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EPF exits six listed companies in 2025

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) completely sold its shares in six companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange during 2025, according to the latest fund data. The number ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka aims to double insurance penetration by 2030

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A comprehensive seven-pillar strategy to double insurance penetration by 2030 and triple it by 2035 was launched by the Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. The Insura... और पढ़ें


Aswasuma allowance credited today

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Elderly benefits under the Aswasuma welfare scheme will be credited to the bank accounts of relevant recipients today (22), according to the Welfare Benefits Board. Payments wi... और पढ़ें


Shower exceeding 75mm today

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers at most places of the island after 1.00 pm. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely at some places in Wester... और पढ़ें


Fixed and mobile phone density rises

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Mobile and fixed-line telephone penetration increased significantly, with mobile connections reaching approximately 147 per 100 persons while fixed lines stand at 12.1 per 100 p... और पढ़ें


50 foreigners arrested for overstaying business visas

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- 50 foreign nationals stayed in the country illegally after their business visas expired and now face custody following a raid by Department of Immigration and Emigration officia... और पढ़ें


Nine suspects arrested over brutal assault on woman

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Gokarella Police have arrested nine suspects in connection with the brutal assault of a woman that sparked widespread outrage across social media. The incident occurred on ... और पढ़ें


50 estate houses submerged in Dickoya as heavy rains lash Hatton

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- Persistent heavy rainfall in the Hatton-Dickoya area has caused severe flooding in the low-lying areas of the Fordyce Estate in Dickoya today (21). Approximately 50 estate hous... और पढ़ें


Two close associates of 'Kudu Salindu' arrested with drugs

Sri Lanka, April 21 -- The Walana Central Anti-Corruption Striking Force arrested two close associates of an alleged notorious organised criminal and drug trafficker Salindu Malshitha, known as "Kudu ... और पढ़ें


Coconut exports face logistical hurdles

Sri Lanka, April 20 -- Direct impacts on Sri Lankan coconut exports remain limited despite regional instability, though shipping delays and rising freight costs present operational difficulties. Cocon... और पढ़ें