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Profit taking in Banking sector weighs on ASPI

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Colombo Bourse evidenced high levels of volatility, particularly during the second half of the day, with the ASPI ultimately closing at 20,906, marking a downtick of 86 point... Read More


SL chase miracle against Maldives in Super Cup second leg

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Sri Lanka will need nothing short of a miracle when they face visiting Maldives in the second leg of the South Asian Super Cup at the Racecourse Stadium in Colombo from 5:00 pm t... Read More


Tourist arrivals hit 1.6 Mn mark

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Tourist arrivals have surpassed the 1.6 million mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. According to latest figures released by SLTDA, as of September 7,... Read More


Pulindu Perera cracks double ton for Nugegoda SC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Opener Pulindu Perera hit his career best knock of 223 in 241 balls with 19 fours and 8 sixes as Nugegoda SC piled up 346 for 7 wickets declared for their first innings against A... Read More


Govt to construct new grid substation in Sampur

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The government has taken steps to construct a new grid substation in Sampur, which can be considered as a renewable energy transmission hub in the eastern regions. The foundatio... Read More


RDB Bank posts Rs 2.2 Bn PBT in 1st half 2025

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Regional Development Bank (RDB) recorded a sterling performance in the first half of 2025, Marking a milestone achievement in its 40-years journey with record profits and strong ... Read More


Afghans-HK clash in Asia Cup curtain raiser

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Asia Cup 2025 will begin with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong today at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and conclude with the final on September 28 at the Dubai Interna... Read More


World's largest corundum sapphires to be sold in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The owners of a huge cluster of corundum sapphires weighing several tons and believed to be the largest corundum sapphires in the world, is hoping to sell in due course in Colomb... Read More


Rahula's Gunasekara hurls to glory with record throw.

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- BB Gunasekara of Rahula College, Matara, produced a golden throw to light up the opening day of the 93rd Sir John Tarbat Senior Athletics Championship, sponsored by Ritzbury, in ... Read More


LOLC Advanced Tech and Corsair Group to transform waste into fuel

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- LOLC Advanced Technologies (LOLC AT), a fully owned subsidiary of LOLC Holdings PLC, together with Corsair Group International headquartered in Amsterdam, has announced a landmar... Read More