The Court of Appeal has intervened in the ongoing debate regarding the legality of foreign tourists driving tuk-tuks in Sri Lanka using International Driving Permits […]
Category: Top Stories
The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Sri Lanka Poised to Captivate Global Attention at ITB Berlin 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) is set to launch its exclusive promotional activities at ITB 2026, which will take place at Messe, Berlin, […]
Tripadvisor Ranks Mirissa and Bentota Among Asia’s Top Beaches
Two Sri Lankan beaches, Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach, have been recognized among Asia’s top coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of […]
MAS Transforms Methliya Facility, Halts Garment Production
MAS Holdings has announced a strategic shift to enhance its fabric manufacturing capabilities in response to a sustained downturn in global apparel demand. As part […]
SEC and SLAASMB Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Financial Reporting and Governance
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB) have recently strengthened their collaboration […]
EDB Launches Strategic Training Initiative to Boost Global Trade Competitiveness
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) recently organized a specialized training program aimed at potential exporters and small to medium-scale entrepreneurs at the EDB […]
Prime & Melwa Secure 4 Acres of Prime Waterfront Land in Port City Colombo for $57.6 Million
Prime and Melwa, two leading business entities in Sri Lanka, have collaborated to achieve a significant milestone in the country’s most ambitious urban development project. […]
EU Stands Firm Against US Tariff Increase Following Supreme Court Decision: ‘A Deal is a Deal’
The European Commission has urged the United States to adhere to the terms of the EU-U.S. trade agreement established last year, following the U.S. Supreme […]
Trump Announces Increase in US Global Tariff Rate Following Court Decision, Raising It from 10% to 15%
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will increase a temporary tariff on U.S. imports from all countries from 10% to 15%, following a […]
Supreme Court Overturns Trump’s Global Tariffs, Imposes New 10% Levy, Sparking Outrage
Reuters – U.S. President Donald Trump expressed intense anger following the Supreme Court’s ruling on Friday, which determined he lacked the authority to unilaterally impose […]
New Proposal Seeks EPF and ETF Benefits for Private Bus and App-Based Transport Workers
The Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, Highways, and Urban Development has approved two Extraordinary Gazette Notifications issued under the Motor Traffic Act (Chapter 203). This […]
Sri Lanka Tourism Chairman Unveils Plans to Transform Mattala into a Premier Tourism Gateway
The future development and positioning of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport are being actively pursued through a joint marketing and operational strategy aimed at attracting more […]
Sri Lanka’s Culinary Delights Enhance Shanghai Festival Atmosphere
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka, in collaboration with the Pudong Shangri-La Shanghai, successfully hosted the inaugural Sri Lankan Food Festival from February 9 to […]
President Engages in Strategic Bilateral Dialogue with Indian Prime Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently visiting New Delhi for the AI Impact 2026 Summit, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at Hyderabad House. […]
Sampath Bank’s Bold Strategy Sets the Stage for Disciplined Growth by 2025
The Sampath Group has achieved its most successful financial performance to date, reporting a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of Rs 53.0 billion and a Profit […]
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Advances Digital Payments Initiative in Kurunegala
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is set to conduct a promotional campaign in Kurunegala on February 20 and 21, 2026, aimed at increasing […]
LAUGFS Gas Guarantees Continuous Supply Despite Temporary Distribution Challenges
LAUGFS Gas PLC has announced measures to ensure an uninterrupted supply of LP Gas despite facing temporary distribution challenges in the market. In a statement […]
WindForce Pioneers Sri Lanka’s Largest 120 MW/480 MWh Standalone BESS Project
WindForce PLC is pleased to announce that it has received the Letters of Award on February 16, 2026, for twelve standalone Battery Energy Storage System […]