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<news:title>CA Sri Lanka unveils “Legacy Lane” history wall to celebrate 65th anniversary</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sundararaj appointed to LOLC Holdings, Brown and Co., Boards</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serendib Flour Mills celebrates 15+ years of ‘Nourishing the Nation’ with gala event</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LAUGFS Gas wins Gold  at TAGS Awards 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/CoA-permits-mediation-in-Hajj-quota-allocation-dispute/56-770718</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CoA permits mediation  in Hajj quota allocation dispute</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>St. Benedict’s urges funding for STEM Centre to empower futures</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Sri-Lanka-imports-16-000-tons-of-rice-so-far-to-address-shortage/56-770720</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka imports 16,000 tons  of rice so far to address shortage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/President-appreciates-China-for-debt-support-eyes-strengthening-bilateral-ties/56-770721</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President appreciates China for debt support, eyes strengthening bilateral ties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/11-month-tea-exports-value-top-1-3-b-mark-Nov-volume-down-YoY/44-770722</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-month tea exports value top $ 1.3 b mark; Nov. volume down YoY</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AKD says SL not concerned about Adani’s dealings in other countries</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-says-plan-to-lease-NLDB-and-Milco-to-India-s-Amul-scrapped/44-770724</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. says plan to lease NLDB  and Milco to India’s Amul scrapped</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Private-vehicle-imports-to-resume-from-1-Feb/44-770725</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private vehicle imports to resume from 1 Feb.</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tobacco harm reduction and progressive regulation work hand-in hand: BAT</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Finance-Ministry-announces-setting-up-of-Public-Debt-Management-Office/44-770727</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finance Ministry announces setting up of Public Debt Management Office</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Dr-Harsha-appointed-Chairman-of-CoPF/44-770728</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dr. Harsha appointed Chairman of CoPF</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-confirms-98-of-ISB-holders-give-consent-for-debt-exchange/44-770729</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. confirms 98% of ISB holders give consent for debt exchange</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/President-announces-PAYE-tax-relief/26-770730</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President announces PAYE tax relief </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-19</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Code Surge Crowned 2024 Award Winner in ReactJS, Web Development, and WordPress Services at TechBehemoths Awards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/TOP-STORY/Govt-to-reactivate-Export-Development-Council-of-Ministers-to-drive-45-b-export-goal/26-770732</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. to reactivate Export Development Council of Ministers to drive $ 45 b export goal</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revision of Cess on clinker and cement imports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/25-m-project-at-Hambantota-International-Port-s-industrial-park/44-770734</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>$ 25 m project at Hambantota International Port’s industrial park</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Foreign-exchange-measures-extend-till-June-2025/44-770735</loc>
<news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign exchange measures extend till June 2025</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Cabinet-nod-to-import-30-000-tons-of-salt-before-31-January-2025/44-770736</loc>
<news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet nod to import 30,000 tons of salt before 31 January 2025</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Sri-Lanka-to-procure-high-quality-livestock-to-boost-dairy-sector/44-770737</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka to procure high-quality livestock to boost dairy sector</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/ADB-signs-deal-for-150-m-credit-line-to-CEB/44-770738</loc>
<news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADB signs deal for  $ 150 m credit line to CEB</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Central-Bank-intensifies-crackdown-on-prohibited-financial-schemes/44-770739</loc>
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<news:title>Central Bank intensifies crackdown on prohibited financial schemes</news:title>
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<news:title>Review of non-commercial State institutions amidst inefficiency concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Petition-filed-against-Minister-Upali-Pannilage-over-MP-eligibility/56-770741</loc>
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<news:title>Petition filed against Minister Upali Pannilage over MP eligibility</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt. increases daily allocation for preschool breakfast program</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Cabinet-approves-Rs-25-m-allocation-for-temporary-care-homes-operations/56-770743</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet approves Rs. 25 m allocation for temporary care homes operations</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godrej NX Pro Digi Lockers launched in SL</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Chitral-Wijesinha-appointed-to-Boards-of-Brown-Co-and-Browns-Investments/34-770746</loc>
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<news:title>Chitral Wijesinha appointed to Boards of Brown &amp; Co., and Browns Investments</news:title>
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<news:title>Divasa Pharma emphasises compliance with all NMRA regulations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Ravi-Asela-appointed-to-DIMO-Board/34-770748</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravi, Asela appointed to DIMO Board</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/CMA-EXCELLENCE-IN-INTEGRATED-REPORTING-AWARDS-2024/10595-770796</loc>
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<news:title>SAGT awarded Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability in “Other” Category 2024</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer Sri Lanka Wins Retail Sector Award at Best Corporate Citizen Sustainability Awards 2024</news:title>
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</url>
	   <url>
<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/DIMO-Dominates-CMA-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting-Awards-2024-Securing-Overall-Gold/10595-770802</loc>
<news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DIMO Dominates CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024, Securing Overall Gold</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/WindForce-Honored-at-CMA-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting-Awards-2024/10595-770803</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WindForce Honored at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/Talawakelle-Tea-Estates-PLC-honored-at-CMA-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting-Awards-2024/10595-770804</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/Merit-Award-Winners/10595-770805</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/Reminiscence-of-the-CMA-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting-Awards-2024/10595-770806</loc>
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<news:title>Reminiscence of the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024</news:title>
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<news:title>JAT Holdings PLC Wins Two Awards at CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/CMA-Sri-Lanka-Celebrates-10th-Anniversary-of-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting-Awards-2024/10595-770808</loc>
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<news:title>CMA Sri Lanka Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/Special-Award-Winners/10595-770809</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/Horana-Plantations-PLC-Earns-Acclaim-for-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting/10595-770813</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CMA/First-Capital-triumphs-at-CMA-Excellence-in-Integrated-Reporting-Awards-2024/10595-770815</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-12</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>President expresses gratitude to China for support during economic crisis</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-20</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denta’s “Wadena Sinahawata Dental Sathkaraya” campaign empowers smiles across Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>Bishop Duleep de Chickera launches his latest book ‘Beyond checkpoints: Stories of human resilience in troubled Sri Lanka’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Communist-Party-of-China-brings-Silk-Road-Link-platform-to-Sri-Lanka/56-770839</loc>
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<news:title>Communist Party of China brings Silk Road Link platform to Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sajith Bulathsinghala crowned Man of the Globe 2024</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prima KottuMee partners Gypsies to spread festive cheer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-Lite/Galle-Literary-Festival-reveals-main-program-as-festival-passes-go-on-sale/6-770843</loc>
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<news:title>Galle Literary Festival reveals main program as festival passes go on sale</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-Lite/Mufasa-The-Lion-King-now-showing-in-over-30-cinemas-in-Sri-Lanka/6-770844</loc>
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<news:title>“Mufasa: The Lion King” now showing in over 30 cinemas in Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<news:title>Rs. 3 m in bill wipeouts for 60 ComBank credit card holders this month</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2024-12-21</news:publication_date>
<news:title>D.V. Chanaka appointed as new SLPP National Organiser </news:title>
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<news:title>SC upholds death sentence for ex-top cop Vass Gunawardena </news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka lose Super Four match to India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Sri-Lanka-in-search-of-maiden-T20I-series-win-in-NZ/23-770859</loc>
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