A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastal areas adjoining tourist hotels was launched Yesterday morning (04) at the premises of the Habaraduwa Divisional Secretariat. The project aims to preserve the cleanliness and natural beauty of beach zones adjacent to tourism establishments. As part of this initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was…
Today, June 4, 2025, Sri Lanka’s stock market soared to a fresh record as the benchmark All Share Price Index (ASPI) closed at an all-time high of 17,353.05 points, marking a 138.66-point gain or 0.81% from the previous session. This historic milestone comes just a day after the index surpassed the 17,200 mark for the…
It is very important to work together with the public in leading the economy of this country into a systematic transformation. – President speaks to the officials of the General Treasury President Anura Kumara Dissanayake insisted that the development of a country cannot be achieved just by achieving economic achievements, and the towers of social…
SriLankan Airlines welcomed an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft that arrived from Paris this morning. The aircraft, bearing registration number 4R-ALT, performed a low fly-past over Colombo and Katunayake before touching down at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). This latest addition brings SriLankan’s fleet to 23 aircraft, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to fleet expansion and paving the…
The Ambassador for the Republic of Korea in Sri Lanka, Ms. Miyon Lee visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP), in late May, to explore potential business collaborations and assess the port’s operational capabilities for Korean investment and trade. During a guided tour of HIP’s state-of-the-art facilities, the Ambassador and her entourage comprising Deputy Head of…
Available for free download on the Google Play Store Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, has partnered with the National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency (NARA) to deliver critical information on Potential Fishing Zones (PFZs) through the trilingual Sayuru mobile application. The initiative aims to enhance the safety, sustainability, and productivity of…
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), Wijayanthi Edirisinghe was one of the Vice Chairs of the Second Session of the Committee on Trade, Investment, Enterprise and Business Innovation, held from 28 to 30 May 2025 in Bangkok. The session was…
By Yashora Gunawardena A recent IPS study brings out the reality of Sri Lankan Female Migrant Workers (FMWs), particularly those engaged in domestic work across the Middle East. These women juggle multiple roles across various locations, handling extra tasks, often beyond their contractual obligations. Despite the heavy workload, they often do not receive even their…
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU), successfully organized the Pitching Event for the ExpoScaleUp program at the Ramada Hotel in Colombo. Supported under the European Union’s regional initiative ‘Accelerating Climate Smart and Inclusive Infrastructure in South Asia (ACSIIS)’ as part of…
Protecting lives and livelihoods depends on helping households and firms adapt South Asia is facing a sharp rise in extreme weather, with nearly 90 percent of the population expected to be exposed to intense heat and more than one in five people at risk of severe flooding by 2030. With public budgets under pressure, much…
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