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Daily Power Cuts Proposed Starting Today as NSO Seeks PUCSL Approval
The National System Operator (Private) Limited (NSO) has formally requested approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) to implement daily one-hour scheduled power cuts starting today, continuing through October 21. The proposal was confirmed by Buddhika Samarasekara, Chief Executive Officer of National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd. The power interruptions are proposed to […]
The Betrayal of Kavanthissa: How Sri Lanka’s Majestic Tuskers Are Being Sacrificed to Negligence and Rhetoric
Kavanthissa. For generations, the gentle giants of Sri Lanka have walked the island’s forests as symbols of majesty, national pride, and spiritual reverence. From the legendary Nedungamuwa Raja to the grand tuskers roaming the dry zone, these magnificent creatures represent the living heritage of a country blessed with irreplaceable biodiversity. Yet today, that heritage is […]
China Merchants Port, Access Engineering & Sri Lanka Ports Authority Pull the Plug on South Asia Logistics Hub
China Merchants Port Holdings Company Limited has officially terminated the South Asia Commercial and Logistics Hub project in Sri Lanka following a mutual agreement among all project partners. According to a company announcement released on October 15, 2026, the company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, FCGL, alongside Access Engineering and the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, signed a settlement […]
Global Regulators Convene in Colombo for Key IOSCO Enforcement and Cooperation Discussions
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) successfully hosted a series of high-level meetings of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), bringing together leading securities regulators and enforcement officials from around the world to discuss emerging regulatory challenges, strengthen international cooperation, and enhance collective efforts to combat cross-border securities market misconduct. The […]
Sri Lankan Companies Take Hospitality Products and Services to Maldives
Sri Lankan exhibitors with the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Maldives, representatives of the High Commission, SLMLBC, and Sri Lanka Export Development Board in front of the Sri Lanka Pavilion at Hotel Asia 2026 in the Maldives Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council (SLMLBC) of […]
Dialog Axiata formulates Enterprise Strategy with MTI Consulting
Malaysia’s Axiata subsidiary Dialog has just completed their enterprise strategizing exercise in collaboration with MTI – with the focus on both Telco (Connectivity) and Tech-Co (ICT). As Sri Lanka’s leading enterprise connectivity provider, Dialog Enterprise continues to drive digital transformation by integrating advanced ICT solutions with robust connectivity infrastructure. This dual focus ensures enterprises can […]
VIDEO: How Gen Z are fighting to change India
This week tens of thousands of young people have taken to the streets of Delhi, India’s capital, demanding changes to the electoral system and the resignation of the country’s electoral commissioner. Thousands have been detained by police in the process. They represent the ‘cockroach’ movement, a grassroots campaign group started by a Boston University graduate […]
United States Announces $17 Million Investment to Modernize Port of Colombo to Reduce Shipping Costs
The United States today announced a $17 million investment to digitize operations at the Port of Colombo, strengthening one of South Asia’s busiest and most strategic maritime trade hubs. In partnership with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), the United States will introduce new digital systems to streamline port operations, using American technology to help […]
TISL Raises Concerns Over Proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) echoes the concerns expressed by human rights actors on the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, gazetted on the 22nd of September 2026, which proposes to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Significant concerns remain regarding its broad definitions of terrorism, expanded executive powers, administrative detention and restrictions […]
ComBank partners Payable to introduce ‘Soundbox’ for small business digital payments
Driven by its commitment to introduce the latest global technologies and continuously elevate the customer experience, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has announced the introduction of ‘Soundbox,’ an innovative audio-enabled digital payment acceptance device tailored for micro, small and medium enterprises. Powered by Mastercard and implemented in partnership with Payable (Pvt) Ltd, the Soundbox solution is […]
From Crisis Response to Climate Resilience: Innovating for Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Future
Vimlendra Sharan in discussion with vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya district By Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives When extreme weather destroys crops, damages infrastructure and disrupts supply chains, the consequences travel far beyond the farm. They reach food prices, family nutrition, rural incomes and public finances. Cyclone Ditwah exposed this […]
Hambantota International Port delivers 167,569 vehicles across 2025 and 2026 reporting periods
Hambantota International Port (HIP) delivered 167,569 vehicles across the March–December 2025 period and up to September 2026, with Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) supporting vehicle importers through increased demand and disruptions affecting vehicle movements. Of this total, 86,389 vehicles were delivered between March and December 2025, comprising 30,809 brand new vehicles and 55,580 used vehicles. […]