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CAL expands global reach with strategic acquisition of 51% stake in AFC

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Capital Alliance Holdings PLC (CAL), a leading South Asian investment bank, has announced a landmark agreement to acquire a controlling 51% stake in Asia Frontier Capital Ltd. (AF... Read More


Seylan Bank crosses LKR 1 Tn in total assets

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Seylan Bank has surpassed LKR 1 trillion in total assets, becoming the fourth private sector bank in Sri Lanka to reach the milestone.Sri Lanka travel Total assets stood at LKR 1... Read More


Sunshine Holdings records strong growth

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC (CSE: SUN) reported strong top-line and bottom-line growth during the six months ended 30 September 2026 (1HFY27), record... Read More


Ceylon Craft Runway 26: A fashion show of 32 designers

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Bringing traditional craftsmanship and modern fashion together through the creative contributions of Sri Lankan designers, the 'Ceylon Craft Runway '26' fashion show, organised wi... Read More


Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 opens with focus on digital finance and innovation

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Sri Lanka FinTech Festival 2026 commenced in Colombo with a special gathering of business leaders and industry stakeholders, highlighting the importance of public-private sect... Read More


PARLIAMENT

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government, Chandana Abeyratne, informed the House that special attention has been directed by the Government tow... Read More


Sri Lanka and China to build Sampoor and Kappalthurei solar substations jointly

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The Government will award the contract to construct the Sampoor solar power grid substation and extend the Kappalthurei solar power grid substation as a joint venture between Ceyl... Read More


Dhammika Fernando High Commissioner- designate to Kenya

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Sri Lanka's High Commissioner-designate to the Kenyan Republic, Dhammika Fernando, assumed duties at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Nairobi on November 2.Sri Lanka travel In an... Read More


Opposition ignites commotion over NCM rejection

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Parliament turned tense yesterday (3) as Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa led Opposition MPs staged a protest in the well of the House following the Opposition Leader inquiring ... Read More


PM in Global Summit for Eye Health and CEOs' Summit

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- Prime Minister Dr.Harini Amarasuriya participated in the "The Value of Vision - Global Summit for Eye Health and Exhibition" and the Commonwealth Leaders and CEOs' Summit on Novem... Read More