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NDB earnings recover as core banking offsets fraud hit

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- National Development Bank (NDB) delivered a stronger-than-expected operating performance in the first half of 2026, with its core banking franchise remaining intact, despite cont... और पढ़ें


Cargills CEO, family dispose of Rs.2.25bn worth of shares

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Cargills (Ceylon) PLC Deputy Chairman and Group CEO V.R. Page and the members of his immediate family have disposed of shares worth of about Rs.2.25 billion, according to a stock... और पढ़ें


Lanka Realty sells On'ally Holdings stake to Lee Hedges for Rs.2.26bn

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Lanka Realty Investments PLC has divested its 50.886 percent stake in subsidiary On'ally Holdings PLC to fellow group company Lee Hedges PLC, for a total consideration of Rs.2.26... और पढ़ें


Central Bank chooses caution over cuts as global risks return

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Central Bank left its key policy rate unchanged this week but struck a more cautious tone on the inflation outlook, indicating that the policymakers remain prepared to tighte... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka's exports top US $ 9bn in first half

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Sri Lanka's exports surpassed the US $ 9 billion mark in the first six months of 2026, driven by broad-based growth in merchandise and services exports, although the weakness in ... और पढ़ें


Navy seizes Indian fishing trawler with nine fishermen for poaching in SL waters

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Sri Lanka Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler and apprehended nine Indian fishermen during a special search operation conducted today after they were found engaging in poac... और पढ़ें


El Nino to trigger unpredictable rainfall later this year, steps taken for food security

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- With the development of El Nino conditions altering weather patterns in Sri Lanka, the government is planning for advancing the Maha cultivation season in a bid to avert any impa... और पढ़ें


Will the "tax shock" kill the Sri Lankan economy?

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Under the latest IMF extended fund facility program, Sri Lanka has achieved substantial increase in tax revenue - to a level never seen in the history. Data show that for the fir... और पढ़ें


Dengue vaccine not the solution to current outbreak: Expert

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- While saying that the dengue vaccine is not a solution to the current dengue epidemic, Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama urged the public to seek immediate medical att... और पढ़ें


Special arrack price increased by Rs. 20

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The price of a 750 ml bottle of special arrack has been increased by Rs. 20, the Sri Lanka Distilleries Company said. The company said the price increase was due to higher produ... और पढ़ें