Exclusive

Publication

Byline

CBL Group chairman passes away

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The Chairman of CBL Group, a leading business conglomerate in Sri Lanka, died on 06 June. CBL Group issued an official statement on social media expressing deep sadness over his p... Read More


SriLankan Airlines seeking further 100 billion rupees in State funds

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The loss-making national carrier, SriLankan Airlines, is seeking a further 100 billion rupees in State funds, according to opposition MP Harsha de Silva. De Silva criticised the m... Read More


Joint opposition wins Akmeemana cooperative election

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The joint opposition group managed to establish its governing power by winning 50 member seats in the election held to select members for the Akmeemana Multi-Purpose Cooperative S... Read More


Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association to limit bus operations from tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Bus operations will be limited from tomorrow (8 June) due to the government's failure to respond positively to requests for a fare revision following the recent fuel price increas... Read More


Farmers in Anuradhapura stage flaming torch protest

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Farmers in Anuradhapura llandagahawewa stage flaming torch protest over high fertilizer prices and electricity bills A flaming torch protest took place in the llandagahawewa area... Read More


Government provided 17.3 bn rupee tax concession for cigarettes during 2026

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The government provided a tax concession of 17.3 billion rupees for cigarettes during the year 2026, according to Verite Research Executive Director Dr Nishan de Mel. The institu... Read More


General Suresh Sallay's lawyer demands for transfer to hospital

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Council for Retired General Suresh Sallay has made an urgent demand for medical intervention and his transfer to a hospital. The letter addressed to the director of the Criminal I... Read More


Sallay's wife calls on public to stand up for former intelligence chief

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Former intelligence chief Suresh Salle served the country by dedicating his entire life for 38 years, and the time arrived for the people of the country to stand up and show grati... Read More


RCEP requirements align with Sri Lanka's existing reforms

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- Sri Lanka will require strong commitment from both the government and the private sector as it moves closer to a potential application to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic ... Read More


Financial system maintains resilience in first quarter of 2026

Sri Lanka, June 7 -- The domestic financial system preserved its stability through the first quarter of 2026 despite global and domestic headwinds stemming from escalating Middle East tensions and geo... Read More