Sajith calls for transparent investigations into Easter attacks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has renewed calls for independent and transparent investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings, stressing that seven years on, the masterminds remain unidentified despite repeated promises by successive governments. Speaking in Parliament, Premadasa said political mudslinging and…
Union Assurance Celebrates Multiple Recognitions at TAGS Awards 2025
Union Assurance, Sri Lanka’s longest-standing private Life Insurer, secured three accolades at The Diamond Chapter of the TAGS Awards 2025 ceremony, held at the Shangri-La, Colombo. Driven by its purpose to protect what matters most, the Company received a Bronze…
Isipathana College Rugby Celebrates Legacy and Future at Sponsor Felicitation Media Launch 2026
Isipathana College Rugby, one of Sri Lanka’s most celebrated school rugby institutions, will host its Sponsor Felicitation Ceremony and Media Launch on April 8, 2026, at the Granbell Hotel Colombo. The event marks a key milestone in the 2026 rugby…
JXG IPO oversubscribed on opening day, raises Rs. 5 billion
JXG, the financial conglomerate comprising Janashakthi Insurance PLC, First Capital Holdings PLC, and Janashakthi Finance PLC, announced that its Initial Public Offering (IPO) was oversubscribed on the opening day, reflecting strong investor confidence. The IPO, which opened for subscription on…
Fort Railway Station renovation: PM stresses importance of public transport
A country without a developed public transport system cannot be considered a developed nation, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said today (09), as she launched the project to modernize the Colombo Fort Railway Station. Speaking at the launch, PM Amarasuriya said…
6-month QR system for tea fertilizer distribution surpasses 2024/25 targets
The Ministry of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure reports that Sri Lanka’s new QR system for subsidized tea fertilizer has achieved remarkable progress within just six months since its launch on October 1. Compared to the 2024/2025 year, when only 84,472…
Schools told to avoid burdening parents with event expenses
The Ministry of Education has issued a directive to all principals, instructing them to minimize expenses when organizing school festivals and commemorations. The circular notes that despite earlier guidelines, some schools have continued to spend excessively on such programs, creating…
CoPF raises NDB fraud with Central Bank, flags governance lapses
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has raised the alleged fraud at National Development Bank (NDB) with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, expressing serious concern over possible lapses in corporate governance and regulatory oversight. The matter was taken up…
FINAB Partners with Singhagiri to Empower Sri Lanka’s Digital Lifestyle Through Smart Financing
Abans Finance PLC has officially launched FINAB, its innovative smart device financing solution, in partnership with Singhagiri (Pvt) Limited, one of Sri Lanka’s leading consumer electronics retailers. Through this collaboration, customers can now purchase smartphones and selected digital devices from…
Over 12,300 Sri Lankans die annually from Tobacco – IPS Sri Lanka
The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) has highlighted the urgent need for stronger tobacco taxation, citing alarming figures on tobacco-related deaths. According to research by the World Health Organization (WHO), over 12,300 Sri Lankans die every year…