The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a notable financial milestone yesterday, as its All Share Price Index (ASPI) reached the 20,000-point mark for the first time. This significant event occurred rapidly, just ten minutes into trading, and is recognized as a historic moment for Sri Lanka’s financial markets.
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The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has officially commended the Government of Sri Lanka and its national negotiation team for their successful efforts in securing a further reduction in the reciprocal tariff rate with the United States. This significant achievement sees the tariff rate on Sri Lankan exports reduced from 30% to 20%. Krishan Balendra, Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber, remarked, …
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Japan has once again shown its support for Sri Lanka by providing a new grant of about USD 450,000 (around Rs. 131.4 million) to help clear landmines in the Northern Province. This grant is part of Japan’s “Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)” and was signed by the Japanese Ambassador, Akio Isomata, and Mr. Ananda Chandrasiri from Delvon …
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Chengdu, China, will host the 12th edition of The World Games (TWG 2025) from August 7th to 17th, 2025. This marks only the third time the multi-sport event will be held in Asia. The World Games provide a major international multi-sport event platform for sports and disciplines that are not part of the Olympic or Paralympic Games program The Games …
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Sri Lanka, ranked the No. 1 island in the world by global travel platform Big 7 Travel. The recognition comes as part of their annual list of the Top 50 Best Islands in the World, celebrating the beauty, diversity, and unique experiences offered by islands across the globe. Big 7 Travel described Sri Lanka as an island that “has it …
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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 of respect and devotion to the sacred Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Hamuduruwan). For centuries, as the Tooth Relic moved from one ancient kingdom to another, people offered various gifts in its honour. Since it …
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The Life Skill Passport program, initiated by IGC Campus and the NID Development Institute, is creating new pathways for employability and professional development across Sri Lanka. Recognized as one of the country’s most effective life skill coaching initiatives, the program is designed to assist unemployed youth in finding sustainable job opportunities while also helping current employees enhance their workplace performance …
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Sri Lanka has established a new branch office of the Department of Motor Traffic in the Arrivals Terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake, offering foreign tourists the convenience of obtaining a valid driving license within a mere five minutes. This new facility was officially opened under the patronage of the Minister of Transport, Highways and Civil Aviation, Bimal …
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Sri Lanka’s men’s cricket team will tour Zimbabwe from August 29 to September 7, 2025, as part of their preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup qualifiers. The tour will include two One Day Internationals (ODIs) and three Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is). All matches will be played at the Harare Sports Club. The ODIs are scheduled for August 29 and 31, …
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A total of 748 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-wide operation conducted yesterday (03).
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