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SLT-MOBITEL brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy fold 4 5G & Galaxy Z flip 4 5G devices along with benefits

SLT-MOBITEL brings Samsung’s latest Galaxy fold 4 5G & Galaxy Z flip 4 5G devices along with benefits

Bringing Sri Lankans, the opportunity to experience the next generation technology and devices, SLT-MOBITEL, the National ICT solutions provider is offering …

September 9, 2022 | Companies, Economy & Markets, Featured, In Pictures, Industry, Other, Technology | Read More
Multiple crises halt progress as 9 out of 10 countries fall backwards in human development, Report

Multiple crises halt progress as 9 out of 10 countries fall backwards in human development, Report

The world is lurching from crisis to crisis, trapped in a cycle of firefighting and unable to tackle the roots of the troubles that confront us. Without a …

September 9, 2022 | Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured | Read More
‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ crowdfunding platform goes live today

‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ crowdfunding platform goes live today

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka led Individual Crowdfunding Facility; ‘Rebuild Sri Lanka’ platform went live today providing …

September 8, 2022 | Featured, Industry, Technology | 1 Comment | Read More
Sri Lanka’s export earning up 12.9-pct from Jan-Jul

Sri Lanka’s export earning up 12.9-pct from Jan-Jul

Earnings from exports increased in July 2022, while import expenditure declined for the fifth consecutive month, on a year-on-year basis. The notable decline …

September 6, 2022 | Apparel, Banking and Finance, Companies, Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Industry, Policy | Read More
Sri Lanka President steps down officially

Sri Lanka President steps down officially

Sri Lanka's Parliamentary Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has officially stepped down from his post. He made the …

July 15, 2022 | Banking and Finance, Companies, Featured, Industry, Other News, Politics | Read More
Take speedy actions to ensure food security: President instructs officials

Take speedy actions to ensure food security: President instructs officials

Steps to formulate a National Fertilizer Policy expeditiously….Uncultivated government lands for young farmers...Cultivation Promotion Week for all provinces …

May 31, 2022 | Featured, Industry, Real Estate & Construction | 1 Comment | Read More
Nine cabinet ministers sworn in before President

Nine cabinet ministers sworn in before President

Nine new Cabinet Ministers of the All-Party Government were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the President's House in Colombo this morning (20). …

May 20, 2022 | Featured, Other News, Politics, Politics | Read More
Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament

Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament

Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as Tamil …

May 20, 2022 | Defense, Featured, Other News, Politics, Politics | Read More
Sri Lanka CB maintains policy rates

Sri Lanka CB maintains policy rates

The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 18 May 2022, decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the …

May 19, 2022 | Economy, Economy & Markets, Featured, Money, Policy | Read More
“I will resign if political stability is not achieved soon” CB Governor

“I will resign if political stability is not achieved soon” CB Governor

Sri Lanka's Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe says without political stability in the island, the bank’s steps towards the revival of the nation’s …

May 11, 2022 | Featured, Other News, Politics, Politics | Read More
Secretaries appointed to Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance

Secretaries appointed to Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance

Three Secretaries have been appointed to the Ministries of Defence, Public Security and Finance from yesterday (10) to ensure the normalcy of the livelihood of …

May 11, 2022 | Featured, Other News, Politics, Politics | Read More
Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco

Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco

A protest erupted outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have …

May 10, 2022 | Defense, Featured, Politics, Politics | Read More
IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”

IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”

The Inspector General Of Police has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of …

May 10, 2022 | Defense, Featured, Other News, Politics, Politics | Read More
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance

Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance

Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public …

May 9, 2022 | Featured, Legal, Other, Politics, Politics, Special Reports | Read More
Sri Lanka PM steps down triggering cabinet resignations following month long protests

Sri Lanka PM steps down triggering cabinet resignations following month long protests

Cabinet Ministers have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his post. Channa Jayasumana and Widura …

May 9, 2022 | Featured, Politics, Politics | Read More
How is an economic crisis affecting people?

How is an economic crisis affecting people?

People across Sri Lanka are struggling to get hold of daily essentials as the country faces its worst economic crisis in decades. Sri Lanka is mired in public …

April 11, 2022 | Banking and Finance, Companies, Featured, Industry, Other | 1 Comment | Read More
SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Moscow

SriLankan Airlines suspends flights to Moscow

SriLankan Airlines announces the suspension of operations between Sri Lanka and Moscow, Russia with effect from today due to operational restrictions that are …

March 28, 2022 | Aviation, Industry | Read More
LAN channels Rs.150Mn into tech startups: Currently evaluating 5-10 startups

LAN channels Rs.150Mn into tech startups: Currently evaluating 5-10 startups

Sri Lanka’s first Angel Fund has, to date, channelled investments up to Rs. 150 Million cumulatively into four home-grown startups - Niftron, Magicbit, …

March 28, 2022 | Companies, Industry, Technology | Read More
Indian External Affairs Minister calls on President

Indian External Affairs Minister calls on President

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Monday. Dr. …

March 28, 2022 | Defense, Featured, Other, Other News, Politics, South Asia | Read More
Interview: Resilience, creativity and talent will make Sri Lankan apparel thrive globally

Interview: Resilience, creativity and talent will make Sri Lankan apparel thrive globally

Sri Lanka’s apparel sector contributes 6% to the country’s GDP and accounts for almost half of all merchandise exports. The sector provides direct …

March 22, 2022 | Apparel, Companies, Featured, Industry | Read More
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