Lance Corporal Sajeewa Nuwan of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA) and Leading Aircraftwoman Gayani Kaluarachchi of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) won bronze medals at the 58th World Military Boxing Championship in Russia held recently in Moscow. According to the SLA and SLAF sources,…
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Colombo Stock Exchange today recorded new all-time high.
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange today (28th) recorded a new all-time high as it closed at 9,339.28 points and this was an increase of 0.75% from the previous day’s closing points. According to CSE, the index surpassed its previous highest of …
Iran offers support to expand trade ties with Sri Lanka.
The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has said the bank is ready to provide necessary financial mechanisms for financing trade transactions between Iran and Sri Lanka, the CBI portal reported. Making the remarks in a meeting with Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister Udaya Ga…
New Fortress Energy finalises Sri Lanka LNG terminal contract.
US-based New Fortress Energy has finalised a contract with the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL) to build an offshore liquified natural gas (LNG) receiving, storage and regasification terminal. To be located off the coast of Colombo, the new terminal is expected to be commissio…
Mahela appointed consultant for Sri Lanka National and U19 teams.
Former Sri Lanka Captain Mahela Jayawardena has been appointed as a ‘consultant’ to the National team during the First Round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced today (24th). Jayawardena, who is currently the head coach of the Mumbai Indians, wi…
Sri Lanka begins COVID vaccinations for children with co-morbidities today. (24 September 2021).
COVID-19 inoculation program for children aged between 12 - 19 years who suffer from disabilities or chronic illnesses kicked off at three hospitals today (Sep. 24). Accordingly, Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are rolled out for such children at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Chil…
Second edition of LPL to kick off on December 04.
Sri Lanka Cricket today (23rd) announced the commencement date and team composition for the second edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), Sri Lanka’s topmost domestic T20 tournament with an international flavor. The SLC said that 2nd edition of the tournament will be hel…
Teen with Sri Lankan roots crowned ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’.
Gimhani Perera, a 17-year-old with Sri Lankan roots, has won the ‘Miss Teen International Botswana 2021’ pageant held in Botswana. The teen, representing her district Pilikwe, was crowned at the pageant held yesterday (September 19). According to Gimhani’s father, Indika Pere…
Securities and Exchange Commission Act to come into force from today (21).
The Hon. Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena endorsed his certificate on the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka Bill today (21). The Bill was presented by the Minister of Finance in Parliament on 9th of July, 2021 which was published in the Gazette on 28th of June,…
Colombo light rail MOU signed in South Korea.
KCI Metro Link Korea Co and the GBK Consortium of more than 15 South Korean companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to undertake a feasibility study for a light rail line running north from Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport and Negombo, along with an…
CBSL to unveil new short-term economic roadmap for Sri Lanka.
New Governor of Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal says that a new economic roadmap has been prepared for the upcoming six months. Posting on Twitter, he said that the CBSL is currently getting ready to unveil this 6-month plan on October 01. The plan cover…
Port City Colombo marks 7th anniversary with vertical development set to commence.
Port City Colombo, the largest and most ambitious development project ever undertaken in Sri Lanka, proudly marks its 7th anniversary since the initial land reclamation work commenced in 2014. During this period, the project has committed USD 1.4 billion of foreign direct …
Sri Lanka surpassed WHO vaccination goals.
Sri Lanka surpassed WHO vaccination goals, with 50% of population fully vaccinated. Sri Lanka reached an important milestone yesterday (September 18) with 50% of the population fully vaccinated, surpassing vaccination goals set by the World Health Organization (WHO). Vaccinat…
Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam shortlisted for Booker Prize 2021.
Sri Lankan novelist Anuk Arudpragasam’s “A Passage North” has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2021. The shortlist for the prestigious literary prize awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the UK or Ireland was announced on Tuesday (Sep…
Lasith Malinga announces retirement from all forms of cricket.
Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga has decided to hang up his boots in T20I cricket, bringing an end to one of the great careers in the sport. The pacer made this announcement on his social media channels. Malinga played 30 Test matches, 226 ODIs and 84 T20Is for Sri Lanka, pick…
CSE implements a new OTC Platform to conduct REPO Transactions on Debt Securities.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announces the introduction of a new Over the Counter (OTC) Platform to facilitate the Repurchase (REPO) Transactions on Corporate Debt Securities with effect from tomorrow (16th September 2021). The new OTC Platform is a significant step in …
Ajith Nivard Cabraal has officially assumed duties as Governor of Central Bank.
Ajith Nivard Cabraal has officially assumed duties as the 16th Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, a short while ago today (15th). Cabraal had received his letter of appointment from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning (15). With the resignation of the previous …
Sri Lanka announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Sunday named a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in October. The decision was approved by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Namal Rajapaksa. Dasun Shanaka is set to lead the former champion (2014), with Dhananjaya De Silva s…
Sri Lanka Retailers Association announces, Sri Lanka Retail Forum 2021.
The Sri Lanka Retailers Association (Guarantee) Ltd (SLRA), recently entered in an MOU with the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce to organize the island’s premier retail sector forum for the fifth successful year. This year’s Sri Lanka Retail Forum themed, ‘Recharging Retail: Res…
South Africa win 2nd T20 against Sri Lanka, lead series 2-0.
South Africa came up with a commanding performance to win the second T20I in Colombo against Sri Lanka, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Left-arm wrist spinner Tabraiz Shamsi took three wickets before Quinton de Kock hit 58 not out as South Africa beat Sri Lan…
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