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Sumathi Holdings commissions 5MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Eheliyagoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Officials opening the Sumathi Energy's 5 MW ground-mounted solar power plant in Wewila, Eheliyagoda. Sumathi Holdings commissioned a 5-megawatt (MW) ground-mounted solar power pl... Read More


October exports top USD 1.4 Bn

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Sri Lanka's export sector has continued its strong upward trajectory, recording a significant 6 % growth during the period from January to October 2025. In October 2025 alone, t... Read More


Garment factory with Rs. 70 Mn investment opens in Addalaichenai

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The newly constructed mini Garment factory building complex worth Rs.70 million at Elamkulam village in Addalaichenai DS division was opened by Chief Guest on this occasion Rural... Read More


POIA urges lifting of Palm Oil ban

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Chairman of the Palm Oil Industry Association of Sri Lanka (POIA) Dr. Rohan Fernando highlighted that it is the high time for lifting the 2021 ban on oil palm cultivation, since ... Read More


Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- The Monetary Policy Board has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 7.75%, following its meeting held yesterday. The decision comes after reviewing domestic and... Read More


Cinnamon Grand Colombo's Two Decade Journey and Its Place in Sri Lanka's Hospitality Story

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- First opened in 1975 as Hotel Lanka Oberoi, the Oberoi Group's first foray outside Indiathe hotel has undergone multiple reinventions, from its Colombo Plaza era to its transform... Read More


SLPA to contribute Rs. five billion to the joint fund

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- For several decades up to 2024, only Rs. 10.3 billion had been contributed to Sri Lanka's joint fund by the Ports sector. With the new government in office, the Sri Lanka Ports ... Read More


PARLIAMENT

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- 'No distinction in providing resources for schools across all provinces' Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya ... Read More


More allocations for education sector needed - MP

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Expressing her views further during the debate MP Rohini Kumari Wijeratne said:"In 2009, there were demonstrations demanding that 6 percent of the GDP be allocated to education. ... Read More


Education got Rs. 7.04 Bn, the highest in a Budget so far - PM

Sri Lanka, Nov. 26 -- Prime Minister and Education, Higher Education and Vocational Training Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya said that the highest amount of Rs.7.04 billion has been allocated for educ... Read More