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Special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States
A special discussion on the new tariff policy imposed by the United States was held this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and a delegation representing Sri Lanka. Participating in the discussion were Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando, Secretary to the Ministry […]
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways according to Emirates search data
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates, the world’s biggest international airline. Emirates reports that Sri Lanka has seen a 32% increase in flight searches as a clear favourite for its rich cultural tapestry, pristine beaches, ‘tea country’ and […]
ComBank launches Sri Lanka’s first AI-powered SME Credit Underwriting Solution
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the launch of Sri Lanka’s first Artificial Intelligence-powered SME Credit Underwriting Solution, taking a transformative step in reshaping how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) access credit and financial solutions. This custom-built AI platform, another breakthrough initiative by the country’s largest private sector bank, was fully developed as a […]
Don’t Drive Away What’s Helping Consumers, Advocata Pushes for Checkout Tax Reform
Thousands of parcels ordered by Sri Lankans from popular e-commerce platforms like TEMU, AliExpress, and eBay are now stuck at customs, caught in a legal grey zone that’s choking the flow of goods. Advocata Institute warns ensuring consumer choice through a competitive market is key to delivering reasonable prices and better quality for Sri Lankans. […]
‘s eRL 2.0 Vehicle Revenue Licence System Down: ICTA
The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA) has announced the temporary unavailability of its crucial Vehicle Revenue Licence system (eRL 2.0). A critical technical infrastructure issue has rendered vehicle revenue license issuance services inaccessible since July 3rd, 2025, with an anticipated restoration date of July 9th, 2025. This outage is expected to […]
CBSL Initiates Resolution Action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) announced today its decision to initiate resolution action on Nation Lanka Finance PLC (NLFP), a Licensed Finance Company, effective immediately. This decisive step has been taken due to NLFP’s persistent violations of the Finance Business Act, No. 42 of 2011 (FBA), and various related Directions and Rules, coupled […]
EFutures honoured with dual wins at SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards
EFutures, a leading Sri Lankan software product engineering company, has been recognised with two prestigious honours at the SLASSCOM National Ingenuity Awards 2025, winning Best Innovative Product – Transportation and Logistics at both the Western Provincial and National levels. Presented by SLASSCOM, the national chamber for Sri Lanka’s IT and BPM industry, the annual awards […]
Shah Rukh Khan to grace grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka
Get ready, South Asia! The undisputed King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is set to make a spectacular visit to Sri Lanka, gracing the highly anticipated grand opening of City of Dreams Sri Lanka on August 2, 2025, as special guest. Popularly regarded as “King Khan”, the presence of the multi-award-winning superstar at the by- […]
Why Sri Lanka needs a smarter approach to tobacco tax policy
Sri Lanka’s tobacco taxation strategy is facing renewed scrutiny as authorities navigate the dual priorities of public health and revenue generation. Central to recent tobacco tax policy discussions is the Tobacco Excise Tax Simulation Model (TETSiM)—a policy planning tool promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and adopted in several countries to project how adjustments […]
SLT-MOBITEL partners AI Pazz, Sri Lanka’s First AI-Powered Legal Research Platform
In a landmark move set to redefine legal research in Sri Lanka, SLT-MOBITEL Mobile has partnered with Redblocks AI (Pvt) Ltd to launch AI Pazz, the country’s first-ever AI-powered legal research platform featuring Sri Lanka’s largest and the most up-to-date digital legal library, to offer unprecedented access to advanced legal research tools. This revolutionary platform […]