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Amana Bank marks 15th Anniversary with best-ever H1 performance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- On the Bank's top-line performance, Net Financing Income grew YoY by 16% during H1 2026 to reach LKR 4.4 billion, supported by a steady financing margin of 4.3%. For the quarter ... और पढ़ें


First Capital navigates market volatility in 1Q of FY 2026/27

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- First Capital Holdings PLC, a subsidiary of JXG (Janashakthi Group) and a pioneering force in Sri Lanka's capital markets landscape, navigated a challenging first quarter of fina... और पढ़ें


CCIB to strengthen SL-Romania tourism, investment links

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The newly established Colombo representative office of the Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) could play an important role in strengthening economic, tourism and i... और पढ़ें


Former Fisheries Corp chairman arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Former Ceylon Fisheries Corporation chairman Mahil Senaratne was arrested yesterday by investigating officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... और पढ़ें


Japan and Sri Lanka sign agreement for the 2026 JDS Scholarship Programme

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Sri Lankan Government signed an agreement for the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Pr... और पढ़ें


Incorrect information provided to UN regarding 22A - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- Leader of the House Minister Bimal Ratnayake informed Parliament that the Government is holding diplomatic level talks regarding the report issued by the United Nations on the 22... और पढ़ें


BASL challenges 22nd Amendment

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed a Special Determination petition in the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the Bill titled "Twenty-Second Amendm... और पढ़ें


Doha Embassy recovers over Rs. 80 Mn in compensation upto July

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha recovered Rs. 80,886,895.32 from January to July 2026 as death compensation on behalf of the Next of Kin (NoK) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passe... और पढ़ें


Arrangements to distribute drinking water after El Nino committees meet

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Special Ministerial Sub-Committee and Officials' Committee looking into measures to address the impacts of El Nino held extensive discussions on the action plans submitted by... और पढ़ें


Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee on HR mooted

Sri Lanka, Aug. 19 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an Inter-Ministerial Standing Committee on Human Rights to serve as a permanent national framework for monitoring an... और पढ़ें