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US warship USS Tulsa arrives at Colombo Port

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The USS Tulsa (LCS 16), an Independence-variant littoral combat ship of the United States Navy, arrived at the Port of Colombo today for a scheduled port visit, marking its second ... और पढ़ें


Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2026 opens, connecting global buyers with industry

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The Sri Lanka MICE Expo 2026 (SL-MICE Expo 2026), organized by the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, offici... और पढ़ें


PM rings the Bell at CSE to champion financial literacy and investor education

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- As part of World Investor Week (WIW) 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) joined stock exchanges around the world in... और पढ़ें


South Asia's strong growth defies global headwinds

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Exceeding earlier projections, growth in South Asia is expected to increase to 6.9 percent this year, with strong domestic demand keeping the region resilient to global shocks, acc... और पढ़ें


World Bank calls for new growth engine as Sri Lanka moves beyond crisis recovery

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka has largely won back economic stability, but now comes the harder part, which is finding a new engine for growth. The World Bank yesterday said the country must pivot to... और पढ़ें


Bank officer remanded for allegedly helping Gnanasara Thera evade arrest

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- A bank officer from Kelaniya was arrested and produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court for allegedly assisting Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to evade arrest. Th... और पढ़ें


Rising HIV cases may be linked to FB parties: Minister

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Claiming that Sri Lanka could record an increase in new HIV infections this year compared with the previous year, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the increase in H... और पढ़ें


Tobacco industry stands to lose from proposed tobacco-free generation - Dr. Bandara

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The tobacco industry could be the biggest financial loser if Sri Lanka introduces the proposed tobacco-free generation policy, as the measure would gradually prevent tobacco compan... और पढ़ें


Two accused in Wanathavilluwa explosives case sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- Two accused who pleaded guilty in a case filed by the Attorney General against six suspects, including Abu Hanifa Mohamed Musif alias Abu Dahida, over allegations of illegally poss... और पढ़ें


Govt. to seek legal advice on action to be taken against private fuel suppliers: Minister

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The government is to seek legal advice on action to be taken against private fuel suppliers, Minister Aruna Karunatilaka told Parliament today. He said action will be taken as pe... और पढ़ें