The Selvern Trust unlocks new opportunities with barrier-breaking language app
SELVE is an innovative, spoken English app designed to make English communication more accessible through real-time AI-driven support. Developed by the Selvern Trust for people whose career advancement has slowed due to a lack of confidence in speaking English, SELVE…
SriLankan Airlines updates on cancellations of Middle East flights
SriLankan Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights between Colombo and key Middle East destinations, citing operational adjustments. Flights UL231 and UL232, operating between Colombo and Dubai, will remain cancelled until 15 March 2026. In addition, the airline has…
New High Court Judge appointed
Mr S. Satheestharan has been appointed as a High Court Judge. The letter of appointment was handed over to Mr. S. Satheestharan by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (13) at the Presidential Secretariat. Mr Satheestharan, a Special Grade officer…
John Keells Properties Unveils Vauxhall DSTRCT; Over 100 Apartments sold by Launch
John Keells Properties (JKP), Sri Lanka’s premier real estate developer, has unveiled its latest residential development, Vauxhall DSTRCT, introducing a striking 60-storey residential tower within Colombo’s central urban corridor. The project recorded a strong market response, with over 100 apartments sold by the opening…
China announces aid for Iranian parents of students killed in attacks
China’s Foreign Ministry has announced that the Red Cross Society of China will send $200,000 in emergency humanitarian aid to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. It said the funds will be specifically designated for parents of students who have been…
IRIS Dena : Sri Lanka begins repatriation of bodies of Iranian Sailors
The Ministry of Defence says that arrangements have been made today (13) to send to Iran the bodies of 84 Iranian sailors who died on the ship IRIS DENA, which was attacked by the United States in the southern seas…
Sri Lanka in talks with Russia to secure fuel supplies
Sri Lanka has begun discussions with Russia to secure fuel supplies as concerns grow over disruptions to global energy supply chains due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath…
NESCAFÉ Fashion Café – A Creative Fusion at Colombo Fashion Week 2026
Nestlé’s iconic coffee brand, NESCAFÉ, is proud to once again partner with Colombo Fashion Week, fueling creativity at the 23rd Edition of Sri Lanka’s most coveted fashion event. The brand will be part of Colombo Fashion Week from April 1st…
Navy seizes Indian fishing boat, Arrests 02 fishermen off Mannar
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized an Indian fishing boat and apprehended two (02) Indian fishermen while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, in the seas North of Mannar on Wednesday night (13). According to the Navy, the North…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 07 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa Provinces and the Galle and Matara districts. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today (13), red alerts have been issued to 07 districts,…