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Decision on Gotabaya’s writ petition seeking to prevent arrest on 22 Sept.

The Court of Appeal will announce its decision on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s writ petition to prevent his arrest in connection with the ongoing CID investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday carnage, on 22 September The announcement was made in the wake of the Court of Appeal concluding its consideration of the ex-President’s writ petition. […]

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Unsettling the palace narrative:Dr. Raja de Silva’s Monastic Theory of Sigiriya

by Ari Ariyaratne August 2026 marks the 102nd birth anniversary of Vidya Jyothi Dr. Raja de Silva, the pioneering scientist and former Commissioner of Archaeology (1967–1979), who radically…

  • Dr. Raja de Silva's 102nd birthday marks re-evaluation of his work.
  • Monastic Theory challenges reliance on ancient literary texts.
  • Sigiriya identified as Mahayana-Theravada monastic complex.

DFCC Bank completes acquisition of Standard Chartered Sri Lanka’s Wealth and Retail Banking Business

DFCC Bank PLC announced that it has completed its acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka’s Wealth and Retail Banking business.

  • DFCC Bank acquires Standard Chartered's Wealth and Retail Banking business in Sri Lanka.
  • Over 50,000 customers and their banking relationships incorporated into DFCC Bank.
  • Transition ensures continuity of banking services and familiar experiences.

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