FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Tourists from the United Kingdom are among the highest spenders in Sri Lanka, with an average daily expenditure of 209 US dollars, […]
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Allianz commits €200,000 for post flood recovery in Sri Lanka, Part of €600,000 Regional Relief for Southeast Asia
Allianz SE, headquartered in Munich, Germany, has announced a donation of €200,000 to support disaster relief initiatives in Sri Lanka. Additionally, the company is extending […]
Sri Lanka stocks end the week down, Dockyard continues slide
The Colombo Stock Exchange closed lower on Friday, according to data published on its official website. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) declined by 0.64 […]
Three Decades of Excellence: Scienter Technologies Marks Its 30th Anniversary
Scienter Technologies (Private) Ltd, a Sri Lankan Information Technology solutions provider, is celebrating its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of innovation, resilience, and trusted partnerships […]
Financial Aid from ADB for Implementation of Transforming Irrigation Systems for Improved Food Security Project (Grant Financing)
The Grant Agreement for the Transforming Irrigation Systems for Improved Food Security Project was officially signed on 19 December 2025 at the General Treasury in […]
Civil Appeals Court Refuses Injunctions with Costs – Home Lands’ Continues with Pentara Construction
The Civil Appellate High Court of the Western Province, by Order dated 11th December 2025, has refused to grant Leave to Appeal and Interim Orders […]
Sri Lanka’s Browns Investments subsidiary sells Maldives resort for $57mn
Sri Lanka’s Browns Investments PLC has announced that its subsidiary, Browns Ari Resort (Private) Limited, has completed the sale of a property in the Maldives […]
Sri Lankan Youth Shine on Global Stage: FITIS Young Computer Scientists Clinch Historic Wins at APICTA Awards 2025 in Taiwan
Sri Lanka’s young innovators have reached a significant milestone on the global digital stage, securing multiple prestigious victories at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) […]
Sri Lanka’s agriculture irrigation system damaged by cyclone: Dep Min
Several small tanks and anicuts have been damaged as a result of Cyclone Ditwah, impacting Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock […]
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs10bn Treasury bills after auction
Sri Lanka has successfully sold 10 billion rupees worth of treasury bills offered on tap at an average yield of 7.91 percent, according to the […]
Sri Lanka Takes a Major Step Forward in Digital Transformation with Official Awarding of 5G Spectrum
Sri Lanka has achieved a key milestone in its digital transformation with the official awarding of 5G spectrum licenses at a ceremonial event organized by […]
Kaspersky reveals over 3.9m local malware incidents in Sri Lanka
As cyber threats escalate worldwide, recent data reveals that local malware infections continue to pose a significant risk to users in Sri Lanka. According to […]
Three arrested for allegedly burning wild elephant in Sri Lanka
Police in Sri Lanka have arrested three men for allegedly burning a wild elephant with flaming torches while trying to chase it away, local media […]
US warns travellers to Sri Lanka over chikungunya
The US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel notice for Sri Lanka, advising travellers to “practice enhanced precautions.” Issued […]
Sri Lankan school earns regional praise at AIA Healthiest Schools Competition
Jaffna Hindu College has been recognized as one of the winners at the regional award ceremony of the esteemed AIA Healthiest Schools Competition, an initiative […]
INSEE Cement Recognized for HR excellence at the inaugural CIPM Great HR Awards 2025
Siam City Cement (Lanka) Limited, known as INSEE Cement, has been named the Winner in the Manufacturing sector at the inaugural CIPM Great HR Awards […]
Rootcode Connect 2025 Concludes in Tallinn, Estonia
The Rootcode Connect 2025: AI in e-Governance Forum was recently held at Fotografiska Tallinn, Estonia, gathering government leaders, policymakers, and decision-makers from across Europe to […]
Sri Lanka central bank buys $90mn in November, rupee depreciates
Sri Lanka’s central bank purchased 90 million US dollars in November 2025, creating new money, while returning only 16.5 million dollars to importers who utilized […]