Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced an increase in flight frequencies between Bahrain and Colombo, expanding from daily operations to 10 flights per week effective 19 February 2026. The enhanced schedule comes in response to heightened travel demand during the upcoming Ramadan and EidContinue Reading
The future development and positioning of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport is being pursued through a joint marketing and operational strategy aimed at attracting more airlines and strengthening its role as a tourism gateway, according to Buddhika Hewawasam, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday (19), Hewawasam said the absenceContinue Reading
Minasro College, recently honored with the prestigious Peoples Excellency Award for its outstanding contribution to pre-school and primary education, successfully held its Fourth Annual Sports Meet on February 8, 2026, at the Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo. This national-level recognition, together with the successful organization of the sports meet, reaffirmed theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Cyril Rodrigo’s by Green Cabin partnered with Michelin-Selected Frangipaani, part of The Olive Tree Group, to present a two-night “4 Hands Dinner” titled Coast to Coast on 7th and 8th February at The Republik. The collaboration brought together Frangipaani’s Head Chef S. Mokrabin and Green Cabin’s Chef de Cuisine P.Continue Reading
Technomedics, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted medical technology companies, marks over 30 years of dedicated service to the nation’s healthcare sector, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to saving lives, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening the country’s healthcare ecosystem. Since its humble beginnings, Technomedics gradually grew into a formidable and respectedContinue Reading
Reuters – President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will raise a temporary tariff from 10% to 15% on U.S. imports from all countries, the maximum level allowed under the law, after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff program. The move came less than 24 hours afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s commercial automotive landscape welcomed a powerful new contender with the official launch of Dongfeng Trucks on February 17th at Waters Edge. Introduced through a strategic partnership between Euro Motors, a subsidiary of Euro Holdings, and Dongfeng Motor Corporation, the launch marks a significant step in the expansion ofContinue Reading
David Pieris Renewable Energy (Private) Limited (DPRE), marketer of David Pieris Solar and the renewable energy arm of the David Pieris Group, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hatton National Bank PLC (HNB) to promote the adoption of solar energy solutions among customers in both theContinue Reading
Reinforcing its commitment to wellness, sports and community engagement in Sri Lanka, Asiri Health, has stepped forward as the Official Medical Partner for IRONMAN 70.3 Colombo, a highly-anticipated sports event with will attract nearly 1,000 athletes from over 49 countries. As a leading healthcare provider in Sri Lanka, Asiri HealthContinue Reading
Reinforcing its position as one of the leading hygienic disposable manufacturers in Sri Lanka and reaffirming its commitment to quality, Global Consumer Products (Pvt) Ltd. (GCP) has received the ISO 9001:2015 certification from the Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI). Global Consumer Products (Pvt) Ltd. holds the unique distinction of beingContinue Reading