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People's Bank sustains strong growth momentum with LKR 32.6 bn record pre-tax profit in first half of 2026

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- People's Bank continued its strong growth momentum during the six months ended June 30, 2026, delivering robust profitability supported by sustained core banking performance, imp... Read More


EDB discusses impact of EU-India FTA on Sri Lanka with EU-appointed consultants

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A meeting was held recently between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and consultants to the European Commission, Paul Baker and Talal Rafi, to exchange views and insi... Read More


Over Rs. 75 bn disbursed under 2026 concessional loan schemes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- More than Rs. 75 billion of the Rs. 95 billion allocated by the Government for concessional loan schemes targeting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and agriculture has... Read More


SLPP to strengthen grassroots campaign ahead of elections

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will strengthen its grassroots engagement by visiting communities across the country as it prepares for future elections.Government Speaki... Read More


Navy rescues woman in Diyawanna Oya

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A 59-year-old woman who fell into the Diyawanna Oya was rescued by a Sri Lanka Navy life saving team. The incident on August 24, was near Kimbulawala along the Japan-Sri Lanka F... Read More


World Bank keen to assist SL's tourism industry

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A delegation from the World Bank has expressed their readiness to provide support for the promotion of Sri Lanka's tourism industry and to help the country achieve its targets in... Read More


Peradeniya University No 1 in Sri Lanka, also ranked globally

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Peradeniya University has been ranked first in Sri Lanka according to the University Ranking by Academic Performance (URAP). Under this classification, the University holds t... Read More


SL's first independent, nationwide study on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Services launched

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The launch of "Mapping of Services to Address Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Sri Lanka," whichTravel Guides & Travelogues took place recently, makes it the first stu... Read More


PUCSL sets new renewable energy tariffs

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday announced new Feed-in Tariffs for renewable energy sources, determined under Section 29(3) of the Electricity Act N... Read More


Meelad-un-Nabi celebrations on Friday

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- President and the Board of Trustees members of the Ummu Zavaya of the Headquarters of Al Fassiyah Ash Shazuliya Thareeqa in Sri Lanka, with the permission of the Board of Trustee... Read More