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The unveiling RMB Clearing Bank is not an endpoint, but a new starting point, says Wei Huaxiang

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The establishment of the official Renminbi (RMB) Clearing Bank in Sri Lanka marks a critical milestone in China-Sri Lanka financial ties, reflecting the continuous expansion of e... Read More


US invests USD 17 million to digitise Port of Colombo operations

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The United States today announced a $17 million investment to digitise operations at the Port of Colombo, strengthening one of South Asia's busiest and most strategic maritime tr... Read More


Protesting monks move to Ministry of Buddhasasana after court order

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Temporary structures erected in front of the Presidential Secretariat demanding the release of Venerable Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera were removed by the Maha Sangha, and the mon... Read More


Colombo-Dammam and Riyadh flights further suspended

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- All flight suspensions between Colombo and Dammam, as well as Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, were extended until 24 October due to the security situation in the Middle East region. Sri... Read More


Shiranthi Rajapaksa's medical report case recalled for afternoon session

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The case regarding accusations of criminal misappropriation and financial irregularities in the Shiranthi Rajapaksa-linked Siriliya Saviya Fund account was scheduled to be called... Read More


Former Galle crime division OIC arrested over murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Criminal Investigation Department arrested the former Officer in Charge of the Galle District Crime Division in connection with the murder of an individual known as Almeida, ... Read More


Specialist medical report of Shiranthi Rajapaksa to be submitted to court today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The report containing recommendations from the medical board appointed to look into the health condition of Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is sc... Read More


Monks continue protest demanding Gnanasara Thera's immediate release

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Monks and supporters demanding the immediate release of Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera remain gathered on the road opposite the Presidential Secretariat as of this morning (16),... Read More


Heavy showers exceeding 100mm expected in several areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Heavy showers exceeding 100 millimetres are expected in several areas today as skies remain cloudy across many parts of the island, according to the Department of Meteorology. I... Read More


Port City land leased for 99 years at USD 3,000 dollars

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Businesses of Strategic Importance approvals, future investment plans, and current status of apartment complex projects in the Colombo Port City were discussed at length during t... Read More