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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.

July 7, 2026 2 min read
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

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

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
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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

From sacking to praising; Sri Lanka outgoing FinMin Secretary retires after tough reforms

Mahinda Siriwardena oversaw the implementation of IMF-led tough economic reforms

June 18, 2025 2 min read

"A beacon of moral clarity in turbulent times": Sri Lanka President on Pope

Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88

April 21, 2025 2 min read

In Memoriam: Sri Lanka economist Sisira Jayasuriya, 1946-2025

Sri Lanka-born economist Sisira Kumara Jayasuriya, spent much of his professional life in Australia

March 7, 2025 8 min read

Ex-Reuters photojournalist appointed as director at Sri Lanka’s President Media Division

Lokuhapuarachchi was forced to flee the country under former president Mahinda Rajapaksa regime in 2007.

February 25, 2025 2 min read

Stasshani Jayawardena appointed chairperson of Sri Lanka's Aitken Spence

Appointed chairperson of Aitken Spence, and group companies Browns Beach Hotels and Aitken Spence Hotel Holdings

February 7, 2025 1 min read

Nitesh Banga to head Virtusa

Banga replaces Santosh Thomas who spearheaded the company's expansion

February 7, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka's SEC pays tribute to ex-Chairman Ken Balendra

"Commitment to the advancement of the market economy has left an indelible mark on the broader financial sector

February 5, 2025 2 min read