Sri Lanka positioned as South Asia gateway in CNA interview by WP Governor
The Governor of the Western Province and Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, went live today on Channel News Asia (CNA) from Singapore, where he spoke on Sri Lanka’s economic recovery and the role of Port City Colombo…
SLMCC UK and COSMOS UK fund Sri Lanka rebuilding with Rs. 20 million donation
The Sri Lankan Muslim Cultural Centre UK (SLMCC UK), in collaboration with COSMOS UK, has donated over Rs. 20 million towards Sri Lanka’s recovery and rebuilding efforts under the HELP Sri Lanka – Recovery & Rebuilding Initiative. The funds were…
From One Small Store to Six Locations: The Choice Park Story
Choice Park has grown into a trusted retail brand in Sri Lanka through a journey spanning nearly five decades. Founded in 1977 by Mr. S.M.M. Hameed in a modest 10×10 foot retail space, the business was built on perseverance, family…
Asian Airports tighten screening after Nipah virus cases reported in India
Airports across parts of Asia have tightened health surveillance and travel screening after a cluster of Nipah virus cases was confirmed in India’s eastern state of West Bengal. Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan are among the countries and territories that have…
New simulator training facility in Ratmalana for train drivers
The Department of Railways has commenced simulator-based training for newly appointed train drivers, using a new facility established at the German Technical Training Institute in Ratmalana. The training programme, which began today (Jan. 26), follows a €1.1 million investment and…
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of the pitch used for the second ODI, stressing that he did not share the same assessment. Brook had described the wicket…
173 still missing after Cyclone Ditwah : DMC
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 173 people remain missing in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with the highest number of cases reported in the Kandy District. According to the latest update, 69 individuals are missing in Kandy, which…
16 banks to provide low-interest loans for Cyclone Ditwah-affected SMEs
A programme was held at Parliament to brief Members of Parliament on government assistance available for micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSMEs) affected by Cyclone Ditwah. The briefing was held under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Economic…
President to launch national program to restore disaster-hit religious sites
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate a national program, tomorrow (27), aimed at restoring religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah, with the government moving to fast-track repairs and reopen places of worship across the country, the President’s Media Division said….
Sri Lanka Seat Belt Violations : No More Grace Periods
The National Council for Road Safety announced Monday that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations nationwide, marking the end of a three-month transition period. Council Chairman Manjula Kularatne confirmed that the grace period, which was intended to…