Chinese authorities evacuated 1.9 million residents from the southern Guangdong province as super typhoon Ragasa, the most powerful storm of the year, barreled toward China with winds reaching 241 kph and waves higher than lampposts. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (4:13 PM)
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)
Local banks have opened USD 1,570 million worth of Letters of Credit (LCs) as of September 16, 2025, for the importation of motor vehicles, according to Finance Ministry officials. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (3:34 PM)
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today (24). MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (12:56 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)