MAS Reshuffle: What Happens to 2,200 Methliya Employees?
MAS Holdings has announced plans to cease garment manufacturing operations at its Methliya plant in Thulhiriya and repurpose the facility to expand fabric manufacturing capacity, citing a prolonged contraction in global apparel demand. In a communication to employees on February…
Minister Handunneththi Undertakes Observation Visit to Thailand’s ICA GemLab
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi conducted observation visit to the ICA GemLab in Bangkok on Sunday (22), to study international standards for gemstone certification. Accompanied by Dr. S.P. Chaminda, Chairman of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority,…
Defence Secretary inspects Neville Fernando Hospital
Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) conducted an inspection visit to Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital (NFTH) in Malabe, following a recent Cabinet decision to transfer its management to the Sri Lanka Air Force…
National inflation dips to 2.4% in January
The overall inflation rate, measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), declined to 2.4% in January 2026 from 2.9% in December 2025, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. Food inflation eased to 3.4% in January from 4.4%…
Watch: elephant attacks backhoe after being rescued from well
In Bisopura, Medirigiriya, a joint rescue effort by villagers and wildlife officers successfully freed a wild elephant trapped in a cultivation well, though the operation turned violent when the agitated animal attacked the backhoe loader upon reaching the surface. The…
CMC Corruption Probe: Public complaint deadline extended
The deadline for submitting public complaints and information to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry investigating alleged corruption and irregularities within the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has been extended until March 16, 2026. The Commission has been appointed to examine alleged…
25 Sri Lankan students arrive in Pakistan on medical study scholarships
Twenty-five Sri Lankan students have landed in Pakistan to study MBBS in top medical universities through the Allama Iqbal Scholarships for Sri Lankan Students. The students were welcomed upon their arrival at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. These fully-funded scholarships are…
Radisson Hotels in Sri Lanka Honored with Prestigious MakeMyTrip (MMT) Awards
Radisson Blu Resort Galle, Radisson Hotel Kandy, and Radisson Hotel Colombo have been proudly recognized with prestigious awards from MakeMyTrip (MMT), one of Asia’s leading online travel platforms, celebrating excellence in hospitality, service quality, and guest satisfaction. The MakeMyTrip Awards…
Mirissa, Bentota ranked among Asia’s top 10 beaches in 2026
Two beaches in Sri Lanka — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been listed among Asia’s top coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches rankings published by Tripadvisor. Mirissa Beach placed fifth on…
Sri Lanka Vs Afghanistan T20I & ODI series : Schedule announced
The Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in March 2026 to play a bilateral series against Afghanistan. The tour is hosted by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Both teams will play three T20 Internationals (T20Is)…