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SLTB to receive 600 new buses by year-end

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Ministry of Transport and Highways has announced plans to add 600 new buses to the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) fleet by December in a bid to strengthen public transport ... Read More


Govt will control solar power systems by next year: Minister

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The government will be able to take control of solar power systems by next year with the fixing of 2,000 modems, Deputy Minister of Power and Energy Akram Ilyas told Parliament t... Read More


Gnanasara Thera's case over alleged anti-Islam remarks fixed for July 31

Sri Lanka, June 26 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Attorney General against Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaththe Gnanasara Thera, over allegedly... Read More


Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockouts, round of 32?

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is beginning to take shape as teams battle for a place in the newly expanded Round of 32. With the tournament featuring 48 nations for the ... Read More


Sri Lanka marks Olympic Day

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) commemorated Olympic Day 2026 with a vibrant celebration at Independence Square in Colombo, bringing together athletes, offici... Read More


Export growth hits 2026 high in May with US$ 1.57bn in earnings

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Exports recorded the strongest monthly growth so far this year in May, with total exports, including merchandise and services, expanding 18.34 percent from a year earlier to US$ ... Read More


Indices close in red

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Sampath Bank, LOLC Holdings and Ceylon Grain Elevators with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.1bn. A similar be... Read More


Softlogic Information Technologies achieves Dell Technologies Titanium Partner Status

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Softlogic Information Technologies (SITL) announced its achievement of the Dell Technologies Titanium Partner status, becoming the sole Titanium Partner in Sri Lanka. This milest... Read More


Thailand-Sri Lanka Business Forum charts new pathways for trade, investment and regional growth

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Business Forum on 'Trade, Investment and Beyond', organized by the Royal Thai Embassy together with the Sri Lanka-Thailand Business Council and the Sri Lanka-Greater Mekong B... Read More


Richard Pieris Finance reports Rs. 701.6 mn PBT for financial year 2025/26

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Richard Pieris Finance Limited has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, recording a Profit Before Taxes of Rs. 701.6 million, reflecting cont... Read More