People’s Bank denies social media claims on loan write-offs
People’s Bank has denied views expressed on the Bank’s non-performing loan write-offs as shared in certain social media groups. The…
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SJB decide to field Sajith for presidency
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee decided to field its leader Sajith Premadasa as its candidate for the next…
Ukraine war: Kyiv comes under heavy missile and drone attack
There are reports of a large number of explosions in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and air raid sirens have been…
Siyambalapitiya inspects various illegal imports, calls to strengthen Customs net
State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya inspected various illegal consignments, whilst insisting on further strengthening and broadening the Customs net. He…
Stock market manages first weekly gain since mid-March
The Colombo stock market reverted to negative territory yesterday though finishing the week on the up, a positive development since…
Pakistan PM orders those involved in violence tracked down and arrested
May 13 (Reuters) – Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday gave authorities 72 hours to identify and arrest all…
Thousands visit “Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There” Exhibition
“Geoffrey Bawa: It is Essential To be There”, the historic seven-week long exhibition featuring the works of Sri Lanka’s iconic architect…
Police explain reason for tightening security in Colombo
Efforts have been made to tighten security in several areas of Colombo. Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Talduwa said that…
Man arrested after paying court fine with fake 5000/- note
A 39-year-old man has been arrested after Mahiyanganaya District Court officials discovered a fake Rs. 5000/- note within a sum…
How Trump presidency could change Ukraine war
Over the course of his short but eventful political career, Donald Trump has shown a predisposition to be sympathetic to…