The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in its capacity as the Macroprudential Authority has issued directions to licensed commercial banks and licensed specialised banks, Licensed Finance Companies (LFCs) and Registered Finance Leasing Establishments (RFLEs) for the implementation of maximum caps on loan-to-value (LTV) ratio...MORE..
8 Nov 2025 (8:29 PM)
Investigations have revealed that the individual who was killed in the shooting incident in the Kotahena area last night (07) was an associate of notorious underworld figure Balachandran Pushparaj, also known as "Pukudu Kanna." MORE..
8 Nov 2025 (1:24 PM)
An apex body of Sri Lanka s apparel exporters on Friday demanded reforms at the Colombo port and claimed that traders are losing their competitiveness in the region due to its efficiency plagued by delays. MORE..
9 Nov 2025 (12:03 AM)
Six Sri Lankan fishermen along with a fishing vessel carrying nearly 300 kilograms of heroin and Ice (crystal methamphetamine) have been arrested by the Maldivian Coast Guard. MORE..
8 Nov 2025 (8:50 PM)
A tornado accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain struck the southern Brazilian state of Parana, killing six people, the state government said on Saturday. MORE..
8 Nov 2025 (11:17 PM)
Three vehicles allegedly owned by Sampath Manamperi, who is currently being held under a detention order, have been seized by officers of the Western Province North Crimes Division. MORE..
8 Nov 2025 (5:38 PM)