Fitch withdraws the rating of SriLankan Airlines
Fitch Ratings yesterday announced it has chosen to withdraw the rating of SriLankan Airlines for commercial reasons and therefore will no longer provide ratings or analytical coverage for the national carrier.
Sri Lanka Insurance Life (SLICLL), has declared the largest life insurance bonus in the industry, amounting to a staggering Rs. 11.2 billion for the year 2023, to its policyholders.
Verité Research poll reveals 24 percent increase in public approval of Govt
The latest round of the Gallup style ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll of Verité Research revealed that over three times as many people approve of the government and feel better about the economy and the country’s economic trajectory compared to four months ago, the Verité Research said.
Richard Pieris Group Chairman Sena Yaddehige to be arrested upon arrival
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Chairman of Richard Pieris Group, Sena Yaddehige, will be arrested upon his return to the country in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a female business analyst from the company.
India’s Petronet LNG to supply liquefied natural gas to Sri Lanka from 2025
Petronet LNG Ltd, India's biggest liquefied natural gas company, will in 2025 start supplying LNG to Sri Lanka, initially in containers loaded on ships and later going on to build an import terminal, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Inside the Stunning Security Breach and Assassination Attempt on Former President Donald Trump.
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Tea exports clear US $ 60mn of SL’s fuel bill owed to Iran
The Sri Lanka Tea Board announced yesterday that exports of Ceylon Tea have successfully offset a substantial portion of the country’s fuel bill owed to Iran, amounting to US $ 60 million.
Prevailing windy conditions expected to continue further today
The prevailing windy conditions over the island are expected to continue further today due to the active South-West monsoonal condition, the Forecasting Division of the National Meteorological Centre said.
Island-wide canteens, restaurants to lower food prices tonight
As promised by the All Island Canteen and Restaurant Owners' Association (AICROA), food prices will be lowered from tonight following the recent electricity tariff revision.
Trump returns to politics with large bandage
Donald Trump was greeted with chants of 'fight, fight, fight,' as he strode into the Republican convention on Saturday barely two days after surviving an assassination attempt.
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Probe launched after students develop complications from vaccine
July 15 (Lankadeepa) - An investigation is underway after eleven school students developed complications following a vaccine administered by Mihintale Hospital.
Visa-free travel to Thailand, decision effective once Thai Embassy informs authorities
Thailand has announced the inclusion of Sri Lankans among nationals of 93 countries eligible for visa-free entry into that country but the decision will be effective only after the Thai Embassy formally informs the Sri Lankan authorities in this regard, a source said.
Richard Pieris Group Chairman Sena Yaddehige to be arrested upon arrival
Chairman of Richard Pieris Group, Sena Yaddehige, will be arrested upon his return to the country in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a female business analyst from the company.
Tragedy at Trump rally upends election campaign - for now
The 2024 election campaign has a new iconic image: Donald Trump, moments after narrowly avoiding serious injury or death from an assassin’s bullets, standing with his fist raised, lines of blood streaked across his face, an American flag billowing in the breeze behind him.