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Richard Pieris Finance reports Rs. 701.6 M PBT for FY 2025/26

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Richard Pieris Finance Limited has reported a strong financial performance for the year ended 31 March 2026, recording a Profit Before Taxes of Rs. 701.6 million, reflecting cont... Read More


Sri Lanka Apparel exports rise nearly 8% in May as US demand rebounds

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Sri Lanka's apparel and textile exports recorded their strongest monthly performance of the year in May 2026, rising 7.96 percent year-on-year to US$394.14 million, driven largel... Read More


Teejay Group records LKR 60.04 Bn revenue

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Teejay Group recorded revenue of LKR 60.04 billion during the period, reflecting a 10% year-on-year decline, primarily due to continued softness in global textile demand. Th... Read More


EU, Lanka bilateral trade reach approx. Euro 3.9 Bn in 2025

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The European Union stands as Sri Lanka's second-largest trade partner, with bilateral two-way trade in goods reaching approximately 3.9 billion Euros in 2025, while total trading... Read More


Sri Lanka's exports top US$ 7.3 Bn in first 5 months of 2026

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Sri Lanka's export sector maintained strong growth momentum during the first five months of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding US$7.3 billion, underlining the resilience ... Read More


Welcome change for school admissions

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- According to our front page story carried in yesterday's edition, the Government has approved a proposal to issue a new circular governing the admission of students to Grade One ... Read More


Parliament

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Marking a significant milestone in the country's environmental governance framework, the long-awaited Bill to amend Sri Lanka's National Environment Act (NEA) was presented for f... Read More


PC Polls to be held after resolving existing legal barriers - Minister

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Leader of the House and Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament yesterday that the Provincial Council Elections will be held at the earliest possible opportunity once Parl... Read More


EP Governor reviews development work in province

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A meeting with the Heads of Ministries and Departments of the Eastern Province was held recently (23) at the Governor's office under the chairmanship of Eastern Province Governor... Read More


Examinations for 2026 will be held on scheduled dates

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Examinations Commissioner General Indika Kumari Liyanage stated that all arrangements are in place to hold the relevant examination schedule for the year 2026 on the same dates w... Read More