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BRICS faces its Iran test

Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- This matters not only because of Iran's geopolitical position, but because it's now a permanent member of both BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO). Unlike Russia'... Read More


Work Towards Achieving Development Targets While Maintaining Fiscal Discipline - Minister Upali Pannila Instructs Ministry Officials

Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- The semi-annual progress review of the Ministry of Rural Development, Social Security, and Community Empowerment was held yesterday (31) at the ministry premises under the chairman... Read More


Government revenue in first six months tops Rs. 2,954.2 Bn

Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- Government revenue recorded a strong increase during the first six months of 2026, supported by improved tax collection across all major revenue agencies and the recovery in motor ... Read More


Lt.Gen Nilantha Premaratne appointed Army Commander

Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promoted Major General Nilantha Premaratne Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, to the rank of Lt.General and appointed him as the 26th Comm... Read More


Extension of judges' retirement age will help clear backlog - Minister

Srilanka, Aug. 1 -- Media and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday said that the people will ultimately benefit by the extension of retirement age of judges as such initiative will help cle... Read More


People's Bank wins overall Gold at NBEA 2026

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- People's Bank has been honoured with the Overall Gold Award at the prestigious National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026, presented by the National Chamber of Commerce of S... Read More


Hilton Colombo records profit after 7 years

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Hotel Developers (Lanka) Ltd (HDL), the state-owned enterprise and owner of the iconic Hilton Colombo, announced a significant financial turnaround, recording a Profit After Tax ... Read More


V-Pramithi National Programme launched for consumer safety

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- In line with the National Integrity Week held alongside the Clean Sri Lanka national programme, the V-Pramithi National Programme organized by the Ministry of Science and Technol... Read More


SL reaffirms commitment to investments in Philippines

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- Sri Lanka has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting and promoting overseas investments, with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath visiting the country's first-ever investment projec... Read More


Excise revenue for first half of 2026 exceeds 2025 figure by 120%

Sri Lanka, July 31 -- For the first half of 2026, ending June 30, 2026, the revenue target for the Excise Department was Rs. 119.3 billion. However, Excise Commissioner General M. B. N. A. Premarathna... Read More