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BASL Unanimously Passes Resolution Against Proposed Judges’ Retirement Age Amendment
A Special General Meeting of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today unanimously passed a resolution strongly opposing proposed constitutional and statutory amendments to increase the retirement age of judges. The resolution follows the Cabinet of Ministers’ conditional approval on July 27, 2026, of a proposal submitted by the Minister of Justice and National […]
John Keells Holdings Q1 earnings surge 26% to Rs. 16.35bn, Turns profitable on Port and consumer strength
John Keells Holdings’ first-quarter results for FY2026/27 point to a conglomerate whose recovery is now being driven by genuine operating strength rather than one-off gains, though the numbers also expose which parts of the group are still working through headwinds. Recurring EBITDA rose 26% year-on-year to Rs. 16.35 billion, and the swing from a Rs. […]
Cabinet Approves Move to Raise Judges’ Retirement Age as Part of Judicial Reform Package
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the statutory retirement age of judges, as part of a broader package of draft amendments to the Constitution and the Judicature Act No. 2 of 1978. The decision was made at the Cabinet meeting held on July 27, 2026, and remains subject to final approval […]
New Odyssey movie inspires a worldwide journey — for scammers too: Kaspersky
An example of a website and the fake player prompting users to register to continue watching the movie Kaspersky experts have identified scam websites in multiple languages, suggesting that attackers are deliberately targeting audiences across different countries by capitalizing on the film’s extraordinary popularity. Christopher Nolan’s new Odyssey movie has been one of the most […]
Registrations now open for Sri Lanka economic and investment summit 2026
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the Sri Lanka Economic & Investment Summit 2026 (SLEIS 2026), taking place on 12th and 13th October at the Shangri-La Colombo. Held under the theme “Positioning Sri Lanka in a Changing Global Economy: Resilience, Reform, and the Future of Economic Policy,” […]
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC appoints Adrian Lee Peng Yong as finance director
Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC (CTC) today announced the appointment of Adrian Lee Peng Yong as its Finance Director, effective from 1st August 2026. Mr. Adrian Lee Peng Yong takes on the role, continuing the company’s legacy of world-class financial stewardship and strategic excellence. A seasoned veteran within the British American Tobacco (BAT) Group, Adrian brings […]
Hambantota Port Clarifies Vehicle Storage Policy as RORO Volumes Continue to Grow
Vehicles lying at HIP awaiting clearance Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has clarified its vehicle storage policy following recent media reports, noting that while the Port currently accommodates more than 50,000 vehicles (both transhipment and local imports), approximately 1278 are lying in the yard for over 03 months, and 581 vehicles have remained at the […]
US military preventive medicine expertise to strengthen Sri Lanka’s dengue prevention capabilities
As Sri Lanka responds to a significant nationwide dengue outbreak, the U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has launched a Public Health Pest Control and Vector-Borne Disease Response program in partnership with the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health and National Dengue Control Unit to strengthen the country’s ability to prevent, detect, and respond to dengue. Funded through the […]
Ceylon Chamber Welcomes Reduction in US Labour-Related Tariff
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce welcomes the positive development in the reduction of the labour-related tariff imposed on Sri Lankan exports to the United States, from 12.5% to 10%, following sustained engagement between Sri Lankan authorities and their counterparts in the United States. This outcome is an encouraging step forward for Sri Lanka’s export sector […]
SEC, CSE and CA Sri Lanka Sign MOU to Advance XBRL-Based Digital Reporting for Listed Companies
The signing ceremony at SEC from Left to right: Ms. Manuri Weerasinghe| Director Corporate Affairs, SEC, Mr. Tushara Jayaratne | Acting Director General, SEC, Ms. Nilupa Perera | Chief Regulatory Officer, CSE, Mr. Rajeeva Bandaranaike | Chief Executive Officer CSE, Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara,| Chairman, SEC, Mr. Tishan Subasinghe | The President of CA Sri […]