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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

Bake House Kandy, Sri Lanka, relaunches with responsible dining, more options

Bake House Kandy relaunches with new brand identity, sustainable concept and enhanced dining experience

April 25, 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
World Athletics Certification boosts ICA Marathon in Sri Lanka

ICA International Marathon 2026 to bring certified road racing back to Colombo in December

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

Sri Lanka Kandyan king palace renovated by US cultural preservation fund

Palace and Archaeology Museum located within the Temple of the Tooth Relic complex restored with 265,000 dollar grant

December 11, 2024 2 min read

Bilinda Devage Nandadeva elected from Sri Lanka to UNESCO intangible heritage body

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December 9, 2024 1 min read

Vietnam Pho Day in Sri Lanka on December 07

'Pho stands as the crown jewel of Vietnamese cuisine as well as the country’s national dish'

December 6, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Media Minister Jayatissa appointed as Cabinet Spokesman

President Dissanayake appoints second cabinet spokesman since Sept 22.

November 19, 2024 1 min read

Samanmalee Chandrasiri appointed to Ceylon Tobacco Company Board

She is a globally experienced HR professional with nearly two decades of HR expertise.

November 8, 2024 2 min read
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Vietnamese women living in Sri Lanka explore ways to bring two nations closer

The Viet Nam Women's Day 2024 falls on October 20

November 2, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s CMG appoints Lalith Fernando as GFD

Fernando has been a finance, business operation expert

October 31, 2024 1 min read

Hareendra Dissabandara new Sri Lanka SEC Chairman

Senior Professor Hareendra Dissabandara appointed SEC chairman

October 8, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka appoints acting excise, registrar dept chiefs

U D N Jayaweera for Excise Dept, M S P Sooriyapperuma for Registrar of Persons

October 8, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s CMG appoints Srinivasan as CEO

Srinivasan succeeds Sunil Kanojia, who navigated the group from 2019 to 2024.

October 3, 2024 1 min read
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Mission to free children from harmful prejudices: Sri Lanka president

To achieve this, government will promote economic freedom, President Anura Dissanayake said in Children's Day message

October 1, 2024 2 min read

Shine 50 Awards Night Celebrates Sri Lanka’s Impactful Young Leaders

Bold, brilliant, and unstoppable women reflect a changing Sri Lanka

August 22, 2024 2 min read

Neon and Echelon Unveil Shine 50: Sri Lanka's Young Game-Changing Women

Bold, Brilliant and Unstoppable Young Women Changing Sri Lanka

August 21, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka's entrepreneurial journalists to be recognized by SPARK award

SPARK: Skilled Youth Entrepreneurship Competition 2024 offers an opportunity for aspiring young entrepreneurs

August 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to seek PPPs for futsal courts, Pakistan help for two

Two courts for Torrington and Sugathadasa complexes with Pakistan grant

August 6, 2024 1 min read

'Not surprised' at Sri Lanka Women’s cricket team progress: Minister

"In contrast to the men's cricket team, the women's cricket team displayed a cohesive and unified group dynamic,

July 29, 2024 2 min read

Senior banking expert Kenneth De Zilwa joins Lanka Rating Agency board

De Zilwa was the former chairman of LankaPay

July 15, 2024 2 min read

Deloitte leader Nishan Mendis appointed chairman of SLASSCOM

His key focus will be to bridge the skills gap in the IT/BPM sector and address the loss of mid-tier talent.

July 15, 2024 5 min read

UNESCO DG to discuss archaeological endeavours in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: President

UNESCO has undertaken extensive archaeological projects in Angkor Thom in Cambodia, and Luang Prabang in Laos.

July 13, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka cricket coach Chris Silverwood resigns

It has been a real honour for me to be part of Sri Lanka Cricket

June 27, 2024 1 min read
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