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BOC delivers Rs. 62.7 Bn PBT for 1H 2026, posts PAT of Rs. 39.8 Bn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Bank of Ceylon (BOC), Sri Lanka's leading financial institution, continued to uphold its enduring legacy as the Bankers to the Nation as it marks 87 years of service to Sri Lanka... Read More


Minister Handunnetti urges Australian investors to join hands in SL's renaissance

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The 'Sri Lankan Entrepreneurs' Night 2026' Entrepreneur and Investor Conference organized by the 'Australia Sri Lanka Business Forum' (ASLBF) with the aim of strengthening econom... Read More


Wild elephant drowns after falling into ZD canal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- A wild elephant that fell into the ZD Canal in the Welikanda area yesterday (16) morning died after becoming trapped in a sluice gate in the Maithreegama area, Wildlife officials... Read More


Tri Forces and Police join wildlife officers to treat injured elephant

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Sri Lanka Army, Navy, Air Force and Police came together to assist wildlife officers treat an injured elephant calf who had separated from its herd in the Thibbatuwewa area i... Read More


Rotary Club of Kelaniya appoints new Office Bearers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The newly appointed Office Bearers of the Rotary Club of Kelaniya, aims to further strengthen its contribution to society through meaningful and sustainable initiatives aligned w... Read More


Navy, locals rescue 10 after Nainativu boat accident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Ten passengers were safely rescued after a ferry travelling from Kurikattuwan Jetty to Delft met with an accident near Nainativu on Sunday evening, following a swift response by ... Read More


Doctors Without Borders South Asia Conference in Colombo today (18)

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The organisation *Medecins Sans Frontieres* (Doctors Without Borders)-which operates across 70 countries-marks its 55th anniversary this year. The South Asian Health and Humanita... Read More


Sustainable Wildlife Conservation and Tourism Management Programme on the cards

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- An inspection tour headed by Environment Deputy Minister Anton Jayakody was held at the Minneriya, Kaudulla and Hurulu National Parks recently. The visit aimed to explore opportu... Read More


Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil festival begins with grand flag-hoisting ceremony

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The annual festival of the historic Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil in Jaffna commenced on Monday (17) with the traditional flag-hoisting ceremony, drawing a large number of devotees and... Read More


Female Public Officers obstructed from assuming duties at Kalmunai Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The National Shoora Council (NSC) has urged Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya to direct the Health Ministry to conduct an immediate inquiry into an incident reported at the Ka... Read More