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Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026, spotlighting Sri Lanka-built innovation for global food security
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top US$5.0 billion
Sumathi Holdings Marks 20 Years of Supporting Employees’ Children Through Annual Book Donation
EDB maps export-led growth path to 2030 at National Consultative Forum

Technology
Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026, spotlighting Sri Lanka-built innovation for global food security
- Natasha
- 2026/01/27
- 41
Apparel
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports grow 5.4% in December 2025; full-year exports top US$5.0 billion
- 2026/01/27
Companies
Sumathi Holdings Marks 20 Years of Supporting Employees’ Children Through Annual Book Donation
- 2026/01/27
Economy & Market
EDB maps export-led growth path to 2030 at National Consultative Forum
- 2026/01/27
Events
Sri Lanka showcases excellence at Grüne Woche 2026 in Berlin
- 2026/01/27

Economy & Growth

Economy & Growth
President to inaugurate programme to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah
- 2026/01/27
Economy & Growth
Ditwah housing construction: Land donations sought
- 2026/01/27
- 42
Economy & Growth
Colombo Port City: SL pitches tax holidays to attract UAE investors
- 2026/01/26
- 75
Economy & Growth
G-Bonds: An opportunity to slash debt repayment capacity risks
- 2026/01/26
- 67
Economy & Growth
PORT CITY COLOMBO MOVES INTO ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT AS ITS FIRST RESIDENTIAL PROJECT BREAKS GROUND
- 2026/01/25
- 113

Banking & Finance

Banking and Finance
ComBank to boost WSME, Agri SME financing with IFC’s US$ 60Mn. Risk Sharing Facility
- 2026/01/27
Banking and Finance
Seylan Tikiri Empowers Children with First Ever Islandwide Initiative on Financial Literacy
- 2026/01/26
- 103
Banking and Finance
Sampath Bank & Prime Lands Partnership Redefines Property Ownership with 0% Equity Solution
- 2026/01/26
- 83
Banking and Finance
Sri Lanka’s Economic Comeback Faces Its First Test as Debt Fears Rekindle
- 2026/01/26
- 81
Banking and Finance
Sri Lanka Insurance Life recognises its top Sales achievers at Star Awards 2025
- 2026/01/23
- 125

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General

06 infants and mothers evacuated from Chilaw to Puttalam by SLAF helicopter

Afrin
Dec 01, 2025
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General

Three bodies recovered, 17 reported missing after earthslip in Gangoda, Kandy

Afrin
Nov 27, 2025
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General

Several train journeys to Batticaloa and Trincomalee cancelled until further notice

Afrin
Nov 27, 2025
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General

Commercial Bank unites in pink to support breast cancer awareness & women’s empowerment

Natasha
Oct 27, 2025
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General

Past President Sanjaya Bandara represents CA Sri Lanka at AOSSG, strengthening regional influence

Natasha
Oct 25, 2025
1041

General

Sri Lanka’s Corporate Professionals Stir Up Creativity at Rockland Mix Masters: Corporate Edition 2025

Natasha
Oct 23, 2025
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Industry

Industry
Mabroc Teas launches TeaTrace, pioneering digital transparency across the global tea trade
- Natasha
- 2026/01/26
- 64
Industry
Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry donates Rs. 50 million to ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund
Industry
Land Prices in Outskirts Soar as City Growth Stabilises – LPI 2025
Industry
Vehicle import: Revenue exceeds target
Industry
Mogo Studios Unveils Trailer of Sri Lanka’s First Animated Feature for Global Release
Industry
Sri Lanka’s apparel manufacturers showcase products in London

Events

Sri Lanka showcases excellence at Grüne Woche 2026 in Berlin

Jan 27 2026

Events

Lion Brewery’s innovation and retail excellence recognized with dual honours at FMCG Asia Awards 2025

Jan 22 2026

Events

Vonlan Lanka wins Presidential Environmental Gold Award

Jan 22 2026

Sports

Cricket, Travel and Luxury Converge in Sri Lanka with Marriott Bonvoy’s T20 World Cup Experiences

A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
2026/01/27
40

Sports

Sri Lanka aim to be global water sports hub

2026/01/26

Sports

Young golfer Abhiman steps into national spotlight

2026/01/26

Sports

SLAF Clinches dual titles at 83rd National Wrestling C’ship

2026/01/26

Sports

Dialog brings the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket WC 2026 closer to Lankans

2026/01/26

Sports

Navy clinch maiden win, beat Siri Lions

2026/01/26

Sports

SLC seeks extension for Lasith Malinga’s support role ahead of T20 World Cup

2026/01/23

Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship
EPF to pension: Labour Ministry says no change to EPF system
- Jan 23, 2026
Sports
FM Derana Announced as Official Radio Broadcaster for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Jan 14, 2026
Entrepreneurship
Sri Lanka hosts first-ever TiEcon 2026
- Jan 13, 2026
Entrepreneurship
Sevalanka Foundation and The Coca-Cola Foundation support flood-affected communities in Biyagama, Sri Lanka
- Jan 08, 2026
Entrepreneurship
Gem Sri Lanka 2026 was inaugurated by chief guest Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday January 7 at Shangri-La Colombo. It will continue till January 9
- Jan 08, 2026
Entrepreneurship
Sri Lankan-born Ray Jayawardhana appointed Caltech’s 10th President
- Jan 08, 2026

Tourism in Sri Lanka

Tourism and Hospitality

U.S. Embassy in Colombo urges Sri Lankan travellers to comply with visa regulations

A.R.B.J Rajapaksha
2026/01/23
131

Tourism and Hospitality

Lonely Planet recognises 13 Sri Lankan beaches as among the finest coastal escapes

2026/01/20

Tourism and Hospitality

Baladaksha Mawatha flyover, worth Rs. 3.2 billion, was declared open

2026/01/20

Tourism and Hospitality

Tourism targets: SLTDA to target EU, Indian cities

2026/01/19

Tourism and Hospitality

Sri Lanka welcomes nearly 132,000 tourists in early 2026

2026/01/17

Tourism and Hospitality

Agoda Picks Colombo for Wesak Travel in 2026 Asia Guide

2026/01/16

Tourism and Hospitality

Lanka welcomes over 94,000 tourists in first 11 days of 2026

2026/01/14

Technology

Technology
Permia Sensing wins UAE FoodTech Challenge 2026, spotlighting Sri Lanka-built innovation for global food security
- Jan 27, 2026
Technology
HUTCH Launches New Smartphone Plan to Accelerate Digital Empowerment in 2026
- Jan 26, 2026
Technology
Deputy Minister warns of impersonation and financial fraud
- Jan 26, 2026
Technology
NTMI launches mobile lab program to detect drug-influenced drivers
- Jan 26, 2026

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