New Digital Authority, ID project, key to 2026 economic plan – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for government investments in the digital economy, which plays a key role in the proposed 2026 Budget. He made the remarks during a progress review meeting of…
Daisy Achchi’s Manik malla : “She has dementia” court told
A request has been submitted to the Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court seeking the release of Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe from the ongoing money laundering investigation linked to Yoshitha Rajapaksa, on the basis that she is suffering from dementia. President’s Counsel Anil Silva,…
DFCC acquiring SCB SL retail banking : Official announcement
DFCC Bank PLC (“DFCC Bank”) has announced that it has entered into a binding Business Sale Agreement with Standard Chartered Bank, United Kingdom, acting through its branch in Sri Lanka (“SCB Sri Lanka”), to acquire the wealth and retail banking…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 08 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern and Uva provinces, and the Kalutara, Rathnapura and Ampara districts. Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 08 districts…
DFCC to acquire Standard Chartered’s retail banking in Sri Lanka for Rs 3.7 billion
DFCC Bank PLC has informed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the wealth and retail banking business of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) in Sri Lanka for a consideration of Rs. 3.7 billion,…
Minister reveals list of politicians who allegedly took World Bank loan funds
Minister Samantha Vidyarathna named several individuals and companies that allegedly received funds allocated for entrepreneurs under a World Bank loan program during what he called were previous “green” and “blue” governments. Speaking in Parliament, Vidyarathna said the project was intended…
Deputy Minister Chathuranga stresses need to revive local ‘Blood Sugar’
Deputy Minister of Industry Chathuranga Abeysinghe says there is an urgent need to revive Sri Lanka’s sugar industry, describing the effort as a national priority tied to economic sustainability and rural livelihoods. In a post shared on Facebook, Abeysinghe noted…
STF arrests 03 persons with drugs & illicit liquor
A team of officers from the Western North Unit of the Police Special Task Force has arrested a person in possession of 52.6g of ‘ICE’ in a raid conducted in the Kendaliyaddapaluwa area of Ragama on Tuesday (11). According to…
Sri Lanka Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule
Sri Lanka Customs announced that it has exceeded its annual revenue target for 2025 as of yesterday (11). In an official statement, the department said its projected target for the year 2025 was Rs. 2,115 billion. Sri Lanka Customs further…
New political movement, Bahujana Balaya launched
A new political movement, Bahujana Balaya (People’s Power), was launched on Tuesday, aiming to unite young leaders across party lines and promote citizen-focused governance. The initiative brings together a group of young political leaders who are currently active in various…