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Former Navy Commander released on bail in student disappearance case

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (22) ordered the release of former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne on strict bail conditions. He had been charged with aiding and ... Read More


Former State Minister's son detained in Rs.20 Mn heist

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court yesterday (22) granted permission to the Colombo Central Crimes Investigation Unit to detain and question Anujith Bandara, the son of former State Min... Read More


Warrant on former US envoy Jaliya

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to United States Jaliya Wickramasuriya who was accused of criminal misappropriation of US$ 332,000 was issued warrants by Fort Magistrate Pasan Amara... Read More


CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Monetary Policy Board, at its meeting held yesterday (22), decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at the current level of 8.75%. The Board arrived at this decisi... Read More


C-Clarke initiative boosts Sri Lanka's digital skills drive

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- C-Clarke International Institute of Digital Sciences has stepped up efforts to strengthen Sri Lanka's digital talent pipeline by conducting a series of free technology workshops ... Read More


NDB posts LKR 4.83 Bn PAT in 1H-2026

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- National Development Bank PLC (NDB/ the Bank) announced its financial results for the six-months ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026/ period under review), as released to the Colombo St... Read More


Joseph Fraser Ninewells introduces ParentX, Lanka's first dedicated postpartum retreat

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- ParentX, developed by Joseph Fraser Ninewells Hospital, has introduced Sri Lanka's first dedicated postpartum retreat, bringing to Sri Lanka an internationally recognised model o... Read More


LOLC Insurance host 'LOLC Insurance - Seylan Bancassurance Felicitation Night 2025' themed 'League of Greatness'

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- LOLC Insurance recently hosted the 'LOLC Insurance - Seylan Bancassurance Felicitation Night 2025' under the theme 'League of Greatness', celebrating the success of its longstand... Read More


Roshane Perera honoured with 'Global CEO 45 Under 45 Leadership Excellence Platinum Award'

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Hayleys Fentons Deputy Managing Director Energy Roshane Perera, has been honoured with the Global CEO 45 Under 45 Leadership Excellence Platinum Award 2025, recognising exception... Read More


Ceyconnect and Lion Brewery launch first long-haul EV Prime Mover

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Ceyconnect (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the Ceyline Group, has introduced Sri Lanka's first long-haul Electric Vehicle (EV) prime mover, deploying it within the outbound supply cha... Read More