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Indices close in red

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Dialog Axiata, John Keells Holdings and Windforce with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.7 Bn. A similar behaviour... और पढ़ें


Nordic investors channel US$ 35mn into Sri Lanka's MSME sector via LB Finance

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- LB Finance PLC has secured US$ 35 million in long-term funding from Norway's Norfund and Sweden's Swedfund. The deal is expected to channel fresh foreign capital into Sri Lanka's... और पढ़ें


Duminda Hulangamuwa takes helm at BOI

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday announced the appointment of his Senior Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI). Ac... और पढ़ें


Food and energy costs push Sri Lanka inflation to 6.8% in June

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Headline inflation accelerated further in June, rising above the Central Bank's 5 percent target as higher domestic energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict continued to f... और पढ़ें


Construction firms report strong project pipeline despite mounting cost pressures

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Sri Lanka's construction sector regained momentum in May as a steady flow of new project awards helped drive activity back into expansion territory, offering fresh evidence that i... और पढ़ें


PHIs raid tobacco betel dansala; suspect taken to Court

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- An individual who held a dansala in Saliyawewa area to serve quids of betel containing tobacco on Poson Full Moon Poya day ended up in courts. Public Health Inspectors carried ou... और पढ़ें


Fmr. Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody grilled by Presidential Commission on coal deals

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The Presidential Commission of Inquiry probing alleged irregularities in coal procurement questioned former Energy Minister Engineer Kumara Jayakody for nearly two hours and recor... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to sustainable environment at UNESCAP ministerial session

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to ensuring a sustainable environment and advancing climate resilience through regional cooperation, Deputy Minister of Environme... और पढ़ें


Qatar airways restores 35 weekly flights to Colombo

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- Qatar Airways has resumed full operations on the Doha-Colombo route from July 1, reinstating its schedule of five daily flights and strengthening air connectivity to Sri Lanka. W... और पढ़ें


UN subcommittee on prevention of torture concludes second visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, July 1 -- The United Nations Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) concluded its second official visit to Sri Lanka on June 24, 2026, following a 10-day mission aimed at assessing the... और पढ़ें