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…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (15 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.18 to Rs. 297.34,…
Thursday nationwide raids: 616 arrested in criminal, drug cases
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 616 persons on suspicion of links to criminal and drug activities during islandwide raids conducted yesterday (14). According to the Police, the suspects were arrested following the inspection of 25,573 individuals during multiple raids…
Archbishop warns of attempts to promote homosexuality in Sri Lanka
A group of individuals is working in collaboration with foreign organizations to promote homosexuality within Sri Lanka, the Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, said. Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said attempts are underway to include young men and women…
Drug raids : 3315 suspects arrested in August
The Sri Lankan Police have arrested 3315 suspects linked to drug activities during raids conducted between 08-14 August 2025. According to the Police, the suspects were apprehended in 3321 raids conducted across Sri Lanka during this period. Among those arrested,…
SL SC $1 billion verdict : X-Press Pearl responds
X-Press Feeders, the operators of the X-Press Pearl, which sank off the shores of Sri Lanka in 2021, criticized the recent Sri Lankan Supreme Court ruling, stating it disregards international maritime law and presumes guilt of the Vessel Master before…