Set along Sri Lanka’s pristine southern coastline, Shangri-La Hambantota has achieved a prestigious position, ranked 70th in the Golf World Top 100 – World Resorts. […]
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Sri Lanka rupee opens flat, bond yields lower
On Monday, Sri Lanka’s rupee was quoted at 309.60/75 against the US dollar in the spot market, remaining mostly stable compared to Friday’s rate of […]
Gree Airtech opens Gree flagship store in Nawala
Gree, recognized as the world’s leading air-conditioning brand, has achieved a significant milestone in its Sri Lankan operations with the inauguration of its flagship store. […]
Sri Lanka outlines seven key vectors of international cooperation at Moscow forum
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, outlined a conceptual framework of seven key vectors shaping contemporary international relations at the XI Moscow International […]
Sri Lanka among top five best places to visit in Asia for 2026
Sri Lanka has proudly achieved the fifth spot among the top destinations to visit in Asia, as reported by U.S. News & World Report. This […]
Sri Lanka Customs records historic revenue high this year
Sri Lanka Customs has achieved a historic revenue milestone of Rs. 2,497 billion so far in 2025, surpassing its revised annual target, according to Customs […]
PickMe Calls for Urgent Police Action to Protect Independent Drivers and Public Safety in Tourist Zones
Digital Mobility Solutions Lanka PLC (PickMe), Sri Lanka’s leading digital mobility platform, has formally reached out to the Inspector General of Police, expressing significant concern […]
State of Public Emergency extended
The State of Public Emergency in Sri Lanka has been extended with effect from today (28), according to an extraordinary gazette notification. The proclamation was […]
Sri Lanka vehicle sales down 50-pct after Ditwah importers say, seeking penalty relief
The vehicle market in Sri Lanka has been significantly affected by Cyclone Ditwah, resulting in a 50% drop in sales as many customers are unable […]
Sri Lanka budget deficit down 73-pct, current account in surplus to November
Sri Lanka’s overall budget deficit experienced a significant reduction of 73% to 325 billion rupees, while revenues increased by 35.5% to 4,945 billion rupees. This […]
Sri Lanka PickMe writes to police chief on violent protectionism of tuk-tuk mafia
Sri Lankan ride-hailing company PickMe has requested police protection and equitable law enforcement for its drivers following incidents where gangs of tuk-tuk drivers have reportedly […]
“Our determination to create a prosperous city with a beautiful life will never be abandoned,” says Colombo Mayor.
he second reading of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Budget 2025 will take place on December 31, 2025, following what Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar described as a […]
Air Astana starts Sri Lanka flights on Christmas day boosting arrivals after Ditwah
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has commenced flights to Sri Lanka, beginning on Christmas Day, to cater to tourists for the 2025/2026 winter season, […]
Rounding Off Generosity
One of Sri Lanka’s leading commercial banks named as the first Bank to reach US$ 1 Billion market Capitalisation in August 2025 by translating national […]
Ne-Yo apologises to Sri Lankan fans after concert cancellation
International R&B star Ne-Yo has issued an apology to his Sri Lankan fans following the cancellation of his scheduled concert in Colombo. In a social […]
Bentley, Ferrari and Maybachs costing up to Rs300mn registered in Sri Lanka
According to an analysis of registry data by JB Securities, a Colombo-based brokerage, premium vehicles costing up to 300 million rupees, including a Bentley, Ferrari, […]
Vietnam’s Vikyno leads Sri Lanka 2-wheel tractor market
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to an analysis of Sri Lanka’s vehicle registry data conducted by J B Securities, a Colombo-based equities brokerage, Vietnam’s Vikyno has […]
Sri Lanka sells extra Rs1bn Treasury bills after auction
FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – The Sri Lankan public debt management office has announced the sale of treasury bills amounting to 1,006 million rupees through a tap […]