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ITC Ratnadipa is hosting an art exhibition titled “The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra”, which presents a retrospective of the artistic journey of the renowned artist Jayantha Premachandra
Energy subsidies, relief packages trade quick fixes for long-term debt risk: Fitch
Online ticketing introduced for return travel to Makumbura
Sri Lanka – France Business Council Members’ Day

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SLESA National Esports Colors Awards Ceremony 2025 recognises Sri Lanka’s top Esports athletes
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ITC Ratnadipa is hosting an art exhibition titled “The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra”, which presents a retrospective of the artistic journey of the renowned artist Jayantha Premachandra

Apr 16 2026

Economy & Growth

Energy subsidies, relief packages trade quick fixes for long-term debt risk: Fitch

Apr 16 2026

Logistics & Mobility

Online ticketing introduced for return travel to Makumbura

Apr 16 2026

Events

Sri Lanka – France Business Council Members’ Day

Apr 16 2026

Sports

Edu. ministry to develop school playgrounds across all districts

Apr 16 2026

Money & Currencies

Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 318.

Apr 16 2026

Tourism and Hospitality

Sirin Park Baddegama introduces animal therapy to redefine the local hospitality landscape

Apr 16 2026

Events

Police announce cancellation of grievance day programs amid New Year festivities

Apr 16 2026

Economy & Growth

Economy & Growth
Energy subsidies, relief packages trade quick fixes for long-term debt risk: Fitch
- 2026/04/16
Tourism and Hospitality
U.S. Embassy issues warning to visitors against abusing public benefits
- 2026/04/16
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Logistics & Mobility
Private bus and train services to gradually normalise from today
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Economy & Growth
Expressway revenue surpasses Rs. 220 mn in five days
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Economy & Growth
G-24 Warns of Rising Global Risks: Sri Lanka Among Economies Exposed to External Shocks
- 2026/04/15
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DFCC Bank Conducts First “Wyapara Hamuwa” for 2026 in Kuliyapitiya
- 2026/04/16
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Banking and Finance
Union Bank Simplifies Bulk Deposits for Businesses with Virtual Deposit Card
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Events

ITC Ratnadipa is hosting an art exhibition titled “The Art & Life of Jayantha Premachandra”, which presents a retrospective of the artistic journey of the renowned artist Jayantha Premachandra

Apr 16 2026

Events

Sri Lanka – France Business Council Members’ Day

Apr 16 2026

Events

Police announce cancellation of grievance day programs amid New Year festivities

Apr 16 2026

Sports

Edu. ministry to develop school playgrounds across all districts

Sheron
2026/04/16
75

Sports

Nadeesha Gayanthi bags gold and silver at England Badminton Championship

2026/04/15

Events

SLESA National Esports Colors Awards Ceremony 2025 recognises Sri Lanka’s top Esports athletes

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Events

First aid and medical support urged for New Year events amid heat

2026/04/13

Sports

Sri Lanka to feature in Asian Beach Games in Sanya

2026/04/11

Sports

Lucknow Super Giants to replace Wanindu Hasaranga

2026/04/10

Sports

St. Joseph’s boys, St. Paul’s girls frolic at basketball

2026/04/10

Educations

Sports
Edu. ministry to develop school playgrounds across all districts
- Apr 16, 2026
Events
Oxford College of Business Secures Multiple Honours at Best Management Practices Company Awards 2026
- Apr 10, 2026
Events
Igniting New Year Cheer, Hope, and Digital Horizons in a Heartland School
- Apr 10, 2026
Skills & Education
Caltex Abimani Scholarships Strengthen Female Talent Pipeline in STEM
- Apr 10, 2026
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The Power of Soft Skills: Transforming Students into Future Leaders with SLIIT Soft Skills+ 2026
- Apr 10, 2026
Skills & Education
Second term school holiday begins today
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- Apr 09, 2026
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Sri Lanka – France Business Council Members’ Day

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Tourism and Hospitality

Sirin Park Baddegama introduces animal therapy to redefine the local hospitality landscape

2026/04/16

Tourism and Hospitality

U.S. Embassy issues warning to visitors against abusing public benefits

2026/04/16

Tourism and Hospitality

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2026/04/16

Tourism and Hospitality

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Tourism and Hospitality

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Technology

Technology
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- Apr 16, 2026
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- Apr 16, 2026
Technology
Online ticketing introduced for New Year return travel from Galle and Matara to Makumbura
- Apr 16, 2026
Banking and Finance
Union Bank Simplifies Bulk Deposits for Businesses with Virtual Deposit Card
- Apr 15, 2026
Banking and Finance
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- Apr 10, 2026
Technology
SriLankan Airlines Issues Further Warning on Phone and WhatsApp Impersonation Scams
- Apr 09, 2026
Industry
Inextricable Group Appoints Jayantha Peiris as SVP Digital and Transformation
- Apr 08, 2026
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Allianz Lanka Partners with WEBXPAY to Deliver the Most Comprehensive Digital Payment Solution in Insurance
- Apr 08, 2026
Technology
Samsung Sri Lanka Celebrates Samsung Electronics’ 20-Year Global Leadership as the World’s No.1 TV Brand
- Apr 08, 2026
Skills & Education
APIIT and XpressJobs Partner to Redefine Early Career Access for Students
- Apr 08, 2026

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