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CSE launches Central Counterparty system

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) marked a historic milestone in Sri Lanka's capital market with the launch of a Central Counterparty (CCP) framework for equity transactions, a tra... Read More


Brook and Root put England in sight of 3-1

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A stunning partnership worth 195 between Harry Brook and Joe Root put England on the cusp of a series-sealing win at The Oval. India had taken control of the fifth Test when Brook... Read More


July deflation eases to 0.3%

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Deflationary conditions eased for the fifth consecutive month in July 2025, with the year-on-year (Y-o-Y) change in the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI, 2021=100)1 recording a ... Read More


Kingswood beat Sumangala 34-22

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Kingswood College beat Sri Sumangala College by 34 points to 22 in the Dialog schools League rugby division I Plate Segment game played at the Trinity College grounds, Pallekele l... Read More


Gang leader's Bangkok bound close ally arrested at BIA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A close associate of notorious organised crime gang leader Kehelbaddara Padme was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to flee to Thailand yes... Read More


Student ruggerite, soldier arrested with live bullets in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Kandy Police say that an 18-year-old student also member of the college rugby team from a leading school in Colombo and an army soldier were arrested with live bullets in their po... Read More


Hiruki and Muhammad-Best Swimmers as Western Province dominates NSF

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- National champions Hiruki de Silva and MF Muhammad were named Best Female and Male Swimmers as Western Province swept to victory at the 49th National Sports Festival All-Island Sw... Read More


No child will be left behind in new education reforms - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education Minister, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that under the new education reforms, no child will fail, and all chil... Read More


Perera and Sons boost for Rukmani Kodagoda Trophy Tourney

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The 10th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Junior Match Play Golf Championship for the Rukmini Kodagoda Trophy begins tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Royal Colombo Golf Club, proudly sponsor... Read More


Stage set for PRISL Awards 2025

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Plastics & Rubber Institute of Sri Lanka (PRISL), the national institute for the development of the plastics and rubber sectors, will conduct two major events that will shape ... Read More