Sri Lanka, Maldives urged to unlock untapped trade potential beyond traditional sectors
Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe last Tuesday urged Sri Lanka and the Maldives to strengthen their economic partnership by expanding cooperation beyond traditional trade, highlighting significant untapped potential for closer collaboration between the two Indian Ocean neighbours. Addressing the 18th Annual General Meeting of the Sri Lanka–Maldives Business Council in…
Nutanix to Host Lanka Tech Summit 2026 in Sri Lanka
Nutanix, a global leader in cloud software, hosted its flagship annual Lanka Tech Summit in Sri Lanka, bringing together customers, partners, and technology leaders to showcase the latest developments in enterprise cloud, application modernization, and digital infrastructure while outlining its strategy for the local market in the year ahead. With a strong focus on application…
SriLankan Airlines expands reach with Maldivian Interline partnership
SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new interline agreement with Island Aviation Services, operating as Maldivian (Q2). This agreement enables SriLankan Airlines passengers to seamlessly access 17 popular domestic destinations across the Maldives. The arrangement is designed to enhance travel convenience by allowing passengers to book journeys involving both carriers under a…
Finance Ministry expands Digital Transformation with online document and hall management systems
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has introduced two new digital initiatives aimed at improving efficiency, transparency and productivity within the public service as part of the Government’s ongoing digital transformation agenda. An awareness programme on a new online document management system was held on 28 July at the Ministry’s Auditorium to familiarize…
SL Consulate General in Nicosia marks 1st Anniversary with Community Outreach Programme
The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Nicosia organised a Community Outreach programme for the Sri Lankan migrant community on Sunday (26), marking the first anniversary of the Mission’s establishment and providing an opportunity to raise awareness among the community on a range of Consular, Employment, and Welfare-related matters. The Consulate General was established in…
குருணாகலில் அதிநவீன பெல்வத்த திரவப் பால் உற்பத்தி தொழிற்சாலைக்கு அடிக்கல்
பெல்வத்த டெய்ரி இன்டஸ்ட்ரீஸ் (Pelwatte Dairy Industries) நிறுவனத்தின் துணை நிறுவனமான Pelwatte Foods (Pvt) Limited, தனது பால் உற்பத்தி நடவடிக்கைகளின் பாரிய விரிவாக்கத்தைக் குறிக்கும் வகையில், குருணாகலில் அமைக்கப்படவுள்ள பசுமைத்தரை திரவப் பால் உற்பத்தி தொழிற்சாலைக்கு (Greenfield Liquid Milk Manufacturing Facility) உத்தியோகபூர்வமாக அடிக்கல் நட்டுள்ளது. 2027 ஜூலை மாதத்தில் திறக்கப்படவுள்ள இந்த தொழிற்சாலையானது, முழு ஆடைப் பால்மா துறையில் நீண்ட காலமாக முன்னணியில் திகழும் பெல்வத்த நிறுவனத்தின் திரவப் பால் உற்பத்தியை…
Tea Villages project to strengthen tourism, boost tea export earnings
The Government’s proposed 500 Tea Villages project will play a key role in strengthening Sri Lanka’s tourism industry while increasing tea export earnings, Deputy Minister of Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said at the inauguration of Hotel Show Colombo 2026 at the BMICH. Addressing the opening ceremony of the country’s premier hospitality exhibition yesterday, Prof. Ranasinghe…
National Business Excellence Awards 2026 Today
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will host the National Business Excellence Awards (NBEA) 2026 today (28) at the Shangri-La Colombo, commencing at 5 p.m. Celebrating its 21st consecutive year, the NBEA recognises and rewards outstanding business achievements. Over the years, the awards have honored companies that demonstrate excellence in business and…
SLAMERP welcomes US tariff decision, says rubber exports gain competitive edge
The Sri Lanka Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Rubber Products (SLAMERP) has welcomed the decision by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to subject Sri Lanka to a 10% tariff under the recently concluded Section 301 investigations, describing it as a major boost for the country’s rubber products export sector. SLAMERP…
Sampath Bank enhances care at Lady Ridgeway Hospital with essential hospital upgrades
Recognising the importance of maintaining quality healthcare facilities for children, the Sampath Bank Employees’ Union, together with the Bank’s Sustainability Unit, marked the Union’s 35th anniversary by supporting a series of essential upgrades at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo. As Sri Lanka’s national referral centre and largest free paediatric hospital, Lady Ridgeway Hospital…