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CSE records strong gains with turnover surging to LKR 9.29 Bn

Sri Lanka, Sept. 25 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) sustained its positive momentum on Thursday, with the ASPI advancing 182.61 points (+0.86%) to 21,521.06 and the S&P SL20 gaining 21.52 points (... Read More


Wife of 'Backhoe Saman' further remanded

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that Shadhika Lakshani, the wife of the detained 'Backhoe Saman', be further remanded until October 9 under the Prevent... Read More


Rise in antibiotic use limits discoveries, warns Health Secretary

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- The discovery of new antibiotics has become increasingly rare due to their widespread use in humans, animals, foods and soil-a trend that poses a serious concern for the country, ... Read More


SJB to bring No-Confidence Motion against Speaker

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) said they would bring a No-Confidence Motion (NCM) against Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne, alleging that he is unfit to hold office du... Read More


Karu Jayasuriya turns 85 with service, not celebration

Colombo, Sept. 25 -- Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will mark his 85th birthday on 29th September 2025, not with personal festivities, but with a day devoted entirely to public service, education, and... Read More


Three arrested at BIA for smuggling Rs. 62 million worth of phones and tablets

Sri Lanka, Sept. 24 -- Three passengers attempting to smuggle a consignment of high-end mobile phones and tablet computers worth Rs. 62 million were arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport ... Read More


Two aircraft restored to SriLankan fleet; another due next year

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- SriLankan Airlines announced that two aircraft, which had been grounded for a long period due to engine failures, have now been returned to service, while another aircraft is sche... Read More


Sri Lanka named world's no. 1 destination to visit in October 2025

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked as the No. 1 travel destination for October 2025 by global travel guide Time Out. October is considered the perfect month to explore Sri Lanka, falling ... Read More


Education Ministry reviews progress of overseas digital training program

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- In line with the government's new education reforms, the Information and Communication Technology Branch of the Education Ministry held a progress review meeting on the Overseas T... Read More


Minister wants Bollywood movie shown to MPs

Colombo, Sept. 24 -- Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today requested the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs to screen the Bollywood film 'Taare Zameen Par' for the members of Parli... Read More