ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Hatton National Bank group which also includes an insurance unit reported profits of 11.03 billion rupees for the September 2025 quarter, up 53 percent backed by both fund and fee-based income. The group reported earnings 19.30 rupees per share for the quarter. For the nine months to September, earnings were 58 rupees per share, on total profits of 33.4 billion rupees, which grew 46 percent. At group level, net interest income grew 12 percent to 29.1 billion rupees with interest income rising 10 percent to 60.8 billion rupees and interest expenses rising 8 percent to 31.7…
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Several Sri Lankan cricket players touring Pakistan have sought permission to return home, expressing concern for their safety following a bomb blast in Islamabad.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is still undecided on attending the Nugegoda rally on November 21, party General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara said today.
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said the upcoming anti-government rally in Nugegoda on November 21 aims to remind the government of the promises it made to the people.
Refuting claims of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa that the government has collected record state revenue by overly taxing people, Minister Anura Karunathilake said no new tax was imposed in 2025 and that state revenue was collected due to proper management of existing taxes and by strengthening the tax net.
Several Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) representatives held a special discussion with United National Party (UNP) leaders regarding the anti-government rally scheduled to be held in Nugegoda on November 21.
Global oil and gas demand could grow until 2050, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, departing from previous expectations of a speedy transition to cleaner fuels following U.S. criticism about its climate focus.
The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics competition schedule was unveiled on Wednesday by organizers, including a showcase spot for the women’s 100 meters and a Super Saturday session.
Wolves have appointed Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract following the sacking of Vitor Pereira.
The Sri Lanka Animal Welfare Association has warned that the number of street dogs in the country has increased to between two and three million.
Jesus may answer prayers but he has not made special appearances in a small town in the north of France, the Vatican said on Wednesday.
Sri Lankan Cricketers have agreed to stay back in Pakistan. The ODI matches will now be played on 14th & 16th November in Rawalpindi. “Grateful to the Sri Lankan team for their decision to continue the Pakistan tour .The spirit of sportsmanship and solidarity shines bright.The ODI matches between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be played on 14th and 16th November in Rawalpindi” PCB Chairman tweeted. (Newswire) The post Sri Lankan Cricketers agree to stay in Pakistan appeared first on Newswire.
Colombo, 12th November 2025 – The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) sustained its positive momentum, closing higher despite a volatile trading session. The ASPI surged over 187 points during early trading, driven by strong investor optimism, before easing in the latter half to settle with a 77-point gain, maintaining its upward trajectory.
Astronomers have observed a mysterious comet racing through the solar system towards both Earth and the Sun. It has led to comparisons with the famous interstellar object 3I/ATLAS.
Defense counsel representing Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, informed the Colombo High Court that maintaining proceedings against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act is baseless, as she is suffering from dementia.
The Meteorology Department has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in the Southern and Uva Provinces, as well as in the Kalutara, Rathnapura, and Ampara districts.
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2025 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) was informed by the team management this morning that several members of the national team currently touring Pakistan have requested to return home, citing safety concerns. Following this development, SLC immediately engaged with the players and assured them that all such concerns are being duly addressed in close coordination with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and well-being of every member of the touring party. In this context, SLC has instructed all players, support staff, and team management to continue with the tour…
The Coconut Cultivation Board (CCB) has decided to cut down and destroy around 5,000 coconut trees in the Matara District due to the rapid spread of the coconut root wilt disease, locally known as ’Weligama Wint’.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed deep sorrow over the attack in Islamabad yesterday, extending his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishing the injured a speedy recovery.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need to expedite the Sri Lanka Unique Digital Identity (SLUDI) project and strengthen the nation’s overall digital economy framework to accelerate the country’s transformation into a modern, tech-driven economy.