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FAO’s Director-General Arrives in Sri Lanka to Inaugurate UN FAO Conference
FAO Director-General, Dr QU Dongyu, arrived on Sunday in Sri Lanka for a three-day visit to participate in the 37th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Asia and the Pacific. Government Ministers and Heads of Delegations from as many as 46 Member Nations are gathering in Colombo for the event. Sri Lanka is hosting […]
Atlas empowers schoolchildren to conquer their dreams through joyful learning
Inspiring education for over 60 years, Atlas has been a cherished foundation in turning students’ dreams into vibrant realities by infusing joy into their learning experiences. Atlas has gone beyond its role as a leading stationery provider in Sri Lanka, offering a holistic learning experience to schoolchildren. Over the years, Atlas has tirelessly worked towards […]
”s art competition 2023
Siddhalepa, the esteemed Ayurvedic entity in the island, celebrated the resounding success of its ninth annual Kekulu Children’s Art Competition, culminating in a splendid award ceremony on January 21, 2024, at the J.R. Jayawardene Center. The event was graced by the distinguished presence of Chief Guest Mr. Douglas Alliston, Managing Director of Fragrance Oils, along […]
PetDoc wins gold and silver at NBQSA National ICT Awards
PetDoc, the trailblazer in pet health services in Sri Lanka, is thrilled to announce its recent achievements at the NBQSA National ICT Awards 2023. Recognizing PetDoc’s unwavering commitment to excellence, the prestigious Gold Award in the Health and Well-being category and the Silver Award in the Best Startup category have been bestowed upon the organization. […]
Sri Lanka Embraces Indian Tourists with Virtual Launch of UPI Transactions via LankaQR
In a ground-breaking move aimed at enhancing the convenience and security of digital payments for Indian tourists in Sri Lanka, a virtual launch event marked the introduction of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions through LankaQR this afternoon (12). The initiative, spearheaded by a collaboration between NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and LankaPay (Pvt) Ltd, promises […]
Police warn against improper leasing practices; court order mandated for repossession upon resistance
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a directive to all officers, highlighting concerns regarding the improper acquisition of vehicles and equipment through leasing companies and finance companies. The Finance Leasing Act, No. 56 of 2000 details specific steps for repossessing leased equipment, including notifying authorities and obtaining court orders when necessary. The IGP […]
Patrick McNamara Joins the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission as Executive Director
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka is pleased to announce Dr. Patrick McNamara, as the new Executive Director of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission based in Colombo. U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said, “We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick McNamara as the new Executive Director of our United States-Sri Lanka […]
UNICEF welcomes commencement of amendments to Children & Young Persons Ordinance
UNICEF welcomes the long-awaited amendment to the Children and Young Persons Ordinance (CYPO) coming into force effective January 1, 2024, which marks a significant step towards protecting the rights and welfare of all children in Sri Lanka. The CYPO, a legislation governing justice for children in Sri Lanka since 1939, previously only covered those up […]
UK strengthens response capabilities for marine pollution incidents in SL
A team of UK-based pollution response experts delivered the workshop “Working Towards Proactive Environmental Preparedness in Sri Lanka”, with Sri Lankan stakeholders including Government, Non-governmental Organisations and academia, between 27 and 30 November 2023. The workshop was delivered under the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP), a UK government-led programme funded through the Blue Planet Fund. […]
The Pekoe Trail profiled among “Top 20 Travel Destinations for 2024″
National Geographic announced their picks for BEST OF THE WORLD 2024, the brand’s annual guide of the most exciting, meaningful, and one-of-a-kind travel experiences for 2024. The Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka was selected in the “Top 20 Travel Experiences” category. BEST OF THE WORLD 2024 was created, researched, reported, and written in collaboration with National […]
EDEX Expo 2024: Empowering Sri Lankan youth with education, innovation, and sustainability
Dedicated to providing comprehensive insights into a diverse range of opportunities in higher education, training, gainful employment and entrepreneurship for the Sri Lankan youth, the EDEX Expo 2024, the country’s largest, longest running and premier Education Expo will take place from 9th to 11th February at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Center (SLECC) in […]
Inclusive and sustainable businesses set new pathways for Sri Lanka
By Marta Perez Cuso and Yihan Zhao: Selyn, a women-led handloom business, offers flexible employment and valuable income opportunities to about 1,000 women artisans and persons from marginalized groups in rural Sri Lanka. Selyn develops and exports high-value craft products in global markets. The bigger revenue margins of quality products translate into better incomes for […]