Concessionary loan scheme announced to purchase paddy in Maha Season

2026-01-01   |   Business

A new loan program has been introduced for Small and Medium Scale Paddy Millers and Cooperative Societies in Sri Lanka, allowing them to buy paddy dur...

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Sri Lanka CERT warns of growing cyber threats as complaints exceed 12,600 in 2025

2026-01-01   |   Business

The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has recorded over 12,650 reports concerning social media misuse and cybersecurity iss...

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Duo nabbed at BIA while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs. 11 million

2025-12-29   |   Business

Two men were caught trying to smuggle foreign-made cigarettes worth Rs. 11.3 million into Sri Lanka at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). A...

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Two Indian nationals arrested at BIA while attempting to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes

2025-12-29   |   Business

Airport Customs officers have arrested two Indian nationals who tried to smuggle smartphones and cigarettes into Sri Lanka. The men, aged 22 and 23, a...

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Pope Leo calls for kindness to strangers and the poor in Christmas message

2025-12-25   |   Business

Pope Leo reminded Christians that the Christmas story highlights the importance of supporting the less fortunate and strangers. During his Christmas E...

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US judge rejects business group s challenge to Trump s $100,000 H-1B visa fee

2025-12-24   |   Business

A federal judge dismissed a challenge on Tuesday from the largest business group in the U.S. regarding President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for new H...

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Western province accounts for 42% of country s nominal GDP- CBSL

2025-12-24   |   Business

The Western province has maintained its position as the largest contributor to Sri Lanka's nominal GDP, making up 42.4 percent in 2024, as reported by...

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Libya s top military chief killed in plane crash in Turkey

2025-12-24   |   Business

The leader of Libya's armed forces, along with four other senior military officials, tragically lost their lives on Tuesday, December 23, when their b...

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Gold prices in Sri Lanka increase by another Rs. 2,000

2025-12-24   |   Business

Gold prices in Sri Lanka have gone up again, increasing by Rs. 2,000. This rise is linked to the sharp increase in global gold prices. Today, on the 2...

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Point Pedro UC bans use of polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets

2025-12-23   |   Business

The Point Pedro Urban Council in Jaffna has completely banned polythene lunch sheets in hotels and food outlets within its area. This ban will start o...

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