The ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, established by the Government to provide relief to people affected by recent disasters caused by Cyclone Ditwah, has received over Rs …
Indian Army steps up efforts to restore connectivity in Sri Lanka, begins preparatory works at Chilaw and Kilinochchi bridge sites for Bailey bridges
The Indian Army is intensifying efforts to restore connectivity in Sri Lanka by installing Bailey bridges at Chilaw and Kilinochchi, following Cyclone Ditwah. An Engineer Task Force is working with …
Liberty of suspect principle links India-Lanka judiciaries, says Sri Lankan Chief Justice Surasena
Sri Lankan Chief Justice Padman Surasena discusses judicial similarities with India, AI in courts, mediation benefits, and the need for regional judicial dialogue.
Pakistan sends humanitarian aid to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
Pakistan has dispatched an additional 200 tons of humanitarian relief supplies to Sri Lanka to support communities affected by the recent cyclonic storm, Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid …
Cyclone Aftermath in Sri Lanka
Mujib Mashal, our South Asia bureau chief, takes us to Kandy in Sri Lanka, which suffered the worst of the devastation from last month’s cyclone.
Sri Lanka to showcase largest-ever B2B country pavilion at Gulfood 2026 in Dubai
The Export Development Board (EDB) of Sri Lanka is set to organise the country’s largest-ever Business-to-Business (B2B) pavilion at the prestigious Gulfood International Trade Fair 2026, scheduled to …
‘Sri Lanka aims to double tourism by 2030’
KARACHI: Sri Lanka is projecting a major surge in tourism, aiming to double its international arrivals from 2.5 million to 5 million by 2030. In parallel, the country also expects up to a 50 percent …
Commercial Bank named Sri Lanka’s “Best Trade Finance Bank” at Euromoney Awards
The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC was named Sri Lanka’s Best Trade Finance Bank at the Euromoney Transaction Banking Awards 2025, in recognition of the Bank’s strong performance and continued …
Sri Lanka-Benelux Business Council holds 30th AGM
The Sri Lanka–Benelux Business Council (SLBBC) of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce conducted its 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) recently, at Taj Samudra Hotel. ..
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery, worsen poverty
Sri Lanka’s fragile economic recovery will be delayed as Cyclone Ditwah’s devastation of homes, roads and vital crops pushes more families into poverty, with officials warning the bill to rebuild …