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Bandula leaves CIABOC after statement in investment case

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Former Minister Bandula Gunawardhana, who appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) to provide a statement in connection with an i... Read More


Fuel distributors seek 20% rise in transport charges

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- A 20% increase in fuel transport charges has been requested until the transport charge pricing formula is updated and revised, the Petroleum Dealer's Association said yesterday (2)... Read More


Is raising prices in the name of relief 'system change' - Mujibur

Srilanka, Oct. 3 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has questioned whether raising prices under the guise of providing relief is what the government calls 'system change'. The MP said ... Read More


Ananda Balika Vidyalaya holds Commerce Day

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Ananda Balika Vidyalaya, Maradana, Colombo, hosted CONFIANZA '26, the school's Annual Commerce Day, under the theme 'The Growing Potential of Business Beyond Energy'. The event w... Read More


Fitch upgrades BOC's International Ratings to 'B-'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Bank of Ceylon (BOC) has achieved a significant milestone in its international credit ratings journey, with Fitch Ratings (Fitch) upgrading the Bank's Long-Term Foreign-Currency a... Read More


SL-Pakistan sign MoU to strengthen Academic Research and Strategic Cooperation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Pakistan High Commissioner in Colombo Major General (Rtd) Dr. Nayyar Naseer highlighted the significance of deep-rooted historical and diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Sr... Read More


SL-Russia defence co-operation strengthened with Wolverine path 2026

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka Army together with Russia's Eastern Military District's Combined Arms Army have concluded a bilateral joint military exercise 'Wolverine Path 2026' on the territory of t... Read More


HRCSL calls for a narrower definition of terrorism in new Bill

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has called for a narrower definition of terrorism, judicial oversight of detention, meaningful judicial authority to grant bail, p... Read More


UDA submits Anuradhapura Sacred City development plan draft proposal

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The draft proposal for the development of Anuradhapura Sacred City, estimated to cost Rs.7.7 billion has been submitted to the Indian High Commission by the Urban Development Auth... Read More


IRD rakes in over Rs.2040 Bn in first nine months

Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has exceeded the Rs.2000 billion (Rs.2 trillion) mark by the end of the first nine months of this year. A record revenue of Rs.2,040 billion h... Read More