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May 15, 2026
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Amana Bank Records Best-Ever PBT & PAT for Q1
COLOMBO : Amana Bank continued to deliver a strong performance in Q1 2026, demonstrating resilience amidst a challenging economic environment impacted by the effects of Cyclone Ditwah and the instability in the Middle East. Amidst these challenges, Amana Bank recorded a Profit Before Tax of LKR 0.8 billion, reflecting a 14% YoY growth, while Profit...
Business, Economy
May 14, 2026
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Sri Lanka rallies support for Sameera Mahboobdeen as Global Flotilla risks Israeli interception
COLOMBO – Civic society groups, political representatives and activists in Sri Lanka, on Wednesday (13) called for urgent public and diplomatic support to ensure the safety of Sri Lankan participant Sameera Mahboobdeen and the rest of the mission as the Global Sumud Flotilla prepares to sail to Gaza from Turkey on Thursday (14). The international...
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May 14, 2026
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Guidance from religious leaders is a ‘must’ for peaceful coexistence with other communities -Prime Minister
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the guidance or religious leaders is essential to further strengthen harmony and solidarity among communities in multicultural areas such as Anamaduwa, where Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim communities live together in harmony. The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing the official ceremony of presenting the Sannas Patra to...
Local
May 14, 2026
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Spill gates in several areas opened amid heavy rainfall
COLOMBO :Spill gates of several reservoirs have been opened due to ongoing adverse weather conditions across the country, the Department of Irrigation stated. By 7.30 p.m. on Thursday, May (14), two spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir were reopened following heavy rainfall in catchment areas, according to the Wariyapola Regional Irrigation Engineer’s Office. The...
Local
May 14, 2026
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Muslim Aid Officials Meet the Ambassador of Türkiye
COLOMBO : A delegation from Muslim Aid Sri Lanka headed by Mohamed Faiszer., paid a courtesy call on Semih Lütfü Turgut, the Ambassador of Türkiye to discuss humanitarian and development-related matters and explore opportunities for future collaboration. During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on strengthening cooperation in humanitarian assistance, community empowerment, sustainable development, and...
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