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High fuel import costs due to the ME war has increased cost of living - PM

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that fuel importing costs have significantly increased in the first half of 2026 in comparison to the first half of 2025 due ... Read More


Sri Lankan rescuers win long-term Korean visas

SriLanka, Aug. 22 -- Two of the three Sri Lankan nationals who helped rescue two Air Force pilots from the Yellow Sea four years ago were granted long-term residency visas Friday, the Justice Ministry... Read More


Person arrested for alleged issuance of 'rubber' cheque for Rs 2.63 Mn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Kalutara Division Special Crime Investigation Unit has arrested an individual accused of fraud. The suspect allegedly issued a dishonoured cheque worth Rs. 2,630,000 to an Ay... Read More


Yoshitha, Karannagoda served indictments in CIABOC case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Colombo High Court yesterday served indictments on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's son Yoshitha Rajapaksa and former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karanna... Read More


No basis for appeal: AG informs HC in Harak Kata's case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Attorney General yesterday informed the Colombo High Court that an appeal filed before the Court of Appeal against the order made recently that charges under the Prevention o... Read More


Early gains fade as ASPI closes in negative territory

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Colombo Bourse advanced during early trading, supported by the decline in T-Bill yields at yesterday's weekly T-Bill auction, but failed to sustain the momentum, slipping int... Read More


Australia's MDF, Thema collection join hands to promote sustainable and wellness tourism

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Australia's Market Development Facility (MDF), in collaboration with Thema Collection, is set to bring together Sri Lankan tourism stakeholders to promote sustainable and wellnes... Read More


Biodiversity Action Forum - from corporate responsibility to investment opportunity

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Biodiversity Action Forum 2026 invites Sri Lanka's business and financial leaders to explore how nature can move from corporate responsibility to investment opportunity.Sri Lanka... Read More


CBSL tightens rules on structural changes in finance companies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has introduced new rules governing structural changes in licensed finance companies (FCs), tightening oversight of investments, business expa... Read More


Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo achieves multiple awards at National Business Excellence Awards

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Nawaloka Hospitals PLC Colombo has further cemented its position as one of South Asia's leading private healthcare institutions by securing a range of accolades at the National B... Read More