Namal Rajapaksa, the eldest son of former president and prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, was on Tuesday indicted and released on bail by the High Court here for an alleged misappropriation out of an …
Sri Lanka trade body praises 2025 budget
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has commended Sri Lanka’s 2025 Budget for maintaining policy consistency by retaining the existing tax framework and avoiding ad-hoc tax measures to match the …
‘No more silence’: Israelis face Gaza war backlash on Sri Lanka’s beaches
For years, relations between residents and Israeli visitors were cordial, but cracks in this dynamic are now visible.
Government borrowing and debt sustainability: Lessons from Sri Lanka’s crisis and path to recovery
Debt accumulation by governments often sparks heated debates, with some considering it a crisis and others a necessity. ..
Sri Lanka struggles to deliver a new era of post-crisis growth
As Sri Lanka emerges from its worst economic crisis, the new government faces the challenge of balancing recovery with sustainable growth.
Prominent Sri Lankan businessman Inayet Akbarally passes away
Renowned businessman Inayet Akbarally, a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s business community, has passed away at the age of 88 …
UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka: Empowering Businesses to Lead Sustainability in 2025 & Beyond
Colombo, Sri Lanka_ The UN Global Compact Network Sri Lanka came together recently for their flagship event – Compass 2025 – to celebrate the progress made in the year 2024 as well as unveil the …
13 Sri Lankans rescued from cybercrime camps in Myanmar
A total of 13 out of 17 Sri Lankans who were forcibly detained in cybercrime camps in Myanmar have reportedly been rescued …
El Teb Estate: A timeless icon of Sri Lanka’s tea legacy
Nestled in the hills of Sri Lanka’s picturesque Uva Province, El Teb Estate is a living testament to the rich history, relentless innovation and deep-rooted community values that define the island’s …
I took a £5K luxury tour of Sri Lanka: the celebrity-adored Teardrop Isle
Stars like Margot Robbie and Gillian Anderson adore Sri Lanka – I journeyed the Teardrop Isle for an ultimate journey of luxury, culture and flavour as part of Teardrop Hotels ‘Journeys’ packages.