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Bill &’s digitalization effort
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has committed to expanding its initiatives in Sri Lanka. As part of this commitment, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has agreed to provide the financial and technical assistance needed to implement nutrition projects, school meal programs for children, agriculture sector modernization project, digitalization efforts, and livestock development programs […]
Members Appointed to the Port City Economic Commission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has officially appointed members to the Port City Economic Commission. The official letters of appointment were handed over to the members by the Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (13). Accordingly Harsha Amarasekera, President’s Counsel, has been appointed as the Chairman of […]
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka to undertake a State Visit to India
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka will undertake a State Visit to India from 15-17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu. This is the first overseas visit undertaken by the President after his assumption of office. During the visit, President Disanayaka is scheduled to meet the Indian President Smt. Droupadi […]
Ceylinco Cancer Centre unveils refurbished interiors
The Ceylinco Cancer Centre at Park Street, Colombo 2 recently completed a major refurbishment to offer a more comfortable and aesthetically-pleasing environment for visitors. The refurbishment encompassed the entrance and reception, visitors’ lounge, the waiting area for radiation treatment and the waiting area for CT Simulator imaging. The first standalone radiation therapy centre in Sri […]
U.S. Embassy Colombo Achieves LEED Gold Certification as Sri Lanka’s 50th Gold Certified Building
U.S. Embassy Colombo announces the achievement of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification, becoming the 50th building in Sri Lanka to earn this globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement. The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building program recognizes energy efficiency, water management, waste reduction, and indoor environmental quality execution in the […]
European Chamber Of Commerce Of Sri Lanka Concludes AGM And Appoints John Wilson As President
The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (ECCSL) recently concluded its Annual General Meeting (AGM), marking a significant milestone in the Chamber’s journey as it enters a new chapter of growth and strategic development. During the meeting, John Wilson was appointed as the new President, with Mario Stubbs named Vice President, ushering in a […]
NSBM celebrates success of graduating class of 2024
NSBM Green University, the premier degree awarding institute in Sri Lanka, commenced its annual General Convocation Week for 2024 yesterday (9th December). This ceremonious celebration of NSBM’s graduating Class of 2024 is scheduled to extend until 11th December, encompassing 9 distinct sessions at the NSBM Auditorium with renowned guests, scholars, parents, and students serving as […]
Innovative Water Management Techniques Revolutionizing Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka
For centuries, rice has been the heartbeat of Sri Lankan agriculture, with over one million hectares of paddy fields cultivated annually, accounting for 37% of the country’s land use. But as climate change accelerates, the task of managing water resources, especially for paddy, has become ever more challenging. The Green Climate Fund financed Climate Resilient Integrated […]
Galle Literary Festival reveals main programme as passes go on sale
The Galle Literary Festival has unveiled its eagerly awaited literary programme for 2025. With over 100 talks, workshops, and events scheduled from 6 to 9 February, the lineup showcases the festival’s strengthened dedication to diversity and meaningful dialogue. Dominating themes featured in the programme this year centre around home & identity, legacy and global cultural […]
NOLIMIT partners with Warner Bros. discovery consumer products
NOLIMIT is proud to announce its official partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), bringing exclusive, licensed merchandise featuring iconic cinematic characters to Sri Lanka. This exciting launch event took place at the NOLIMIT Image store in Colombo 06, where fans can now purchase branded clothing adorned with some of the world’s best […]
Strengthening sustainability: JAAF and Solidaridad chart path for EU market alignment
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Solidaridad, a civil society organization, recently co-hosted a one-day workshop in Colombo to address the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). Introduced in 2023, the CSDDD requires companies in EU-bound supply chains to meet stringent environmental and human rights standards. While Sri Lankan suppliers are not […]
A sip of History: The enduring legacy of Dambatenne estate
Nestled in the misty hills of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province is a living piece of Pure Ceylon Tea history in the form of Dambatenne Estate. Sprawling across the verdant slopes of Haputale, this iconic estate holds the legacy of one of the most famous names in tea—Sir Thomas Lipton. Dambatenne estate is a place where […]