Former SL domestic cricketer banned for five years by ICC
Former Sri Lankan domestic cricketer Saliya Saman has been banned from all cricket for five years after an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found him guilty of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. Saman was among eight people charged in…
Protest held against genocide in Palestine
A protest was staged in Colombo today calling for an end to the ongoing genocide in Palestine. Protesters were seen holding placards and banners displaying various messages, including the starvation of children in Gaza. They further urged Israel to stop…
Power cut at Modi-inaugurated Dambulla cold storage
A group of former MPs have pointed out that the Dambulla Agro cold storage complex, inaugurated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in April this year, has been issued an electricity bill amounting to Rs. 8,409,000, even before beginning operations….
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…