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<news:title>Sri Lanka initiates talks with ADB for $ 400 m loans to fuel economic reforms </news:title>
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<news:title>Job coach training for sustainable employment of persons with disabilities</news:title>
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<news:title>Thailand’s ancient town of Si Thep added to world heritage list</news:title>
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<news:title>Acorn Group shines bright at glamorous Awards Night celebrating remarkable achievements</news:title>
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<news:title>Hamoos Travels conducts Service Excellence Awards 2023</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2023-09-27</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Classic Destinations joins Internova Travel Group’s international network of independent travel agencies</news:title>
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<news:title>D.S.S. signs off rugby season on a high note</news:title>
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<news:title>Kushal and Anouk to defend golf title</news:title>
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<news:title>N. Thangaraja outplays rivals with last-round 66</news:title>
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<news:title>Anura de Silva briefs media on various allegations</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka’s Rugby 7s team commended</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/OCA-beat-Nepal-but-lose-to-Thailand/23-753470</loc>
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<news:title>OCA beat Nepal but lose to Thailand</news:title>
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<news:title>Rugby Stabilisation Committee revoked</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Hasaranga-fails-to-make-it-to-World-Cup-Hemantha-as-replacement/23-753472</loc>
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<news:title>Hasaranga fails to make it to World Cup, Hemantha as replacement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/World-Maritime-Day/Revised-GHG-reduction-strategy-for-global-shipping-adopted/10572-753473</loc>
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<news:title>Revised GHG reduction strategy for global shipping adopted</news:title>
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<news:title>Ceyline Group: Spearheading sustainable marine and shipping in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>Trade facilitation: Countries  make steady but uneven progress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/World-Maritime-Day/Singapore-is-top-maritime-centre-for-10th-consecutive-year/10572-753476</loc>
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<news:title>Singapore is top maritime centre for 10th consecutive year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/World-Maritime-Day/Advantis-plays-key-role-in-combatting-marine-pollution-through-remarkable-initiatives/10572-753477</loc>
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<news:title>Advantis plays key role in combatting marine pollution through remarkable initiatives</news:title>
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<news:title>World Maritime Theme 2024: ‘Navigating the future: safety first’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/World-Maritime-Day/SAGT-continues-to-drive-sustainable-development-and-innovation-within-maritime-industry/10572-753479</loc>
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<news:title>SAGT continues to drive sustainable development and innovation within maritime industry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/World-Maritime-Day/World-Maritime-Theme-2023-MARPOL-at-50-our-commitment-goes-on/10572-753480</loc>
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<news:title>World Maritime Theme 2023: ‘MARPOL at 50 – our commitment goes on’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/World-Maritime-Day/Global-Maritime-Trends-2050-Four-futures-for-maritime-sector-in-2050/10572-753481</loc>
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<news:title>Global Maritime Trends 2050: Four futures for maritime sector in 2050</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-TV/A-new-law-to-transform-Port-City-to-Colombo-Financial-Zone/10520-753482</loc>
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<news:title>A new law to transform  Port City to ’Colombo Financial Zone’</news:title>
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<news:title>A new law to transform  Port City to ’Colombo Financial Zone’</news:title>
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<news:title>World Tourism Day celebrated at BIA</news:title>
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<news:title>World Tourism Day celebrated at BIA</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/IMF-gives-mixed-scorecard-for-SL/26-753484</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-09-28</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMF gives mixed scorecard for SL</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/ICTA-set-to-unveil-eRL-2-0-system-for-motorists-from-next-week/44-753485</loc>
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<news:title>ICTA set to unveil eRL 2.0 system for motorists from next week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/CCPI-eases-further-in-September/44-753486</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-09-28</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCPI eases further in September</news:title>
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<news:title>CSE closes shortened week on the up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Sri-Lanka-extends-warm-welcome-to-tourists-at-BIA-on-World-Tourism-Day/44-753488</loc>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka extends warm welcome  to tourists at BIA on World Tourism Day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Colombo-Port-City-Economic-Commission-releases-promising-progress-report-for-first-8-months/44-753489</loc>
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<news:title>Colombo Port City Economic Commission releases promising progress report for first 8 months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-prioritises-economic-sustainability-over-political-gain-in-SOE-restructuring-Kanchana/44-753490</loc>
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<news:title>Govt. prioritises economic sustainability over political gain in SOE restructuring: Kanchana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Opposition-files-petition-against-DDO/44-753491</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-09-28</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition files petition against DDO</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/President-RW-moots-new-law-to-transform-Port-City-into-Colombo-Financial-Zone/44-753492</loc>
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<news:title>President RW moots new law to transform Port City into ‘Colombo Financial Zone’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Customs-nabs-five-suspects-with-6-kg-gold-worth-over-Rs-123-m-at-BIA/56-753493</loc>
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<news:title>Customs nabs five suspects with 6 kg gold worth over Rs. 123 m at BIA</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Five-fishermen-sentenced-to-death-for-smuggling-150-kg-of-heroin/56-753494</loc>
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<news:title>Five fishermen sentenced to death for smuggling 150 kg of heroin</news:title>
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<news:title>Microsoft announces new AI companion ‘Copilot’</news:title>
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<news:title>Strengthening economic bonds: Israel-Asia Chamber of Commerce explores trade expansion with Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>BASL and TISL to intervene in X-press Pearl case</news:title>
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<news:title>Harsha raises breach of Parliamentary Privilege by SLCMA</news:title>
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<news:title>Fonterra’s Farmer Support Program powering future of Sri Lanka’s smallholder dairy farmers</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eran exposes SL’s plight of human capital flight</news:title>
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<news:title>India gifted Asian Games cricket gold over Afghanistan by ranking rule</news:title>
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<news:title>Host India opens World Cup campaign with win over Australia</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>England come from behind to beat inspired Samoa</news:title>
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<news:title>Pumas set up Wales quarter-final with thrilling win against Japan</news:title>
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<news:title>Lionel Messi returns to Inter Miami, but too late</news:title>
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<news:title>Max Verstappen hails third Formula One championship title as ‘best’ yet</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate against South Africa</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka should take heart from Proteas bashing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/FACETS-2024-to-glitter-better-with-multiple-pavilions-first-time-in-30-years/44-753844</loc>
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<news:title>Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire raising regional tensions with over 1,000 killed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/UAE-hotels-revenue-up-26-to-7-b-in-year-up-to-end-July/44-753846</loc>
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<news:title>UAE hotels revenue up 26% to $ 7 b in year up to end-July</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Tourism-earnings-soar-to-nearly-1-5-b-by-end-of-3Q/44-753847</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-09</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism earnings soar to nearly $ 1.5 b by end of 3Q</news:title>
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<news:title>Panduka Keerthinanda assumes duties as Land Reforms Commission Chairman</news:title>
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<news:title>New Generation Awards 2023 celebrates youth who dare to differ</news:title>
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<news:title>SLTA President commended</news:title>
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<news:title>Black Caps continue winning vein; beat Netherlands comfortably</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka’s premium steel manufacturer Melwa sponsors motorcycle racing with Rs. 10 m</news:title>
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<news:title>Central Asian Men’s Volleyball Challenge Cup Sri Lanka start campaign with a bang; beat Saudi Arabia 3 sets to nil</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theekshana returns to strengthen bowling for Pakistan game </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/ComBank-wins-two-top-awards-at-Daraz-Payment-Partner-Awards-2023/42-753887</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-10</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ComBank wins two top awards at Daraz Payment Partner Awards 2023</news:title>
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<news:title>Taxation Institute Sri Lanka granted Chartered status</news:title>
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<news:title>India-Sri Lanka ferry service set to begin Tuesday</news:title>
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<news:title>Deloitte says scaling up operations in  Sri Lanka, Maldives</news:title>
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<news:title>BIA turns Rs. 22 b profit in first eight months: Minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Japan-to-extend-fullest-cooperation-to-Sri-Lanka-for-IORA-tenure-and-economic-recovery/56-753917</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan to extend fullest cooperation to Sri Lanka for IORA tenure and economic recovery</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/UK-Foreign-Commonwealth-and-Development-Minister-visits-Sri-Lanka/56-753918</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Minister visits Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Indian-Ocean-Rim-Association-s-25thCommittee-of-Senior-Officials-Meeting-concludes-in-Colombo/56-753919</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Ocean Rim Association’s 25th Committee of Senior Officials Meeting concludes in Colombo</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/NDB-NEOSBIZ-Exclusive-banking-app-empowering-Sri-Lankan-SMEs/42-753920</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDB NEOSBIZ: Exclusive banking app empowering Sri Lankan SMEs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/People-s-Bank-organises-Galle-Region-Exporters-Forum-2023/42-753921</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People’s Bank organises Galle Region Exporters’ Forum 2023</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/LankaPay-partners-FT-CICRA-Cyber-Security-Summit-for-6th-consecutive-year/42-753922</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LankaPay partners FT-CICRA Cyber Security Summit for 6th consecutive year</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/CSE-remains-bearish-amidst-lacklustre-investor-interest/42-753923</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSE remains bearish amidst lacklustre investor interest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/Rs-90-billion-Treasury-bill-auction-in-focus/42-753924</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs. 90 billion Treasury bill auction in focus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-View-Editorial/Rising-workers-remittances-Timely-salvation-to-the-economy/58-753925</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising workers’  remittances: Timely  salvation to the economy</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Opinion-and-Issues/Target-2048-Part-IX-Complex-economy-system-A-response/14-753926</loc>
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<news:title>Target 2048 – Part IX: Complex economy system: A response</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/The-messed-up-DW-interview-who-arranged-the-hostile-interview/4-753927</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The messed up DW interview; who arranged the hostile interview?</news:title>
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<news:title>The messed up DW interview; who arranged the hostile interview?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Sri-Lanka-a-second-sinking-of-the-Titanic/4-753928</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka, a second sinking of the Titanic?</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka, a second sinking of the Titanic?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/IT-Telecom-Tech/Global-tech-company-Anagram-collaborates-with-Amazon-Web-Services/50-753929</loc>
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<news:title>Global tech company Anagram collaborates with Amazon Web Services</news:title>
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<news:title>39th MBA Team Championship 2023: HNB shine with smash hit of corporate badminton excellence for 3rd consecutive year</news:title>
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<news:title>‘Strong data security foundation starts with people, processes and technology’</news:title>
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<news:title>‘Strong data security foundation starts with people, processes and technology’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Anuranga-Walpola-appointed-Head-Coach-of-S-Thomas/23-753932</loc>
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<news:title>Anuranga Walpola appointed Head Coach of S’ Thomas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Shangri-La-Hambantota-B-P-De-Silva-make-history-with-first-ever-National-Caddie-Tournament/23-753934</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shangri-La Hambantota, B.P. De Silva make history with first-ever National Caddie Tournament</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Charith-Harsha-to-lead-National-Football-team/23-753935</loc>
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<news:title>Charith, Harsha to lead National Football team</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Rugby-to-adopt-smart-mouthguards-to-protect-against-head-injuries/23-753936</loc>
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<news:title>Rugby to adopt ‘smart’ mouthguards to protect against head injuries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Sri-Lanka-continues-forward-march/23-753937</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka continues forward march</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Defending-champions-England-bounce-back-to-defeat-Bangladesh/23-753938</loc>
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<news:title>Defending champions England bounce back to defeat Bangladesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Sports-Minister-visits-Athletes-Village-to-congratulate-Asian-Games-winners/23-753939</loc>
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<news:title>Sports Minister visits Athletes Village to congratulate  Asian Games winners</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Hasaranga-undergoes-successful-surgery/23-753940</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hasaranga undergoes  successful surgery</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Mendis-Samarawickrama-centuries-in-vain-as-Pakistan-wins-in-record-run-chase/23-753941</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mendis, Samarawickrama centuries in vain as Pakistan wins in record run chase </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/CEB-informs-PUCSL-of-steady-income-plunge-in-past-three-months/26-753942</loc>
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<news:title>CEB informs PUCSL of steady income plunge in past three months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Key-insights-to-cyber-security-atDaily-FT-CICRA-Summit-today/44-753943</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key insights to cyber security at Daily FT-CICRA Summit today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Excise-earns-extra-billions-as-Parliament-gets-tough-on-tax-stamp-scam/44-753944</loc>
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<news:title>Excise earns extra billions as Parliament gets tough on tax stamp scam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Ceylon-Chamber-IT-industry-stress-Digital-ID-imperative-for-Sri-Lanka-s-digital-transformation/44-753945</loc>
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<news:title>Ceylon Chamber, IT industry stress Digital ID imperative for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/India-extends-new-funding-inks-G2G-agreement-to-boost-economy/44-753946</loc>
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<news:title>India extends new funding, inks G2G agreement to boost economy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/IMF-caught-off-guard-as-China-strikes-debt-deal-with-Sri-Lanka/44-753947</loc>
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<news:title>IMF caught off guard as China strikes debt deal with Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Dilith-pledges-to-create-a-much-happier-Sri-Lanka/44-753948</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dilith pledges to create a much happier Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Sri-Lanka-formally-assumes-Chair-of-Indian-Ocean-Rim-Association/44-753949</loc>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka formally assumes Chair of Indian Ocean Rim Association</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Galle-Dialogue-International-Maritime-Conference-kicks-off-today/56-753950</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2023-10-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Galle Dialogue International Maritime Conference kicks off today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Seyed-Ali-Zahir-Moulana-confirmed-as-Naseer-Ahamed-s-replacement-in-Parliament/56-753951</loc>
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<news:title>Seyed Ali Zahir Moulana confirmed as Naseer Ahamed’s replacement in Parliament</news:title>
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<news:title>Country plagued by corruption and authoritarian perspectives: SJB</news:title>
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<news:title>Fentons Smart Facilities first in Sri Lanka to obtain ISO certification for Facility Management</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2023 in November to focus on “Sustain Reform, Accelerate Growth”</news:title>
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<news:title>ADB pledges support  for new projects in  Sri Lanka for next 5 years</news:title>
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<news:title>‘The Exorcist Believer’ and ‘Paw Patrol:  The Mighty Movie’ in Lankan cinemas now</news:title>
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