On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, John Keells Foundation (JKF) reaffirmed its long‑standing commitment to combatting gender‑based violence and child abuse through its flagship initiative, Project WAVE (Working Against Violence through Education). Since its launch in November 2014, Project WAVE has reached over 5.8 million individuals, including […]
Jetstar will take off for the first time from Australia to Sri Lanka in August next year, with the launch of the only direct low-cost service from Melbourne to the South Asian nation’s capital, Colombo. From 25 August 2026, Jetstar will become the first Australian airline to operate this route, flying three times a week between Melbourne and Colombo and offering more than 100,000 low-fare seats a year on the new route. Upgraded aircraft This year-round service will be operated by Jetstar’s fleet of 11 widebody Boeing 787 Dreamliners which are progressively being upgraded from […]
The Export Development Board (EDB) has launched a rapid relief and recovery program following the severe impact of adverse weather conditions on Sri Lanka’s export sector. A discussion meeting was held recently at the EDB premises, with the participation of Secretary to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Mrs. Tilaka Jayasundara, EDB Chairman and […]
Colombo welcomed a new chapter in its urban landscape as Unity Plaza revealed Sri Lanka’s largest outdoor LED digital screen, drawing a distinguished audience that included the Board of Directors and the Management of On’ally Holdings PLC, over 250 invitees, representatives from its business partner company and members of the media. The unveiling signals the […]
Diva, one of Sri Lanka’s most trusted laundry brands, with a legacy of over 20-years, successfully concluded its “Diva Pawule Wasanawa” Mega Consumer Promotion. The grand prize, which was a brand-new TOYOTA WiGO, was awarded to Mr. U. B. Saman Udaya Kumara from Polonnaruwa. The final draw for the promotion was held on the 28th […]
The Government of Sri Lanka had discussions with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to mobilize a policy-based loan amounting to USD 100 million to implement the Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Program (Subprogram 2). This policy-based lending program will support the establishment of independent and financially sustainable electricity utilities. It will also support the […]
Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Wednesday announced that ADB will provide immediate grant support of up to $3 million to Sri Lanka; $2 million to Thailand; and $2 million to Viet Nam, following requests for support from the governments. “I am deeply saddened by the suffering caused by these devastating floods,” said […]
HNB PLC, the most trusted private bank in Sri Lanka, announced on 28th October 2025 a new partnership with Future Automobiles (Pvt) Ltd, the authorized distributor for Ford in Sri Lanka. The initiative introduces special leasing rates, exclusive insurance benefits, and unique customer rewards to promote Ford vehicles in the local market. Commenting on the […]
In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah’s severe flooding across the Western Province, Round Table Sri Lanka (RTSL) has emerged as one of the nation’s fastest and most effective humanitarian responders, deploying urgent relief operations since 28 November 2025. RTSL’s first major mission launched in Welampitiya, delivering emergency food parcels, ration packs, medication, and bedsheets to families stranded for days […]
Hatch Innovation – Sri Lanka’s leading Innovation & Entrepreneurship development organisation, marked the conclusion of the first cohort of seven female-led startups from Sri Lanka’s Northern Province under the GRIT Business Accelerator Program with a “Demo Day” on the 25th November 2025 at HatchWorks in Colombo, where the entrepreneurs showcased their products and businesses to […]