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A taste of Yaal plated in Colombo

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- There are meals that simply satisfy hunger, and then there are those that transport you. At Sheraton Colombo this week, the journey begins with a bowl of pala kanji, gathers heat... Read More


SLASSCOM calls for stronger academia - industry collaboration to build future-ready talent

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine workforce expectations, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) conv... Read More


Secondary market remains subdued as T-Bill auction yields continue to ease

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Similar to the previous trading session, the secondary yield curve experienced a subdued trading session yesterday, with moderate trading volumes and activity. Market activity wa... Read More


Indices close in green

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0bn. A simila... Read More


Alumex quarterly profit jumps sevenfold as margins improve

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Alumex PLC reported a sevenfold increase in net profit for the three months ended June 2026, as lower cost of sales, stronger operating profit and higher finance income offset a ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines expands reach with Maldivian interline partnership

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian. This agreement enables SriL... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 15bn procurement for Ruwanpura expressway phase I

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the procurement process for the construction of Phase I of the Ruwanpura Expressway Project, including the system interchange conne... Read More


Are we governing for the next election, or the next generation?

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Every government begins its term with a familiar list of urgent priorities. The economy needs attention. Public services demand improvement. The cost of living weighs heavily on ... Read More


Prison overcrowding: Revision of remand prisoners key to solution

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- "The degree of civilisation of a society can be judged by entering its prisons." This aphorism is sometimes attributed to the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky and sometimes to t... Read More


Sri Lanka's drug eradication campaign: From rhetoric to real outcomes

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala's recent statements in Kurunegala have rightly focused national attention on the drug menace. The commitment to treat drug users as indiv... Read More