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Royal College Principal tenders apology

Colombo, March 6 -- Principal of Royal College Colombo L.W.K. Silva tendered an apology for the misbehaviour of several children of his school yesterday. In a statement, he assured remedial measures... Read More


President stresses need for uninterrupted fertiliser supply for Yala season

Colombo, March 6 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised the need for a continuous and uninterrupted supply of fertiliser to agricultural lands during the Yala season, ensuring there are no s... Read More


Expedite compensation payments for crop damages: President instructs officials

Colombo, March 6 -- President Anura Kumara Disanayake has instructed relevant officials to expedite the process of providing compensation for crop damages caused by recent heavy rains and natural disa... Read More


Ranil unhappy with Al Jazeera interview, questions integrity of panelists

Colombo, March 6 -- Expressing his dissatisfaction with the interview with Al Jazeera which was broadcast today, former President Ranil Wickremeisnghe raised questions on the integirty of the panelist... Read More


Sri Lanka to host India and South Africa in a tri-nation series

Sri Lanka, March 6 -- The three women's team will be in action in the 50-over tournament in Sri Lanka. An ODI Tri-Nation series, featuring Sri Lanka, India, and South Africa will be played during the... Read More


Cut our tax to 6% or drop tariffs to counter US move: Kalugamage

Colombo, March 5 -- The best and only solution to the new tax rate imposed by the US is to either completely remove the taxes we have placed on them or reduce our tax rate to 6%, said Sarath Kalugamag... Read More


Ceylinco Life records Rs.37.14bn premium income in 2024

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Ceylinco Life has emphatically reaffirmed its continuing supremacy in Sri Lanka's life insurance industry with a gross written premium income of Rs.37.14 billion and total income... Read More


Indices close in red

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, DFCC Bank and Hatton National Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.3 bn. A similar be... Read More


Mixed activities persist as volume traded remains thin

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- The secondary market saw mixed interest yesterday, with 2028, 2029 and 2030 tenures observing slight buying interest whilst 2031 and 2032 tenures saw slight selling interest duri... Read More


Zahara Ansary new Cambridge Country Head

Sri Lanka, March 5 -- Cambridge University Press & Assessment has announced the appointment of Zahara Ansary as the new Country Head for Sri Lanka and the Maldives. The appointment reinforces Cambri... Read More