Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with HSBC, acting through its Sri Lanka Branch (HSBC Sri Lanka), to acquire its retail banking business carried out in Sri Lanka for a consideration of LKR 18 billion and applicable taxes if any. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (6:21 PM)
Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN), Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been further remanded. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (5:13 PM)
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reportedly preparing to travel overseas due to health reasons, according to informed sources. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (6:58 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in the United States to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly has met with US President Donald Trump s Special Envoy for South and Central Asian affairs and Director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office Sergio Gor in New York. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (7:14 PM)
Approximately 15 new breast cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka, while about three women die each day due to the disease, health authorities have revealed. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (6:32 PM)
An office assistant of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been arrested by the Walana Anti-Vice Unit for allegedly selling heroin and crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as Ice) to workers of the council. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (3:15 PM)