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Bourse ends low

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Colombo Bourse ended lower today, with the ASPI declining 15 points to close at 21,403, while the S&P SL20 edged down 2 points to 5,983. After trading positively during the ... Read More


Rupee shows signs of stability as dollar selling rate eases to Rs. 339.58

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Sri Lankan Rupee continued to show signs of relative stability against the US Dollar yesterday (11), with the Central Bank of Sri Lanka's indicative selling rate for the US D... Read More


National SME Forum "Scale Up 2.0" connects SL's SMEs with markets, finance and business support

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The National SME Forum organised by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce brought Sri Lanka's SMEs and the wider business ecosystem together to connect businesses with markets, finance,... Read More


Sri Lanka seeks bigger share of India's gem and jewellery market

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Sri Lanka is stepping up efforts to expand its gem and jewellery exports to India through a high-level business delegation aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, investment and ... Read More


Six planets gather in pre-dawn sky in spectacular celestial display

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Skywatchers in Sri Lanka will have an opportunity to witness a spectacular celestial display this week, as six planets gather in the pre-dawn sky while the annual Perseid meteor ... Read More


Over 160 killed after 7.4 tremor hits Colombia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Colombia is reeling from a destructive 7.4-magnitude earthquake that killed more than 160 people, leaving a "trail of destruction" as it tore down tall buildings in several citie... Read More


Syrian court sentences Assad, his brother to death in absentia

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- A criminal court in Damascus on Tuesday sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his brother Mahe,r to death in absentia after convicting them of crimes against huma... Read More


Embassy holds Korea Week with Taekwondo and K-Pop

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka will host the Korean Ambassador's Cup Taekwondo Championship and the K-Pop World Festival as part of Korea Week 2026, at the BMICH, Colombo, on Su... Read More


Special security plan for Kandy Esala Perahera

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- Central Province DIG Sudath Masinghe said that security arrangements for the Kandy Esala Perahera have been planned taking into account the underworld influence exerted on the De... Read More


Rs.635 Mn to construct drug rehabilitation centre in Kekirawa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 12 -- The Government has approved a Rs.635 million project to construct a rehabilitation centre in Kekirawa for individuals referred by courts for drug-related offences under community... Read More