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<news:title>Another nail in coffin for joint defending champions SSC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Travel-Tourism/Walkers-Tours-honoured-at-Sri-Lanka-Tourism-Awards-2024/27-772249</loc>
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<news:title>Walkers Tours honoured at  Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024</news:title>
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<news:title>Radisson Collection brings exceptional hospitality to Sri Lanka’s pure shores</news:title>
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<news:title>Radisson Collection brings exceptional hospitality to Sri Lanka’s pure shores</news:title>
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<news:title>Top professional Dulinda Perera appointed to People’s Leasing and Finance Board</news:title>
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<news:title>Janashakthi Life records historic Rs. 6.6 billion GWP with 43% growth in 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/DFCC-Bank-launches-exclusive-reward-scheme-for-worker-remittances-via-Lanka-Money-Transfer/42-772254</loc>
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<news:title>DFCC Bank launches exclusive reward scheme for worker remittances via Lanka Money Transfer</news:title>
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<news:title>Fitch Ratings upgrade People’s Bank’s National Long-Term Rating to ‘AA-’</news:title>
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<news:title>Foreign holdings in Rupee Treasuries record sizeable net inflow with 38-week high</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Marketing/Boutique-Agency-Network-unveils-new-brand-identity-ban/54-772257</loc>
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<news:title>Boutique Agency Network unveils new brand identity ‘ban’</news:title>
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<news:title>Creating world’s largest advertising agency: Omnicom in $ 13 b deal for Interpublic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Marketing/MullenLowe-Group-appoints-Nishant-Mehta-as-Vice-President-Chief-Strategy-Officer/54-772259</loc>
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<news:title>MullenLowe Group appoints Nishant Mehta as Vice President/Chief Strategy Officer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Motor/How-Sri-Lanka-Ubered-in-2024/55-772260</loc>
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<news:title>How Sri Lanka Ubered in 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Bajaj-motorcycles-harness-LVA-drive-to-empower-affordable-mobility/44-772261</loc>
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<news:title>Bajaj motorcycles harness LVA drive to empower affordable mobility</news:title>
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<news:title>Bajaj motorcycles harness LVA drive to empower affordable mobility</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Experts-weigh-on-vehicle-import-resumption-and-outlook/44-772262</loc>
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<news:title>Experts weigh on vehicle import resumption and outlook</news:title>
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<news:title>Experts weigh on vehicle import resumption and outlook</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/CH17-introduces-Privilege-BLACK-for-Ceylon-Chamber-members/34-772263</loc>
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<news:title>CH17 introduces Privilege BLACK for Ceylon Chamber members</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Dinesh-appointed-to-Ceylon-Hotels-Corporation-PLC-Board/34-772264</loc>
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<news:title>Dinesh appointed to Ceylon Hotels Corporation PLC Board</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Advocata-Chief-criticises-growth-hindering-rigid-policies/34-772265</loc>
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<news:title>Advocata Chief criticises growth hindering rigid policies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/AIA-Insurance-and-Sri-Lanka-Cancer-Society-renew-partnership-for-sixth-consecutive-year/56-772266</loc>
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<news:title>AIA Insurance and Sri Lanka Cancer Society renew partnership for sixth consecutive year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Taj-Samudra-Colombo-commemorates-76th-Republic-Day-of-India/56-772267</loc>
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<news:title>Taj Samudra Colombo commemorates 76th Republic Day of India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Industry-calls-on-more-Govt-support-to-create-smokeless-world/56-772268</loc>
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<news:title>Industry calls on more Govt. support to create smokeless world</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Sri-Lanka-and-Malta-Celebrating-25-years-of-diplomatic-relations-and-forging-prosperous-future/56-772269</loc>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka and Malta: Celebrating 25 years of diplomatic relations and forging prosperous future</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/India-commemorates-76thRepublic-Day-celebrations/56-772270</loc>
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<news:title>India commemorates 76th Republic Day celebrations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/UK-Minister-for-Indo-Pacific-visits-Sri-Lanka-strengthening-bilateral-ties/56-772271</loc>
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<news:title>UK Minister for Indo-Pacific visits Sri Lanka strengthening bilateral ties</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Good-public-service-is-fundamental-citizen-right-President/56-772272</loc>
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<news:title>Good public service is fundamental citizen right: President</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Govt-sets-record-straight-on-viral-night-music-ban-controversy/44-772273</loc>
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<news:title>Govt. sets record straight on viral night music ban controversy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/HWIC-Asia-Fund-completes-Rs-27-b-debt-to-equity-conversion-now-owns-24-3-of-JKH/44-772274</loc>
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<news:title>HWIC Asia Fund completes  Rs. 27 b debt to equity conversion; now owns 24.3% of JKH</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Asiri-Academy-of-Health-Sciences-and-Sunway-University-Malaysia-sign-historic-MoU/44-772275</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-01-27</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asiri Academy of Health Sciences and Sunway University Malaysia sign historic MoU</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/HNB-confirms-share-split-discussed-at-Board-but-no-decision-yet/44-772276</loc>
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<news:title>HNB confirms share split discussed at Board but no decision yet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Taj-Lanka-s-two-major-shareholders-to-capitalise-loans-worth-Rs-1-3-b/44-772277</loc>
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<news:title>Taj Lanka’s two major shareholders to capitalise loans worth Rs. 1.3 b</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/SLJBC-strongly-urges-Govt-to-confirm-SL-s-participation-at-Expo-2025-in-Japan/44-772278</loc>
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<news:title>SLJBC strongly urges Govt. to confirm SL’s participation at Expo 2025 in Japan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Mannar-Bishop-thanks-AKD-for-decision-on-Adani-asks-for-strategic-environmental-assessment/44-772279</loc>
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<news:title>Mannar Bishop thanks AKD for decision on Adani, asks for strategic environmental assessment</news:title>
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<news:title>The Adani agony</news:title>
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<news:title>Export Development Council reconvenes today after years of hibernation</news:title>
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<news:title>Export earnings hit all-time high of $ 16.17 b in 2024</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Opinion-and-Issues/Galle-Literary-Festival-Bridging-business-and-the-arts/14-772283</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Motor/David-Pieris-Automobiles-opens-new-BAIC-showroom-in-Kurunegala/55-772884</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Motor/E-Consult-International-partners-Ajantha-Motor-Stores-for-Eurol-Lubricants/55-772885</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E-Consult International partners Ajantha Motor Stores for Eurol Lubricants</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Motor/Wurth-Lanka-wins-Wurth-Group-s-global-awards-in-2024/55-772886</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wurth Lanka wins Wurth Group’s global awards in 2024</news:title>
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<news:title>Toyota Lanka Kurunegala branch relaunched with array of services</news:title>
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<news:title>Apollo Hospitals expands into Sri Lanka</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/LAUGFS-Rubber-wins-dual-accolades-at-PRISL-Awards-2024/34-772892</loc>
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<news:title>Five Sri Lankan companies display creativity and quality at Ambiente 2025</news:title>
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<news:title>Ceylon Chamber of Commerce releases Outlook 2025 Report</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-11</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka name same ODI squad, minus Chamidu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Financial-Services/BOC-launches-Rewardz-Plus-points-based-reward-scheme-for-credit-cardholders/42-772908</loc>
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<news:title>President leaves for UAE</news:title>
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<news:title>Special Parliament sitting on Friday to announce SC’s decision on LG polls</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka prepares for key anti-money laundering evaluation ahead of global scrutiny</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/SL-Thailand-discuss-bilateral-issues/56-772932</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Phoenix Industries launches New Collection 2025</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar-Sri Lanka Business Council calls on Ambassador of Sri Lanka in Doha</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hayleys Fabric obtains verification of net-zero targets by SBTi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Call-for-proposals-Saman-Kelegama-Memorial-Research-Grant-2025/34-772937</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call for proposals: Saman Kelegama Memorial Research Grant 2025</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Sri-Lanka-Pakistan-Business-Forum-delegation-meets-Acting-High-Commissioner-of-Sri-Lanka-in-Islamabad/34-772938</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka-Pakistan Business Forum delegation meets Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka in Islamabad</news:title>
</news:news> 
</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Opinion-and-Issues/Public-petition-demanding-repeal-of-Prevention-of-Terrorism-Act-and-removal-or-reduction-of-VAT/14-772939</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public petition demanding repeal of Prevention of Terrorism Act and removal or reduction of VAT</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/FT-View-Editorial/Mixed-signals-of-Government-s-strategy-on-SOEs/58-772940</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mixed signals of Government’s strategy on SOEs</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Cartoon/Cartoon-12-02-2025/10494-772941</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cartoon 12.02.2025</news:title>
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</url>
	   <url>
<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Building-stronger-UK-Sri-Lanka-partnership-for-the-future/4-772942</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building stronger UK-Sri Lanka partnership for the future</news:title>
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</url>
	   <url>
<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Building-stronger-UK-Sri-Lanka-partnership-for-the-future/14-772942</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building stronger UK-Sri Lanka partnership for the future</news:title>
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</url>
	   <url>
<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Sri-Lanka-has-great-opportunity-to-become-major-destination-for-fee-paying-foreign-students/4-772943</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka has great opportunity to become major destination for fee-paying foreign students</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Sri-Lanka-has-great-opportunity-to-become-major-destination-for-fee-paying-foreign-students/14-772943</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka has great opportunity to become major destination for fee-paying foreign students</news:title>
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</url>
	   <url>
<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/When-cowards-try-to-be-heroes/4-772944</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When cowards try to be heroes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/When-cowards-try-to-be-heroes/14-772944</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When cowards try to be heroes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CSR-Events/Bentota-social-service/38-772945</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CSR-Events/NDB-Bank-empowers-students-of-Convent-of-Our-Lady-of-Victories-through-Skillshop-for-Students/38-772946</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDB Bank empowers students of Convent of Our Lady of Victories through “Skillshop for Students”</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/CSR-Events/IRCSL-successfully-concludes-Siththara-Art-Competition/38-772947</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IRCSL successfully concludes “Siththara” Art Competition</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cleaner future: LB Finance partners MEPA for sustainable beach cleaning initiatives</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atlas SipSavi and Ridee Viharaya continue  22-year legacy of empowering schoolchildren</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HDFC Bank recognised by Eco Spindles for environmental commitment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Ambassador-of-Sri-Lanka-to-Lebanon-presents-credentials/56-772951</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Lebanon presents credentials</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Deputy-Minister-of-Labour-participates-in-Global-Labour-Market-Conference-2025-in-Saudi-Arabia/56-772952</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy Minister of Labour participates in Global Labour Market Conference 2025 in Saudi Arabia</news:title>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Ambassador-designate-of-Sri-Lanka-to-Egypt-Sisira-Senavirathneassumes-duties/56-772953</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to Egypt Sisira Senavirathne assumes duties</news:title>
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</url>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambassador Sithara Khan presents credentials to Amir of Qatar</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka’s first resident High Commissioner to New Zealand presents credentials to Governor-General</news:title>
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</url>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka, Thailand strengthen legal and human rights cooperation through high-level meeting</news:title>
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<news:title>Galle Fortress breached</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Record number of 667 shuttlers from 28 nations for HUNDRED Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-12</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICC congratulates Karunaratne for superb career</news:title>
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<news:title>Sameera and Sandeesha to participate in Baseball League in UAE</news:title>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka keen to extend successful run of last year against Australia</news:title>
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<news:title>Donald Steel Tournament 2025: All segment winners</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Wenuka-leads-Thomians/23-772963</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wenuka leads Thomians</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Vishenka-leads-Peterites/23-772964</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vishenka leads Peterites</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Omitha-leads-Antonians/23-772965</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Omitha leads Antonians</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Matthew Kuhnemann reported for suspected illegal bowling action</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Asalanka-s-stunning-century-propels-Sri-Lanka-to-victory/23-772967</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asalanka’s stunning century propels Sri Lanka to victory</news:title>
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	   <url>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HNB supports KALA South Asia – a celebration of art, as Official Banking Partner</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-13</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Art Trail GLF 2025: Discovering  South Asian voices in contemporary art</news:title>
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<news:title>Art Trail GLF 2025: Discovering  South Asian voices in contemporary art</news:title>
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<news:title>Hilton Sri Lanka to celebrate month of love with memorable experiences</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MMCA Sri Lanka hosts Gallery Talk for “Total Landscaping” Rotation 2</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>“Captain America: Brave New World” now showing in 34 Lankan cinemas</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UNFPA and Japan strengthen health services in Northern Province</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/India-and-Sri-Lanka-commit-to-more-cooperation-in-education-and-skills-training/56-773059</loc>
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<news:title>India and Sri Lanka commit to more cooperation in education and skills training</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lankan  passport woes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Opinion-and-Issues/Lasantha-s-daughter-expresses-regret-over-BASL-stand/14-773061</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lasantha’s daughter expresses regret over BASL stand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Financing-climate-action-Adaptation-finance-gap/4-773062</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Financing climate action: Adaptation finance gap</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Columnists/Financing-climate-action-Adaptation-finance-gap/14-773062</loc>
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<news:title>Financing climate action: Adaptation finance gap</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Opinion-and-Issues/Weaponisation-of-Financial-Action-Task-Force-and-impact-on-CSOs/14-773063</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weaponisation of Financial Action Task Force and impact on CSOs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Markets/CSE-PRICE-LIST-14-02-2025/10518-773064</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSE PRICE LIST-14/02/2025</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Harmony-Page/25-years-of-flight-around-the-world/10523-773065</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 years of flight around the world</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Asia-Capital-Title-Sponsor-for-PRASL-s-inaugural-event/34-773066</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asia Capital Title Sponsor for PRASL’s inaugural event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Emirates-boosts-services-to-Rome-with-third-daily-flight/34-773067</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emirates boosts services to Rome with third daily flight</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Workshop-on-chilli-cultivation-in-Rajanganaya-Anuradhapura/34-773068</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Workshop on chilli cultivation in Rajanganaya, Anuradhapura</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/Superior-quality-feed-boosts-animal-performance-and-bottom-line/34-773069</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Superior quality feed boosts animal performance and bottom line</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Business/EDB-NOCU-kicks-off-islandwide-awareness-campaign-from-Jaffna/34-773070</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EDB-NOCU kicks off islandwide awareness campaign from Jaffna</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/RCUAC-Challenge-Shield-Water-Polo-Tournament/23-773071</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RCUAC Challenge Shield Water Polo Tournament</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/SLC-Major-Club-3-day-tournament-SSC-make-late-comeback-to-dismiss-NCC-for-379/23-773072</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SLC Major Club 3-day tournament SSC make late comeback to dismiss NCC for 379</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/AustralianHigh-Commissioner-hosts-reception-forAustralianMen-s-Cricket-Team-2025/23-773073</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian High Commissioner hosts reception for Australian Men’s Cricket Team 2025</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Two-Western-province-rugby-referees-to-officiate-at-Bangkok-International-Rugby-10s/23-773074</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Western province rugby referees to officiate at Bangkok International Rugby 10s</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/CH-runs-riot-in-second-half-at-Welisara/23-773075</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CH runs riot in second half at Welisara</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Sri-Lanka-crush-World-Cup-champions-by-record-margin-of-174-runs/23-773076</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka crush World Cup champions by record margin of 174 runs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/New-National-Sports-Council-appointed/23-773077</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New National Sports Council appointed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Norochcholai-unit-returns-to-grid-ending-daily-power-cuts/56-773078</loc>
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<news:title>Norochcholai unit returns to grid ending daily power cuts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Vijitha-Herath-to-participate-in-8thIndian-Ocean-Conference-in-Oman/56-773079</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2025-02-15</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijitha Herath to participate in 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/Ven-Shi-Zhidu-visits-Gangarama-Temple/56-773080</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/News/US-Ambassador-visits-SLPP-Office-amid-party-s-call-for-probe-on-USAID/56-773081</loc>
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<news:title>US Ambassador visits SLPP Office amid party’s call for probe on USAID</news:title>
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<news:title>Türkiye extends unwavering support for SL’s economic revival efforts </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Central-Bank-releases-February-Monetary-Policy-Report/44-773083</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Jonathan-Alles-joins-Vallibel-One-Board/44-773086</loc>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Front-Page/Oracle-Corporation-pledges-support-for-Sri-Lanka-s-digitalisation/44-773089</loc>
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