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May 09, 2025

India-Pakistan conflict Sri Lanka on heightened alert over Possible implications

Amid fears that India and Pakistan are on the brink of a wider Aconflict, Sri Lanka currently remains alert on possible implications for the country and its people, particularly for those studying and working in these two countries.

3 mins

EDUCATION MINISTRY IN HOT WATER OVER KOTAHENA CHILD'S SUICIDE

A massive protest was staged in Ladies' College, Bambalapitiya on May 8 (Thursday) demanding justice for Dilshi Amshika, (15) a former student of the school who took her own life on April 29 as a result of the trauma she had to endure following alleged sexual and psychological abuse by her school mathematics teacher.

3 mins

Overstaying Bangladeshi group arrested by Immigration Dept.

A group of over 30 Bangladeshi nationals who were overstaying their tourist visas was taken into custody by the Department of Immigration and Emigration officials who raided a guesthouse in Seeduwa yesterday afternoon.

1 min

Woman lures men into love affairs, robs them

An organized gang that uses a woman to build love affairs with young men through WhatsApp messages, lured them to meet at deserted areas in Mihintale and robbed them of their cash, jewellery and motorcycles was arrested by Mihintale police.

1 min

Seven Mahaviru Day commemorations in the North promoted LTTE in November last year

Files on three events have been referred to the Attorney General for legal advice, while investigations into the others are ongoing

1 min

Horse trading begun by the government to woo opposition LG members: Opposition

Leaders of opposition parties think that the votes received by their parties are ones which were obtained through their personal capacity

1 min

A CALL FROM HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI TO SOUTH ASIA

Bequeathing the Stories

4 mins

Catholic priest shapes a new generation of artists with his vision

Early morning in Galpalliya is a quiet time, yet the air vibrates with sounds of chiselling, and chirping young voices drifting from a small hut behind the Holy Cross Church.

4 mins

One wily old man possibly likes these polls results

Sri Lankans have a geographical location which invites foreign invasion or occupation by outside forces. Centuries ago, there were a large number of invasions into this land. But today’s little Sri Lankans are basically given lessons in history at school in a way that they remember mostly the occupations of this island by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the English. They were forced occupations.

2 mins

WORLD CANNOT STAY IDLE

AS NUCLEAR-ARMED INDIA AND PAKISTAN ARE DRAWN TO WAR

4 mins

CAL's Rs.1.58 bn IPO oversubscribed within hours

Capital Alliance Holdings Limited’s (CALH) Rs. 1.58 billion initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed within hours of opening yesterday.

1 min

May tourist arrivals cross 20,000 in four days

PUSHES YEAR'S TOTAL ARRIVALS TO 917,406

1 min

CBSL tightens oversight on IT and cybersecurity risks in banking sector

In a move to reinforce operational resilience across the banking sector, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a new directive mandating licensed banks to promptly report a broad range of information technology (IT) and cybersecurity incidents.

1 min

Sri Lanka's spending overshoots income by Rs. 498bn in 1Q25

Sri Lanka recorded a steep budget deficit of Rs. 498.28 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25), official data showed.

1 min

SriLankan Cargo gets e-commerce lift-off with IATA lithium battery certification

► BECOMES SOUTH ASIA'S FIRST AIRLINE CARGO DIVISION TO SECURE THE INTERNATIONAL AIR TRANSPORT ASSOCIATION'S (IATA) CEIV ► REINFORCES SRILANKAN CARGO'S CREDIBILITY WITH SHIPPERS AND LOGISTICS PARTNERS BY ASSURING THEM OF COMPLIANT, EFFICIENT HANDLING OF LITHIUM AND SODIUM-ION BATTERY SHIPMENTS ► SRILANKAN CARGO HEAD SAYS THE AIRLINE HAS NOW REACHED THE LEVEL OF COMPETING WITH THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE IN COUNTRIES SUCH AS HONG KONG, SINGAPORE, AND DUBAI

2 mins

NCE calls on govt. to delay SVAT removal until systems are ready

The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has issued a strong and urgent call to the government - to not place additional burdens on the export sector at a time when resilience is already being tested.

2 mins

Indices close in green

The ASPI closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Ceylinco Holdings, Cargills and Melstacorp with the turnover crossing Rs. 1.6 bn.

1 min

Market buzz picks up pre-bond auction; investor sentiment becomes mixed

Ahead of today’s T-Bond auction, the secondary market displayed mixed sentiment yesterday, shifting away from the buying trend observed over the past couple of sessions.

1 min

Cargills Bank opens latest branch in Kuliyapitiya

Cargills Bank opened its 26th branch in Kuliyapitiya, understanding its commitment to enhancing financial accessibility across the island.

1 min

EDB to lead local apparel exporters to China for technology exposure programme

The local apparel exporters will have the fresh opportunity to gain firsthand insights and experience of Chinese technology in apparels with the Export Development Board (EDB) gearing up to host an exposure programme.

1 min

Hayleys Solar-Cargills propel sustainability with solar energy

Hayleys Solar has renewed its successful partnership with Cargills Group to progress with the second phase of solar energy installations islandwide.

1 min

Bally's Colombo triumphs at Asia Gaming Awards 2025

Bally's Colombo was awarded the Best Gaming Property of the Year at the 2025 Asia Gaming Awards in Manila, marking a historic milestone for the country's gaming and hospitality sectors.

1 min

DFCC Bank celebrates responsible remittances

As Sri Lanka continues its journey towards economic stability and resilience, DFCC Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to nation-building through targeted efforts to promote legal remittances.

1 min

Sampath Bank launches SL’s 1st fully Al-powered instant personal loan solution

Marking a significant leap in digital transformation and customer-centric innovation, Sampath Bank has introduced Sampath Select, Sri Lanka’s first fully automated, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal loan solution.

1 min

99x empowers employees through international exposure

A team of 99x employees travelled to Haugesund, Norway, to engage with their long-standing partner RamBase by Hatteland for an intensive week of workshops, strategic discussions and hands-on innovation, marking another successful chapter in a 12-year-long collaboration.

1 min

Manjula Wijesundara new COYLE Chairman

USHERS IN A YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

1 min

SDB bank elevates local entrepreneurs

HOSTS SDB VYAAPARA PRATHIBA 2025 TRADE FAIR

1 min

SL-Korea Business Council discusses on export prospect

Challenges. Opportunities. Reforms

1 min

Emirates Group achieves record profit of US $ 6.2bn in 2024-25

The Emirates Group yesterday released its 2024-25 annual report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue and cash balance levels.

2 mins

Mastercard-LankaPay threefold plan to accelerate SL's digital economy

THE TWO ENTITIES WILL COLLABORATE TO LAUNCH CO-BRANDED DEBIT CARDS AND ENABLE AI-POWERED PAYMENT SECURITY AND LOW-COST QR PAYMENTS TO ACCELERATE FINANCIAL INCLUSION

2 mins

Galle Fort Tennis Tourney from May 16

The annual Galle Fort Tennis Tournament 2025 will be held on May 16, 17 and 18 at the Galle Fort Tennis Courts, situated within the iconic Dutch Fort in Galle.

1 min

DSS, MAHANAMA EVENLY BALANCED

19th Battle of the Golds

2 mins

IBA embraces Bare Knuckle Boxing

The International Boxing Association (IBA) is to become a global Bare Knuckle Boxing governing body, embracing the roots of the sport and shaping the future of the combat disciplines.

1 min

Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby Trinity and Zahira battle for final berth

The Dialog Schools Knockout Rugby tournament has reached the final stages with the first semi-final scheduled to be played between Trinity and Zahira with the kickoff set for 4.15 p.m. at Royal Sports Complex ground in Reid Avenue.

1 min

110th Colombo Tennis Championship Apna, Ashen qualify for Men's Open final

Apna Perera and Ashen Silva qualified to the final of the 110th Colombo Tennis Championship Men's Open event when they came out on top in the semi-finals played at the SLTA tennis courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.

1 min

Snooker aims for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Snooker is looking to build on Zhao Xintong’s historic win as world champion to push for inclusion in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

1 min

DSI Supersport VB Tourney in June

The District level matches of the 23rd DSI Supersport Inter-Schools 2025 Volleyball Tournament, conducted by the Sri Lanka Volleyball Federation (SLVB), Sri Lanka Schools Volleyball Association (SLSVA) and the Ministry of Education will be held from June 14 to July 27.

2 mins

Gehenu Lamai at Cannes Film Festival

Gehenu Lamai directed by the late Dr. Sumitra Peries will be screened next week in the Official Selection of the Cannes Film Festival under the category CANNES CLASSICS.

1 min

An unforgettable culinary celebration with Chef Phillip Davenport

Cinnamon Grand Colombo invites you to indulge in an unforgettable culinary celebration with internationally renowned Chef Phillip Davenport, as we honour five decades of fine dining and timeless experiences.

1 min

Lights and Lamps from the Geoffrey Bawa Collection

Geoffrey Bawa's architectural practice is remembered for iconic building and landscape designs, such as the National Parliament (1979), the Kandalama Hotel (1991), and his Lunuganga garden estate (1948).

3 mins

PATIO AND BALCONY

Apartment living most often has a designated place of interest which is the balcony.

2 mins

THEIR SACRIFICE FOR OUR FUTURE

As the road bends on a peaceful hillside twenty minutes drive from the centre of Kandy we find the final resting place of 203 souls. What is striking about this little cemetery is its peaceful beauty and immaculate presence.

2 mins

Paw-Sperity Raffle Draw - Fabulous Prizes For All

- Fabulous Prizes For All

1 min

British Council Opens Connections Through Culture Grants 2025

The British Council opens applications for its Connections Through Culture (CTC) Grants — an exciting opportunity for artists and creative organisations in the UK and 19 partner countries across Asia-Pacific and Europe to connect, co-create and bring powerful cultural projects to life.