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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 […]
JICA Provides Emergency Relief Items to Sri Lanka for Flood and Landslide Victims
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka by providing emergency relief items to assist those affected by recent floods and landslides. This gesture underscores Japan’s long-standing partnership with Sri Lanka. In a symbolic handover ceremony held at Bandaranaike International Airport on December 7, 2024, His Excellency Isomata Akio, Ambassador […]
ComBank to take advanced agriculture to Sri Lankan farmers, village by village
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has embarked on an ambitious mission to propagate technology in the agriculture sector, encompassing all areas of agricultural potential in the country. This initiative aims at empowering farmer communities and improving the quality and volume of crop yields by fostering sustainable agriculture practices and equipping rural communities with the latest […]
VIDEO: Joe Biden blasted for pardoning son Hunter after repeatedly saying he wouldn’t
Joe Biden is being blasted today for pardoning Hunter Biden’s federal convictions despite adamantly saying he would never pardon his son. Joe Biden released a statement explaining his decision; ‘Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter.” “From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, […]
Union Bank Appoints Dharmasri Kumaratunge to the Board
The Board of Directors of Union Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Dharmasri Kumaratunge as an Independent, Non-Executive Director. As the Bank continues to place a strong emphasis on digital transformation, his extensive experience in banking, finance, technology, and public policy will be of immense value to shaping the Bank’s strategic direction. […]
Supreme Court Justice Murdu Fernando takes oath as Sri Lanka’s 48th Chief Justice
Supreme Court Justice Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando was officially sworn in as the Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (02) at the Presidential Secretariat. She assumes office as the 48th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka, succeeding Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya, who recently retired. Her appointment received approval from the […]
EnerG Sustainables to host training on solar integration and AI-driven energy management
EnerG Sustainables, the renewable energy and energy management consultation across the GCC and beyond, is announcing an intensive two-day training program on ‘Innovative Energy Strategies for Commercial & Industrial Businesses: Integrating Solar and AI-Driven Energy Management Solutions.’ This exclusive event will take place at the iconic Galle Face Hotel in Colombo on December 10th-11th, 2024. […]
Global Sovereign Sector Outlook Is Neutral, with US Policy Risks to the Fore: Fitch Ratings
Global sovereign credit conditions are neutral entering 2025, as an only mild slowdown in world economic growth and further cuts to policy interest rates are balanced against persistent pressures on public finances and elevated geopolitical risks, Fitch Ratings says in its Global Sovereigns Outlook for 2025. Uncertainty over post-election US policies and their impact poses […]
‘s behind the US indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani?
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of the world’s richest people, has been indicted on multiple counts of fraud in the US. The criminal charges are related to his alleged role in a scheme to bribe officials in India. Prosecutors say he and other senior executives paid more than 250 million dollars to win contracts for […]
Sri Lanka elected to the UN Commission on International Trade Law
Sri Lanka was among thirty-one (31) members elected to the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 2024. Sri Lanka contested for a seat from the Asia Pacific Group, and secured 177 votes. This was the second highest number of votes within the group, and second […]
‘ Forum Ready to Collaborate with Govt for Economic Revival & Food Security
The Sri Lanka Agripreneurs’ Forum (SLAF) congratulates the newly elected government and parliament, expressing optimism for a transformative era in Sri Lanka’s agricultural and economic landscape. SLAF firmly believes that the new government, with its visionary leadership, has the potential to bring about the comprehensive changes needed to uplift the agriculture sector. This leadership offers […]
Sri Lankan Students in the U.S. Increase by 10-pct: Open Doors Report Highlights Growing Educational Ties
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange, which highlights a 10% increase in the number of Sri Lankan students studying at U.S. colleges and universities during the 2023-2024 academic year. This reflects a growing trend of Sri Lankan students seeking world-class […]