A total of 223,645 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in 2026, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by the SLTDA, a total of 41,603 tourists have arrived from India which accounts to 19.0%. Furthermore, 23,329 persons from the UnitedContinue Reading
David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), the renewable energy arm of the the David Pieris Group, strengthened its position in Sri Lanka’s rapidly growing renewable energy sector with the launch of two advanced global brands — PROJOY Electrical Items and Hoymiles Solar Solutions at the Kedella Lifestyle Exhibition heldContinue Reading
The Sri Lanka Association for Software and Services Companies (SLASSCOM) is accelerating Sri Lanka’s startup ecosystem by giving 25 high-potential local startups unprecedented global exposure through a fully funded, six-week international residential entrepreneurship programme at IIT Madras Pravartak, India. Supported by the High Commission of India in Sri Lanka andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s exports of apparel and made-up textile articles (HS Chapters 61, 62 and 63) rose to US$447.21 million in December 2025, up 5.43% from US$424.18 million in December 2024, according to industry export statistics. Growth was recorded across the three main destination markets. Exports to the USA increased 6.49%Continue Reading
JXG (Janashakthi Group) hosted ‘Listening Led Leadership’ a programme designed to reinforce the organisation’s commitment to strengthening its empathy-led workplace. The programme was hosted recently at Radisson Hotel – Colombo, bringing together leadership and management teams across JXG for an immersive learning experience aimed at strengthening its leadership’s empathetic capabilitiesContinue Reading
Union Bank Horana Branch relocated to a new and spacious premises at No. 99A1/A, Somananda Mawatha, Horana, further strengthening its presence in the Horana area whilst offering an enhanced banking experience to customers. The new premises offers an all-new private banking space for Elite Circle members, meeting/conference facilities for customersContinue Reading
As transparency becomes a defining requirement among European buyers, Mabroc Teas (Pvt) Ltd – a member of the Hayleys Group and one of Sri Lanka’s leading tea exporters – has launched TeaTrace, a data-driven traceability platform designed to meet evolving global standards in ethical and sustainable sourcing. Developed in collaborationContinue Reading
இலங்கையின் PVC உற்பத்தித் துறையில் 60 ஆண்டுகளுக்கும் மேலாக முன்னோடியாகத் திகழும் Anton நிறுவனம், தமது குடிநீர் குழாய் உற்பத்திகளுக்கு சர்வதேச ரீதியாக அங்கீகரிக்கப்பட்ட NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 ‘ஈயமற்ற’ (Lead-free) சான்றிதழைப் பெற்றுள்ளதனை பெருமையுடன் அறிவித்துள்ளது. அமெரிக்காவின் National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) வழங்கிய இத்தகைய சான்றிதழைப் பெற்ற இலங்கையின் முதலாவது நிறுவனம் இதுவாகும். பொதுமக்களின் ஆரோக்கியத்தை பாதுகாப்பதற்கும், உயர்தரப் பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் சூழல் தொடர்பான நலனைப் பேணுவதற்கும் நிறுவனம்Continue Reading
Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, first launched in 2025 with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Sri Lanka’s diverse cultures during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Following the overwhelming success of itsContinue Reading
The world of healthcare is evolving faster than ever before, with breakthroughs reshaping how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Just recently, researchers made global headlines for developing “skin in a syringe,” injectable skin cells engineered to regenerate damaged tissue, offering hope for burn victims and patients with chronic wounds.Continue Reading