George Steuart & Company recently participated in a series of high-level engagements organized by the Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) in Africa during the […]
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The most important and widely read stories of the day, selected for their relevance, impact, and public interest.
Public Advised to Remain Vigilant Against Online Financial Scams
The public is being urged to exercise caution when purchasing goods online due to a recent increase in financial fraud associated with online transactions. Reports […]
Port City Colombo Reaches 11 Years: Developer Reaffirms Commitment to Further Project Progress
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the master developer of Port City Colombo, has reaffirmed its dedication to attracting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) to Sri […]
ComBank and Mastercard launch Sri Lanka’s first Dynamic Currency Conversion for online payments
In a significant advancement for Sri Lanka’s digital payment landscape, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has partnered with Mastercard to introduce the country’s first Dynamic Currency […]
Govt seeks support from China to install EV charging stations across Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan government has sought China’s assistance to establish electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout the country. This proposal was put forward by Minister […]
Three-Wheeler Drivers Across Sri Lanka Condemn PickMe, Demand Urgent Government Intervention
Three-wheeler drivers across Sri Lanka have voiced strong opposition to app-based ride-hailing platforms, particularly PickMe, accusing the service of severely undermining their livelihoods and destabilising […]
Sri Lanka’s apparel sector records 5.42% growth for January-November 2025: November slight dip
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry demonstrated a strong performance during the first eleven months of 2025, with cumulative exports reaching US$4,571.99 million. This marks a 5.42% […]
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals within a year in 2025
As of December 29, 2025, Sri Lanka has officially recorded its highest number of tourist arrivals within a calendar year, reaching a total of 2,333,797 […]
EDB’s National Packaging Centre Empowers Exporters with EU Food Labeling Legislation
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board’s (EDB) National Packaging Centre (NPC) recently organized an informative workshop on EU Food Labeling Legislation at the Export Development […]
Shangri-La Hambantota: Recognised Among The World’s Finest Golf Resorts
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. […]
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 […]
Emergency IMF Support, Enduring Constraints: Sri Lanka Faces a Narrow Fiscal Path
With the International Monetary Fund (International Monetary Fund) approving a $206 million Rapid Financing Instrument (RFI), Sri Lanka has formally recommitted itself to fiscal discipline […]
“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 […]
HERE’S TO A BETTER NEW YEAR – 2026
My dear viewers and readers, welcome to the “State of the Resplendent Isle”—or as I like to call it, the land where promises are as […]
Sri Lanka cyclone: More than a million still need aid weeks after Ditwah floods
Nearly a month after Cyclone Ditwah tore across Sri Lanka, more than a million people – including over half a million children – remain in […]
Google may finally let you change your Gmail address without losing old emails: Here is how it will work
Google is set to introduce a new feature that addresses a long-standing issue for Gmail users, allowing them to change their existing Gmail username while […]