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ComBank Group takes deposits past Rs. 3 Tn. threshold in solid 6-month performance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon Group has reiterated its leadership in financial intermediation, becoming the first private sector banking group in Sri Lanka to cross the Rs. 3 tri... Read More


Pan Asia Bank crosses Rs. 350 Bn assets as half year profits rises 16% to Rs. 2.5 Bn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Pan Asia Banking Corporation PLC reported a strong financial performance for the six months ended 30 June 2026, posting a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs. 2.5 billion. The Bank's re... Read More


HNB reports strong first-half growth with Rs 224 Bn increase in advances

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Navigating a period of economic volatility and inflationary pressures, HNB Group reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 22.5Bn for the six months ended June 2026, while the Bank... Read More


Sri Lanka, Oman explore trade and investment opportunities

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka and Oman have stepped up discussions to expand bilateral trade and investment cooperation, with Oman expressing interest in investing in Sri Lanka's agriculture and ene... Read More


Sri Lankan Youth Leader Shukri Salman Honored at "Youth Top 40 New Generation Awards"

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lankan entrepreneur, educator, former corporate professional and youth development advocate Shukri Salman has been honored with the prestigious "Youth Ecosystem Builder" titl... Read More


Politicians must not be slaves of the thermal energy mafia - Premadasa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) firmly believes that the majority of the country's energy generation should come from renewable sources, ... Read More


Holy Prophet's birthday commemoration at Ummu Zaviya Mosque

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Board of Management of the Ummu Zaviya Mosque has organised the 124th Annual Shamaailil Muhammadiya to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad. The programme will be held f... Read More


Presidential Task Force reviews "Clean Sri Lanka"

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- During the latest meeting of the "Clean Sri Lanka" Presidential Task Force, members focused extensively on the current progress of the "Clean Sri Lanka" programme and its future ... Read More


Rs. 2,500 Mn revenue generation projects to launch under Punarudaye Purawara programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government Ministry will launch revenue-generation projects worth Rs. 2,500 million at Local Government institutions coun... Read More


Navy seizes Indian trawler for illegal fishing in SL waters

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Navy seized an Indian fishing trawler along with nine Indian fishermen for engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters off the Urumalei Point, Talaimannar, on the night ... Read More