Lead Story
Insurance companies ready to compensate losses caused by Cyclone Ditwah The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr Harshana Suriyapperuma, stated that Rs. 1,893 million has been received in financial assistance from domestic contributors, Sri Lankans living overseas and various organisations, for the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ initiative launched to rebuild the…
Featured
Sri Lanka is confronting one of its most devastating flood emergencies in recent history, with more than 1.1 million people seeking refuge in over 1,500 safety centres nationwide. The disaster has claimed 355 lives, with 366 persons still missing, as communities across multiple districts grapple with unprecedented destruction. ChildFund Sri Lanka has launched a comprehensive…
HNB PLC Sri Lanka’s premier private bank, has been awarded the prestigious Bracken Award as the “Bank of the Year Sri Lanka 2025 ‘by The Banker Magazine UK. The London based Financial Times Publication honoured HNB PLC with the prestigious “The Banker “award in recognition of the Bank’s strength and its position as one of…
Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is extending humanitarian support to families affected by Cyclone Ditwah, which brought severe flooding, landslides and widespread disruption across multiple districts in Sri Lanka. Working in collaboration with the CeylonCash and Infinite Grace Foundation, Bitget is supporting a multi-tier relief effort to deliver essential supplies to communities still…
The Naturub Group of Companies donated Rs. 100 million towards the Government’s “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The cheque was handed over to the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, by Mr. Tissa Eleperuma – Chairman of Naturub Group of Companies, at the Presidential…
AIA Insurance has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to building a world-class workplace culture, earning a record-breaking five accolades at the prestigious Great Place to Work® Awards 2025. These recognitions not only reaffirm AIA’s position as a leading employer in Sri Lanka but also highlight its growing influence across the Asia-Pacific region. Among the…
Russel’s (Pvt) Ltd. recently recognised its employees who demonstrated exceptional performance during the month of November, at a special staff appreciation event. The initiative aimed to acknowledge dedication, professionalism, and consistent excellence across various operational areas within the organisation. At the ceremony, Head Pastry Chef Jude Fernando was named Best Chef of the Month in…
National Development Bank PLC (NDB Bank) has partnered with the Women’s Blind Organisation of Sri Lanka in support of the International White Cane Day 2025, an event dedicated to recognising and empowering visually impaired women across the country. The Women’s Blind Organisation, which has long been a pillar of support for visually impaired women in…
A study led by the British Council on teacher mentoring in Sri Lanka improves professional practice and classrooms, with 8 out of 10 participants reporting increased confidence and skills Implementing a peer-to-peer mentoring programme, supported by the British Council, strengthened teacher collaboration and improved classroom management across the Leeds International Schools network in Sri Lanka….
The recently held annual session of the College of Cardiology, which took place at Cinnamone Life concluded on a high note with an impactful address by Dr Sivathasan Cumaraswamy, Consultant of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at the Heart, Lung & Vascular Centre of Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, who championed the importance of patient-centric care in…
Sri Lanka is steadily recovering from Cyclone Ditwah, which caused widespread flooding and landslides, displacing millions and damaging nearly a fifth of the country. NOLIMIT joins the nation’s rebuilding effort by pledging Rs. 60 million worth support to disaster relief and recovery. Committed to standing with our nation, NOLIMIT is helping restore communities, revive livelihoods,…
Top News
The 27th Presidential Export Awards (PEA) Ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), will be held tomorrow (December 11) at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) under the patronage of His Excellency President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The ceremony, held to recognize Sri Lanka’s best exporters for the financial year 2024/2025, will…
Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium together with the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau participated in the Holiday Expo Gent held from 28 November to 01 December 2025 at Flanders Expo in Belgium, for the second consecutive time. Sri Lanka was prominently featured as a premier travel destination in the event, which drew more than 30,000…
A total of 50,222 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in December, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 10,453 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 21%. Furthermore, 5,420 persons from Russia, 4,822 from Germany, 3,823 from the…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Embassy in Berlin, Germany, successfully organized Sri Lanka’s participation at Productronica 2025 which was held from 18th – 21st November 2025 at the Messe München Trade Fair Center in the Messestadt Riem, Germany. The EDB has earlier organized a Sri Lanka Pavilion…
In association with Street Development Authority Google Map A and B have updated road maps. Google Maps has commenced updating information pertaining Sri Lanka’s road network covering around 12,000 kilometers, Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake has stated. The initiative introduces six types of condition alerts, including lane closures and construction notices, to help travelers plan…
Daily contributions are being made to the Government’s ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established to provide relief to those affected by cyclone Ditwah. Yesterday (09), several companies handed over financial donations to the Secretary to the President, Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, Rs. 100 million from Mr Thissa Ilapperuma Chairman of Naturub…
Reuters – What is expected to be one of the most ructious Federal Reserve policy meetings in years this week could well prove to be the road test for financial markets on how U.S. monetary policy debates will shape up in 2026. Heading into the two-day meeting that began on Tuesday, markets are pricing in…
As Sri Lanka experiences one of the worst flood situations recorded in its history, which has crippled national infrastructure and forced operations to suspend at the Port of Colombo, Hambantota International Port (HIP) has remained fully operational, reinforcing its strategic importance as the country’s second major commercial hub. Although Hambantota also faced heavy rains, it…
Analysis
By Dr Manoj Thibbotuwawa and Chandula Idirisinghe Cyclone Ditwah destroyed early-stage Maha season paddy, vegetables, and perennial crops, disrupting both current and upcoming harvests. Together, rising prices, lower production, and declining purchasing power are likely to intensify food insecurity and further undermine nutrition. Restoring transport links, supporting farmers to replant, protecting vulnerable households and strengthening…
Fitch Ratings – Surging IT investment and wealth effects from buoyant equity markets are cushioning the impact of higher tariffs on the US economy, Fitch Ratings says. We have raised our world growth forecasts in our December Global Economic Outlook (GEO) but still expect growth to slow to 2.5% this year and to 2.4% in…
The barometer’s record high loses momentum as pre-budget caution weighs on sentiment The beginning of November saw the presentation of Budget 2026, which largely mirrored the previous year’s proposals. While the budget did not introduce any major reforms, the president assured that Sri Lanka is on track to regain the economic output lost during the…
Video Story
