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Sri Lanka Receives 2.6 mn USD from Japan for Two New projects to Strengthen Climate Resilience & Gender Equality
The Government of Japan through its Japanese Supplementary Budget (JSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development journey by announcing two new projects, aimed at fostering climate resilience in vulnerable communities and advancing gender equality. These initiatives, together with the Government of Sri Lanka and implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development […]
VIDEO: BYD – The biggest scam of the car industry ?
For 100 years, the global car industry belonged to Germany, Japan, and the United States. In three years, BYD turned it into a bloodbath. Mercedes down 28%. Porsche lost 92% of its profits in a single year. Volkswagen cutting 50,000 jobs. Stellantis posting a $26 billion loss — its worst in history. And behind every […]
Sri Lanka ratifies the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190)
On 16 April 2026, the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka deposited the instrument of ratification of the Violence and Harassment Convention, 2019 (No. 190) with the International Labour Office. Sri Lanka is the 55th Member State of the International Labour Organization to ratify Convention No.190 In depositing the instrument of ratification, the Permanent Representative of […]
Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026. During this visit, Vice President Radhakrishnan will hold bilateral discussions with President Anura Kumara Disanayake and Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya in a continuation of the recent high-level diplomatic engagements which reinforce the longstanding ties […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Transition; Shiran Fernando Appointed Secretary General/CEO
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce announces a planned and orderly leadership transition, underscoring its commitment to strong governance, leadership continuity, and long-term institutional stability. Accordingly, Mr. Shiran Fernando has been appointed Secretary General and Chief Executive Officer, effective 8th May 2026, succeeding Mr. Buwanekabahu Perera, who will conclude a three-year tenure at the helm of […]
Huawei IP Summit 2026 highlights AI-driven enterprise Datacom networks amidSri Lanka’s 5G evolution and Pre-Wi-Fi 8 advancements
Huawei recently hosted its Intelligent IP Summit 2026 in Sri Lanka, bringing together industry leaders and technology experts to explore the future of enterprise data communication (Datacom) networks, as organisations navigate rapid disruptions driven by AI and the expansion of 5G. The summit underscored the growing importance of enterprise networks as the foundation of digital […]
Kenilworth Estate: Crafting premium Ceylon tea through innovation and heritage
Since 1947, when its current factory rose from the site of an earlier 1942 structure, Kenilworth Tea Estate has crafted teas renowned for their long, wiry, well-twisted leaves; blacker, cleaner, and meticulously rolled through an extended 2.5-hour Orthodox process that yields a coppery-bright infusion with creamy, full-bodied strength, woody frankness, and subtle citrus notes. Perched […]
Supreme Court held its first-ever paperless hearing; leads digital transformation with e-Filing initiative
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has marked a significant milestone in its digital transformation with the implementation of its e-Filing Portal under the e-Courts Project. This initiative reflects the Court’s ongoing commitment to modernizing Judicial processes and enhancing the delivery of Justice through the use of technology. The e-Filing Portal was officially opened to […]
Rs. 952 Million Recovered from Decades-Old Court Productions in Landmark Cleanup
For decades, Magistrates’ Courts and High Courts across Sri Lanka were overwhelmed with vast quantities of case productions, items seized by the police and other government authorities in connection with legal proceedings. Once taken into custody, these items were invariably handed over to the courts, which were then responsible for their safekeeping. The range of […]
Sri Lanka and Brazil Successfully agree to elevate Bilateral Trade to USD 1 Billion
The Second Round of Bilateral Political Consultations between Sri Lanka and Brazil were held on 20th March, 2026 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism in Colombo, marking an important step in further strengthening the longstanding and friendly relations between the two countries. The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary to the Ministry, Aruni […]
World Growth to Continue at Steady Pace if Oil Price Shock Short-Lived
Global economic growth should be steady this year provided the current oil price shock is not prolonged, Fitch Ratings says in its latest March 2026 Global Economic Outlook (GEO). The world economy has held up well despite a succession of geopolitical and US policy shocks. World growth was 2.7% last year, close to its long-run […]
Sri Lanka Among First Countries Globally to Advance Large-scale Biodiversity Action with Kunming Biodiversity Fund Project
Sri Lanka has been endorsed for a project under the Kunming Biodiversity Fund (KBF), positioning the country among the first globally to move into large-scale implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The milestone marks a significant step in translating global biodiversity commitments into coordinated national action. The KBF project proposal was formally signed by […]