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First Capital launches smart digital account opening service for the first time in Sri Lanka
Commercial Bank strengthens journey of empowering future leaders with 400th IT Lab and ‘ComBank Akshara’
DFCC Bank Recognised Among Sri Lanka’s Top Employers for CIMA Members
71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos

Banking and Finance
Allianz Lanka Promotes Road Safety Awareness Among Three-Wheeler Drivers Across Sri Lanka
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Events
Delight Trust Engineering recognised at Platinum Excellence Awards 2026
- 2026/05/17
Banking and Finance
Sampath Bank unveils ‘Mastercard Business Credit Card’ to power SME growth
- 2026/05/15
Banking and Finance
ComBank Group’s assets cross Rs. 3.5 Tn. in milestone-rich first quarter of 2026
- 2026/05/14
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First Capital launches smart digital account opening service for the first time in Sri Lanka

May 18 2026

Banking and Finance

Commercial Bank strengthens journey of empowering future leaders with 400th IT Lab and ‘ComBank Akshara’

May 18 2026

Banking and Finance

DFCC Bank Recognised Among Sri Lanka’s Top Employers for CIMA Members

May 18 2026

Technology

71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos

May 18 2026

Banking and Finance

Allianz Lanka Promotes Road Safety Awareness Among Three-Wheeler Drivers Across Sri Lanka

May 18 2026

Climate

Bairaha Farms PLC Raises the Bar on Climate Transparency

May 18 2026

Skills & Education

KIU University tops Ministry-led review with 85.86% score, setting new benchmark in higher education

May 18 2026

Logistics & Mobility

Uber Introduces Hybrid Subscriptions for Moto and Tuk Drivers

May 18 2026

Economy & Growth

Banking and Finance
People’s Bank Issues Statement on Exchange Rate Error
- 2026/05/18
Economy & Growth
Fuel dealers flag shortage of Octane 95 petrol and Super Diesel at CPC filling stations
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Events
Dr. Binod Chaudhary Champions Global Business Leadership at the SLID Chairman & CEO Forum
- 2026/05/17
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Banking and Finance
Pan Asia Bank records highest ever quarterly Deposits and Advances growth in Q1 2026; Profit Before Tax rises 13% to Rs. 1.65 Bn
- 2026/05/15
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Economy & Growth
Sri Lanka's Export Future Lies Across the Palk Strait by Bradley Emerson
- 2026/05/15
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Banking & Finance

Banking and Finance
Commercial Bank strengthens journey of empowering future leaders with 400th IT Lab and ‘ComBank Akshara’
- 2026/05/18
Banking and Finance
DFCC Bank Recognised Among Sri Lanka’s Top Employers for CIMA Members
- 2026/05/18
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Banking and Finance
Allianz Lanka Promotes Road Safety Awareness Among Three-Wheeler Drivers Across Sri Lanka
- 2026/05/18
- 52
Banking and Finance
People’s Bank Issues Statement on Exchange Rate Error
- 2026/05/18
- 51
Banking and Finance
SriLankan clarifies fraud cases
- 2026/05/18
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IMRA Awards 2026 opens applications for women achievers across nine key sectors

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Smart Quest marks 20 years of transforming Sri Lanka’s leaders

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Entrepreneurship

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Entrepreneurship

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Industry

Climate
Bairaha Farms PLC Raises the Bar on Climate Transparency
- A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
- 2026/05/18
- 52
Industry
Sri Lanka’s Vidullanka buys 49-pct stake of Solex
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EU, UNIDO launch €7.56mn net-zero initiative for Sri Lanka apparel

Events

Sri Lankan Universities and Global Health Partners Unite to Advance Tobacco Smoking Cessation Strategies

May 18 2026

Events

One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August

May 17 2026

Events

Delight Trust Engineering recognised at Platinum Excellence Awards 2026

May 17 2026

Sports

Unconvincing Royal keep Kingswood at bay 13-6

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Science taste maiden win, beat Thurstan

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Sports

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2026/05/17

Sports

LPL 2026 to begin with Jaffna vs Galle clash on July

2026/05/15

Sports

ICC unofficially aware of CTC formation: Gamage

2026/05/15

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Savinaka claim title for third successive year

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Sports

Lanka Heritage CC Double Wicket Tourney

2026/05/15

Educations

Skills & Education
KIU University tops Ministry-led review with 85.86% score, setting new benchmark in higher education
- May 18, 2026
Skills & Education
SC ruling on sexual harassment case: Pera Uni to review harassment policy
- May 18, 2026
Sports
‘Battle of the Golds’ – the annual big match today
- May 15, 2026
Skills & Education
Schools in Hatton Education Zone closed today due to bad weather
- May 15, 2026
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CSSL Sets National Direction for Human-Centric Digital Economy Through 44th NITC
- May 14, 2026
Events
Sysco reports strong Q3 FY2026 results
- May 14, 2026
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CAHM – 7 Star Junior Chef Competition Season 01’s Grand Finale Celebrates Young Culinary Talent
- May 14, 2026
Industry
PRASL launches new PR Certificate Course with SLPI for aspiring communications professionals
- May 13, 2026
Skills & Education
Rhino Roofing Launches ‘Rhino Academy’ to Bridge Sri Lanka’s Industrial Skills Gap
- May 13, 2026

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One Love Reggae Festival 2026 set for 7-9 August

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Health & Well-being

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Lifestyle & Culture

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2026/05/17

Tourism and Hospitality

Above-MRP bottled water: Tourist hotels fined Rs 1 m

2026/05/15

Tourism and Hospitality

Embassy of Sri Lanka in Türkiye explores trade and investment cooperation with Istanbul Chamber of Commerce

2026/05/14

Tourism and Hospitality

Uncertain growth path amidst external shocks

2026/05/13

Lifestyle & Culture

Hilton Yala Featured by Condé Nast Traveller Among the ‘Best Spa Hotels in Sri Lanka’

2026/05/12

Technology

Technology
71% of organizations suffered at least one identity breach in the past year: Sophos
- May 18, 2026
Banking and Finance
SriLankan clarifies fraud cases
- May 18, 2026
Technology
Dialog Axiata Q1 net profit more than doubles to Rs.9.2bn
- May 17, 2026
Banking and Finance
PayPal Launched in Sri Lanka to Strengthen the Digital Economy
- May 15, 2026
Banking and Finance
Cross-border payments: SL-Nepal launch digital payment connectivity
- May 15, 2026
Technology
SL AI research team trains working Sinhala LLM
- May 15, 2026
Health & Well-being
Doc990 Implements Digital Queue System for Pharmacy Services at Galle National Hospital
- May 14, 2026
Skills & Education
CSSL Sets National Direction for Human-Centric Digital Economy Through 44th NITC
- May 14, 2026
Events
Sysco reports strong Q3 FY2026 results
- May 14, 2026
Health & Well-being
SLCERT raises concerns over growing risks of online gaming for children
- May 14, 2026

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