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The National Resource Protection Movement yesterday staged a protest in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The National Resource Protection Movement yesterday staged a protest in Colombo against the government's moves to privatise several public institutions. PIC BY PRADEEP PATHIRANA... Read More


Independent views should not be suppressed just because one joins a party: Rajitha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Colombo, Feb 22 () - Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne who has been continously expressing his support for the scrapping of the Executive Presidency today stresse... Read More


Central Bank shifts focus to medium-term inflation strategy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The Central Bank announced yesterday its intention to shift focus on inflation from the near term to medium term, citing the latter's greater relevance for the decision-making pr... Read More


Tax and supply chain woes propel inflation to 6.5%

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Pettah's night market, popularly known as 'torch market', where vendors light up the night with produce from across the island PIC BY NAZLY AHMED Sri Lanka's inflation expanded... Read More


Monetary Board minutes going public a possibility

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- As the Central Bank is stepping up its efforts to be more transparent, there is a possibility for the public to peruse the meeting minutes of the Monetary Board. Responding to a... Read More


Seylan Bank reports subdued December on margin compression

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Seylan Bank PLC reported subdued financial performance in the final three months of last year, albeit seeing growth in its loans and fee incomes coming from cards and other lendi... Read More


Higher costs, taxes hurt DFCC profits

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- DFCC Bank PLC reported improved performance in the three months ended in December 2023, as the bank saw the loans picking up, with the easing interest rates and the provisions we... Read More


Election fever to grip country after March

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- The country is abuzz with election fever, despite the presidential election, constitutionally scheduled for this year, not yet being officially declared.The JVP-led National Peo... Read More


Comrade Dissanayake Must Visit Nuwara Eliya

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- Nuwara Eliya's extreme cold condition might make the less affluent locals shiver, but it is promoted as a holiday destination among the rich At the time of writing this column, ... Read More


Restore the Senaka Bibile Policies

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- With Sri Lanka facing its most painful public health crisis since independence, a sub-committee to formulate a "Charter for Ensuring Patients' Safety and Well-Being" was set up i... Read More