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Lanka gem industry has comparative advantage vs. competitors

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The 20%, which has been imposed by the US is comparatively not too bad in terms with some other countries that compete with Sri Lanka or export from those nations and their tarif... Read More


Lankan Shuttlers head to Bhutan for Asia Regional C'ship

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The 12-member Sri Lanka Badminton team left yesterday to take part in the Badminton Asia Regional Championship 2025, scheduled to take place in Thimphu, Bhutan, from August 15 to... Read More


HNB records robust growth with Rs 21.19 Bn PAT in 1H 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- HNB sustained its upward momentum in the first half of 2025, delivering sound growth. Group Profit After Tax (PAT) recorded a growth of 42.5% to Rs 23.16 Bn, while the Bank PAT r... Read More


Greys down Blues, set up title clash with Greens

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Nuwanidu Fernando, the stylish right-hander, stroked an unbeaten fifty and added 89 runs for the fourth wicket with skipper Charith Asalanka to guide Team Greys to a six-wicket w... Read More


Home Lands Group acquires Rs. 4.5 Bn Colombo Property

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- In a landmark real estate transaction that has made history, Home Lands Group, Sri Lanka's leading and most trusted property developer, has acquired a prime one acre land parcel ... Read More


Jayasuriya (116), de Soyza (152*) turn match for SSC

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Ranuk Jayasuriya, son of former Sri Lanka skipper Sanath Jayasuriya, scored his first century for SSC, making 116 off 159 balls, including 16 fours and 2 sixes. He shared a 179-r... Read More


Focus on Govt's target of increasing export earnings to US$ 36 Bn by 2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The second meeting of the Export Development Council of Ministers (EDCM) was held with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in attendance at the Presidential Secretariat on Tuesday... Read More


Minister pledges solutions to multi-day fishing vessel owners' challenges

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A meeting chaired by Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources Minister Ramalingam Chandrasekar was held recently at the Fisheries Ministry to address the issues faced by multi-day ... Read More


Nations Trust Bank delivers 26% loan growth in 1H2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Nations Trust Bank PLC reported strong results for the six months ending June 30, 2025, achieving a Profit After Tax (PAT) of LKR 9Bn, reflecting a healthy 10% year-on-year growt... Read More


Ravindu Laksiri rises to World No. 106 in Squash

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka's top squash player Ravindu Laksiri has achieved the highest world ranking in the country's history, climbing to No. 106 after a strong performance at the HCL India Squ... Read More