Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - May 16, 2025
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka - May 16, 2025
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In this issue
May 16, 2025
SINOPEC FACING OBSTACLES IN SRI LANKA:TOP CHINESE SCHOLAR
Says companies operating in Sri Lanka are against Sinopec entering the market Sri Lanka signed MoU with Sinopec for US $ 3.7 billion refinery in Hambantota If a Chinese oil company comes here, they have higher technologies.
2 mins
Health Ministry yet to respond to Chickenpox vaccine shortage
The continued silence from the Health Ministry has sparked frustration among healthcare professionals and the general public
1 min
Sinopec facing obstacles in Sri Lanka: top Chinese scholar
It cannot fall into effect in just one or two years.
1 min
Abandoned coconut lands to be taken over by government
The Coconut Cultivation Board states that attention has been focused on taking over 500,000 acres of coconut lands that are currently not cultivated and developing them.
1 min
BUS JOURNEYS THAT WHISPER DEATH!
Hopping aboard a bus to travel to a destination may not be the best option for Sri Lankan citizens anymore. Reckless driving coupled by disrespect towards passengers, racing with other buses to reach their destinations, overloading, uncleanliness and a gamut of other issues have discouraged citizens from using public transport when commuting. The fatal bus tragedy at Gerandi Ella, Kotmale is another example of poor government-run public transportation services. While this is not the first instance that a fatal bus crash claimed the lives of many passengers, it is clear that successive governments have been unable to resolve this public transportation crisis that continues to endanger the lives of people by the day.
4 mins
The idea to have a national media policy must be hailed
The media is known as the watchdog of the nation. However, when the public is annoyed with how events are reported on, the media is often at the receiving end.
3 mins
BOC records Rs. 30bn Pre Tax Profit in 1Q 2025
Bank of Ceylon (BOC) delivered a strong and resilient performance in the first quarter of 2025.
5 mins
Hemas appoints Ashish Chandra as Group CEO
Hemas Holdings PLC has appointed Ashish Chandra as its new Group Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.
1 min
Cargills Bank posts Rs. 162mn PAT for 1Q25
Cargills Bank’s results for the quarter ended 31 March 2025 reflected an increase of Rs. 116 million in profitability when compared to the corresponding quarter in 2024 posting a profit after tax of Rs. 162 million for 1Q 2025.
2 mins
Three Lankan entrepreneurs shine on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list
Sri Lanka celebrated a key milestone as three of its young and emerging entrepreneurs Yanika Amarasekera-Siyaguna, Charith N Silva and Nikin Matharaarachchi, have been named to the prestigious Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list.
1 min
Provision reversals, non-fund incomes lift Sampath Bank March performance
Sampath Bank reported some robust financial performance in the quarter ended in March 2025 on the back of mainly the non-fund incomes as the net interest income slightly eased due to the decline in the interest rates and the underwhelming performance in loans.
2 mins
Tourist arrivals surge early May reaching 32% of 2025 target
►1-13 MAY ARRIVALS UP 21.53% YOY ► UPWARD TREND SIGNIFICANTLY PROPELLED BY STRONG INFLUX OF VISITORS FROM INDIA ► SL NEEDS TO ATTRACT 2,043,361 VISITORS IN THE REMAINING MONTHS OF THE YEAR TO ACHIEVE 2025 ARRIVALS TARGET
1 min
Turnover crosses Rs. 4.5 bn after 6 sessions
Indices closed in green as a result of price gains in counters such as Melstacorp, Sampath Bank and Commercial Bank with the turnover crossing Rs. 4.5 bn.
1 min
StanChart appoints Clement Isack as Director, Head of Markets and Sales
Standard Chartered Sri Lanka has appointed Clement Isack as Director, Head of Markets and Sales, effective May 9, 2025.
1 min
Dialog Enterprise expands cybersecurity partnership with Check Point
TO SAFEGUARD SRI LANKA'S DIGITAL FUTURE
1 min
INSEE Ecocycle recognised at BMPC Awards 2025
INSEE Ecocycle Lanka (Pvt.) Limited, the leader in sustainable waste management in Sri Lanka, received prestigious dual honours at BMPC Awards 2025, organised by the Institute of Chartered Professional Managers of Sri Lanka (CPM Sri Lanka).
1 min
Seylan Bank with Cinnamon Nature Trails celebrates Paul Goldstein's Impossible Shot
Seylan Bank, in an exclusive partnership with Cinnamon Nature Trails and Cinnamon Hotels, wrapped up The Impossible Shot, an evening promoting wildlife photography and driving the importance of conservation efforts, delivered by world-renowned wildlife photographer Paul Goldstein, at Cinnamon Life.
1 min
Turyaa Chennai marks a decade of hospitality
Turyaa Chennai, a premier five-star deluxe classified hotel under the Aitken Spence Hotels portfolio, celebrates a decade of redefining hospitality in one of South India’s most dynamic urban corridors.
1 min
How US tariffs and a fragile rupee are exposing SL's export vulnerabilities
Following is based on an interview conducted with Prof. Sirimal Abeyratne, Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Colombo.
3 mins
Gunawardena elected President of Sri Lanka Badminton
Sri Lanka Badminton (SLB) entered a new chapter when Roshan Gunawardena was declared President for the 2025-2027 term succeeding outgoing chief Rohan de Silva.
1 min
CR Cricket Academy bags U-11 Tourney
The CR Cricket Academy (CRCA) beat the CCC Maroons by 22 runs in the final of the Under-11 Invitational Cricket Tournament 2024-2025, conducted by the CCC School of Cricket at held at the Ananda Sastralaya College Grounds in Kotte.
1 min
Nine Gateway students selected to represent SL in football, squash and athletics
Gateway College announced the selection of nine of their exceptional students to represent Sri Lanka on the international stage across three major sports: football, squash, and athletics.
1 min
BOTEJU EMERGES NATIONAL BILLIARDS CHAMPION
Susantha Boteju of the YMBA, Colombo emerged as the national billiards champion at the 70th National Billiards Championship, played at the Automobile Association of Ceylon (AAC) Billiards Table in Colombo.
1 min
110th Colombo Tennis Tourney Sandithi, Venuli, Ganuka, Rehan win titles
Sandithi Usgodaarachchi and Venuli Jayasinghe (Girls’ category) and Ganuka Fernando and Rehan Ginawardena (Boys’ category) emerged champions in the Double by winning the two finals played at the SLTA Courts in Greenpath, Colombo yesterday.
1 min
Azhar, Saseka bow out
Asian bronze medallist Umayanga Mihiran battles Kyrgyzstan’s Bekzat Ergeshov today
1 min
SRI LIONS SC NETBALL LEAGUE BEGINS TODAY
The Sri Lions Sports Club and Academy will host the Sri Lions International Invitation Netball League Tournament for the second time from May 16 to 18 at the Air Force Indoor Stadium Thummulla and St. Joseph’s College Indoor Stadium in Colombo.
1 min
Sumedha and Nadeeka to lead SL at Asian Meet
Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) has named two international level athletes, Sumedha Ranasinghe and Nadeeka Lekamge as the Men's and Women's Captain for the 26th Asian Senior Athletic Championship 2025.
1 min
Stories in STONE
The JEWELLERY That Spoke at the Met Gala 2025
1 min
TUTU’S KOOKIES
BY THARUSHA PERERA
4 mins
PADURA 2025
The Old Anandians Ladies' Club
1 min
SALZBURG
The City of The Sound of Music
2 mins
Relocation and Change of Place
Designing a new home and creating auspicious energy is part of Feng Shui science.
2 mins
SIGNATURE WEEKEND
WITH DEEPA МЕНТА
1 min
Tom Cruise nearly met his end...
Tom Cruise's film crew on his latest “Mission: Impossible” epic feared the actor was about to die afer he appeared to pass out on the wing of a stunt plane over South Africa.
3 mins
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