Asiri Central Hospital issued an official statement to address public speculation and unsubstantiated allegations of medical negligence regarding a recent patient death. Expressing deepest condolences to the family, the hospital affirmed that its medical team delivered appropriate care in accordance with established clinical practices and professional standards throughout the patient’s treatment. Management further clarified that…
As Sri Lanka faces growing climate-related risks to its agrifood systems, from the devastating impacts of Cyclone Ditwah to the heightened risks associated with the expected influence of El Niño, there is an urgent need to build greater resilience into the way food is produced, processed, distributed and consumed. Innovation will be central to ensuring…
Port City Colombo has marked another development milestone following the signing of a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) by developers Prime Lands and Melwa for a new mixed-use development located within the project’s Financial District. The proposed development is expected to contribute directly to the Financial District’s evolving urban landscape, helping establish the zone as…
VIAL recognises HIPG’s support and flexibility in meeting vehicle importers’ operational needs Hambantota International Port (HIP) delivered 167,569 vehicles across the March–December 2025 period and up to September 2026, with Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) supporting vehicle importers through increased demand and disruptions affecting vehicle movements. Of this total, 86,389 vehicles were delivered between March…
Preliminary tea production data released by the Sri Lanka Tea Board confirms that September 2026 production declined to 20.2 Mnkg, down by nearly 9% compared with 22.1 Mnkg recorded in September 2025. High Grown production in September stood at 3.49 Mnkg, the lowest level since the El Niño year of 1992, when production was similarly…
ConnectED – Australian High Commission’s Thought Leadership Series The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka recently hosted the latest edition of its ConnectED Thought Leadership Series at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence in Colombo, bringing together senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s tourism, hospitality, travel, events, education and related sectors. The discussion, themed “Beyond Arrivals: Can…
A high-level discussion on the implementation of Sri Lanka’s Global Destination Marketing and Communication Campaign, supported by the World Bank, was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening Sri Lanka’s position as a competitive and attractive destination in the global tourism marketplace. The…
Funding aims to modernise maritime documentation and improve coordination among Sri Lanka’s port, customs and shipping authorities. U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka H. E. Eric Stern Meyer visited the Port of Colombo this morning and met with senior management of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), including Chairman Dr. Parakrama Dissanayake. The meeting was also…
In a bold move that redefines the digital banking landscape in Sri Lanka, People’s Bank has partnered with Lanka Securities Pvt Ltd (LSL) to integrate share trading functionality into its flagship mobile wallet app, People’s Pay. This pioneering collaboration marks the first time in the local market that customers can seamlessly access both banking and…
The National Chamber of Exporters of Sri Lanka (NCE) has called for the existing all-inclusive freight framework to be upheld, warning that the reintroduction of separate Terminal Handling Charges (THC) could increase shipping costs for exporters and importers, with the additional expenses eventually passed on to consumers. A Terminal Handling Charge is a fee associated…
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