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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Marketing/John-Keells-Consumer-Foods-Sector-triumphs-at-National-Sales-Awards-2024-with-26-wins/54-773113</loc>
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<news:title>John Keells Consumer Foods Sector triumphs at National Sales Awards 2024 with 26 wins</news:title>
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<news:title>MullenLowe wins ‘Agency of the Year’  for the second consecutive year at Effie’s</news:title>
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<news:title>MullenLowe wins ‘Agency of the Year’  for the second consecutive year at Effie’s</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Shipping-Aviation/Mack-Air-celebrates-45-years-of-excellence-in-aviation/21-773117</loc>
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<news:title>People’s Leasing announces three new appointments to Board</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Kandy-holds-edge-against-Air-Force/23-773677</loc>
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<news:title>NCC-Bloomfield clash for plum of Major Club 3-day cricket</news:title>
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<news:title>Cabinet approves land grant for 100 MW solar project</news:title>
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<news:title>Cabinet approves land grant for 100 MW solar project</news:title>
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<news:title>Mahesh de Alwis re-elected as MCA President for second term</news:title>
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<news:title>President’s Trophy kicks off on 25 April with Greens defending</news:title>
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<news:title>Australia great Steve Smith announces retirement from ODI cricket</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Chalithaextendslead-while-Algama-climbs-to-third-position/23-773837</loc>
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<news:title>Chalitha extends lead while Algama climbs to third position</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.ft.lk/Sports/Inter-Club-Rugby-2024-2025-preview/23-773838</loc>
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<news:title>Wetlands: country’s lungs and kidneys are yet under threat</news:title>
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