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The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) conducted the International Research Symposium – 2025 during 08-10 December 2025 under the theme of “Stability for Prosperity” at the CBSL John Exter International Conference Hall, to mark the 75th Anniversary of the CBSL. The symposium, organised by the Economic Research Department of the CBSL, comprised the following…
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The Indian Cultural Association (ICA) is delighted to unveil the official race route for the Janashakthi Life – ICA International Half-Marathon 2025, scheduled for Sunday, 14 December 2025, in Colombo. Endorsed by the Indian High Commission and the Ministry of Sports, Sri Lanka, along with other statutory bodies this landmark event will commence at the…
Cyclonic Storm Ditwah left a trail of destruction across several districts in Sri Lanka, severely damaging housing and displacing families. In response to the challenges, INSEE Lanka stepped forward with a donation of 20,000 INSEE Sanstha cement bags under the ‘ජාතිය ගොඩනගන ශක්තියේ සත්කාරය’ programme to aid in the rebuilding of homes for affected communities….
Samsung Sri Lanka has announced the launch of “Relief Sri Lanka 2025,” a nationwide service assistance initiative designed to help customers whose Samsung products were damaged during Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone, which struck the island on November 27th 2025, affected more than two million people across 25 districts and resulted in hundreds of casualties, widespread…
The Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) took a leading role in an initiative to showcase Sri Lanka as a premier tourist destination in France and Europe by hosting a dedicated media tour from France. The tour coincided with the visit of celebrated French national rugby player Serge Betsen, who was in Sri Lanka from…
Senaro Sri Lanka, one of the country’s leading motorcycle assembly and manufacturing companies, was recognized with two prestigious accolades at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2025. The ceremony, organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), was held on 13 November at the Monarch Imperial, bringing together the most influential and impactful brands in…
In a significant milestone for Sri Lanka’s electric mobility landscape, Carmart (Pvt) Ltd, the authorized importer and distributor for Leapmotor in Sri Lanka, proudly handed over the first batch of brand-new Leapmotor C10 Self-Charging EVs to their excited owners this week. The occasion marked the official introduction of the Leapmotor C10 self-charging EV to Sri…
Curtin University Colombo proudly introduces two pioneering programs the Bachelor of Science in Data Science, specialising in Artificial Intelligence and the Master of Artificial Intelligence. The programs meet the surging demand for skilled professionals in artificial intelligence and data science and firmly places Curtin University Colombo on the map as South Asia’s hub for advanced…
Hikvision Sri Lanka is proud to officially announce the successful completion of the Hikvision Skill Quest – Grand Final, recently held at Hilton Colombo Residences. The event saw a gathering of some of the nation’s skilled installers, technicians and integrators in the security industry, marking the culmination of a months-long initiative held across nine provinces….
Deep Tec Engineering (Pvt) Ltd, a pioneering force in sustainable water solutions, is reaffirming its commitment to transforming rural communities through innovative and environmentally conscious technologies. Established in 2015 with a singular purpose to bring reliable water access to underserved villages and farming communities, Deep Tec has become one of Sri Lanka’s most impactful engineering…
Phoenix Ogilvy has been recognised for its human resource practices in the Media and Advertising sector at the Great HR Awards 2025, held recently at Cinnamon Life. The awards, organised by Mercer and CIPM Sri Lanka, serve as one of the country’s most comprehensive benchmarking platforms for excellence in Human Resource Management. The agency was…
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Sri Lanka has moved ahead with a major renewable energy expansion in Mannar, with the Cabinet of Ministers approving the award of contracts for two 50-megawatt wind power plants in Mullikulum. The projects have been assigned to two parties: the Consortium of Vidullanka PLC and David Pieris Motor Company (Lanka) Limited (DPMC), and WindForce PLC….
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Viet Nam in Sri Lanka co-organized the Viet Nam–Sri Lanka Business Forum on 9 December, in conjunction with the 3rd Viet Nam–Sri Lanka Subcommittee on Trade co-chaired by Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam Phan Thi Thang and Secretary of the Ministry of…
In response to the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah, The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has been actively supporting national relief and recovery operations in collaboration with the Government of Sri Lanka, key partners, and its members. As a co-chair of the Sri Lanka Preparedness Partnership (SLPP) alongside the Disaster Management Centre (DMC), the Ceylon Chamber…
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has been ranked No 1 in the Business Today Top 40 for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Sri Lanka’s best-performing bank and one of the country’s top five strongest corporate entities for the 17th consecutive year. Business Today assigned the Bank an aggregate score of 37.65, placing it at the…
By Dr Nisha Arunatilake, Director of Research, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka’s recent history. According to the government’s Disaster Management Centre, as of 9th December 2025, 86,488 houses were partially or fully…
BBC – Tech giants Amazon and Microsoft have announced a combined $52.5bn (£39.4bn) investment plan for India over the coming years. Amazon said on Wednesday it was pumping in $35bn into India by 2030 to advance AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation, a day after Microsoft committed $17.5bn strengthen the country’s AI ecosystem. India,…
Completes the restoration of fibre backbones and 2,200 sites that were impacted out of a total network of 6,000 sites, following Cyclone Ditwah and related weather conditions. Appreciates the support extended by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Tri-Forces, Sri Lanka Police, and all Government Agencies towards the rapid restoration effort. Supported over 8 million subscribers across…
Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited has General Treasury handed over a sum of Rs. 100 million to the General Treasury as dividends. The relevant cheque was handed over to the Deputy Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, by the Chairman of Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited, Amal Attanayake and other officials. Minister…
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By Dr Nisha Arunatilake, Director of Research, Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) The Ditwah Cyclone ranks second only to the December 2004 Tsunami in terms of damage to housing in Sri Lanka’s recent history. According to the government’s Disaster Management Centre, as of 9th December 2025, 86,488 houses were partially or fully…
Human civilization is at the dawn of a multi polar world rising with new leaders. Among them China is paramount & its Belt & Road Initiative (BRI – 21st Century Silk Road) is networking others such as Russia, South Africa, Brazil, Germany & India etc. Some were shocked & critical after seeing Chinese armed forces…
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…
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