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LVL Energy Fund of Sri Lanka Launches Rs507 Million Rights Issue

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Sri Lanka’s LVL Energy Fund is planning to generate 507 million rupees through a rights issue. The offer will be structured at a ratio of 3 new ordinary voting shares for every 31 existing shares, aimed at settling outstanding debt. In a stock exchange filing, the company stated, “To pay off the
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Exquisite Nikah & Waleema Celebration at Hilton Colombo Residences’ Union Ballroom

Hilton Colombo Residences is proud to announce “A Celebration of Nikah & Waleema,” an exclusive wedding showcase tailored for couples planning their Nikah and Waleema ceremonies. This special event will take place on 7 February 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., at the Union Ballroom. Presented in partnership with the hotel’s wedding events collaborator,

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