- August 1, 20250 CommentAmana Bank completes 14 years of people-friendly and development focussed bankingCOLOMBO : Amana Bank, Sri Lanka’s first and only licensed commercial bank operating entirely under the non-interest-based Islamic banking model, marked 14 years of operations on 1 August 2025. Since opening its doors in 2011 with a limited branch network, the Bank has grown significantly, today serving over 500,000 customers through a footprint of 68...Business, Economy
- August 1, 20250 CommentFlooding leaves 14 dead or missing in Vietnam’s Dien BienHA NOI : Flooding triggered by heavy rain has left at least 14 people dead or missing in Vietnam’s northern province of Dien Bien, state media reported on Friday., Aug.1 Floodwater rose quickly on Thursday night after hours of heavy rain, inundating houses in low-lying areas and causing flash floods and mudslides in mountainous parts...Loc
- August 1, 20250 CommentSINGAPORE AIRLINES QUIZ COMPETITION: 3 staffers from Traveller Global win prizesCOLOMBO : Singapore Airlines “CHANGI X SIA BRAIN BUSTER QUIZ” Competition was held from 14th Julyto 18th July 2025 for all members of Travel Agents and 3 senior staff of the Traveller Global became the winners of the competition. The staff members in the picture are : Ms. Achini Sumanasekera, Manager, Traveller Global Destination &...Hotel & Travel
- August 1, 20250 CommentHeavy showers above 75 mm expected in some areas on FridayCOLOMBO : Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Mullaitivu and Hambantota districts after 1.00 p.m. today (01), the Department of Meteorology said. Fairly heavy falls about 75 mm are likely at some places in these areas. A few showers...Loc
- August 1, 20250 CommentDonald Trump reduces tariff on Sri Lanka to 20%, New tariffs go into effect from Aug 7NEW YORK : U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan goods to 20% from 44% announced in April, the White House said. Trump had initially announced a tariff rate of 44% in April for Sri Lankan exports. However, the rate was then reduced to 30%, according to...Business, Economy
