance</title> 
                <link>https://www.ft.lk/business/Prasad-Samarasinghe-appointed-Chairman-of-HNB-Finance/34-796513</link>
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                <description><![CDATA[HNB Finance PLC has announced the appointment of Dr. Prasad Samarasinghe as Chairman with effect from 28 August 2026, succeeding Rajive Dissanayake, who will retire on the same date following nine years of distinguished service.
Dr. Samarasinghe brings nearly three decades of senior-level experience spanning information technology, telecommunications engineering, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, enterprise systems, corporate governance, ri]]></description>

                <pubDate> Wednesday, 26 August 2026 00:02</pubDate>

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