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)
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)
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)
Although Sri Lankans cannot use cryptocurrency for transactions in the country, investing in cryptocurrency or virtual currency has no legal impediment due to the non-existence of laws or regulations, according to the Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe. MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (4:42 PM)
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) closed at an all-time high after gaining over 55 points today (24). MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (7:38 PM)
The ongoing work-to-rule campaign launched by several trade unions attached to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will continue beyond midnight today (24). MORE..
24 Sep 2025 (5:11 PM)