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Steady yields amid mixed activity

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The secondary market continued to exhibit mixed sentiment yesterday with moderate trading activity, while the overall yield curve remained largely stable. At the short end, a cl... Read More


Indices continue to close in red

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Senkadagala Finance, Hatton National Bank and Richard Pieris & Company with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.4 b... Read More


Senkadagala Finance announces Rs. 1 bn rights issue to fund expansion and support capital buffers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Senkadagala Finance PLC has announced a rights issue to raise approximately Rs. 1.03 billion to support its projected business growth and expand its loan portfolio. The capital... Read More


FACETS 2026 unites gems and real estate on 'timeless legacies' philosophy

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Sri Lanka's premier gem and jewellery exhibition, FACETS Sri Lanka, has announced John Keells Properties as its official real estate partner for the 2026 showcase, launching a pa... Read More


LOLC Finance to issue Rs.15 bn in listed, rated debentures

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- LOLC Finance PLC said it will proceed with a Rs.15 billion debenture issue, following board approval for the fundraising programme announced in early September. The company plans... Read More


Sri Lanka sees spurt in economic activities as shown by PMI for October

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Sri Lanka is seeing a spurt in the economic activities across both manufacturing and services sectors in October 2025 on upcoming festive demand backed by solid macro-economic co... Read More


Auditor General exposes Rs. 200mn wastage in livestock breeding and vaccine projects

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- The Auditor General has issued a stinging critique of the Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH), flagging over Rs. 200 million in public funds tied up in failed breed... Read More


Energizing China: Prosperity, Well-being, and illumination

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A tectonic shift in global energy has been confirmed as China's power consumption shattered all records in July 2025, exceeding one trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time. Th... Read More


School Development Officers will be made teachers after court verdict: PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said future teacher appointments will be made only after court proceedings... Read More


Landslide derails upcountry train, Services limited to Nanu Oya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- Train services on the Upcountry line have been limited to operate only between Colombo Fort and Nanu Oya after a landslide caused the night mail train from Badulla to derail at b... Read More