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Lisan ud-Dawat: The Language of the Bohras and how they keep it alive

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Everyone in Colombo recognizes the Dawoodi Bohras. Standing out in their distinctive attire, they are a familiar sight whether in the bustling bazaar of Pettah or drinking coffee... Read More


CPC records Rs. 29.2bn profit in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 29.2 billion during the first six months of 2026, following a Rs. 41 billion subsidy provided by the Governmen... Read More


Kotmale Reservoir spill gates opened, residents warned to remain vigilant

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- The spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir were opened at 11.30 a.m. today (11), releasing water at a rate of 150 cubic metres per second into the Kotmale Oya. ... Read More


Why did Colombo go underwater in just two hours?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Colombo's drainage system, designed to handle around 30mm of rain an hour, was overwhelmed when nearly 100mm of rain fell within just two hours last Friday (06), causing flooding... Read More


COPF questions banks' lending priorities

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Credit extended to Sri Lanka's private sector reached Rs. 2.1 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, up from Rs. 1.9 trillion during the corresponding period last year, C... Read More


'She used her voice for women': Minister pays tribute to Nayomi Chan

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj has expressed her condolences following the death of popular social media personality Nayomi Chan, who reportedly died... Read More


Container carrying Rs. 600 million worth of illegal cigarettes seized in Sedawatta

Sri Lanka, Nov. 11 -- Police have seized a container carrying approximately 5.7 million illegal cigarettes worth more than Rs. 600 million during a raid at a private container yard in Sedawatta. The ... Read More


Sri Lanka's poorest fifth lose 16% of real household income

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Sri Lanka's poorest fifth of households lost 16.4 percent of their average monthly income in real terms between 2016 and early 2025, while the richest fifth gained 16.5 percent, ... Read More


Shangri-La's Sri Lankan hotels more than triple profit as occupancy defies arrival dip

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Shangri-La's two Sri Lankan hotels more than tripled their after-tax profit to US $ 6.8 million in the first half of 2026, as the occupancy at Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La H... Read More


CSE rally accelerates as ASPI breaks above 22,000

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its strong recovery for a sixth consecutive session on 10 November 2026, with both benchmark indices advancing sharply as broad-based buying m... Read More