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ASPI surpasses 19,500 points for first time ever

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached a historic milestone today (15) as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 19,500-points mark for the first time in the capital ma... Read More


Thailand and Cambodia agree to ceasefire - Malaysia PM

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to end their border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Monday, f... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports to US surpass USD 250 million in June as Trump tariffs loom

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Sri Lankan exports to the United States have increased in the month of June as the new 30% tariff rate announced by US President Donald Trump is set to take effect later this wee... Read More


Arrest warrant issued against Namal Rajapaksa by Hambantota Court

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The Hambantota Magistrate's Court has issued an arrest warrant for Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa for failing to appear in court for a trial, police stated. Published by H... Read More


Rs. 50 mln worth foreign cigarettes seized in largest-ever smuggling attempt at BIA

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- A large consignment of foreign-manufactured cigarettes valued at Rs. 50 million was seized today (28) by officers of the Central Intelligence Directorate of Sri Lanka Customs whi... Read More


Russia's Aeroflot cancels dozens of flights after information failure

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Russian airline Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights on Monday after what it called a failure in its information systems. The national carrier did not provide further details ab... Read More


Crane truck driver involved in fatal Borella accident tests positive for cannabis

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The crane driver involved in the fatal accident in Borella this morning (28), in which an individual died, was under the influence of cannabis, according to Police. This has bee... Read More


Crane driver involved in fatal Borella accident tests positive for cannabis

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- The crane driver involved in the fatal accident in Borella this morning (28), in which an individual died, was under the influence of cannabis, according to Police. This has bee... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports surge to USD 8.3 billion in first six months of 2025

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Sri Lanka's total exports during the first six months of 2025 have reached USD 8,337.86 million, marking a robust 6.70 % growth compared to the same period in 2024, the Central B... Read More


Four Acting Ministers appointed during President's visit to Maldives

Sri Lanka, July 28 -- Four Acting Ministers have been appointed for key ministries in light of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's state visit to the Maldives. President Dissanayake left the island ... Read More