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SL forecasted to be wetter than average due to strengthening of El Nino

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka coming under the South Asia region is predicted to be wetter than average due to a strengthening impact of El Nino conditions as of August 28, 2026, categorised as a co... Read More


Govt launches 250 'Ceylon King Coconut Villages'

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Government has launched a national programme to establish 250 'Ceylon King Coconut Villages', Plantation and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna said at a ... Read More


Over 420 kilos of Ice hidden in container at Colombo Port seized

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has recovered a large stock of crystal methamphetamine (Ice) weighing over 420 kilograms inside a container at the Colombo Port. Th... Read More


Former Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne sentenced to seven years' rigorous imprisonment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Former Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court after being found guilty in a corruption case fi... Read More


Asia Capital wins Rs 1.5 Bn debt rebate

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Asia Capital PLC has taken a major step in strengthening its financial position after successfully securing a LKR 1.5 billion rebate on a LKR 1.8 billion debt owed to Fast Gain I... Read More


BOI, Austrade strengthen FDI promotion strategy

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has strengthened its investment attraction capabilities through a knowledge-sharing workshop conducted by the Australian Trade and Inve... Read More


NSB Group delivers Rs.22.5bn operating profit in 1H 2026 as lending and core income strengthen

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- National Savings Bank Group (NSB) recorded resilient core banking performance during the first six months of 2026, supported by stronger net interest income, a notable expansion ... Read More


National Tourism Strategic Planning Consultancy and Global Promotional Campaign Road Map launched

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka yesterday marked a major milestone in its tourism development agenda with the official launch of two nationally significant consultancy assignments supported under the ... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports cross US$10 Bn in first seven months

Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Sri Lanka's total exports surpassed the US$10 billion milestone during the first seven months of 2026, reflecting continued resilience in the country's external sector despite ch... Read More


HNB and Senok unveil leasing solutions for Eicher commercial vehicles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- HNB PLC, the leading private bank in Sri Lanka, has entered into a strategic partnership with Senok Commercial Vehicles Private Limited to introduce an exclusive leasing solution... Read More