Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera emphasizes that the claims circulating on social media that the Value Added Tax (VAT) has been increased to 20.5 percent based on a recently issued gazette notification by the government, are completely false and baseless. Speaking at a special media briefing held at the Ministry of Finance in […]
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This financial results of the National Development Bank PLC (NDB) for its first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), represent the Bank’s earlier corporate disclosures as released to the Colombo Stock Exchange on April 2, 2026, April 6, 2026 and April 23, 2026. The breakdown of the estimated financial impact of the fraud of […]
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The external current account recorded a marginal surplus in March 2026, mainly supported by higher workers’ remittances and a lower primary income deficit, despite a widening of the trade deficit and a moderation in the services surplus compared to a year earlier. The cumulative current account surplus reached US$ 531 million during the first quarter […]
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The construction sector in Sri Lanka has shown continued growth, according to a latest report released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. The overall activity index for the construction sector recorded a value of 57.1 in March, which indicates that activity in the sector has continued to increase, albeit at a slightly slower pace […]
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SDB bank has been recognised at the LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, where its flagship digital payment wallet, UPay, received a Merit recognition in the Best Digital Payment Application for Retail Payments category. This accolade reflects the bank’s commitment to advancing digital financial services and promoting seamless, secure, and accessible payment solutions for retail banking customers […]
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The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) recently opened its Badalgama branch, yet another step towards delivering a modern banking experience and efficient service to customers. The new branch strengthens the Bank’s extensive network over 660 branches and more than 2,400 customer service centers across the island. Through this network, customers are able to seamlessly carry out […]
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As daylight softens and the island begins its quiet transformation into night, Shangri-La introduces Golden Hour—an evocative new cocktail ritual now unveiled at Shangri-La Colombo and Shangri-La Hambantota. More than a reimagined happy hour, Golden Hour is a sensory experience—where time slows, flavours deepen, and moments are designed to linger. Rooted in Shangri-La’s Asian heritage […]
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The Institute of Chemistry Ceylon (IChemC) hosted its second Open Day on April 25, at its Malabe campus as part of its enrollment campaign for the upcoming academic year. The event was designed to provide prospective students and parents with comprehensive insights into the degree and diploma programmes offered by its educational arm, the College […]
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உலகளாவிய வாகனத் துறையானது, மின்சார வாகனங்களை (EV) நோக்கி வேகமாக நகர்ந்து வரும் வேளையில், விசேட தொழில்நுட்ப அறிவு மற்றும் நம்பகமான aftersales (விற்பனைக்குப் பின்னரான) சேவைகளுக்கான தேவை மிகவும் முக்கியத்துவம் பெற்றுள்ளது. இந்த பின்னணியில், இலங்கையில் Mercedes-Benz வாகனங்களுக்கான ஒரே அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட விநியோகஸ்தரான DIMO நிறுவனம், தனது வாடிக்கையாளர்களுக்கு உலகத்தரம் வாய்ந்த சேவை அனுபவத்தை வழங்குவதற்கான அர்ப்பணிப்பை மேலும் வலுப்படுத்தும் வகையில், அண்மையில் ‘Mercedes-Benz Flying Doctor Service Clinic 2026’ நிகழ்வை ஏற்பாடு செய்திருந்தது. […]
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A heartfelt celebration featuring a lavish brunch, live entertainment, and exclusive gifts in collaboration with Sothys Sri Lanka. Hilton Colombo celebrates Mother’s Day with ‘Graze Her with Love,’ a thoughtfully curated brunch experience at Graze Kitchen, the hotel’s signature all-day dining restaurant. Presenting delicious cuisine, live jazz atmosphere, and a celebratory atmosphere, this exclusive Mother’s […]
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