Standard Chartered plans Exit from Retail & Wealth Banking in Sri Lanka
2025-03-25
Standard Chartered Bank is exploring the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business in Sri Lanka, according toContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – March 25
2025-03-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
World’s longest-serving death row prisoner awarded $1.4 million after acquittal
2025-03-25
A Japanese man who spent more than 40 years on death row until he was acquitted last year has beenContinue Reading
Revised salaries of Public Sector : Circular issued
2025-03-25
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued Circular 10/2025 announcing a revision of public service salaries in line with theContinue Reading
TRC denies Starlink suspension, Gives update on launch
2025-03-25
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) denied reports claiming that Starlink’s satellite internet service project has been suspendedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan journalist sends LOD to Fact-Checking site over Fake Factcheck
2025-03-25
Sri Lankan journalist Nirosh Maithree, has sent a letter of demand to Factcrescendo – Sri Lanka and its parent companyContinue Reading
Lanka India Business Association launched in Sri Lanka
2025-03-25
The economic winds are blowing eastwards. And after decades of the West being the engine of the global economy, it’sContinue Reading
Former State Minister S. Viyalanderan arrested
2025-03-25
Former State Minister S. Viyalanderan has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). theContinue Reading
“If EY was a juice company, it’s ok” Harsha flags COI in President’s advisor role
2025-03-25
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Duminda Hulangamuwa, who servesContinue Reading
Women’s tri-nation series : SLC announces revised schedule due to Election
2025-03-25
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the revised schedule of the upcoming women’s tri-nation series between Sri Lanka, India, andContinue Reading
Grandpass shooting gunman arrested
2025-03-25
The gunman in the recent shooting in Nagalagam Street, Grandpass has been arrested by officials from the Grandpass Police. TheContinue Reading
Over 300 SLTB drivers to return to original roles
2025-03-25
Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Kumara Gunasena says 333 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus drivers have been affected dueContinue Reading
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expresses hope for Sri Lanka’s active support for peace
2025-03-25
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine would be grateful to Sri Lanka for more active support in ensuring a just andContinue Reading
59 yr old sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing underaged girl
2025-03-25
A 59-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor, it was reported.Continue Reading
Chamara Silva : New appointment announcement from SLC
2025-03-25
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) appointed Chamara Silva as the Head Coach of the Sri Lanka U19 National Team. Silva, aContinue Reading
Top monk says he advised President Ranil not to open LCs for fuel in 2024
2025-03-25
A leading Sri Lankan monk says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was advised not to import fuel ahead of the 2024Continue Reading
Two new faces join the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires
2025-03-25
The International Cricket Council (ICC) have announced updates to the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, with Allahudien Paleker and AlexContinue Reading
Renowned anthropologist Gananath Obeyesekere passes away at 95
2025-03-25
Professor Gananath Obeyesekere, a leading figure in anthropology and a prominent Sri Lankan academic, has passed away at the ageContinue Reading