Naveen Dissanayake appointed as UNP Vice Chairman
Former Member of Parliament Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as a Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP), the party announced. The appointment has been made in terms of Article 8.1.1(c) of the UNP Constitution for the year 2026,…
LOLC Divi Saviya phase two commences with 200 school renovations
LOLC Divi Saviya successfully concluded the first phase of ‘Obai, Mamai, Ape Ratai,’ making a significant impact on Sri Lanka’s ongoing recovery from the devastating Cyclone Ditwah by distributing family super packs across six districts, covering 69 divisional secretariats. Building…
HelaGo Launched: A Locally-Built Platform Bringing a New Era of Fair Ride-Hailing to Sri Lanka
HelaGo, Sri Lanka’s newest locally-built ride booking platform, was officially launched today at Waters Edge, Colombo, in the presence of over 200 HelaGo drivers. The launch marked the beginning of a new era in fair ride-hailing, introducing an innovative operating…
Fuel prices increased
Ceypetco fuel prices will be revised from midnight today. Auto Diesel increased by Rs.2 to Rs.279 Super Diesel increased by Rs.5 to Rs.323 Petrol Octane 95 increased by Rs.5 to Rs.340 Kerosene increased by Rs.2 to Rs.182. No change in…
Sri Lanka issues official statement on situation in Venezuela
Sri Lanka on Monday expressed deep concern over recent developments in Venezuela and called for a peaceful resolution in line with international law and the principles of the United Nations Charter. In a statement issued on January 5, the Ministry…
Avenra Hotels Appoints Hospitality Veteran Shohan Chandiram as Chief Executive Officer
Shohan Chandiram – Chief Executive Officer, Avenra Hotels Avenra Hotels has appointed Mr. Shohan Chandiram as its new Chief Executive Officer, further strengthening the group’s senior leadership as it continues to build on its established presence in Sri Lanka’s hospitality…
Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort Launches a New Era of Wellness
Tranquil and tropical with a rugged beauty and temperate climate, Sri Lanka’s south coast is blessed with a naturally restorative environment. On a rocky outcrop overlooking a secluded cove of golden sand, Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort harnesses the nurturing…
Asia Siyaka Warehouse sets global benchmark as first Zero Carbon® certified tea Logistics Company
Asia Siyaka Warehousing (Pvt) Ltd., the largest auction logistics provider in Sri Lanka’s tea sector, has achieved a historic global benchmark in sustainability, becoming the world’s first and only ZeroCarbon® certified companyin tea auctionlogistics. The achievement was awarded by the…
SL MP thanks India for cyclone relief, hands letter to Indian HC
Sri Lankan MP Kavinda Jayawardena on Monday handed over a letter to the Indian High Commission expressing Sri Lanka’s gratitude for India’s assistance during the recent disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The letter, addressed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Police bribe ends with bribery unit arresting police
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) and a female Police Sergeant on allegations of accepting bribes. According to authorities, the arrests were made in connection with an ongoing…