Day: April 20, 2026
Indian Vice President Concludes Official Visit to Sri Lanka
Colombo: The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, concluded his two-day official visit to Sri Lanka and departed for India this afternoon. His departure from the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake marked the end of a visit t…
Six Foreign Envoys Present Credentials to President Dissanayake
Colombo: Six foreign envoys, including two High Commissioners, three Ambassadors, and an Apostolic Nuncio-designate of the Holy See, presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. The formal ceremony…
Central Bank of Sri Lanka Presents Economic and Financial Reports to President
Colombo: The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s ‘Annual Economic Review 2025’ and ‘Financial Statements and Operations 2025’ reports were presented this morning at the Presidential Secretariat to the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Pr…
Anura Karunathilaka Sworn In As Minister Of Energy Before President
Colombo: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Mr Anura Karunathilaka as the Minister of Energy. Mr Karunathilaka took his oath as the Minister of Energy this afternoon before the President at the Presidential Secretariat.
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People’s Bank, Bank of Ceylon, and National Savings Bank Report Record Profits in 2025
Colombo: The People’s Bank achieved its highest-ever profit in 2025, while the Bank of Ceylon recorded its strongest financial performance in its 87-year history during the same year. The National Savings Bank also registered a record pre-tax profit o…