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Mohanlal Meets Sri Lankan PM, Gets ‘Gracious Welcome’ At Parliament: ‘Deeply Honoured’

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Mohanlal Meets Sri Lankan PM, Gets ‘Gracious Welcome’ At Parliament: ‘Deeply Honoured’

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Mohanlal met Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya along with speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih and his friend Ishantha Ratnayake.See the Story

Sri Lanka's Ex-Minister, 5 Family Members Arrested over Graft Charges

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Sri Lanka's Ex-Minister, 5 Family Members Arrested over Graft Charges

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Sri Lanka Charts Reform Path at High-Level IMF Conference - LNW Lanka News Web

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Sri Lanka Charts Reform Path at High-Level IMF Conference - LNW Lanka News Web

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hosted a high-level conference titled “Sri Lanka’s Road to Recovery: Debt and Governance” on June 16, 2025, at Shangri-La Colombo. The event brought together government officials, international stakeholders, private sector leaders, and civil society representatives to reflect on the country’s economic progress and govern…See the Story

Sri Lanka hunts independent directors for state banks

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has engaged a head hunting firm to find independent directors for state-owned banks, the Finance Ministry said, following a cabinet decision. “This initiative aims to strengthen the capacity of the Boards and increase the representation of independent directors, thereby enhancing governance and oversight within these institutions,” the Finance Ministry said in a statement. KPMG Executive Search has been hired to find the …Cricket · Colombo See the Story

Blue Lotus 360 and University of Colombo Join Forces to Advance ERP Education in Sri Lanka - Lanka Business News

Colombo, Sri Lanka – 16 June 2025 – In a significant step towards bridging the gap between academia and industry, Blue Lotus 360, a leading provider of Cloud ERP and HRM solutions, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Colombo, one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious higher education institutions. This partnership aims to provide students with hands-on exposure to real-world ERP technologies, preparing them…Higher Education · Colombo See the Story

European Parliament appraises SL President's pledge to decriminalise same-sex conduct between adults - LNW Lanka News Web

By: Isuru Parakrama June 21, Colombo (LNW): Members of the European Parliament have reportedly expressed their gratitude in the efforts put in place by Sri Lanka to decrminalise consensual same-sex conduct between adults. During a social media discussion between EU Parliament member Lukas Sieper and Sri Lankan human rights activist Kaushal Ranasinghe two days ago (19), the German lawmaker disclosed that the European Parliament is closely observi…European Parliament · Colombo Read Article

Colombo Stock Exchange Set to Launch New CCP Next Month

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Sri Lankan SMEs showcase products at Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo

ECONMYNEXT – Ten small and medium companies in Sri Lanka’s rubber product sector have participated at the Middle East Rubber and Tyre Expo 2025 held in Sharjah, UAE, to promote local products in the region. The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and the Sri Lanka Consulate General in the UAE organized the country pavilion at the exhibition held from June 17-19 at Sharjah Expo Centre. “Ten companies participated at this event in the first t…Cricket · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka stocks recover, pushed by diversified conglomerates, banks

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka stocks recovered losses on Friday pushed by banks and diversified conglomerates, brokers said. The ASPI marginally rose 1.60 percent, or 269.74 points to close at 17,087.95; while the S&P SL20 moved 1.60 percent, or 80.13 points up, to 5,099.28. The ASPI was pushed up by Ceylinco Holdings, which ended 98.25 rupees stronger at 3,148.25; Sampath Bank, which moved 2.25 rupees to 121.25; Hayleys which ended 4.75 rupees higher…Stock Markets · Colombo Read Article

Sri Lanka sells extra Rs258mn Treasury bills after auction

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has sold 258 million rupees of treasury bills offered on tap at an average rate of 7.94 percent, the state debt office said. The debt office sold 12-month bills (LKA36426F192) at 7.94 percent. On Wednesday (18) the debt office raised 114.6 billion rupees of 3, 6 and 12 month bills of an offered 132 billion rupees. Read more Sri Lanka sells less than offered Treasury bills, yields mostly flat The date of settlement is June…Cricket · Colombo Read Article

Chamithri Rambukwella released after meeting bail conditions

Chamithri Jayanika Rambukwella, daughter of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, was released on bail today (June 20) after fulfilling the conditions set by the court. She had been held in remand custody for failing to meet the bail conditions despite being granted bail yesterday (June 19). Chamithri was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and remanded until the bail requirements were met. Her release today follows the …Colombo · Colombo Read Article

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