Speed up Ditwah relief efforts, president’s secretary tells officials
Secretary to the President Nandika Sanath Kumanayake on Thursday (26) called for urgent action to speed up relief and recovery efforts for communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, stressing the need for stronger coordination among state institutions. Kumanayake made the remarks…
CEB Unions’ Strike Is Illegal, Says VRS Employees’ Collective
A collective representing employees who opted for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has condemned a token strike launched by several trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), calling the industrial action illegal. In a letter addressed to the minister…
LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026 to Honour the Pioneers of Inclusive FinTech
Channa de Silva – CEO LankaPay LankaPay – Sri Lanka’s National Payment Network, announced the eighth edition of its flagship event, LankaPay Technnovation Awards 2026, at a press conference held on 25th February 2026 at Hilton Colombo Residencies. Recognised as…
Altair Showrooms: Strategically Chosen by the World’s Leading Automotive Brands
Thilan Wijesinghe – Chairman TWC & Strategic Advisor to Blackstone / Altair with Rajieve Fernando – Chief Executive Officer Hayleys Mobility, at the JAECOO showroom at Altair Altair’s prominence on Colombo’s skyline is now mirrored at street level. A growing…
T20 World Cup Super 8 Points Table
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Smarter, faster, better: the role of AI in transforming project management
Authored by – Kousheyee Ghosh – EY GDS Consulting Business Transformation and Client Support Services Leader Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally altering project management in industries worldwide, and Sri Lanka is no exception. Manual activities such as project planning and…
Suspect arrested with Rs. 30Mn worth of Hash in Kirulapone
A suspect was arrested together with 5 kilograms of hash drugs and a scooter-type motorcycle in the Kirulapone area on Wednesday (25 Feb). Based on information received by the Army Intelligence Division, the suspect was arrested in a joint operation…
49 vehicles taken off roads in Nuwara Eliya crackdown on unfit vehicles
A joint special operation to inspect vehicles unfit for road use was carried out within the Nuwara Eliya Police Division on Wednesday (25 Feb), during which 49 vehicles were found unsuitable for travel. According to the Police, the operation took…
“Do not give up on Sri Lanka Cricket” Dasun’s appeal after SL’s WC exit
Sri Lankan T20 skipper Dasun Shanaka has expressed his deep disappointment following the team’s early exit from the 2026 World Cup, issuing a heartfelt apology to fans and urging them not to lose faith in Sri Lanka Cricket. In an…
SC dismisses FR Petitions against Ditwah emergency regulations
The Supreme Court has ruled to dismiss without hearing two fundamental rights petitions filed claiming that the emergency regulations imposed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake after the Cyclone Ditwah disaster violate basic human rights. This decision was delivered by a…