Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:25

Rejuvenate rural economy: AKD tells District Committee chiefs

President Anura Kumara Disanayake yesterday rallied District Coordinating Committee chiefs to rejuvenate the rural economy. ..

Economic sentiment wanes – survey

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:21

In its May edition, pioneering business magazine LMD reports: “Businesspeople have downgraded their hopes of brighter economic prospects, compared t ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 3% gain

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:19

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the shortened-trading week on a bullish note with improved turnover on the back of return of investor optimis ..

DFCC Bank delivers resilient, purpose-driven performance in Q1

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:15

DFCC Bank said yesterday it showcased a strong and stable performance by delivering resilient financial results in the first quarter of 2025. ..

BOI engages Sri Lankan envoys on boosting FDI promotion strategy

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:14

The Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Arjuna Herath and senior officials this week met with designated ambassadors and diplomatic representatives fro ..

Ven. Ajahn Brahm in town to inspire Sri Lankans

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:13

The Ajahn Brahm Society of Sri Lanka (ABSSL) has announced the arrival of Ven. Ajahn Brahm in Sri Lanka. Many, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, kno ..

BOC’s Rs. 15 b debenture issue snapped up on opening day

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:21

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) closed its Debenture Issue 2025 in a few hours of opening yesterday due to oversubscription, after receiving applications in ..

Sampath Bank announces upcoming leadership changes

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:13

Sampath Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Sanjaya Dias Pujitha Gunawardana as the Managing Director-Designate (MDD) from 1 July 2025. ..

Entrepreneur Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna among Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:09

Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna, the trailblazing founder of Silver Aisle, has been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025 under t ..

British Guild of Travel Writers Association makes historic first visit to Sri Lanka

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:06

In a landmark moment for Sri Lanka’s tourism sector, a delegation of veteran travel media journalists from the most renowned British Guild of Travel ..

Hemas Holdings appoints Ashish Chandra as Group CEO

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:03

Hemas Holdings PLC yesterday announced the appointment of Ashish Chandra as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025. ..

Cinnamon Signature Selection presents ‘Signature Weekend’ with Deepa Mehta

Friday, 16 May 2025 03:23

Sri Lanka is setting the stage for a remarkable cinematic celebration as Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, under its Signature Selection brand, hosts the Osc ..

Turyaa Chennai marks decade of hospitality

Friday, 16 May 2025 03:03

Turyaa Chennai, a premier five-star deluxe classified hotel under the Aitken Spence Hotels portfolio, is celebrating a decade of redefining hospitalit ..

NDB pre-tax profits surge 118% to Rs. 4 b; marks strong start for 2025

Thursday, 15 May 2025 01:08

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) yesterday announced its financial results for the three months ended 31 March 2025, reflecting solid growth in lin ..

Colombo stock market gains sharply as investor sentiment rebounds

Thursday, 15 May 2025 01:04

The Colombo stock market yesterday shot up sharply, with the benchmark index reverting back to the 16,000-points level amidst healthy investor sentime ..

Dialog delivers strong performance in 1Q

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:19

Dialog Axiata PLC said it has delivered a strong performance across Mobile, Fixed Line, Digital Pay Television and Tele-infrastructure businesses reco ..

AI entrepreneur Nikin Matharaarachchi named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:18

A pioneering data scientist and entrepreneur Nikin Matharaarachchi achchi has been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025 unde ..

Heads of Missions-designate call on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:15

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed seven Heads of Missions-designate called on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on W ..

New study finds only one in five Sri Lankan adults control high blood pressure

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:13

A new study by Sri Lankan researchers has found that only one in five adults with high blood pressure in Sri Lanka have their condition under control, ..

BOC records Rs. 30 b pre-tax profit in 1Q

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:22

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) said yesterday it delivered a strong and resilient performance in the first quarter of 2025. Building on the momentum of 2024, th ..

Sampath Bank sustains growth momentum in 1Q

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:14

Effective from 17 April, Sampath Bank has been officially designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) by the Central Bank of Sri Lank ..

Chef Charith Silva makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:11

Chef and YouTube content creator Charith N. Silva, best known for his widely popular channel ‘WildCookbook,’ has been named to the prestigious For ..

Wijeya COO Janaka wins APO National Award for Productivity Advocates

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:07

Wijeya Newspapers Ltd., Chief Operating Officer Janaka Rathnakumara was yesterday presented with the Asian Productivity Organisation (APO) National Aw ..

Colombo stock market gathers further momentum

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:03

The Colombo stock market yesterday gathered further momentum, with a sharp rise in indices and turnover on the back of bullish investor sentiment. ..

Cabinet approves temporary relaxation of salt import restrictions amidst market shortage

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:02

The Cabinet of Ministers yesterday approved temporary relaxation on salt imports, allowing both iodised and non-iodised salt to be imported till 10 Ju ..

The London Grill marks 50 years with celebrity Chef Phillip Davenport

Friday, 16 May 2025 03:13

As Cinnamon Grand Colombo celebrates the golden jubilee of its iconic The London Grill, the hotel is also set to host internationally acclaimed chef a ..

ComBank ends 1Q as first private sector banking group on cusp of Rs. 3 t assets milestone

Thursday, 15 May 2025 01:10

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group said yesterday it has made a characteristically strong start to 2025, recording healthy profit and balance sheet g ..

Life Insurance Corp. (Lanka) gets Rs. 2 b capital infusion

Thursday, 15 May 2025 01:06

Life Insurance Corp. (Lanka) Ltd. (LICL), has announced that it has secured Rs. 2,000 million in capital infusion from its parent company Life Insuran ..

BOC’s Rs. 15 b debenture issue up for grabs

Thursday, 15 May 2025 01:02

The Bank of Ceylon’s (BOC) Rs. 15 billion debenture issue is up for grabs now. The bank is issuing 100 million Basel III compliant Tier 2, Listed, ..

Economic sentiment wanes – survey

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:21

In its May edition, pioneering business magazine LMD reports: “Businesspeople have downgraded their hopes of brighter economic prospects, compared t ..

Dialog delivers strong performance in 1Q

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:19

Dialog Axiata PLC said it has delivered a strong performance across Mobile, Fixed Line, Digital Pay Television and Tele-infrastructure businesses reco ..

Colombo stock market ends week with 3% gain

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:19

The Colombo stock market yesterday ended the shortened-trading week on a bullish note with improved turnover on the back of return of investor optimis ..

AI entrepreneur Nikin Matharaarachchi named in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:18

A pioneering data scientist and entrepreneur Nikin Matharaarachchi achchi has been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025 unde ..

DFCC Bank delivers resilient, purpose-driven performance in Q1

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:15

DFCC Bank said yesterday it showcased a strong and stable performance by delivering resilient financial results in the first quarter of 2025. ..

Heads of Missions-designate call on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:15

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed seven Heads of Missions-designate called on Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath on W ..

BOI engages Sri Lankan envoys on boosting FDI promotion strategy

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:14

The Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Arjuna Herath and senior officials this week met with designated ambassadors and diplomatic representatives fro ..

New study finds only one in five Sri Lankan adults control high blood pressure

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:13

A new study by Sri Lankan researchers has found that only one in five adults with high blood pressure in Sri Lanka have their condition under control, ..

Ven. Ajahn Brahm in town to inspire Sri Lankans

Saturday, 17 May 2025 01:13

The Ajahn Brahm Society of Sri Lanka (ABSSL) has announced the arrival of Ven. Ajahn Brahm in Sri Lanka. Many, both Buddhists and non-Buddhists, kno ..

BOC records Rs. 30 b pre-tax profit in 1Q

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:22

Bank of Ceylon (BOC) said yesterday it delivered a strong and resilient performance in the first quarter of 2025. Building on the momentum of 2024, th ..

BOC’s Rs. 15 b debenture issue snapped up on opening day

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:21

The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) closed its Debenture Issue 2025 in a few hours of opening yesterday due to oversubscription, after receiving applications in ..

Sampath Bank sustains growth momentum in 1Q

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:14

Effective from 17 April, Sampath Bank has been officially designated as a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) by the Central Bank of Sri Lank ..

Sampath Bank announces upcoming leadership changes

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:13

Sampath Bank yesterday announced the appointment of Sanjaya Dias Pujitha Gunawardana as the Managing Director-Designate (MDD) from 1 July 2025. ..

Chef Charith Silva makes Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Friday, 16 May 2025 05:11

Chef and YouTube content creator Charith N. Silva, best known for his widely popular channel ‘WildCookbook,’ has been named to the prestigious For ..

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Presidential Secretariat vehicle auction raises over Rs. 200 Million

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The second phase of the Presidential Secretariat’s vehicle auction concluded successfully on 15 May, generating over Rs. 200 million in revenue. ..

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Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:38

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Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:29

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Immediate, practical steps needed to reduce road accidents

Saturday, 17 May 2025 00:00

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Friday, 16 May 2025 04:00

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Thursday, 15 May 2025 00:00

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Sinopec reinforces commitment to ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ at newly upgraded Nawala filling station

Macktiles Lanka marks major milestone with opening of 50th showroom in Ratmalana

Monik Group partners Walton to deliver affordable, high-quality home appliances in Sri Lanka

Grand Leisure Resort opens doors in Negombo offering fresh approach to aged care in Sri Lanka

Bally’s Colombo triumphs at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

GovPay extends services to Supreme Court

Sampath Bank first in SL to launch weekend and holiday POS settlements for CEYPETCO fuel stations

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announces Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit 2025

GRI and Perera Tyre Services drive construction tyre innovation at “Construct the Future”

University of Vavuniya and LIIN partner to nurture women entrepreneurs in Northern Province

AHK Sri Lanka facilitates business delegation to Intersolar Europe 2025

Agalawatte Plantations appoints industry veteran Manoj Udugampola to Board of Directors

DIMO wins at Mercedes-Benz Service Excellence Regional Award Ceremony

AmCham Bootcamp 2025 kicks off in cooperation with US Embassy

SLID launches enhanced IT Governance Masterclass to empower Board Directors in digital era

Regen Renewables marks 12 years of innovation, impact, and over 80MW of solar power across Sri Lanka

Applications open for Sri Lankan Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 awards

Embassy in Doha organises networking event for promotion of foreign remittances to Sri Lanka

Court of Appeal stays proposed seizure of mandarin consignments

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Dinesh meets World Bank Group Chief

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UNESCO celebrates International Day of Vesak

Conclusion of visit by delegation from National Defence College of Sri Lanka to Pakistan

Sri Lanka and Russia forge stronger ties in healthcare cooperation

From division to unity: ONUR’s Dharma initiative for national healing

Govt. rakes in over Rs. 200 m at second phase of Presidential Secretariat vehicle auction: PMD

Police launch probe into Rs. 300 m ransom allegation by ‘Harak Kata’

SL rejects unfounded genocide allegations by Canada; opposes construction of misleading monument

Presidential Secretariat’s luxury vehicles to be auctioned today

Police Committee to probe bus accident in Gerandi Ella; death toll rises to 23

Technical specialist committee to study establishment of independent Public Prosecutor’s Office

Cabinet grants policy approval to amend Control of Pesticides Act

Indian High Commission organises ‘Dhamma Rupa’ special exhibition on Buddhist sculptural heritage

Y. G. Gnanathilake appointed as Surveyor General

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Invisible impacts: Climate change and mental health

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