This is a joint media release between the Australian Border Force and Sri Lanka Coast Guard. Australia and Sri Lanka strengthen maritime security partnership for third consecutive year through Disi Rela 2026 The Australian Border Force and Sri Lanka Coast Guard have launched Disi Rela 2026, marking the third consecutive year of the joint maritime […]
Sri Lanka’s tea auction offerings increased further this week, reaching 6.4 million kilogrammes, with Low and Mid Grown leafy and semi-leafy teas continuing to attract healthy demand and satisfactory prices despite emerging market challenges. Market analysts said High and Mid Grown Orthodox Rotovane BOP and BOPF grades came under pressure as sentiment turned bearish towards […]
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will host a timely and insightful seminar titled ‘Data Protection & Privacy: Safeguarding Businesses in the Digital Era’ on June 18, at the National Chamber of Commerce Auditorium, Colombo 10. with the objective of enhancing awareness among businesses on emerging cyber risks, data protection requirements, and […]
People’s Bank recently opened two new Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) at the premises of Jaffna Teaching Hospital and the Urban Development Authority in Jaffna. The newly installed ATMs provide customers with convenient access to banking services, enabling cash withdrawals 24 hours a day, seven days a week, throughout the year. The opening ceremonies were attended […]
Pussalla Agri Ventures has achieved a significant milestone in its organic transformation journey being awarded EU Organic and USDA Organic certifications for its premium Ceylon cinnamon products. The certifications were conferred on June 11, at Control Union Sri Lanka, marking a major step forward in the company’s ambition to enter high-value international markets. The recognition […]
Designed to address one of the key concerns of Sri Lankan motorists-long-distance travel-the S05 REEV was launched in Colombo offering the benefits of electric vehicle driving while providing an impressive combined driving range of over 1,200 km. The all-new Deepal S05 REEV launch marks another significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving new energy vehicle […]
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra had a meeting with Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam, Nguyen Sinh Nhat Tan, at the Consulate of Viet Nam in Kunming, Yunnan, China recently. The discussion focused on further strengthening Sri Lanka–Viet Nam relations, especially in the context of the recent high level visits […]
Sea Master Group inaugurated its second Integrated Logistics Centre (ILC) on Thursday (11), in Hendala, Wattala, strengthening Sri Lanka’s logistics infrastructure and reinforcing its vision of becoming a regional logistics hub. The facility is strategically located just 8 to 9 kilometres from the Port of Colombo, offering customers faster and more efficient access to port-related […]
The Tokyo Cement Mangrove Conservation Project has reached a significant milestone with the planting of 100,000 mangrove saplings along Sri Lanka’s coastline, marking a meaningful contribution on World Environment Day. This achievement reflects the long-standing collaboration between Tokyo Cement, the Sri Lanka Navy, local fishing communities, and likeminded conservation groups. The Tokyo Cement mangrove restoration […]
Scan Jumbo Peanut concluded the 9th edition of the much-awaited ‘Scan Jumbo Bonanza’ consumer promotion, rewarding 50 lucky winners at a celebration held on June 10, at the Grand Oriental Hotel. Organised by the Scan Products Division of C.W. Mackie PLC, the event was attended by winners from different parts of the country together with […]