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Eastern container terminal phase III comes inline

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) commenced operations of Phase III of the Eastern Container Terminal (CECT) today (23), marking a key milestone in the government's programme ... Read More


"I am no longer engaged in active politics": Ranil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kandy this morning (23) to pay homage to the Chief Prelates of the Malwathu and Asgiri Chapters and obtain their blessings. During ... Read More


Three killed in Pelassa embankment collapse

Manila, Jan. 22 -- Three persons were killed following the collapse of an earthen embankment at a construction site in the Pelassa area, police said. According to the Ahangama Police Station, the inc... Read More


Indictments filed against Arjuna Ranatunga, his brother

Manila, Jan. 22 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama that indictments have been filed before the Colombo High Co... Read More


Did food tender to supply Tri-Forces produce Rs 100 M loss?

Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- It is reported that a serious issue has arisen in the tender process for the purchase of dry and fresh food supplies for the Tri-Forces for this year. This situation has emerged b... Read More


Short-term ROI no longer enough for banks, says CB Governor

Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka's banks must rethink how they deploy capital, moving beyond a narrow focus on immediate financial returns to a "return on learning" approach that prioritises experimenta... Read More


SL sees 360,000 vehicles registered in first year after five-year hiatus

Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- Sri Lanka had 48,525 vehicles registered in December 2025, up from 43,810 units in November, reflecting an year-end pop in the numbers, bringing the full-year vehicles registered ... Read More


Inflation rises in December as food prices push costs higher

Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- Inflation showed a modest uptick in December 2025, as the National Consumer Price Index rose to 210.5, marking a 1.57 percent increase from November, the Census and Statistics Dep... Read More


Market holds steady as earnings season picks up pace

Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- Following yesterday's exceptional gains, the Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a mixed note today, with the ASPI ending marginally positive while the S&P SL20 finished slightly low... Read More


No Cabinet discussion on removing Attorney General: Justice Minister

Srilanka, Jan. 22 -- Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara said that there has been no discussion within the Cabinet of Ministers regarding the removal of the current Attorney General or the introd... Read More