Police clash with protesters in Maharagama
A tense situation was reported in Maharagama today after the Police clashed with a group of youths protesting against agreements between the government and India. A group of Police officers were seen forcibly removing banners and posters put up on…
Harsha slams Govt for twisting comments on India
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has slammed the government and its allies for attempting to destroy his political image by twisting his recent comments on India. In a video message, MP Harsha de Silva said that the government and its…
ASPI surpasses 20,000-point mark for the first time
Marking another historic milestone in the history of Sri Lanka’s capital market, the All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) surpassed the 20,000-point mark at the close of trading today (15). According to the CSE, the…
Profit-making SLTB depots to get bonuses : Transport Minister
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says a bonus will be granted to profit-making bus depots of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). Minister Rathnayake said that the profit-making business model for this purpose had been formulated. He pointed out that the…
COYLE and JETRO Launch the Sri Lankan Corporate Health & Productivity Awards 2025
The Chamber of Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), in collaboration with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), officially launched the Sri Lankan Corporate Health & Productivity Awards (SLCHPA) 2025 at a press event held at Shangri-La Colombo on 13th August. Now in…
The Sampath Group’s Total Assets Surpassed Rs 2 Trillion
L to R: Mr. Harsha Amarasekera, Chairman and Mr. Sanjaya Gunawardana – Managing Director Designate Financial Performance Sampath Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 24.4 Bn and a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 14.7 Bn for…
“Loss for the country”, Mahinda pays tribute to the late Lohan Ratwatte
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his son Namal Rajapaksa were seen visiting the private hospital in Colombo, where former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte had passed away this morning. Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte had passed away at the age of…
Domestic standouts in line for Sri Lanka call-up for Zimbabwe
Kamil Mishara and Vishen Halambage are being considered for Sri Lanka’s Twenty20 International squad for the upcoming series against Zimbabwe after strong domestic performances, according to reports. Nuwanindu Fernando is also likely to be included in both the ODI and…
XPENG G6: The Global EV Contender Now in Sri Lanka
As the electric vehicle revolution accelerates globally, only a handful of Chinese EV brands have broken into mature automotive markets and XPENG is leading the charge. The XPENG G6, a sleek and intelligent coupe SUV, is not only creating waves…
NPP UK members donate Rs 6 million for SLTB
Sri Lankan workers affiliated with the National People’s Power (NPP) residing in the United Kingdom have donated Rs. 06 million for the establishment of rest facilities for drivers at five selected depots of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). The…