HSBC exits retail banking in Sri Lanka as NTB steps in with Rs18bn acquisition
2025-09-24
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has announced that it has entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to global development at GDI meeting
2025-09-24
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, speaking at the High-Level Meeting of the Global Development Initiative (GDI) chaired by Chinese Premier LiContinue Reading
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne further remanded
2025-09-24
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne and former Navy Intelligence Director Rear Admiral (Retd.) Sarath Mohotti were further remanded until Oct.Continue Reading
Sunil Handunneththi, and asset declarations: The gap between promise, and practice
2025-09-24
By Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa Ada Derana posted a video featuring the ruling party JVP MP Sunil Handunneththi, who is currentlyContinue Reading
Colombo Mayor showcases city’s tourism vision at Silk Road Summit
2025-09-24
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar represented the city at the Annual General Meeting of the International Tourism Alliance of SilkContinue Reading
Minister proposes screening of ‘Taare Zameen Par’ for MPs
2025-09-24
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today requested the Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs to screen the BollywoodContinue Reading
Court will be notified if Gammanpila arrest is decided : AG
2025-09-24
The Attorney General’s Department informed the Court of Appeal today (Sept. 24) that if a decision is made to arrestContinue Reading
Trump-Epstein statue appears on National Mall
2025-09-24
A mysterious bronze statue called “Best Friends Forever” has popped up on the east end of the National Mall inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ranked No. 1 travel destination for October 2025 – Time Out
2025-09-24
Sri Lanka has been ranked the number one destination to visit in October 2025 by global travel magazine Time Out,Continue Reading
Child obesity in Sri Lanka has tripled in 20 years – UNICEF
2025-09-24
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says child overweight has tripled in 20 years in Sri Lanka, and that childrenContinue Reading
VFS e-visa deal : Hakeem calls for Auditor General’s forensic report
2025-09-24
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader, MP Rauff Hakeem, has called for the forensic report by the Auditor General onContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24 Sep), comparedContinue Reading
President meets UN Human Rights Chief
2025-09-24
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has met United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, ahead of the United NationsContinue Reading
SLPP issues warning to Tissa Kurtiarachchi
2025-09-24
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has issued a stern warning to former Parliamentarian Tissa Kuttiarachchi over making irresponsible statementsContinue Reading
First Solid Waste Recycling Centre under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme established in Kattankudy
2025-09-24
The first Solid Waste Recycling Centre under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Programme has been established in Kattankudy on the easternContinue Reading
ITAK seeks meeting with President
2025-09-24
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake requesting a meeting to addressContinue Reading
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and southern China with intense rain
2025-09-24
Typhoon Ragasa, one of the strongest in years, whipped waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and halted lifeContinue Reading
FM meets foreign officials in US
2025-09-24
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has met several foreign state officials on the sidelines of the United Nations GeneralContinue Reading