SriLankan Airlines improves punctuality, expands network amid restructuring
SriLankan Airlines has unveiled a five-year strategic plan aimed at driving stability, sustainability and growth, as the national carrier works to strengthen its operations and financial footing. Under its current leadership, the airline has reported improvements across multiple areas over…
Indian HC visits Mahinda Rajapaksa at Tangalle residence
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha met with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his private residence in Tangalle on Wednesday. The meeting took place after Rajapaksa was forced to vacate his official state residence in Colombo under a…
CSE revises Transaction Fees for Corporate Debt Securities.
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced a revision to the transaction fees applicable to Corporate Debt Securities traded on its Automated Trading System (ATS) following approval from the Department of Fiscal Policy of the Ministry of Finance. The approval,…
Watch: Pakistan team console Wellalage over father’s death
Following Pakistan’s dramatic win over Sri Lanka in a crucial Super Four clash of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, along with key officials from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), met with Sri Lankan spinner Dunith Wellalage…
HSBC exits retail banking in Sri Lanka as NTB steps in with Rs18bn acquisition
Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) has announced that it has entered into a binding Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) to acquire HSBC’s retail banking business in Sri Lanka. In a filing to the…
Beauty Icon Shweta Sharda Lights up City of Dreams, Showcasing Sri Lanka’s Luxury Appeal
Global beauty icon Shweta Sharda brought glamour and excitement to Sri Lanka during her visit, staying at the ultra-luxury Nüwa and delivering a dazzling performance at City of Dreams Colombo. Her presence elevated the resort’s entertainment appeal while highlighting Sri…
Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair & Career Expo 2025: Discover Your Future in Tourism
In celebration of UN World Tourism Day, the Sri Lanka Tourism Job Fair & Career Expo 2025 will take place on 28 September 2025 at One Galle Face Mall.Recognised as the country’s largest career and networking platform dedicated to…
MullenLowe’s Dr. Sohan Dharmarajah Represents Sri Lanka at BrandGuff 2025 in Nepal
Dr. Sohan Dharmarajah at BrandGuff 2025 Dr. Sohan Dharmarajah, Chief Technology Officer and Director of AI/MarTech Services at MullenLowe Sri Lanka, took centre stage as a featured speaker at BrandGuff 2025, a premier branding and marketing conference held recently at…
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne further remanded
Former Navy Commander Nishantha Ulugetenne and former Navy Intelligence Director Rear Admiral (Retd.) Sarath Mohotti were further remanded until Oct. 8 by the Polgahawela Magistrate Udumbara Dasanayake. Ulugetenne was arrested in July in connection with the disappearance of a youth…
Sunil Handunneththi, and asset declarations: The gap between promise, and practice
By Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa Ada Derana posted a video featuring the ruling party JVP MP Sunil Handunneththi, who is currently the Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development. The video was posted to Facebook, as well as to YouTube. The exchange…