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Cargills strengthens rural regions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Cargills (Ceylon) PLC presented educational scholarships to students from farming communities at a ceremony on Friday, an initiative of the Cargills Sarubima program. Minister of... Read More


One killed in Pottuvil bus accident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- A bus accident in Komari, Pottuvil yesterday (30) resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to 58 others. The death of the passenger had occurred before villagers and f... Read More


Sri Lanka ends deflationary streak

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka's deflationary streak ended this month, with prices climbing 1.2 percent, official data released on Friday showed. Prices rose in August after 11 consecutive months of ... Read More


Central Bank will never compromise independence - CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) defended its autonomy in carrying out its mandate to achieve price and financial stability from political interference as it marked its 75th ... Read More


Red light for crime-linked police officers and politicians

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananda Wijepala said the Government is moving decisively to dismantle underworld violence in the country, in the backdrop of th... Read More


Madushanka thrilled after Harare heroics

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Sri Lanka's pace sensation Dilshan Madushanka was overjoyed with his latest heroics where he led the team to an exciting seven-run victory in the first One Day International (ODI)... Read More


Advantage Royal; Trinity eager to bounce back

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Royal College, with a 10-point cushion, will have a slight edge when they take on traditional rivals Trinity College in the 79th annual Bradby Shield second leg rugby encounter on... Read More


Sri Lanka look to sweep ODI Series

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The Lankans had a close call in the first ODI where they went through some anxious moments before snatching a thrilling seven-run victory at the same venue on Friday. Zimbabwe al... Read More


Why every QR scan strengthens our economy

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- The global business environment demands digital transformation as an absolute requirement for survival. Nations that fail to adapt will experience decreased competitiveness and i... Read More


Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed

Srilanka, Aug. 31 -- Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Friday, breaking ranks with Wall Street as investors also assessed a slate of economic data in the region. Japan's Nikkei 225 slid 0.41%, while ... Read More