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Rs. 50 Million gold scam: CID arrests suspect, seeks information

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched investigations into a large-scale fraud following a complaint lodged on February 11, 2025, alleging that a resident of th... Read More


2,447 substandard canned fish destroyed on court order

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- A stock of 2,447 canned fish found to be unfit for human consumption was destroyed today (16) following an order issued by the Avissawella Magistrate's Court. The case relates t... Read More


ITAK opposes 'Praja Shakthi' programme

Sri Lanka, Jan. 16 -- The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) announced its opposition to the 'Praja Shakthi' programme implemented by the government. Its media spokesperson and former MP M.A. Sumanth... Read More


SLT Mobitel and Fintelex empower farmers launching 'Yaya Agro' app

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- SLT Mobitel in collaboration with Fintelex (Pvt) Ltd, has launched 'Yaya Agro', an exclusive all-in-one smart agriculture app designed to empower Sri Lankan farmers with the tool... Read More


ComBank and Visa celebrate 100K Google Pay transactions

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- A defining milestone in Sri Lanka's digital payments journey was celebrated at Cinnamon Life recently, as Commercial Bank of Ceylon marked the completion of 100,000 Google Pay tr... Read More


Shing Kwan Group donates US$ 100,000 to Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Shing Kwan Group (SKG), the majority shareholder of Overseas Realty (Ceylon) PLC donated US$ 100,000 to the Rebuild Sri Lanka Fund, extending its support to the national recovery... Read More


Mid-curve sees a rise in buying activity

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The secondary market yield curve saw heightened trading activity amid the high trading volumes, with buying interest emerging in the mid-tenure segment of the yield curve. Among... Read More


Indices close in green

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Dialog Axiata, Melstacorp and Nations Trust Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 9.2 Bn. A similar behaviou... Read More


Sanasa Life announces Rs.500mn debenture issue amid regulatory suspension

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Sanasa Life Insurance Company PLC has announced plans to raise Rs.500 million through a debenture issue, a strategic move to bolster capital, while the company remains under a re... Read More


LRI announces unconditional mandatory offer for Lee Hedges minority stake

Sri Lanka, Jan. 15 -- Lanka Realty Investments PLC (LRI) has formally announced a mandatory offer to acquire the remaining 28.9 percent stake in Lee Hedges PLC, following its acquisition of a controll... Read More