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Seylan Bank sees solid 2025 with quarterly profit up 9.4%

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Seylan Bank PLC reported higher top and bottom-lines in the quarter ended in December 2025, defying the absence of one-off gains from provision reversals, as the other provisions... और पढ़ें


SLT group ends 2025 strong as 4Q profit rises on efficiency gains

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The SLT group closed 2025 with a markedly stronger December quarter, as tighter cost controls and easing finance costs lifted the operating profit, despite only a marginal revenu... और पढ़ें


Apparel exports dip in January as global demand wavers

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Sri Lanka's apparel exports fell 2.66 percent in January 2026 to US $ 425.44 million, from US $ 437.07 million a year earlier, reflecting the persistent pressure across key marke... और पढ़ें


Unit trust investors to benefit from proposed tax disclosure measures: UTASL

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The proposed amendments to Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Act aim to improve tax transparency for the unit trust investors and strengthen governance within the sector, the Unit Trust... और पढ़ें


Labour shortage clouds construction boom despite strong PMI reading

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Construction sector recorded an index value of 75.0, its second highest reading since highest of 75.7 recorded in July 2020 As the construction sector gains momentum, the firms ... और पढ़ें


External sector opens 2026 on firm footing

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Sri Lanka's external sector delivered a stronger-than-expected start to 2026, with January's numbers pointing to a more broad-based foreign exchange cushion. The data released b... और पढ़ें


Charles Henry de Soysa: Benefactor beyond compare

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- This year, March 3, is the 190th birth anniversary of the Late Charles Henry de Soysa. In all these years, his largesse to the nation remains unsurpassed, making him our greatest... और पढ़ें


Late Charles Henry de Soysa commemoration today

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The 190th Birth anniversary commemoration of philanthropist and the founder of Prince and Princess of Wales Colleges, Late Charles Henry de Soysa, will be held today (March 3). ... और पढ़ें


Kev Rupee: From Colombo roots to global ambition

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- The album has been created with the vision of blending trap, soul, R&B coupled with old-school hip-hop influences. Thematically introspective, the project touches on facets such ... और पढ़ें


Clarity through Conversation

Sri Lanka, March 3 -- Today, people face multiple crises like economic burdens, social disparities and moral dilemmas. In such circumstances, clarity plays an important role in remaining steadfast and... और पढ़ें