John Keells CG Auto urges expedited release of detained BYD vehicles
John Keells CG Auto (Pvt) Ltd, the authorised distributor of BYD vehicles in Sri Lanka, yesterday emphasised the necessity of expediting the release of BYD vehicles detained by the Sri Lanka Customs (SLC). President’s Counsel Farzana Jameel, appearing for the petitioner, informed the court that a motion dated September 19, 2025, had been filed seeking the release of six vehicles.She …
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Sri Lanka Unveils First AI-Powered Hotel to Boost Tourism Revival
Sri Lanka marked a new milestone in its tourism revival with the launch of the Grand Serendib Colombo, the country’s first AI-powered hotel project, inaugurated on October 10 at the Shangri-La Hotel Colombo.
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Gregory Lake Tops Instagram Charts, But Sri Lanka Needs Luxury Tourism
Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya has been named Sri Lanka’s most photogenic lake,
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Sri Lanka’s Dwindling Reserves Raise Alarm Over $7 Billion IMF Target
Sri Lanka is confronting a growing challenge in meeting its US$7 billion foreign reserve target for 2025, as stipulated under the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility program
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Banks Warn of Phishing Scams as Lending Sentiment Rises amid Recovery
Sri Lankan banks have raised fresh red flags over the growing threat of phishing scams targeting online banking users,
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Commercial Bank Becomes First Sri Lankan Bank to Cross USD 1 Billion
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has become the first Sri Lankan bank to achieve a market capitalisation of over USD 1 billion,
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Public warned over fake banking websites
Local banks have urged customers to remain vigilant as scammers circulate fraudulent links via emails and text messages,
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Central Bank Repays $1.1bn to RBI, IMF as Reserves Remain Stagnant
Sri Lanka’s central bank has repaid over US$1.1 billion in reserve-related debt in the year to March 2025,
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People’s Bank records an all-time-high Profit before Tax in 1H 2025
People’s Bank yesterday said it reported an all-time-high Profit before Tax (PBT) of Rs. 28 billion in the first half of 2025.
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