NSBM celebrates success of graduating class of 2024
NSBM Green University, the premier degree awarding institute in Sri Lanka, commenced its annual General Convocation Week for 2024 yesterday (9th December). …
Innovative Water Management Techniques Revolutionizing Paddy Cultivation in Sri Lanka
For centuries, rice has been the heartbeat of Sri Lankan agriculture, with over one million hectares of paddy fields cultivated annually, accounting for 37% of …
Galle Literary Festival reveals main programme as passes go on sale
The Galle Literary Festival has unveiled its eagerly awaited literary programme for 2025. With over 100 talks, workshops, and events scheduled from 6 to 9 …
NOLIMIT partners with Warner Bros. discovery consumer products
NOLIMIT is proud to announce its official partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), bringing exclusive, licensed merchandise …
Strengthening sustainability: JAAF and Solidaridad chart path for EU market alignment
The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and Solidaridad, a civil society organization, recently co-hosted a one-day workshop in Colombo to address the …
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 …
CBL Global Foods and USAID partner to boost Sri Lanka’s coconut industry
In a move to bolster Sri Lanka's coconut industry, CBL Global Foods Limited (CBL GFL) a key player in Sri Lanka’s agribusiness sector and a subsidiary of the …
Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka: LIRNEasia hosts exclusive forum in Colombo
LIRNEasia hosted a forum on December 7, 2024, titled “Unlocking Data for Artificial Intelligence in Sri Lanka” at the ITC Ratnadipa Hotel, Colombo. The …
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 …
CEAT acquires CAMSO brand Off-Highway Tyres & Tracks business from Michelin in Sri Lanka
CEAT, an RPG company and Michelin, the global leader in tyres, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for CEAT to acquire Camso …
The UK-Sri Lanka Trade Mission Highlights Export Potential of Women-Led Businesses in Jaffna
The United Kingdom (UK)-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, co-organized by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), …
Fitch Upgrades BoC’s Foreign-Currency IDR and VR to ‘CCC-‘/’ccc-‘; Removes RWN on VR
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Bank of Ceylon's (BOC) Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to 'CCC-' from 'CC'. At the same time, the Rating …
JICA and EDB jointly Introduces Sri Lankan ICT companies to the Japanese market
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) is committed to promote global trade and facilitate the interests of exporters. In this pursuit, EDB actively …
Sri Lanka’s Exports Surge by 18-pct in October 2024
As per the provisional data released by the Sri Lanka Customs, the country's merchandise export performance in October 2024 reached an impressive US$ 1,097.1 …
Women entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka connect with UK companies through UK – Sri Lanka Trade Mission
The United Kingdom (UK)-Sri Lanka Trade Mission, part of the UK Government-funded SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, is connecting 13 UK companies with 45 Sri …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fairfirst Insurance and Bank of Ceylon Join Forces for an Exciting Bancassurance Partnership
Fairfirst Insurance is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Bank of Ceylon (BOC), a leading financial institution in Sri Lanka. This …