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Govt talks, never walks the talk: Ruwan

Colombo, April 22 -- The Health Minister and the government remain inactive despite diseases such as Chikungunya and Dengue spreading in the city of Colombo and the rest of the country, UNP Deputy Lea... Read More


Tourist arrivals reach 846,221 by April 20, nearly 15% rise

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka welcomed 846,221 tourists as of April 20 this year, translating to a 14.5 percent year-on-year (YoY) growth, up from 739,171 tourist arrivals recorded during the same ... Read More


National prices continue to ease at 1.9% in March

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The national consumer prices continued to fall, albeit at a lesser pace in March, on the back of the decline in food prices as well as the slippage in non-food prices, ahead of ... Read More


NDB introduces smart banking solution for both teens and parents

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- 'NDB Pixel,' is an innovative digital banking solution crafted specifically for Sri Lankan teenagers aged 13 to 17 marking a significant stride towards fostering a cashless soci... Read More


HNB supports Suwaseriya Foundation with two ambulances

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- HNB PLC has reinforced its commitment to community welfare by supporting the 1990 Suwaseriya Foundation's 'Adopt an Ambulance' project through the adoption of two ambulances. ... Read More


Sri Lanka unveils ADB-funded Marine Tourism Roadmap

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), in partnership with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), launched a comprehensive Marine Tourism Roadmap which could transform ... Read More


Festive fizz fades, market stays quiet

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The secondary market remained subdued in the aftermath of the holiday season, with limited activities observed across the yield curve. As a result, the yield curve remained la... Read More


Week begins with foreign buying

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The ASPI edged down as a result of price losses in counters such as Hayleys, Lion Brewery and John Keells Holdings with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1 Bn. A similar behaviour was... Read More


Sri Lanka among few APAC markets with improving bank outlook

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka's banking sector outlook for 2025 is said to be improving, according to Fitch Ratings, which also anticipated broadly stable operating conditions across most Asia-Paci... Read More


NCE advocates proactive strategies to combat US tariffs on Sri Lankan exports

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- While US President Donald Trump's chaotic pronouncement of tariffs brought much uncertainty to global trade, Sri Lanka's export fraternity asserted that it is imperative for the... Read More