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Bank of Ceylon commemorates 86 years of Banking, Leadership and National Service

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka's premier state-owned commercial bank, marks its 86th anniversary, marking a legacy that began on August 1, 1939 and has since evolved into an inst... Read More


Japan - SL Policy Dialogue focuses on deepening defence, security sector cooperation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Third Japan - Sri Lanka Policy Dialogue was held at the Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Ministry on Wednesday (30). The Dialogue served as a constructive platf... Read More


Sub-committee appointed to seek solutions to salary discrepancies and related issues in public service

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A sub-committee was recently appointed under the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, chaired by MP Chandana Soor... Read More


Navy seizes over 101 kgs cannabis in Silawathura

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A search operation conducted by the Navy in the Arippu area of Silawathura in the early hours of Tuesday (29) resulted in the seizure of about 101kg and 600g (wet weight) of canna... Read More


India releases first payment for signalling and telecom project

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Government of India has released the first installment, amounting to around US$ 2.5 million(approximately LKR 770 million), for the installation of an advanced signalling and ... Read More


Japan supports demining in Northern Province

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata signed the grant contract of the demining project under the scheme 'Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)', w... Read More


Sri Lankan Tourism Industry booming 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- The Sri Lankan Tourism Industry is booming significantly marking an increase in arrivals during the first half of 2025, with a total of 1,168,044 tourists from January to June, co... Read More


Bail application by former NCP Chief Minister fixed for inquiry on August 25

Sri Lanka, Aug. 1 -- A bail application filed by former North Central Province (NCP) Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith Samarakoon and his then personal secretary Shanthi Chandrasena, was yesterday fixed for... Read More


Olympian's son Aditha joins SL U-23 football squad at 16

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Sri Lanka has unearthed a rare football gem. Sixteen-year-old Aditha Menuhas Wickramarathne, born in Italy to Sri Lankan parents, is now on the brink of making history in the spo... Read More


NCPBA All Island Badminton to feature top local talent

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- The North Central Province Badminton Association (NCPBA) All Island Open Badminton Championships 2025 will be held from August 18 to 24 at the Sports Department Indoor Stadium an... Read More