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ComBank, first Lankan bank to cross US$ 1 Bn. in market cap

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC's milestone of becoming the first bank in Sri Lanka with a market capitalisation of more than US$ 1 billion was celebrated at the Colombo Stock ... Read More


Measures taken to maintain stability of national power grid

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Ministry of Energy is set to take several technical measures to prevent financial losses due to the collapse of the stability of the national power grid. Accordingly, techni... Read More


SJB, UNP discuss consensus for cooperation

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya national organiser Tissa Attanayake yesterday said that discussions are underway to form a common consensus for cooperation between the SJB and the Uni... Read More


Ranil discharged from hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was discharged from hospital this afternoon. He had been transferred from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a normal ward earlier in the day.... Read More


Today's Exchange Rates - August 29, 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has released the latest data on key financial ratios and economic indicators as of August 29, 2025. This information provides insights into the coun... Read More


Ranil ruined the political future of the 'Rajapakses' : SLPP should let Ranil own his failures - Ranjith Bandara.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Former MP Ranjith Bandara has strongly criticized former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, saying he has never shared the vision or values of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)... Read More


Ranil ruined the political future of the 'Rajapakses' : SLPP should let Ranil own his failures - Ranjith Bandara

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- Former MP Ranjith Bandara has strongly criticized former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, saying he has never shared the vision or values of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)... Read More


Godawaya Shipwreck Artifacts to be Showcased in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka, together with the Central Cultural Fund's Maritime Archaeology Unit, will host an exhibition and symposium in September to highlight the preservati... Read More


PM Dr. Harini Amarasuriya meets delegation from U.S. Congress HDP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- A meeting was held today between the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and delegation from the U.S. Congress House Democracy Partnership (HDP) on August 27, 2025 at the Prime... Read More


CID probe against Gammanpila for inciting discord

Sri Lanka, Aug. 28 -- The Criminal Investigation Department informed Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday that an investigation has been initiated against Udaya Gammanpila, the leader of the P... Read More