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COLOMBO, October 24, 2026 — Colombo stocks ended the week in negative territory, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) declining by 2.5% and the…
COLOMBO, October 24, 2026 — All three generating units at the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant have been successfully reconnected to Sri Lanka’s national grid after…
COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Global oil prices rose sharply on Thursday, with Brent crude reaching a five-month closing high as Houthi attacks in Saudi…
COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Hayleys Solar has introduced a dedicated 24-hour Renewable Energy Operations Centre (ROC), bringing renewable energy assets onto a centralised digital…
COLOMBO, October 23, 2026 — Hambantota International Port is preparing to increase its annual container handling capacity to two million TEUs in the first quarter…
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The proposed introduction of a family doctor system in Sri Lanka should be implemented in a manner that strengthens, rather than undermines, the country’s free healthcare system, Medical and Civil Rights Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance Chairman and Specialist Dr Chamal…
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Attorney-at-Law Dr. Ajith Rohana retired today after completing an illustrious 38-year career in Sri Lanka Police. A ceremonial police guard of honour was held at the Welagedara Stadium in Kurunegala to mark his…
Rajnath Singh to meet Sri Lankan leadership Indian-funded reconstruction projects to be reviewed Singh is also expected to review the progress of Indian-funded projects in Sri Lanka, including reconstruction programmes supported by US$450 million in Indian assistance following damage caused…
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COLOMBO, September 16, 2026 — DIMO has partnered with Union Bank PLC to provide exclusive financing solutions for customers purchasing selected TATA Commercial Vehicles, TATA…
MullenLowe Group Sri Lanka has transitioned to BBDO Sri Lanka following Omnicom’s global integration, marking the next chapter for an agency built on strong creative…
From left: Renuke Wijayawardhane, Shanti Gnanapragasam, Nabiha Mohamed and Dr. Thisuri Wanniarachchi HNB Finance Plc has strengthened its Board with the appointment of four Independent…
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Galle Fort has emerged as Sri Lanka’s most visited tourist attraction among foreign travellers, surpassing several long-established cultural and urban landmarks and appearing in more…
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A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia’s…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday (Sep 9) that every American adult could receive a US$5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans maintain control of Congress…
Germany’s Isar Aerospace has launched a rocket into orbit from Norway as Europe aims to boost its ability to independently send satellites into space. The…
United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has warned that the world is witnessing its highest number of state-linked armed conflicts since the…