Reuters – Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles grew 15% in August from a year ago, marking the slowest rate since January and reflecting tougher comparatives, market research firm Rho Motion said on Friday. China’s EV sales growth, which averaged 36% a month in the first half, cooled to 6% in August….
SriLankan Airlines has partnered with Axis Bank, one of the largest private sector banks in India, to offer exclusive airfare deals and other benefits to the Bank’s 15 million-strong customer base. This strategic partnership marks an exciting new chapter for SriLankan Airlines and its valued customers in India, a flagship market, as the airline continues…
Last week, Nepal was rocked by its most violent upheaval in recent memory. What began last Monday as a self-styled “Gen Z protest” against corruption, nepotism, and a clampdown on social media, spiralled into nationwide chaos after security forces opened fire on crowds. By Tuesday, protesters had torched parliament, the Supreme Court, Singha Durbar, and…
First reading of the Budget on September 26 Budget Speech on November 7 Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera stated that the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (the budget speech/presentation of budget proposals) for the year 2026 will be held on 7th November, 2025, followed by the budget debate from 8th November to…
United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, together with a delegation of senior officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat Yesterday (11) for discussions. The Heads of the USTR, who commended the delegation appointed by the Sri Lankan government to…
TikTok, with the support of the Government of Sri Lanka, today announced the launch of a dedicated STEM Feed in the country, creating a new in-app destination for credible science, technology, engineering and mathematics content. This initiative signals a new era where TikTok, together with the Government and its vibrant Sri Lankan community, will come…
The Committee on Public Finance reviewed the country’s income, expenditure, and debt conditions during the first half of 2025. This took place at a meeting of the committee held in Parliament on the 9th September 2025, chaired by Member of Parliament Dr. Harsha de Silva. Accordingly, the Sri Lankan government has reported a strong fiscal…
The newly appointed Board of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, led by Chairperson Krishan Balendra, held its first official meeting with His Excellency the President today. The meeting provided a platform to present the Ceylon Chamber’s priority proposals for the forthcoming National Budget 2026, while also reviewing progress on previous reform initiatives. The Ceylon Chamber’s…
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the newly appointed Board of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the discussion, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake explained the government’s current economic approach, its direction and the manner in which the state and private sectors are being integrated to drive development and provide…
Sri Lanka Tourism successfully promoted its renewed focus on purpose-driven travel through major event held in the United Kingdom, emphasizing the island’s rich biodiversity and unique nature-based tourism experiences. The initiative was aimed at positioning Sri Lanka as a premier wildlife and nature tourism destination among UK travelers and trade. The Global Bird Fair, held…
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