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Hayleys Fabric PLC and USJP establish SL’s first antibiotic resistance baseline for Kelani river basin
Hayleys Fabric PLC, a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC, and the University of Sri Jayewardenepura have completed Sri Lanka’s first comprehensive study on antibiotic resistance in the Kelani River Basin, a freshwater system that supplies drinking water to over 80% of the Greater Colombo region and supports more than a quarter of the national population. Conducted […]
Musician Susitha Manoj launches new collection of songs
Sri Lankan-born singer and musician Susitha Manoj recently launched a new collection of songs to mark a significant milestone in his musical journey. The launch event was held at the Grand Monarch Hotel, Thalawathugoda, with the participation of artists, media personalities, well-wishers and music enthusiasts. The new collection reflects Susitha Manoj’s continued commitment to creating […]
HNB PLC and IESL sign MoU to extend exclusive financial benefits to Sri Lanka’s engineering community
HNB PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (IESL) on 20 May 2026 at HNB Towers, establishing a formal partnership to extend a suite of exclusive financial benefits to IESL’s membership base of over 25,000 engineering professionals across the country. Under the arrangement, […]
Xiaomi Sri Lanka and Raffealla Fernando showcases “The Art of Telephoto” with the Xiaomi 17T
Xiaomi Sri Lanka hosted “The Art of Telephoto,” a Leica-powered photography exhibition at One Galle Face Mall, Level 02, bringing together creativity, fashion, visual storytelling and smartphone photography in an engaging experience for guests and photography enthusiasts. Held in collaboration with renowned Sri Lankan creative personality Raffealla Fernando, the exhibition presented a curated collection of […]
President Dissanayake meets CHEC Chairman, Reaffirms commitment to foreign investment
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Chairman of China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC), Mr Bai Yinzhan and a delegation from the company this morning (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. During the meeting, Mr Bai Yinzhan stated that President Dissanayake’s “direct and visionary leadership” had greatly enhanced the company’s confidence in investing in Sri Lanka. […]
Sri Lanka and France strengthen bilateral relations at second round of political consultations
The Second round of Political consultations between Sri Lanka and France was held on 9th June 2026, virtually. The consultations were co-chaired by Director-General of the Europe and North America Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka, Sugeeshwara Gunaratna and Director for Asia & Oceania in the Ministry for Europe […]
CJS and Dr. Asha de Vos celebrate Sri Lanka’s oceans with limited-edition whale shark pendant
In celebration of World Oceans Day, Colombo Jewellery Stores (CJS) in partnership with Oceanswell, spearheaded by renowned marine biologist, Dr. Asha de Vos, have launched a Limited-Edition Whale Shark Pendant. Limited to just 100 individually numbered pieces, the Pendant marks the fifth species celebrated through this pioneering collaboration, which has combined fine jewellery with marine […]
Flavours of a new Colombo: Inside the dining experiences of City of Dreams
Colombo has long been known for its diversity of flavour. From bustling street food corners to fine dining establishments overlooking the Indian Ocean, the city’s culinary identity has steadily evolved alongside its growing cosmopolitan character. Yet with the arrival of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, Colombo’s food scene has entered an entirely new era one […]
Sri Lanka needs a united front against financial scams
Financial fraud is no longer a fringe problem in Sri Lanka. It is a national challenge and tackling it will take more than periodic warnings from a single regulator. That was the central message from Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe at the launch of the “Be Scam Proof” campaign on 2 June 2026. Speaking […]
Sri Lanka’s new poverty line shows why recovery must be measured at household level
Sri Lanka’s official poverty line has been revised to Rs. 17,117 per person per month for April 2026, according to the latest update published by the Department of Census and Statistics. The figure represents the minimum monthly expenditure required by an individual to meet basic needs, and provides an important benchmark for understanding how far […]
SLCGE presents groundbreaking design hub proposal to Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
On 28th May 2026, a high-level delegation from the Sri Lanka Chamber of Garment Exporters (SLCGE) met with the Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Hon. Chathuranga Abeysinghe, at his office to formally present a strategic proposal for the establishment of the SLCGE Design Hub. The SLCGE delegation was led by President Nishantha Bakmeege, […]
Evolution Auto launched the Xpeng G6 in Sri Lanka marking a new era in premium electric mobility
Evolution Auto Private Limited the authorised distributor for Xpeng in Sri Lanka, officially launched the New Generation Xpeng G6 at its multi brand showroom in Colombo 05 on 22 May 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s rapidly evolving electric vehicle landscape. The launch event brought together media representatives, industry stakeholders, and invited guests […]