The First Batch of Sri Lankan Hajj Pilgrims Welcomed by Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia in Jeddah

JEDDAH: The first group of Hajj pilgrims from Sri Lanka arrived in Saudi Arabia on 11th May to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The batch,...

20 years on from the tsunami: How Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park is now thriving

It was like any other day for Sri Lankan safari guide Priyantha (Pusa) Hettiarachige as he prepared to welcome guests to Yala National Park on...

Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Explores Professional Job Opportunities in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is capitalizing on Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 initiative to secure high-paying job opportunities for Sri Lankan professionals in sectors such as...

New Partnership Enhances Secure Money Transfers for Sri Lankan Expatriates

BUCHAREST: The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Bucharest is taking significant steps to strengthen financial ties between Sri Lanka and Romania, focusing on secure and...

CH17 partners FinWin Group to launch first franchise operation in MENA region

CH17 Privilege CEO Jumar Preena (left) with FinWin Group Founder and Chairman Faroon Hamim DUBAI: Channel 17 (CH17) Loyalty, Sri Lanka’s pioneering rewards and loyalty...

Grand opening of Havelock City Mall redefines Sri Lanka’s shopping and entertainment experience

COLOMBO: The highly anticipated Havelock City Mall iopened on October 19 2023. This international standard shopping mall promises to deliver...

Regulatory bill sparks international interest in country’s gambling industry

COLOMBO: In a major move for the local sector, Sri Lanka's gambling industry is gearing up for massive transformation as...

Sri Lanka-Japan Business Council holds AGM; looks for more trade, investments

[ad_1] Seated from left: Advisor Tilak De Zoysa, Japanese Ambassador Mizukoshi Hideaki, President Mahen Kariyawasan, Advisor Deva Rodrigo, Julianne Boulton...

Sri Lanka Expands Global MICE Ambitions with Launch of Ambassador Programme in UAE

DUBAI: Sri Lanka embarked on a decisive step to strengthen its presence in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector by unveiling the...

Intrepid Travel’s Global Summit in Sri Lanka Boosts Local Economy by Rs. 50 Million

COLOMBO: Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, successfully hosted its most impactful Global Summit from February 24-27, 2025, in Sri Lanka. The event...

ONYX Hospitality Group Expands the Amari Brand with Exciting New Openings Across Sri Lanka, Laos, and Thailand

BANGKOK: ONYX Hospitality Group, Thailand's leading hospitality management company, has announced the opening of its latest property and unveil upcoming additions to its Amari portfolio...

Emirates to introduce additional flights to and from Colombo

DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025. The newly-introduced flight,...

Maldivian launches new route from Malé to Colombo

MALĖ: Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, has announced the commencement of its highly anticipated service to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo starting from April...

Colombo queen ‘Elphinstone’: Sri Lanka’s heritage landmark with India

COLOMBO: Inching towards its centenary, the Elphinstone Theatre building in Colombo's historic Maradana area stands proudly as an iconic cultural landmark of the capital city...

‘The Red Suitcase’ unpacks rare Nepal-Sri Lanka partnership at Venice Film Festival

VENICE: “The Red Suitcase,” which has its world premiere in the Venice Film Festival’s Horizons strand, is a rare Nepal-Sri Lanka co-production. The producers have...

Government Unveils Major Expansion of English-Medium Schools, Emphasizes Equity in Education

Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya: English language should be a tool to broaden opportunities, not to widen social disparities COLOMBO: The government has announced plans...

Australia Beckons Sri Lankan Talent: Prestigious Scholarships for 2026 Intake

COLOMBO: The Australian Government has officially opened applications for the Australia Awards Scholarships for the 2026 intake, offering Sri Lankans a transformative opportunity to pursue higher...

India Offers 200 Fully-Funded Scholarships to Sri Lankan Students for 2025-2026

COLOMBO: The High Commission of India in Sri Lanka has announced an exciting opportunity for Sri Lankan students, offering 200 fully-funded scholarships for the 2025-2026...