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Charith Abeysinghe released after fulfilling bail conditions

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Former Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Horana electorate organiser Charith Abeysinghe was released from remand custody today (30) after fulfilling the bail conditions imposed by the... Read More


Two held over Bellanwila shooting under 90-day detention order

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- Two suspects arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a restaurant owner near the Bellanwila walking path have been handed over to the Western Province South Crime Inves... Read More


A taste of Yaal plated in Colombo

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- There are meals that simply satisfy hunger, and then there are those that transport you. At Sheraton Colombo this week, the journey begins with a bowl of pala kanji, gathers heat... Read More


SLASSCOM calls for stronger academia - industry collaboration to build future-ready talent

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine workforce expectations, the Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) conv... Read More


Secondary market remains subdued as T-Bill auction yields continue to ease

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Similar to the previous trading session, the secondary yield curve experienced a subdued trading session yesterday, with moderate trading volumes and activity. Market activity wa... Read More


Indices close in green

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Colombo Dockyard, John Keells Holdings and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 2.0bn. A simila... Read More


Alumex quarterly profit jumps sevenfold as margins improve

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Alumex PLC reported a sevenfold increase in net profit for the three months ended June 2026, as lower cost of sales, stronger operating profit and higher finance income offset a ... Read More


SriLankan Airlines expands reach with Maldivian interline partnership

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian. This agreement enables SriL... Read More


Cabinet approves Rs. 15bn procurement for Ruwanpura expressway phase I

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Cabinet has approved the implementation of the procurement process for the construction of Phase I of the Ruwanpura Expressway Project, including the system interchange conne... Read More


Are we governing for the next election, or the next generation?

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Every government begins its term with a familiar list of urgent priorities. The economy needs attention. Public services demand improvement. The cost of living weighs heavily on ... Read More