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The annual Kathina Punya Mahothsawa in America, led by youth.
The annual Katina Punya Mahothsawa was held in Atlanta Buddhist Maha Viharaya, Georgia under the guidance of the Chief Incumbent of the Atlanta Georgia Buddhist Maha Vihara and the Chief Sanghanayake of North America, Most Ven. Panamwela Vajirabuddhi Na Thera....
Certain Faith Traditions and Modern Science – Lionel Bopage
In 2016, Japanese cell biologist, Yoshinori Ohsumi was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering mechanisms for autophagy. He was a professor at the Institute of Science, Institute of Innovative Research in Tokyo. This discovery in the field of medicine pertains to the micro-level mechanisms that the body employs to decompose and recycle ...
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IMF-Driven Company Law Reform Shakes Sri Lankan Corporates
Sri Lanka’s corporate sector is facing a sweeping transformation following the enactment of the Companies (Amendment) Act No. 12 of 2025, a key IMF-backed reform aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability....
SRI LANKA’S EXTERNAL TRADE BALANCING FACES RENEWED PRESSURE
Data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka shows the country’s current account slipped back into a $128 million deficit for September,...
- Nov 4, 2026 Posted By Eng2Bandara
THE COST OF CONSOLIDATION– INSIDE SRI LANKA’S NTB BANKING SHIFT
A silent seismic wave is rippling through Sri Lanka’s financial landscape, where aggressive corporate consolidation and regulatory housekeeping are fundamentally rewriting the rules for consumer banking....
- Nov 4, 2026 Posted By Eng2Bandara
Corporate Earnings: Banking Sector Profits Climb against Economic Winds
Interims released show Seylan Bank Group recording a net profit of Rs. 3.08 billion for the quarter ended September 30,...
- Nov 3, 2026 Posted By Eng2Bandara
Export Push Targets UK Market via Expo 2027 Platform
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in the UK,...
- Nov 3, 2026 Posted By Eng2Bandara
Sri Lanka Gains Global Backing at WB/IMF Annual Meetings
Sri Lanka secured international support for its economic recovery and investment drive during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the IMF and World Bank Group in Washington D.C. Led by CBSL Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe,...
- Oct 22, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
New Push to Revive Beira Lake Development Project
The Government has reopened investment opportunities for a high-value mixed development project at No. 40, D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha,...
- Oct 20, 2025 Posted By CNL Reporter
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 to Drive Sector Collaboration
The Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025, scheduled for September 24–25 at the BMICH in Colombo,...
Govt. approves national cyber protection operations center
The government has approved the establishment of a National Cyber Protection Operations Center under the guidance of the...
Sri Lanka to establish AI Hub in Asia-Pacific
Sri Lanka is set to be positioned as an AI hub in the Asia-Pacific region and to accelerate the systemic introduction of artificial intelligence acros...
POWER AND ENERGY
New Hydro Power Association Head Eyes Stronger Sector Reforms
Newly elected Small Hydro Power Developers Association (SHPDA) President Pathmanatha Poddiwala has pledged to guide the renewable energy [...]
CONSTRUCTION
Maga Engineering gets Rs. 1.2 bn contract to repair Southern Expressway
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a Rs. 1.2 billion contract to Maga Engineering Ltd., [...]
FASHION & EVENTS
Honey offering at Randoli Perahera
A group of indigenous people made a traditional honey offering during the first Randoli Perahera in Kandy today. This special ritual is done as a sign [...]