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Sri Lankan special needs school founder earns top Irish fellowship

Anton James, founder of The Tree House International, elected a Fellow of the Psychological Society of Ireland

August 17, 2026 1 min read

IPS Sri Lanka researchers awarded grad scholarships at top unis

IPS looks forward to their further contribution in strengthening national capacity in economic policy analysis

August 4, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka cricketer Chaminda Vaas joins Access Real Estate as brand ambassador

Access Real Estate Celebrates 15th Anniversary, Appoints Chaminda Vaas as Brand Ambassador

July 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Municipal Council slashes entertainment tax to boost local arts

The entertainment tax slapped on local concerts has been lowered from 12 percent down to 7 percent.

July 16, 2026 2 min read
Sheamalee Wickramasingha appointed chairman of Sri Lanka's CBL Group

Will continue to serve as group managing director while assuming the responsibilities of chairman.

World Bank, Sri Lanka launch $2bn country partnership framework

The CPF focuses on creating jobs through private sector-led growth, promoting reforms that improve the business climate,

WSO2 founder Sanjiva Weerawarana to step down as CEO

Weerawarana founded WSO2 in August 2005 alongside Paul Fremantle and Davanum Srinivas, with backing from Intel Capital,

May 14, 2026 2 min read

Tharindra Kulasinghe joins board of Sri Lanka's Rockland

He is also chief information officer of Capital Alliance Limited

May 12, 2026 1 min read

Deepika Udagama, Esala Weerakoon join Sri Lanka think-tank RCSS

They replace M D D Pieris and Ranee Jayamaha who completed their terms.

May 4, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s key post-war bond investor Mark Mobius dies at 89

He remained confident on Sri Lanka's potential when others didn't have

April 16, 2026 5 min read

Charana Jayasuriya appointed Fitch Sri Lanka head

Jayasuriya has 25 years’ experience across the capital markets of Sri Lanka and the UK, spanning credit ratings,

March 30, 2026 1 min read

Vietnamese community in Sri Lanka, member Kim Ha honored at Spring Home Festival

Exemplary overseas residents from over 40 countries participated in the Spring Home Festival in 2026

February 22, 2026 3 min read

Suresh Shah to head Sri Lanka's Hatton National Bank

Current chairman Nihal Jayawardene will be stepping down

February 18, 2026 1 min read

Kamal Munasinghe to head Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams

Munasinghe will lead the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of Cinnamon Life

February 16, 2026 1 min read

Sona Shrestha appointed ADB Director General for South Asia

She will lead operations in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

February 12, 2026 1 min read

ADB appoints Shannon Cowlin as Sri Lanka Country Director

As Sri Lanka continues on its path to recovery, ADB remains firmly committed to assisting the nation in rebuilding

February 9, 2026 2 min read
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Sri Lanka president stresses unity to rebuild country in Independence Day address

"When we are divided, our strength weakens,"

February 4, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka journalist Iqbal Athas passes away

He was known for his extensive reporting on the defense situation during Sri Lanka's civil war.

January 13, 2026 1 min read

Turning Heads: The teacher with short hair

She remained an Ananda loyalist throughout her life and took great pride in the success of her students

November 9, 2025 3 min read

Sabry Ghouse appointed chairman of Sri Lanka's UB Finance PLC

He was recently appointed as a Director of People’s Bank.

November 7, 2025 2 min read

Reviving the legacy of Lenin

It was a symbol of my father, Lenin Lindberg’s, identity

October 16, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Seylan Bank appoints Ranil Dissanayake as COO

Dissanayake brings over 35 years of experience in the industry to the role.

October 2, 2025 2 min read

Kristian Györkös appointed senior VP, Global Head of Channel at WSO2

Kristian brings executive experience from Solo.io, DataStax, Trifacta, Flosum, Dell, and Microsoft

September 3, 2025 1 min read

Wasantha de Silva elected President of Sri Lanka Pakistan Business Council

The SLPBC aims to promote trade, services, and tourism between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

July 24, 2025 2 min read

Sunny Leone loves Sri Lanka 'orange coconut'

Leone's first Bollywood film was partly shot in Sri Lanka

July 15, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka leader meets ex-South African President Mbeki

Mbeki will meet President and Cabinet members during his visit, will be chief guest at CMG event

June 27, 2025 2 min read
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