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April 11, 2025

New Year 'Kevili' table costs 7% more in 2025 than in 2024: Verité Research

PRICE HIKE ATTRIBUTED TO INCREASE IN COCONUT, COCONUT OIL PRICES

1 min

U.S.tariffs a disaster similar to Covid-19, tsunami in economic terms: Prez

Sri Lanka also faces future challenges with EU market access under GSP+. The U.S. is Sri Lanka's largest export destination for apparel. It was unexpected and unprepared for

1 min

Sinhala New Year events under tight security watch

Police said yesterday that special security and traffic arrangements will be in place during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season.

1 min

Growing Chikungunya cases raise eyebrows

190 SUSPECTED CASES REPORTED, WITH 65 CONFIRMED POSITIVE

1 min

U.S.tariffs a disaster similar to Covid-19, tsunami in economic terms: Prez

He said it was unexpected and unprepared for. He called for a meeting with the representatives of the opposition parties and sought their views to deal with the fallout of the tariffs imposed by U.S.President Donald Trump.

1 min

India ready for maritime surveys in Sri Lanka, a countermeasure to China's?

Against the backdrop of China’s foray into the Indian Ocean for research, India also remains ready to tie up with Sri Lanka to undertake hydrographic surveys, Daily Mirror learns.

1 min

Uncertainty looms over Kimbulapitiya’s creative fireworks industry

Government's restrictions on the issuance of chemical components to licensed firecracker manufacturers have kept small and medium scale manufacturers in the dark over the past few years. For Priyantha Henry Peters (53), a medium scale fireworks manufacturer from Kimbulapitiya, these restrictions have taken a toll on his business.

4 mins

Crosshairs: TRUMP’S “LIBERATION DAY” TARIFFS CALL FOR NATIONAL UNITY

When U.S. President Donald Trump announced his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, the world economy braced for seismic aftershocks.

4 mins

Halting all routines to embrace refreshing 'Avurudu'

Avurudu (New Year) presents us with an opportunity to connect with tradition.

2 mins

ASPI gains 4.7% during the day with turnover surpassing Rs. 6.9 bn

Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Commercial Bank, Hatton National Bank and Sampath Bank with the turnover crossing Rs.6.9 bn.

1 min

US tariff pause shifts market mood, yields retreat across the board

Yesterday marked a decisive shift from the sustained selling sentiment that had weighed on the secondary market, a trend largely precipitated by the tariff measures recently unveiled by the United States.

1 min

BOI initiates industry dialogue on reciprocal US tariffs

lhe Board of Investment (BOI) invited all top 50 exporters in key industries to open dialogue to seek alternative strategies to mitigate the consequences due to the new US tariff imposed on Sri Lanka.

1 min

Banks never required treasury allocated Rs.450bn for capital augmentation: CBSL

Despite the allocation of a massive Rs.450 billion by the government in 2024 for banks to close potential capital shortfalls, the funds were not required as the banks submitted recapitalisation plans instead to show that they were capable of raising capital by themselves, the Central Bank said.

1 min

Siyapatha Finance delivers strong financial performance in FY 2024

Siyapatha Finance PLC announced a strong financial performance for the fiscal year 2024 with the highest recorded profit in Siyapatha history, reflecting its strategic expansion, prudent financial management, and resilience in a dynamic economic environment.

1 min

National Bartenders Competition witnesses female contestants nearly doubling at upcoming 30th edition

The 30th National Bartenders Competition, a collaborative effort by International Distillers Limited (IDL) and the Sri Lanka Hospitality Graduates Association (SLHGA), has seen a surge in female contestants, nearly doubling the number from the previous edition.

1 min

Apparel sector commends govt. for proactive leadership

The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) yesterday extended its appreciation to the Government of Sri Lanka (GoSL) and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for their “swift and decisive” engagement in addressing the recent announcement of US tariffs.

1 min

Italy calls for direct flights, free visa and targeted marketing

Despite ranking as Sri Lanka's 14th-largest tourism market, Italy's potential remains largely untapped. Dr. Alberto Arcidiacono, Deputy Head of Mission at the Italian Embassy, emphasised the critical need for direct flights, free visa and targeted marketing to bridge this gap.

2 mins

99x bridges cybersecurity gap with hands-on workshop

99x, in collaboration with SLASSCOM, recently organised a hands-on security workshop, “Wanderers Above the Sea of Vulnerabilities’, to address the growing need for professionals to safeguard software systems against the evolving cybersecurity threats.

1 min

StanChart-Club ITC Culinaire partner for Priority clients

Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has partnered with ITC Ratnadipa on its Club ITC Culinaire Sri Lanka Membership Programme, offering an exclusive package designed specifically for the bank's Priority clientele, comprising high-networth individuals.

1 min

Hayleys opens state-of-the-art Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory

Hayleys Plantations marked a significant milestone with the ceremonial opening of the new Kiruwanaganga Tea Factory.

1 min

Lina Manufacturing unveils new logo to mark new chapter

Lina Manufacturing Limited, the pharmaceutical manufacturing arm of Sunshine Holdings PLC, unveiled its new brand identity a powerful logo that reflects the company's evolution, vision, and commitment to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare solutions.

1 min

Business World International Awards takes off in style

The Business World International Conference and Awards Ceremony organised by Business World International Organisation INC-USA, the event which is recognized as an important Business Award Festivals in the Asia Pacific Region, was held at the Mount Lavinia Hotel recently.

1 min

Cargills Food City celebrates Sinhala and Tamil New Year with ‘Aluth Irai Avuruddai’ festival

In celebration of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, Cargills Food City brought festive joy to its customers with the ‘Aluth Trai Avuruddai’ festival—a two-day celebration held on the 4th, Sth, 7th, 8th and 9th of April at 12 selected Food City outlets across the island.

1 min

People’s Bank Kayts branch and Palaly Service Centre relocate

People’s Bank recently relocated its Kayts Branch and Palaly Service Centre to new premises, further strengthening its service offerings in the region.

1 min

Experts sound alarm over sharing hacked data as cyber-attacks rise in SL

Sri Lanka’s cyber-security and legal communities this week warned the public against sharing hacked information, asserting that such acts are illegal and carry serious consequences under the country’s law.

2 mins

ComBank unveils new Corporate Branch at Head Office

The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has transformed its iconic ‘Foreign Branch’ into the ‘Corporate Branch,’ reaffirming its commitment to delivering dedicated, comprehensive financial solutions to corporate and trade customers.

1 min

Chanul and Bimandee bag All-lsland TT Titles

Chanul Dulsen of Old Sokians SC and Bimandee Bandara of Hillwood College clinched the Men’s and Women’s Open Singles titles respectively at the All-Island Open Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, organised by the Sabaragamuwa Table Tennis Association and held at the Indoor Stadium in Bandaragama.

1 min

Sri Lankan golfer Thuhashini continues to dominate in Arizona

Thuhashini Selvaratnam was born on the 9th of June 1976 lived in Nuwara Eliya and attended the Nuwara Eliya Convent till she left at 6 years of age to go to Bishop's College, Colombo.

2 mins

PUSKPIKA, LORENCE WIN

Chalitha Pushpika with a total score of 219 demonstrating consistency and skill won the Sri Lanka Golf National Ranking Tournament at the Victoria Golf Resort at Rajawella.

1 min

Sri Lanka eyes Asia Rugby Top 4

Sri Lanka will face Malaysia in a crucial playoff on April 19 with a spot in the Asia Rugby Top 4 Championship on the line.

1 min

Sri Lanka to vie at AVC Beach VB Tourney

The Est Cola AVC Beach Volleyball Tour 24th Samila Open Beach Volleyball Championship will be held from April 11 to 17 in Hat Yai, Thailand.

1 min

Rathnayaka CC and Lyceum shine

Rathnayaka CC, Walala and Lyceum, Wattala were ahead in the Boys’ and Girls” overall championship on the second day of the third Ritzbury Inter-Schools Age Group Relay Meet 2025, at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Sports Complex in Diyagama yesterday.

1 min

EXPLORING THE QUIRKY CHARM OF HELGA’S FOLLY

Follies started as creations that were often useless but unusual, such as towers or buildings typically found in the grounds of stately homes. Their owners competed to build the biggest or most impractical folly. Many are completely out of sync with their surroundings.

2 mins

Beyond Borders Celebrates Shared Struggles and Silent Heroes

A poignant and timely literary work chronicling the lives of Sri Lankan migrants in the United Kingdom was launched yesterday at the Monarch Imperial in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte. Beyond Borders: Sri Lankan Trials in the UK, authored by Don Asela Jayasekera, presents a deeply personal and reflective account of the triumphs, betrayals, and enduring spirit of the Sri Lankan community in the UK across the past two and a half decades.