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NSB Group posts Rs. 15.5 Bn operating profit for 1Q 2026

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- National Savings Bank Group (NSB) recorded a steady and resilient performance for the first quarter of 2026, supported by a stronger core banking income base and disciplined asset... Read More


Sri Lankan youth urged to enter expanding IT sector

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Sri Lankan youth should actively pursue opportunities in the Information Technology (IT) sector as the industry continues to expand rapidly both locally and globally, founder and ... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks to enhance exports, GDP significantly

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- With a vision to pivot towards exponential growth, Sri Lanka seeks to enhance exports and GDP significantly, inspired by successful models like Vietnam and South Korea, Chathurang... Read More


EOIs from investors for underutilised SLSPC, JEDB plantation property

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Plantation and Community Infrastructure Ministry has announced the launch of Phase II of its programme to lease underutilised State-owned plantation lands and properties for p... Read More


Vesak with a difference with health and nutrition awareness

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- In parallel with the 2026 State Vesak festival, the Thihagoda Medical Officer of Health Office opened a health protection and nutrition awareness booth at the Vesak Zone in the Mi... Read More


UAE deports seven SL youths for storing photos, videos on Middle East war

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Seven Sri Lankan youths who were arrested and remanded in custody by the Security Forces of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, on charges of storing photos and videos of drones ... Read More


Hajj prayers at Galle Face Green

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Muslims in Sri Lanka and around the world celebrated the Hajj festival yesterday. Special prayers were held held at the Galle Face Green, a customary yearly occurrence. Published... Read More


SL, Germany to strengthen economic co-operation

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Germany's Economic Affairs and Energy Ministry Director and Head of Division (External Economic Policy covering South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania) Tobias Pierlings met Prime... Read More


FM meets New Zealand leaders, invites to invest in SL

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath who is on an official visit to New Zealand on Monday evening called on his New Zealand counterpart Winston Peters and discussed bilateral issues in... Read More


Bogambara pedestrian underpass opened

Sri Lanka, May 29 -- The Bogambara pedestrian underpass was opened to the public yesterday (27). The underpass was built to reduce traffic congestion caused by pedestrians crossing the main road and ... Read More