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Political changes triggers uncertainty in Colombo shares early on Tuesday
The induction of several members of the opposition SLFP in Sri Lanka’s cabinet paving the way for a national government – however creating more uncertainty -, disturbed the Colombo bourse in early trades on Tuesday. Analysts said they expect no gains will be recorded in the next sessions before closing as traders may opt to stay on sidelines amid the developments in the political and economic fronts. The main share index, All Share was at 7,037.56 with a drop of 0.07 per cent while S&P SL 20 index lost 0.06 per cent to stand at 4,000.26 by 10.10 am. The turnover was thin at Rs. 49 million.
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- September 25, 2025 - 254 - 0
Seven Buddhist monks killed in accident at Na Uyana Monastery
The number of Buddhist monks who were killed following the accident at the Na Uyana Theravada Buddhist Monastery (Na Uyana Aranya Senansenaya) in Pansiyagama, Melsiripura, Kurunegala currently stands at nine , with four injured, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi told Parliament this morning. He revealed that two of the injured Buddhist monks are being treated at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU
- September 20, 2025 - 238 - 0
Heavy damages caused to shops in Pettah due to fire
Several shops were damaged in a major fire that broke out in a shop on the third floor of a building at First Cross Street in Pettah, Colombo, today evening.
- September 25, 2025 - 181 - 0
President calls for urgent attention on inequality and poverty
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, said that both inequality and poverty ought to be regarded as a worldwide catastrophe that requires urgent attention.
- September 23, 2025 - 172 - 0
Opposition renews forensic audit demand after e-visa verdict
The opposition has renewed its demand for a long delayed forensic audit into the controversial e-visa deal, following the sentencing of former Controller General of Immigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, for contempt of court.
- September 20, 2025 - 150 - 0
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